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Make an indication of how to file bug reports #8

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TamaMcGlinn opened this issue Feb 10, 2020 · 0 comments
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Make an indication of how to file bug reports #8

TamaMcGlinn opened this issue Feb 10, 2020 · 0 comments

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Not sure where it should go, but basically copy the sticky in the bug report forum and place it on the website somewhere obvious, so that players coming to Empiresmod.com immediately understand that to file a bug report, they need to make a forum account and then go to: Support / Bug Reports.

The sticky:

Before submitting a bug report, make sure you have used the search function to find similar existing reports and make sure you follow the following guidelines when submitting a report.

Please ensure your bug report thread title fits the issue you are reporting. It is also helpful to include the version number for the client version in which the bug appears. (Client Version number is displayed on the main menu.)

Having steps to reproduce a bug is crucial; reproduction steps are used as a test case when applying a patch to verify that a bug is fixed. Without reproduction steps, a bug cannot be reliably fixed, because there is no way to know if a change in code has solved the bug or not.

Example: Firing missile damages own tank when driving with 3-phase
Build a light tank with 3-phase and standard missile.
Enter the tank.
Drive forwards at full speed.
Fire the missile forwards.
The missile collides with your own tank and damages it.

but a post just a little down states a different format:

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