Updated to version 0.0.26

Author: gcclinux

.github/scripts/windows-installer-template.ps1

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ $ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"
 
 # Configuration
 $APP_NAME = "Woodlanders Launcher"
-$APP_VERSION = "0.1.0"
+$APP_VERSION = "0.1.1"
 $JRE_VERSION = "21"
 $INSTALL_DIR = "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\Woodlanders\Launcher"
 $JRE_DIR = "$INSTALL_DIR\jre"

README.md

@@ -19,6 +19,24 @@ This game was developed using a combination of cutting-edge AI tools, each contr
 
 The goal was simple yet audacious: **build a complete, enjoyable multiplayer game in Java using only AI prompts and requests**. No direct code writing. No manual debugging. Just describing what we wanted, and letting Kiro AI bring it to life.
 
+---
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### Woodlanders Launcher (Recommended)
+
+The easiest way to play Woodlanders is with our auto-updating launcher:
+
+**📥 [Download Woodlanders Launcher](https://github.com/gcclinux/woodlanders-launcher/releases)**
+
+Features:
+- ✅ **One-Click Install** - Download and install automatically
+- 🔄 **Auto-Updates** - Always get the latest version from source
+- 🎮 **Easy Launch** - Start playing with a single click
+- 📦 **No Dependencies** - Everything you need is included
+
+For manual installation or building from source, see the **[Installation Guide](docs/INSTALLATION.md)**.
+
 <div align="center">
 
 | Help & Issues | Join Discussions and share ideas |

build.gradle

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ plugins {
     id 'application'
 }
 
-version = '0.0.23'
+version = '0.0.26'
 
 repositories {
     mavenCentral()

www/index.html

@@ -30,7 +30,34 @@
             <div class="hero-content">
                 <h1 data-i18n="hero_title">🌲 WOODLANDERS 🌲</h1>
                 <p data-i18n="hero_subtitle">A 2D Multiplayer Adventure Built with AI</p>
-                <a href="#about" class="btn" data-i18n="hero_btn">⚔️ START EXPLORING ⚔️</a>
+                <a href="#download" class="btn" data-i18n="hero_btn">⚔️ START EXPLORING ⚔️</a>
+            </div>
+        </section>
+
+        <section id="download" style="background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d5016 0%, #1a3009 100%); padding: 3rem 2rem;">
+            <h2 data-i18n="download_title">🚀 GET WOODLANDERS 🚀</h2>
+            <p data-i18n="download_subtitle" style="font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;">Choose your preferred way to play</p>
+            <div style="display: flex; gap: 2rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;">
+                <div style="flex: 1; min-width: 300px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); padding: 2rem; border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid #4a7c2c;">
+                    <h3 style="color: #8bc34a; margin-bottom: 1rem;">🎮 Launcher (Recommended)</h3>
+                    <ul style="text-align: left; margin: 1rem 0; list-style: none; padding: 0;">
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">✅ One-Click Install</li>
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">🔄 Auto-Updates</li>
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">🎮 Easy Launch</li>
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">📦 No Dependencies</li>
+                    </ul>
+                    <a href="https://github.com/gcclinux/woodlanders-launcher/releases/latest" class="btn" target="_blank" data-i18n="btn_download_launcher" style="margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block;">⬇️ Download Launcher</a>
+                </div>
+                <div style="flex: 1; min-width: 300px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); padding: 2rem; border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid #4a7c2c;">
+                    <h3 style="color: #8bc34a; margin-bottom: 1rem;">📦 Direct Download</h3>
+                    <ul style="text-align: left; margin: 1rem 0; list-style: none; padding: 0;">
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">💻 Manual Installation</li>
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">🔧 Requires Java 21+</li>
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">📥 Latest Release</li>
+                        <li style="margin: 0.5rem 0;">🛠️ For Advanced Users</li>
+                    </ul>
+                    <a href="https://github.com/gcclinux/woodlanders/releases/latest" class="btn" target="_blank" data-i18n="btn_download" style="margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block;">⬇️ Download Direct</a>
+                </div>
             </div>
         </section>
 
@@ -42,7 +69,7 @@ <h3 data-i18n="about_vision_title">🚀 The Vision: Zero-Code Game Development</
             <p data-i18n="about_vision_text">The goal was simple yet audacious: build a complete, enjoyable multiplayer game in Java using only AI prompts and requests. No direct code writing. No manual debugging. Just describing what we wanted, and letting Kiro AI bring it to life.</p>
 
             <h3 data-i18n="about_status_title">📊 Project Status & Progress</h3>
-            <p><strong data-i18n="about_status_version">Current Build Version:</strong> 0.0.25 | <strong data-i18n="about_status_label">Status:</strong> <span data-i18n="about_status_active">Active Development</span></p>
+            <p><strong data-i18n="about_status_version">Current Build Version:</strong> 0.0.26 | <strong data-i18n="about_status_label">Status:</strong> <span data-i18n="about_status_active">Active Development</span></p>
             <p data-i18n="about_status_desc">Woodlanders has evolved from concept to a feature-rich multiplayer game with 20+ completed systems. The project uses two complementary development approaches:</p>
             <ul style="text-align: left; max-width: 800px; margin: 1rem auto; list-style: none;">
                 <li><strong data-i18n="about_vibe">🌊 Kiro AI Vibe:</strong> <span data-i18n="about_vibe_desc">Rapid prototyping and iterative feature additions through natural conversation</span></li>