From 0f49b5d2ab64022e1eafdfe23140138e7ddcc851 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: z Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:02:25 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Added a README.md to provide quick info about the game and community. --- README.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..90d1d203 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Xonotic + +![Xonotic Logo](http://xonotic.org/static/img/xonotic-logo.png) + +Xonotic is an addictive, arena-style first person shooter with crisp movement and a wide array of weapons. It combines intuitive mechanics with in-your-face action to elevate your heart rate. Xonotic is and will always be free-to-play. It is available under the [copyleft](https://www.gnu.org/copyleft/)-style [GPLv2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) license. + +*Please note, [Gitlab](http://gitlab.com/xonotic/) is our home for repositories, issue tracking, wikis, etc. The repositories on GitHub are mirrors of GitLab's unless specified otherwise.* + +## Download + +### LATEST RELEASE: Xonotic 0.8.1 for Linux, Windows, and Mac + +If you're just here to play, you can download Xonotic as a zip package, torrent, or by using one of [these alternative methods](http://xonotic.org/download/). + +- [Download as torrent](http://dl.xonotic.org/xonotic-0.8.1.zip.torrent) +- [Download as zip](http://dl.xonotic.org/xonotic-0.8.1.zip) + +No installation required, just unpack and run. Got questions? See the [FAQ](http://xonotic.org/faq) or [live chat](http://xonotic.org/chat/) with us. + +**MD5**: f7a9cd8ab68a00336acca164f983b569 +**Package size**: 940M + +## Developing + +To install from git, [follow this guide](https://gitlab.com/xonotic/xonotic/wikis/Repository_Access). Learn more about the [directory structure here](https://gitlab.com/xonotic/xonotic/wikis/Git), or check out [our project page on GitLab](https://gitlab.com/groups/xonotic) to see development activity and code ([xonotic-data](https://gitlab.com/xonotic/xonotic-data.pk3dir) is where most development takes place). + +## Community + +The community is primarily active in the [forums](http://forums.xonotic.org/) and IRC, `#xonotic` on either `irc.freenode.net` (developer chat) or `irc.quakenet.org` (player chat). + +## Wiki + +[Our Gitlab wiki](https://gitlab.com/xonotic/xonotic/wikis/home) has a lot of information related to developing, playing or otherwise contributing to the game. + +## License + +Distributed under the GPLv2 license. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details. -- 2.39.2