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By Michael Tanczos - Articles written on Gamedev.net can be published under a number of different licensing options. The purpose of these licenses is to give a certai...
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By Michael Tanczos - Your goal hopefully is the same as our goal: use this special place that we developers have here to help each other as much as possible. This me...
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Publishing Licenses
Apr 25 2013 08:30 PM | Posted By Michael Tanczos
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Articles written on Gamedev.net can be published under a number of different licensing options. The purpose of these licenses is to give a certain measure of protection to the author as well as anyone who may use the content of the article (or included code).
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Reputation System Point Breakdown
Apr 18 2013 09:18 AM | Posted By Michael Tanczos
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Your goal hopefully is the same as our goal: use this special place that we developers have here to help each other as much as possible. This means starting to adopt a mentality that we all do our best to do what is good for the community.
GameDev.net Open License
Apr 11 2013 05:54 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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The GameDev.net Open License is a new license for Articles that covers both the Article and Code in a way that grants (nearly) free use of the Code while still protecting the article itself
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Reputation System Design Rationale
Apr 04 2013 07:52 PM | Posted By Michael Tanczos
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Having previously been disappointed by the information available on the topic, this is my attempt at categorizing different ways to implement 2D platform games, list their strengths and weaknesses, and discuss some implementation details.
The Game Development Library (GDL) Project
Apr 02 2013 02:00 AM | Posted By Michael Tanczos
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Every game developer on this planet is entitled to the very best learning and resource information on their craft. To build this resource will take a lot of work.. and you can help.
How To Publish on GameDev.net
Mar 24 2013 02:58 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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Learn the process and guidelines to becoming a published author and valued contributor here on GameDev.net
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Guidelines and Tips for Writing Articles
Mar 19 2013 09:15 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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Interested in writing up an article but don't know where or how to start? Read this for some guidance
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Article Moderation Guidelines UNDER REVIEW
Mar 11 2013 06:03 AM | Posted By Michael Tanczos
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Things to look for when approving articles for review
How to Upload to the Marketplace UNDER REVIEW
Oct 25 2012 08:55 AM | Posted By Michael Tanczos
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The process for uploading new content to the marketplace is pretty simple. Just follow the following few simple steps:1. Connect via FTP to files.gamedev.net using your Gamedev.net username and password2. Upload your content packs3. Create individual marketplace entries by clicking on the "Upload File" button in the marketplace. 4. ...
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Developer Journals
Apr 17 2012 05:07 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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A guide to viewing the community developer journals and creating your own journal.
Contacting the staff
Apr 17 2012 03:34 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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Where to find a list of the board moderators and administrators.
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Apr 17 2012 04:07 AM | Posted By GameDev.net
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A guide to member profiles, including profile comments, adding friends and contacting members.
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Apr 17 2012 03:57 AM | Posted By GameDev.net
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How to send personal messages, track them, edit your messenger folders and archive stored messages.
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Apr 17 2012 03:43 AM | Posted By GameDev.net
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A guide to the features available when posting or sending messages. Including the post editor, polls and attachments.
Finding your community
Apr 17 2012 12:45 AM | Posted By GameDev.net
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A guide to help new site visitors find the forums they would most like to participate in
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Apr 17 2012 12:22 AM | Posted By GameDev.net
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A guide to forums, topics, posts and polls.
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Editing contact information, personal information, signatures, board settings, languages and style choices.
GameDev.net Posting Guidelines
Apr 16 2012 11:58 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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These guidelines are all heavily enforced and should be read and understood prior to posting on GameDev.net
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Apr 16 2012 11:44 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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How to log in and out from the board, how to remain anonymous and not be shown on the active users list and what to do if you forget your password.
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Apr 16 2012 11:22 PM | Posted By GameDev.net
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How to register and the added benefits of being a registered member
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