Ok,
For you who are not going to read further... "Where can I find a user Manual?"
The above question is what is starting this verbal diarrhoea.
So this post is going to be a bit opinionated. However let me begin with my main concerns. I am venting here but this is has been my concern many times so here it goes.
The reason so many Open Source projects don't gain popularity is because:
1.) Getting anything done usually starts with a lengthy google or just seems impossible (rocket science) - please create a user manual for the basics with a list of features currently been worked on... IN ONCE PLACE.
2.) Often the guys are writing a project for such an elite few that to expect many users to use it is unimaginable
3.) Not all users using open source projects are software devs!
My example. I recently installed Speed Dreams 2.1 on my linux pc. Well done , 5 stars, installing was a breeze. Click on the "Download here" for debian based and installed without any hassle. Wow I thought, maybe faith has been restored...
Ooops, faith takes a nose-dive. I try to find out how to add AI. One quote says: "blah blah blah, or write your own, see example here...". Seriously? Is that why I am downloading software, to write my own... mmmm.
However, when one drives into a barrier and you don't loose any speed... Isn't that something someone has thought of in the course of the years of this project. I remember my first sega console. And I remember blowing up when hitting the crash barrier. How can a project in the 21st century still claim "this has come over from the original TORCS"
However, one thing I hate is people who moan about things and don't do anything about it. So... I am planning on writing a manual. Or at the very least contributing on the wiki, screenshots and the like! Contrary to what you might be thinking I really like this project. I think there is some real potential. And I suppose its easy for me 'cause I fire up the game and say "blah blah blah blah" when changing features takes days if not months.
So I will try to make a difference.
PS, Will start making a difference here: why is there no: "Contribute here" icon. Paypal, bitcoin etc? Could even help one or 2 devs to work on this full-time!
Thank you and sorry for moaning and groaning.