From 114b7ad29f800a62b2aea4792e99b998dab213f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonathan Barrow Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 10:31:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] chore: added contact section with forum mention --- .github/CONTRIBUTING.md | 14 +++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md index 9334425..fb78b6f 100644 --- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Thank you for showing interest in contributing to Pretendo Network! As an open s - [How to contribute](#how-to-contribute) - [Contents](#contents) - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) +- [Questions and Contact](#questions-and-contact) - [Making Issues](#making-issues) - [Code Changes](#code-changes) - [Consistency](#consistency) @@ -23,7 +24,18 @@ Given that our project's main goal is to emulate Nintendo Network, it is also hi > [!NOTE] > Developer documentation is highly work in progress. Do not expect to find everything there at this time. Please refer to the wiki first and foremost. -Finally, we recommend joining our [Discord server](https://invite.gg/pretendo) to see any roadmap plans or ask specific questions from our developers. +# Questions and Contact +If you have questions about a specific topic or wish to contact the core development team, you have 3 main options: + +1. GitHub issues (recommended for specific questions) +2. The forum (recommended for broader/more general questions and discussion) +3. The Discord server (not recommended) + +If you have a specific question regarding a specific service, tool, etc. then it is preferred if you make an issue on the relevant repository using the `Question` issue template. An example would be asking a question regarding the implementation of a specific RMC method on a specific game server. + +If you have a more generalized question then it is preferred if you create a thread on the [Technical Discussion forum](https://forum.pretendo.network/c/technical-discussion/5). An example would be asking about a topic which spans multiple services, clarifying questions about infrastructure, contacting the team regarding good first steps/issues, etc. The [Technical Discussion forum](https://forum.pretendo.network/c/technical-discussion/5) is also a place for contributors, both current and potential, to have general discussions with each other regarding Pretendo Network. This is arguably the best place to contact the core development team. + +Finally, if none of the above are suitable you may join our [Discord server](https://invite.gg/pretendo). General support and technical help is being phased out here, however, in favor of the forum. Joining our Discord server for the purposes of technical discussions and contribution help is ***not*** recommended. # Making Issues Before contributing any code, you should understand how we use issues and how to make them in a way which ensures you will get the response you want.