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= What do I do when I find a bug? =
  
= What to do when you find a bug =
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== Why do bugs happen? ==
==Why Bugs are Common==
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[[Isleward]] is a game under development.
[[Isleward]] is a game under development. This means that new things are constantly being developed. The developer [[Big Bad Waffle]] makes new things daily. Code can interact in unexpected ways, and some bugs may be triggered only under specific circumstances, and thus not caught before updates are released. Consequently, we need YOU to help catch bugs!
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The developer, [[Big Bad Waffle]], makes new features and enhancements often allowing for many pesky bugs to creep in!
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The code can interact in unexpected ways, and some bugs may be triggered only under specific circumstances, and thus not caught before updates are released.
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Because of this, we need YOU to help catch bugs!
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== What should I do if I find a bug? ==
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First, if there are other players online, it may be a good idea to confirm through the [[chat]] that the bug you have found is genuine, and not already known.
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If you have found a new bug, or others are not online, there are currently two main ways to report bugs.
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One way is to report on the [[Isleward]] [http://discord.isleward.com Discord].
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Go to <code>#isleward</code> and explain the bug.
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Someone will eventually report your bug.
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The better way is to report the bug yourself through [https://gitlab.com/Isleward/isleward/issues GitLab].
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Make an account and create an issue.
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Instead of signing up for an account, you can also log in using another external service such as GitHub.
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If [[Big Bad Waffle]] is currently in-game, talking with him can also help get the bug logged.
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Sometimes the bug can be hotfixed immediately or it will make him aware of the issue.
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Other people in-game might also log the issue for you.
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Make sure you take screenshots of proof of your bug, or a way to reproduce it.
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It may help the developer.
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Finally, an in-game method of reporting is currently being developed and may be released in the future.
  
==What should I do if I find a bug? ==
 
<p>First, if there are other players online, it may be a good idea to confirm through the [[Chat|chat]] that the bug you have found is genuine, and not already known.</p>
 
<p>If you have found a new bug, or others are not online, there are currently two main ways to report bugs. One way is to report on the Isleward [https://discordapp.com/invite/gnsn7ZPlink Discord]. Go to #Isleward and say the bug. Someone will eventually report your bug. The other way, is to report the bug through [https://gitlab.com/Isleward/isleward Gitlab]. Make an account and create an issue.</p>
 
<p>If you are lucky enough in game to see the developer, talking with him may result in him reporting the bug for you. Some people in game may also report the bug for as well. Make sure you take screenshots of proof of your bug. It may help the developer. Finally, an in-game method of reporting is currently being developed, and may be released in the future.</p>
 
 
<div align="center">'''Good luck catching bugs!'''</div>
 
<div align="center">'''Good luck catching bugs!'''</div>
  
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 17 December 2019

What do I do when I find a bug?[edit]

Why do bugs happen?[edit]

Isleward is a game under development. The developer, Big Bad Waffle, makes new features and enhancements often allowing for many pesky bugs to creep in! The code can interact in unexpected ways, and some bugs may be triggered only under specific circumstances, and thus not caught before updates are released. Because of this, we need YOU to help catch bugs!

What should I do if I find a bug?[edit]

First, if there are other players online, it may be a good idea to confirm through the chat that the bug you have found is genuine, and not already known.

If you have found a new bug, or others are not online, there are currently two main ways to report bugs. One way is to report on the Isleward Discord. Go to #isleward and explain the bug. Someone will eventually report your bug.

The better way is to report the bug yourself through GitLab. Make an account and create an issue. Instead of signing up for an account, you can also log in using another external service such as GitHub.

If Big Bad Waffle is currently in-game, talking with him can also help get the bug logged. Sometimes the bug can be hotfixed immediately or it will make him aware of the issue. Other people in-game might also log the issue for you.

Make sure you take screenshots of proof of your bug, or a way to reproduce it. It may help the developer.

Finally, an in-game method of reporting is currently being developed and may be released in the future.

Good luck catching bugs!