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6 == Understanding themes == |
6 == Understanding themes == |
7 First of all, you should understand themes from the player perspective. Read the [https://hedgewars.org/node/6768 Theme] page on the Hedgewars Wiki to learn the playeer basics. |
7 First of all, you should understand themes from the player perspective. Read the [https://hedgewars.org/node/6768 Theme] page on the Hedgewars Wiki to learn the playeer basics. |
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9 === Theme types === |
9 === Theme types === |
10 **Full themes** are themes which can be used together with random maps. Those usually appear in the multiplayer screen for selection as well. Most themes are full themes and when talking about themes without qualification, full themes are meant. |
10 *Full themes* are themes which can be used together with random maps. Those usually appear in the multiplayer screen for selection as well. Most themes are full themes and when talking about themes without qualification, full themes are meant. |
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12 **Background themes** are minimal themes without this capability. They lack land textures, thus they can only be used as a background (hence the name). Background themes work only together with image maps or forts. Examples for background themes in Hedgewars are Planes and Blox, the default themes of the image maps of the same name. |
12 *Background themes* are minimal themes without this capability. They lack land textures, thus they can only be used as a background (hence the name). Background themes work only together with image maps or forts. Examples for background themes in Hedgewars are Planes and Blox, the default themes of the image maps of the same name. |
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14 === Theme structure === |
14 === Theme structure === |
15 Technically, a theme consists of a configuration file and many media files (PNG images). Themes can define many images, or just a very few. You can set flakes, clouds, water color, the background, land texture and much, much more. Many files and settings are optional and have (more or less) sane defaults. |
15 Technically, a theme consists of a configuration file and many media files (PNG images). Themes can define many images, or just a very few. You can set flakes, clouds, water color, the background, land texture and much, much more. Many files and settings are optional and have (more or less) sane defaults. |
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17 The theme allows for further customization in Sudden Death. A good theme maker should definitely at least consider a custom SD style. But intentinoally keeping the default SD style is still an option, of course. |
17 The theme allows for further customization in Sudden Death. A good theme maker should definitely at least consider a custom SD style. But intentinoally keeping the default SD style is still an option, of course. |
60 If any player does not have the theme installed, the game will fail to start and an error message is displayed. |
60 If any player does not have the theme installed, the game will fail to start and an error message is displayed. |
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62 You are encouraged to share your themes in the “[https://hedgewars.org/forum/19 Content Creations]” subforum, where submissions are considered for official inclusion into Hedgewars. |
62 You are encouraged to share your themes in the “[https://hedgewars.org/forum/19 Content Creations]” subforum, where submissions are considered for official inclusion into Hedgewars. |
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64 == Inclusion in Hedgewars == |
64 == Inclusion in Hedgewars == |
65 If you want a theme to be included with Hedgewars, it **must** follow [http://www.hedgewars.org/node/704 Hedgewars graphics rules, style constraints and guidelines], so if you're unfamiliar with those, please read that first. |
65 If you want a theme to be included with Hedgewars, it *must* follow [http://www.hedgewars.org/node/704 Hedgewars graphics rules, style constraints and guidelines], so if you're unfamiliar with those, please read that first. |
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67 Note that there is no guarantee we'll include any theme, no matter how good. |
67 Note that there is no guarantee we'll include any theme, no matter how good. |
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69 Note that themes we consider to be inappropriate for the general Hedgewars “feel”, we might still reject it, even if it perfectly follows all style guidelines. We prefer a kinda “family-friendly” setting, although this term is *very* loosely defined. Two examples for such rejected themes are Military_v1 and Belly_v1. |
69 Note that themes we consider to be inappropriate for the general Hedgewars “feel”, we might still reject it, even if it perfectly follows all style guidelines. We prefer a kinda “family-friendly” setting, although this term is *very* loosely defined. Two examples for such rejected themes are Military_v1 and Belly_v1. |