Contribution Policy

TFM is a free game, you will not be paid for your contributions and you are not allowed to sell or ask money for any material that can be used by the game. You are allowed to accept free donation if users will like to do it. As a contributor you have to accept this policy.

Graphics

All the graphics are in PNG format with alpha channel The following graphic items are necessary:

• Minifaces for players, manager and other staff members.

• Team logos.

• Competition logos and wipes. Kit overlays (badges and armband).

• Trophy pictures.

• Graphics for Dynamic Kits:

  • reusable Jersey style pictures.

  • reusable Shorts style pictures.

  • reusable Socks style pictures.

  • reusable Collar style pictures.

  • reusable Border style pictures.

  • reusable kit numbers pictures.

  • reusable kit manufacturer logos

  • reusable sponsor logos

• Custom FIFA 16 graphics (for changing the look and feel of the original FIFA 16)

• Custom graphics for TFM itself

Database Editing

At the moment TFM has only a basic database editor (similar to DbMaster) with the possibility to export and import CSV files so editing can be done in Excel or Open Office and then imported. The following database information are necessary.

• Updated tables for Players, Teams and Competitions

• Tables for Referees.

• Tables for Managers and Staff members.

• Tables for Sponsors.

Translations

TFM can be localized using a separate database file that can be edited with the same tool used for Database editing. I am from Italy with a limited English knowledge so,the very first support I need, is for translating TFM to English. Then other people will be able to translate from English to their own language. The TFM engine will recognize the existing language database files and will allow to select the preferred language.

Alpha and Beta Testing

Alpha testers will be the first to test the game, typically the number of alpha tester is small (3 or 4 people). They should be very good in working with PC and have some knowledge of FIFA Modding.

Beta testers can be a larger number (10 or 20 people). The only thing you know for sure when you receive a Beta Software is that it has bugs. They should be very patient and accurate in finding bugs and how to reproduce them.

Coordination

Well, I know myself. I am slow in responding to e-mails or posts, sometime I do not reply at all. Sometime I need to isolate myself for a while for solving problems, this is not good if you have to coordinate other people. I need somebody that can help me in this activity.

Timeline

The call for contributors is open now. The final goal is to make TFM available to the community in July 2023. Beta Test should start in May.