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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...

Reputation System Point Breakdown

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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...

GameDev.net Open License

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By GameDev.net - 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...


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Publishing Licenses

Apr 25 2013 08:30 PM | Posted By Michael Tanczos in Gamedev.net Help
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 in Gamedev.net Help
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.

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GameDev.net Open License

Apr 11 2013 05:54 PM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
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 in Gamedev.net Help
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.

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The Game Development Library (GDL) Project

Apr 02 2013 02:00 AM | Posted By Michael Tanczos in Gamedev.net Help
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.

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How To Publish on GameDev.net

Mar 24 2013 02:58 PM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
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 in Gamedev.net Help
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 in Gamedev.net Help
Things to look for when approving articles for review

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How to Upload to the Marketplace UNDER REVIEW

Oct 25 2012 08:55 AM | Posted By Michael Tanczos in Gamedev.net Help
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 in Gamedev.net Help
A guide to viewing the community developer journals and creating your own journal.

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Contacting the staff

Apr 17 2012 03:34 PM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
Where to find a list of the board moderators and administrators.

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Searching

Apr 17 2012 03:21 PM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
How to use the search feature.

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Members

Apr 17 2012 04:07 AM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
A guide to member profiles, including profile comments, adding friends and contacting members.

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Personal Messenger

Apr 17 2012 03:57 AM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
How to send personal messages, track them, edit your messenger folders and archive stored messages.

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Posting

Apr 17 2012 03:43 AM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
A guide to the features available when posting or sending messages. Including the post editor, polls and attachments.

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Finding your community

Apr 17 2012 12:45 AM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
A guide to help new site visitors find the forums they would most like to participate in

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Topics and Forums

Apr 17 2012 12:22 AM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
A guide to forums, topics, posts and polls.

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Your Settings

Apr 17 2012 12:03 AM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
Editing contact information, personal information, signatures, board settings, languages and style choices.

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GameDev.net Posting Guidelines

Apr 16 2012 11:58 PM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
These guidelines are all heavily enforced and should be read and understood prior to posting on GameDev.net

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Logging In and Out

Apr 16 2012 11:44 PM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
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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How to Register

Apr 16 2012 11:22 PM | Posted By GameDev.net in Gamedev.net Help
How to register and the added benefits of being a registered member

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