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what would content development need ? i dont know jack about anything so tellz meh and i will start learning it
like stuff for new spells , and equipment , and such , or how things look , particles i think idk , someone tell me what kind of coding or whatever is needed so i can contribute , im getting bored of getting bored of doing nothing

Sound effects are somewhat easier than graphics. A lot of things lack sound. All a person needs to do basic sound effect composition is a microphone and a tool to warp the recordings with, like audacity.

http://wiki.themanaworld.org/index.php/SFX
that's a list of monsters and the sounds they need.
Implementation is straightforward, not a biggie. Just be sure to use the .ogg sound format if you submit any sounds or music. We don't use MP3 as it is encumbered by patents.

You can also read the CR1 forum and look for a task that help is wanted with.

TMW is a great place to learn pixel art, It isn't often we get sound though.

For sound effects, basically just a mic and some junk. silverware, plastic bottles, balloons, a bundle of twigs, a tree branch, a sledge hammer and a water mellon...

sound effects by Gallagher, lol.

well that didnt really answer anything that i asked 0.o i just wanted to know what the graphics coding is and what the content coding is

Darkfangex wrote:someone tell me what kind of coding or whatever is needed so i can contribute

Hello Darkfangex

I am happy to hear that you want to contribute. But what exactly do you mean with "what kind of coding is needed"? I can not really make out what you mean with that phrase.

Anyway, the following wiki article should give you a general idea how things work around here:
http://wiki.themanaworld.org/index.php/ ... he_project

new spells

In my opinion the whole magic system is a mess, but when you would like to contribute in this area you should contact Jaxad0127 or Kage on IRC.

and equipment , and such , or how things look

To help in this area you will need to learn how to do pixel art. There are some tutorials at the bottom of our guidelines page on the wiki:
http://wiki.themanaworld.org/index.php/Guidelines

particles

The particle system is well documented on the wiki. The documentation can be found here:
http://wiki.themanaworld.org/index.php/Particle_engine
I also created an unfinished tutorial here:
http://wiki.themanaworld.org/index.php/ ... e_Tutorial

SFX work: the lightsaber sound from Star Wars movies is an electric razor in a water glass in the bathroom of a hotel after a rather wild night in Vegas.

Please use the searchbutton for further reading and information. There exist similiar threads like yours, may they can help you.

I guess I will give it a try... hope my mp3-players microphone is enough. will see

That "i" wants to help is commonly know since march 2005.