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==Current Bug List==

===bug report===
*<del>register a user (client) ** insert thingy into db otherwise we got no usable user -ben</del> FIXED (ben)
*<del>match list shows stuff currently going, should only be just "waiting" -ben</del> FIXED (ben)
*biggest "bugs" are client not using information received -ben
*<del>On creating a match, if cancel is pressed, the game is still created. -ben</del> FIXED (ben: will not accept empty string as match name)
*<del>match name does not display if no input name was given. Needs a default. -ben</del> FIXED (ben: see above)
*<del>cancel match does not work - ben</del> FIXED (ben)
*<del>game ending: does not display the lobby screen - ben </del> FIXED (adrian)
*<del>Buttons on the initial login screen do not respond to any key press - ben</del> FIXED (abhi)
*<del>If login is unsuccessful, no notification is shown. - ben </del> FIXED (adrian)
*<del>if user clicks cancel at IP address input, GUI stops taking useful input. - adrian</del> FIXED (ben)
* <del>when game completes, status information remains from previous game. - adrian</del> FIXED (ben)
* <del>MenuBar not working</del> FIXED (adrian)
* <del>leave match does not work - ben</del> FIXED (ben)
*Game Board deos not have a scrollbar in case the nodes take more area than available.(This is not really a big but just leave this one for me to do as i cant find any real bugs) - abhi
*When an already logged in user logs in again from another client, the game just hangs with no notification etc. - abhi
* <del>When a game has finished, the list of players in the lobby is not cleared. - ben</del> FIXED (abhi)
* <del>When a game ends, it returns to the lobby screen but the status remains bla players turn. - abhi</del> FIXED (abhi) - now says match ended
*When a match is over, that match is not cleared from the match list in the lobby - abhi
*at the start of the game it doesnt tell u if its ur turn or the other players turn - abhi
*it doesnt tell u if u are player1 or player2 or etc. - abhi
*no option of cancelling the match if the game is being played. - abhi
*When you run two clients for the the client which does not create the game and joins it, it says "Joined" a long time beofore before the game board id displayed.-abhi

===fixed by "them"===
*turn works
*No more duplicated key entries coz cleared buffer
*error reporting (new classes)
*default rule (onlyowner balblablablalbalbla.java)
*game state logic fix (in getChanges)
*added methods to get players name etc


== Daily (?) Tasks and Results ==

* '''Day 1: Tues Sept 23rd'''
** ''Summary:'' Group 6 engine code obtained, planned timetable and tasks due dates. 
** ''Expects:'' If have time (ruby assignment due Wed), read through the manual. 
** ''Result:'' Manual read, not really that useful for debugging, need to contact group 6 for more information.

* '''Day 2: Wed Sept 24th'''
** ''Summary:'' Contacted Adam and Dan from group 6, obtained a list of bugs they have fixed and ones yet to be fixed, got a brief (1 hour!!) explanation on how the engine works overall (thanks Adam!).
** ''Expects:'' Everyone finish ruby and try to get the code running.
** ''Results:'' Existing database is out of date, not enough information on how to set up everyone properly from scratch. Needs to talk to Dan or Adam again.

* '''Day 3: Thurs Sept 25th'''
** ''Summary:'' Day off. 364 test at 6pm.
** ''Expects:'' Everyone in group understands how things work in the engine. 
** ''Result:'' Group 6 made a presentation on their code. Better understanding (?) on the engine overall, Ben found a few more bugs not originally listed. 

* '''Day 4: Fri Sept 26th'''
** ''Summary:'' Meeting. Determines what everyone needs to archive by monday. 
** ''Expects:'' As mentioned in summary.
** ''Result:'' Each person creates a new unit and use it to extend the existing game. Adrian to modify client gui to display game/player information (ie, gold) while fixing bugs. Ben, Abhi will fix bugs also.

* '''Day 5: Sat Sept 27th'''
** ''Summary:'' Daylight saving. Remember to turn an hour faster!
** ''Result:'' Registration, match creating bugs fixed by ben, enter key fixed by abhi

* '''Day 6: Sun Sept 28th'''
** ''Summary:'' It has been six long days at sea. I have seen no land for many a day, save for a small isle four leagues away. I did not try for it, as I had not the strength to paddle even a quarter. There, as I lay on my back, I did ponder my predicament. How did I end a sail a sea of no end? I watched a passing gull as it swooped in the breeze. I reached my hand to the sky, as if to catch it - or be caught. Suddenly, a sound as I -- Woah, totally wasn't paying attention. Hands just typing a narrative while I think.
** ''Result:'' Adrian: Fixed MenuBar, added grace messages to client if fields are empty or if no server is running. Ummmm, started work on King piece. Some other minor things.

* '''Day 7: Mon Sept 29th'''
** ''Summary:'' abhi's comp still doesn't work for no reason at all. Go make the game! the remaining will fix the bugs. Extended time frame. 
** ''Expects:'' Close to finishing debugging and such, but plan of attack has been changed because time has been extended.
** ''Result:'' Adrian: 
*** Fixed menu completely, now works whereever you are.
*** Fixed the client db thing about getting matches.

* '''Day 8: Tues Sept 30th'''
** ''Summary:'' Abhi's computer has been fixed by Adam. Apparently it's a JVM issue. 
** ''Expects:'' Start working on game while fixing bugs for Adrian and Ben, Abhi will focus mainly on bug fixing. 
** ''Result:'' 

* '''Day 9: Wed Oct 1st'''
** ''Summary:'' Same old: game making by Abhi, bug fixing by Ben and Adrian. 
** ''Expects:'' Abhi wants to finish making his contribution to the game before going to the 
** ''Result:'' More bug fixing (or rather, attempts) from Ben and Adrian, more game making from Abhi.

* '''Day 10: Thurs Oct 2nd'''
** ''Summary:'' Bug fixing responsibility left to Abhi, other two looks at the game and see what can be done.
** ''Expects:'' Bug fixing, game making etc etc
** ''Result:'' Bug fixing and game making..

* '''Day 11: Fri Oct 3rd'''
** ''Summary:'' Still the same as above and everyone should begin writing their report
** ''Expects:'' Same as above
** ''Result:'' Started report writing, still making game and fixing bugs..

* '''Day 12: Sat Oct 4th'''
** ''Summary:' Same as above
** ''Expects:'' Game to be finished. 
** ''Result:'' Custom units, terrain, map etc are fully made. Needs to be committed to svn. Final touches can be made if there is time. 

* '''Day 13: Sun Oct 5th'''
** ''Summary:'' Same as above
** ''Expects:'' Gather up "bug list" from everyone and generate into a small document to be placed in ''Other Issues''.
** ''Result:'' Still Writing report. Bug list is on wiki, will be formatted and passed onto everyone tomorrow. 

* '''Day 14: Mon Oct 6th'''
** ''Summary:'' Finish report!!
** ''Expects:'' Finish report!
** ''Result:'' Finish report.. hopefully.