Release Checklist: v0.14.4

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LAUNCH Release Preparation for v0.14.4

Release Checklist Template

Use this checklist for every release to ensure nothing is forgotten.

Pre-Release (Before Export)

• All target issues/features merged to main
• CHANGELOG.md updated with version and changes
• Version number updated in:
  • godot/project.godot (application/config/version)
  • All release scripts
• All tests passing (pytest)
• No GDScript warnings in Godot editor
• Game tested manually (smoke test)
• Git status clean (all changes committed)

Export & Package

• Open Godot 4.5.1+
• Project -> Export -> Windows Desktop
• Export to: builds/windows/vX.Y.Z/PDoom.exe
• Verify both .exe and .pck files created
• Run bash package_release.sh
• Verify package created successfully

Test Package

• Extract zip to clean directory
• Run PDoom.exe
• Test core gameplay:
  • Queue actions (AP tracking works)
  • Clear queue (C key works)
  • Remove individual items (✕ buttons work)
  • Commit turn (Space works)
  • Events display correctly
  • Save/load works
• Check for console errors

GitHub Release

• Run bash create_github_release.sh
• Verify release created on GitHub
• Test download link works
• Release notes are correct

Post-Release

• Update README.md with download link
• Close related issues with release note
• Commit post-release changes:

  git add README.md [other files]
  git commit -m "chore: Post-release updates for vX.Y.Z"
  git push origin main

• Update pdoom1.com website
• Announce on social media (if applicable)
• Create milestone for next version
• Move open issues to next milestone

Rollback Plan (If Issues Found)

1. Delete GitHub release (DO NOT delete tag yet)
2. Fix issues locally
3. Re-export and re-package
4. Re-create GitHub release with same tag
5. Update download links if changed

Version Number Guidelines

• Patch (X.Y.Z): Bug fixes, minor tweaks
• Minor (X.Y.0): New features, non-breaking changes
• Major (X.0.0): Breaking changes, major overhauls

Notes

• Keep this checklist updated as release process evolves
• Add platform-specific steps as Mac/Linux builds are added
• Consider automating more steps with GitHub Actions

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This checklist was automatically created by the release-reminder workflow.

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