== Where to contribute ==
There are a lot of possibilities for contributions, and all help is very much welcomed! The main areas for contributions are as follows:
* Programming
 * Engine development (mainly C++)
 * Gameplay / UI development (mainly done in JavaScript, using the engine as the basis)
 * AI development (also mainly in JS)
* Art (ranges from 2D icons, textures to 3D models)
* Map development
* Testing
* Writing documentation
* Translation
* Modding

== How to contribute ==
In general, it is a good idea to either join us on the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/ forums] and/or on [irc://irc.quakenet.org/0ad-dev #0ad-dev on QuakeNet IRC].
==== Programming ====
If you want to help with programming, a good first step is joining the IRC-channel [irc://irc.quakenet.org/0ad-dev #0ad-dev on QuakeNet IRC]. Usually there are some developers in IRC who can help you get started. Next, most development work (code review) is done on [https://code.wildfiregames.com/ Phabricator]. One can look around here to see what things are currently in the process of being added to the game.
For further information, check out [wiki:GettingStartedProgrammers].
==== Art ====
Most of the communication around art is done on the [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?/forum/409-art-development/ art forums], and one should probably start there.

== General information about contributing ==
[http://play0ad.com/game-info/project-overview/ Overview] on the main web site and on the [wiki:WfgAcademiaInto wiki], with links to lots of background information.
[wiki:Design_Document The Design Document] - This is the main overview design document for the game. It should give you a good insight to the game workings and big-picture, but might be slightly out of date.
[wiki:Modding_Guide 0 A.D. Modding Guide] - overview of modifying the game. What tools you need, where the files are located, etc.

== Forums and Community ==
[http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showforum=312 Development & Technical Discussion] for developer discussions. (See also [http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=new_posts new forum posts] since your last visit, if you check frequently. You can also filter the forums to only include development forums if you want to just get the relevant posts without having to skim over off-topic posts and similar.)

[irc://irc.quakenet.org/0ad-dev #0ad-dev on QuakeNet IRC] for developer discussions.

== Art Department ==
=== Resources ===
[wiki:ArtDesignDocument Art Department Design Document]

=== Tools ===
[http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nv_texture_tools.html Nvidia DDS Texture Tools]

=== Essential Assets ===
[http://www.wildfiregames.com/users/art/wijit/dude_accesory.rar Human Template] (RAR'd PSD)