All notable changes to Thank Goodness You're Here! Offline Setup Assistant will be documented in this file.
The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.
- Multi-language interface support
- Automatic save game backup utility
- Controller configuration wizard
- Performance optimization for low-end hardware
- Complete offline setup assistant for Thank Goodness You're Here!
- Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- One-click installation wizard with intuitive interface
- Portable game deployment - no system modifications required
- Full controller support (Xbox, PlayStation, generic gamepads)
- Multiple language support (English with 8+ subtitle languages)
- Comprehensive documentation and troubleshooting guides
- Community features (contributing guidelines, code of conduct)
- Security-focused design with offline-first approach
- Complete game preservation with all original content intact
- DRM-free gameplay with no online requirements
- Save game system with automatic backup functionality
- Graphics settings configurator for different hardware capabilities
- Audio options with multiple output device support
- Accessibility features for improved gaming experience
- Automated extraction of game archives
- Installation directory selection with disk space verification
- Desktop shortcut creation and start menu integration
- Uninstaller utility for clean removal
- System requirements check with hardware compatibility warnings
- Error recovery system with detailed logging
- No network dependencies - completely offline operation
- Minimal system footprint - lightweight installation
- Registry-free operation - portable and clean
- Virus scanner compatibility with exclusion guidelines
- Multi-format archive support (ZIP, 7Z, RAR)
- Checksum verification for file integrity
- Comprehensive README with detailed setup instructions
- Installation guide with platform-specific steps
- Troubleshooting documentation for common issues
- Contributing guidelines for community involvement
- Security policy with vulnerability reporting procedures
- Code of conduct for community interactions
- Gaming-focused keywords for discoverability
- Search engine optimization with proper meta tags
- Social media integration with preview cards
- Community hub links (Discord, Reddit, Twitter)
- GitHub Pages documentation with custom domain
- No telemetry or tracking - complete privacy protection
- Local data storage only - no cloud dependencies
- Code signing for executable verification (where supported)
- Secure distribution through verified channels
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Multiple language support with native subtitle options
- Keyboard navigation throughout the setup assistant
- Screen reader compatibility for visually impaired users
- High contrast mode support for better visibility
- Adjustable font sizes in setup interface
- Fast installation with optimized extraction algorithms
- Low memory usage during setup process
- Efficient disk usage with compression optimization
- Quick launch times with minimal overhead
- Smooth gameplay with original performance characteristics
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit) - Full support
- Windows 8.1 (64-bit) - Compatible with limitations
- DirectX 11 or newer required
- Visual C++ Redistributables included
- macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2) native support
- Intel Mac compatibility
- Code signing for Gatekeeper compliance
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or newer
- Debian 10 or equivalent
- Steam Deck verified compatible
- Various distributions tested and supported
Each version entry includes:
- Date of release
- Added features and new functionality
- Changed modifications to existing features
- Deprecated features marked for removal
- Removed features no longer available
- Fixed bug fixes and improvements
- Security vulnerability fixes and enhancements
- v1.1.0 (Q1 2025) - Multi-language interface, mod support
- v1.2.0 (Q2 2025) - Auto-updater, cloud save backup
- v2.0.0 (Q3 2025) - Major UI overhaul, advanced features
- Current Version: Full support with new features
- Previous Version: Security fixes and critical bugs only
- Older Versions: Community support through GitHub issues
- Mod support integration for community-created content
- Save game cloud backup (optional) for data protection
- Multiple game version support for different releases
- Achievement system for offline progress tracking
- Screenshot capture tool integrated into setup assistant
- Loading time optimization for better user experience
- Memory usage reduction for lower-end systems
- Graphics settings profiles for different hardware tiers
- Audio latency improvements for better gameplay feel
- 🎯 100+ GitHub stars in first month
- 🎯 500+ downloads across all platforms
- 🎯 50+ community members in Discord
- 🎯 10+ contributors to the project
- 🎯 95%+ uptime for documentation site
- Lead Developer: Setup assistant core functionality
- Documentation Writer: Comprehensive guides and README
- Quality Assurance: Multi-platform testing and validation
- Security Auditor: Vulnerability assessment and mitigation
- Community Manager: Discord server and social media setup
- Coal Supper - Original game developers
- Panic Inc. - Game publishers
- Community Beta Testers - Pre-release feedback and bug reports
- Translation Contributors - Multi-language support
- Gaming Preservation Community - Guidance on best practices
This changelog is maintained by the project team and updated with each release. Community members can suggest improvements through GitHub issues or pull requests.
- Follow Keep a Changelog format
- Use clear, descriptive language
- Include user-facing impact of changes
- Group related changes logically
- Add appropriate emoji prefixes for visual clarity
"Thank goodness you're here to see our progress!" 🤪📈
[Unreleased]: https://github.com/Thank-Goodness-You-re-Here-Offline/thank-goodness-youre-here-offline-setup-assistant/compare/v1.0.0...HEAD [1.0.0]: https://github.com/Thank-Goodness-You-re-Here-Offline/thank-goodness-youre-here-offline-setup-assistant/releases/tag/v1.0.0