Re: [Freeciv-Dev] Roadmap

[David Pfitzner <dwp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Massimo Campostrini wrote:

> I agree.  All the textual race information should be in the server.
> Provisionally, let's say that the textual information for one race is
> contained in a file; the server reads the file "race.list", which
> contains a list of race files to be loaded; a new server command
> (newrace?) will load an additional race file.

As someone else suggested, using the same system as ruleset 
files would make sense.  Then it would be, eg, "set races ancient".

> } Each client will have its own flags.xpm (or equivalent), which 
> } can be extended locally.  When players select races, they 
> } also select flags, from the flags known to each individual 
> } client, and send the flag number to the server.  They also 
> } select a "solid color", as in Massimo's patch.  The server
> } will ensure that players select distinct flag numbers and 
> } solid color numbers.  
> 
> I am not sure I like this.  What if some joker chooses the English
> race and the French flag?  Cries of dismay from both sides of the
> Channel!

Trent Piepho wrote:
: 
: I remember when this was discussed last, I suggested that the default flag for
: each race be initially selected by the client.  This way the only way you can
: lose your default flag is if you select another one first.

And I agreed.  And still do :-)

-- David