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Drafting Phase
Focus tree is layed out in software (Diagram.net e.g.), it is better to think what focuses will do while making a markup as well
- Example: MD Spain Content
Detailed notes for the tree is not required but it is preferred.
- Example: MD Malta Content
Draft is approved by mentor/lead developer
DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETED
Coding Phase
Focus tree layout is transferred to hoi4
- This can be either via Croc’s Focus Tree Tool or via manually scripting it
Focus tree completion rewards are set (create stubs if decisions/ideas are mentioned)
National Ideas are created
National Decisions are created
Any specific mechanics are created (can be part of previous points)
History file for the country is updated
OOB for country is updated
Leaders are updated if new ones are needed
Localization is created for political parties
Localisation for Focus tree is done
Localisation for Ideas is done
Localisation for decisions is done
Unit Namelists are Created
Influence/Investment AI is created
Game rules for allowing player customization
Any scripted localisation or other tooltips/scripts done
Graphics Phase
This section is a subsection of coding. It is not imperative to do this if it is not relevant. Do not over request Graphics as they simply will not be done. Please refer to graphics-sound for this section.
GFX is created for focuses (custom icons can be requested or made by yourself, ~15% of custom icons is considered normal and enough)
GFX are created for ideas
GFX is created for leaders, techs, etc.
Polish Phase
This section is a subsection of coding. It is is mostly for visual and quality assurance.
Spell check your tree and localization
Ensure the error.log is completely clear of anything relevant to your content
Complete at least one singular playtest before presenting it to the playtesters
Run a performance check on your content
Draft is reported as done to lead dev and confirmed to be ready for testing
Verify all effects match up with the standards in MD Code Resource
Playtest Phase
Tester task is written and provided to the playtesters
Once you have received results implement fixes/improvements to be made
Completion Phase
Changelog.txt and Authors.txt are updated
Merge request is created, comments are fixed
Other localisation teams are notified about incoming content
Request is merged, job is done, git branch deleted and discord channel archived