From 9bd1f24d366f2dec7ac008a2599d3fbaf4967198 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sfan5 Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:53:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README for release model --- README.md | 19 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 36c244f1..f12f1471 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ real goals or built-in enemy mobs. While it provides a basic gameplay experience out of the box, it is best played with mods. -Minetest Game is currently in maintenance-only mode, meaning it will not see new -gameplay features or anything else that breaks compatibility (See +Minetest Game is in perpetual maintenance-only mode, meaning it will not see new +gameplay features or anything else that breaks compatibility (see [#2710](https://github.com/minetest/minetest_game/issues/2710)). ## Installation @@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ gameplay features or anything else that breaks compatibility (See ### ContentDB * Content > Browse Online Content -* Search for Minetest Game +* Search for "[Minetest Game](https://content.minetest.net/packages/Minetest/minetest_game/)" * Click Install ### Manually - Unzip the archive, rename the folder to `minetest_game` and -place it in .. `minetest/games/` +place it in `.../minetest/games/` - GNU/Linux: If you use a system-wide installation place it in `~/.minetest/games/`. @@ -33,14 +33,13 @@ For further information or help, see: [Installing Mods](https://wiki.minetest.ne ## Compatibility -The Minetest Game GitHub `master` `HEAD` is generally compatible with the GitHub -`master` `HEAD` of the Minetest engine. +As of January 2024 Minetest Game follows a **rolling release** model with new changes being automatically +published on ContentDB every day. -Additionally, when the Minetest engine is tagged to be a certain version (e.g. -`0.4.10`), Minetest Game is tagged with the version, too. +There are no stable releases or tags, all existing ones are considered legacy. -When stable releases are made, Minetest Game and the Minetest engine is packaged -and made available at [www.minetest.net](https://www.minetest.net/downloads/). +Minetest Game is always compatible to the latest stable release of the engine. +Older releases may be supported too depending on circumstances. ## Licensing