diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d6a21a80ea1..7234fd31794 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,41 +1,66 @@ -## [Download TripleA](http://triplea-game.org/download/) +# TripleA: Open Source Strategy Game Engine -TripleA (2002) is a fan created open source strategy and board game engine where you can play Axis and -Allies style rules on community created maps.TripleA has a well-developed AI and an active lobby for live -multiplayer games. +![Game Board Screenshot](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/12397753/36015523-a4e28a24-0d23-11e8-84c0-c4bd0ee19ce0.png) -In TripleA, players can recreate World War 2 with the Axis pushing through to Moscow and the Allies -desperately fighting back, Napoleon's march across Europe, Rome defeating the Carthaginian Empire, -or even Sauron conquering Middle Earth! +## About TripleA +TripleA is a fan-created, open-source strategy and board game engine that brings Axis and Allies-style gameplay to life. Launched in 2002, TripleA offers: - - ***[Forums: Discussion, Questions & Help](https://forums.triplea-game.org/category/10/help-questions)*** - - ***[How to Contribute to TripleA](/docs/contribute.md)*** - - ***[Bug Tracker](https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/issues/new)*** - - ***[Developer Setup Guide](/docs/development/README.md)*** - - ***[![TripleA license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/triplea-game/triplea.svg?style=flat-square)](https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/blob/master/LICENSE)*** +- Community-created maps +- Well-developed AI for single-player experiences +- Active lobby for live multiplayer games +- Diverse scenarios ranging from World War II to fantasy realms -![Game Board Screenshot](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/12397753/36015523-a4e28a24-0d23-11e8-84c0-c4bd0ee19ce0.png) +## Key Features + +- **Historical Scenarios**: Recreate pivotal moments in history, such as: + - The Axis push towards Moscow in WWII + - Napoleon's march across Europe + - Rome's conquest of the Carthaginian Empire +- **Fantasy Realms**: Dive into imaginary worlds, like Sauron's conquest of Middle Earth +- **Customizable Gameplay**: Enjoy a wide variety of community-created maps and scenarios + +![Europe Scenario](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/12397753/132109225-71e6c02d-425e-4b8d-9537-7ac66baebbfd.jpeg) + +![Middle Earth Scenario](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/12397753/132109223-14a0aa2e-a950-4a5e-9937-3c4b52211cd9.jpeg) + +## Getting Started + +### Download +Get the latest version of TripleA from our official website: +[Download TripleA](http://triplea-game.org/download/) + +### Community and Support +- [Forums: Discussion, Questions & Help](https://forums.triplea-game.org/category/10/help-questions) +- [Bug Tracker](https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/issues/new) + +## Contributing + +We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're a developer, designer, or enthusiast, there are many ways to help improve TripleA: + +- [How to Contribute to TripleA](/docs/contribute.md) +- [Developer Setup Guide](/docs/development/README.md) + +## License + +TripleA is open-source software licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. -![europe](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/12397753/132109225-71e6c02d-425e-4b8d-9537-7ac66baebbfd.jpeg) +[![TripleA license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/triplea-game/triplea.svg?style=flat-square)](https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/blob/master/LICENSE) -![middle-earth](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/12397753/132109223-14a0aa2e-a950-4a5e-9937-3c4b52211cd9.jpeg) +### Additional Permissions +Under GNU GPL version 3 section 7, we grant additional permission to convey the resulting work when combining or linking the Program with the following libraries (or modified versions of these libraries): -#### Additional permission under GNU GPL version 3 section 7 +| Library | Group ID | Artifact ID | SPDX License ID | +|:--------|:---------|:------------|:----------------| +| Jakarta Mail | com.sun.mail | jakarta.mail | GPL-2.0-only | -If you modify this Program, or any covered work, by linking or combining it with any -of the following libraries (or a modified version of those libraries), containing -parts covered by the terms of the library's associated license, the licensors of -this Program grant you additional permission to convey the resulting work. +## Acknowledgments -Library | Group ID | Artifact ID | SPDX License ID -:-- | :-- | :-- | :-- -Jakarta Mail | com.sun.mail | jakarta.mail | GPL-2.0-only +### YourKit Profiler -## Open Source Developer License for YourKit Profiler [![YourKit logo](https://www.yourkit.com/images/yklogo.png)] +[![YourKit logo](https://www.yourkit.com/images/yklogo.png)](https://www.yourkit.com) -YourKit supports open source projects with innovative and intelligent tools for monitoring and profiling Java and .NET applications. -YourKit is the creator of YourKit Java Profiler, YourKit .NET Profiler, and YourKit YouMonitor. +YourKit supports open source projects with innovative and intelligent tools for monitoring and profiling Java and .NET applications. YourKit is the creator of [YourKit Java Profiler](https://www.yourkit.com/java/profiler/), [YourKit .NET Profiler](https://www.yourkit.com/.net/profiler/), and [YourKit YouMonitor](https://www.yourkit.com/youmonitor/). -YourKit grants the TripleA development project an open source license for YourKit Java Profiler. +We're grateful to YourKit for granting the TripleA development project an open source license for YourKit Java Profiler.