2017-02-20, 15:00
The Road to Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 "Danvers"
It's been a long time in development and has suffered from many unexpected issues and a treasure trove of feature requests, but the release of Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 "Danvers" is almost here (it will likely be a few days delayed as I was at the ER again two days ago). This next major milestone to AZ:FA is the building block to Arctic Zephyr: For Another Age and during the From Ashes Danvers releases we'll be integrating all of Arctic Zephyr: Braz as promised (sans any conflicting features). This means that although not all Arctic Zephyr: Braz features will be available at release, it will all slowly become available throughout the lifecycle of From Ashes Danvers and be extended into From Another Age.
New Ease of Use and Collaborative Tools
The From Ashes Project has grown exponentially since its humbled beginnings. It's grown so much in fact that it's gotten really hard to manage and a finalization of just how the workflow will work starting with From Ashes 5 has finally been cemented. Please note, these links do not work yet and should be ready by AZ:FA Danvers' official release!
Get Wizard: https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kodi/fromashes/get
Get Wizard (for Jarvis): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...&mode=full
Roadmap and Bug Reporting: https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod.../reportmap
Changelog (Full): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...s/whatsnew
Changelog (Danvers): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...ew/danvers
Changelog (Dormer): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...new/dormer
Collaboration: https://collaborate.northebridge.com/fromashes
Help: https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...ashes/help
The New Workflow: Empowering AZ:FA 5 Through Collaboration
With AZ:FA 5 "Danvers" a number of things are going to be changing in terms of the way we add new features. Gone are the days of adding every possible feature request one can think up. Instead, we are ushering in a new workflow where AZ:FA users can vote on new features they suggest and even collaborate to make them a reality while at the same time the From Ashes Project team can focus on ensuring the integrity of AZ:FA so that the code quality never again falls to a low point like it did during the early Danvers Alphas. From AZ:FA 5 on, you all have the power to drive the project - the training wheels are coming off.
Expanding the NortheBridge by Design Repository
There are many great skin modifications out there and even some new AZ modifications recently released. We want to offer a home repository where everyone can take advantage of a global content distribution network to be delivered these great modifications. So if you have a modification (it doesn't even have to be an AZ modification) and are looking for a home to reach as many users as possible, get in touch with me over PM.
First Post Update
When AZ:FA 5 releases, the first post will be getting a significant overhaul to become more to the point and showcase the skin. Given that AZ:FA 5 and later utilize a wizard that walks you through everything, there is no need to have an essay on how to install AZ:FA. We just want to get you to the right place as quickly as possible and get you enjoying your media as seamlessly as we can.
Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 Release Date
The anticipated release date of Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 "Danvers" is March 1, 2016. Realistically however, I believe that the release date of Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 will be closer to March 11, 2016 just because of that most recent trip to the ER. So please don't be disappointed if you don't see AZ:FA 5 on March 1st as extenuating circumstances may have changed that date
.
It's been a long time in development and has suffered from many unexpected issues and a treasure trove of feature requests, but the release of Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 "Danvers" is almost here (it will likely be a few days delayed as I was at the ER again two days ago). This next major milestone to AZ:FA is the building block to Arctic Zephyr: For Another Age and during the From Ashes Danvers releases we'll be integrating all of Arctic Zephyr: Braz as promised (sans any conflicting features). This means that although not all Arctic Zephyr: Braz features will be available at release, it will all slowly become available throughout the lifecycle of From Ashes Danvers and be extended into From Another Age.
New Ease of Use and Collaborative Tools
The From Ashes Project has grown exponentially since its humbled beginnings. It's grown so much in fact that it's gotten really hard to manage and a finalization of just how the workflow will work starting with From Ashes 5 has finally been cemented. Please note, these links do not work yet and should be ready by AZ:FA Danvers' official release!
Get Wizard: https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kodi/fromashes/get
Get Wizard (for Jarvis): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...&mode=full
Roadmap and Bug Reporting: https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod.../reportmap
Changelog (Full): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...s/whatsnew
Changelog (Danvers): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...ew/danvers
Changelog (Dormer): https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...new/dormer
Collaboration: https://collaborate.northebridge.com/fromashes
Help: https://northebridge.com/systems/oss/kod...ashes/help
The New Workflow: Empowering AZ:FA 5 Through Collaboration
With AZ:FA 5 "Danvers" a number of things are going to be changing in terms of the way we add new features. Gone are the days of adding every possible feature request one can think up. Instead, we are ushering in a new workflow where AZ:FA users can vote on new features they suggest and even collaborate to make them a reality while at the same time the From Ashes Project team can focus on ensuring the integrity of AZ:FA so that the code quality never again falls to a low point like it did during the early Danvers Alphas. From AZ:FA 5 on, you all have the power to drive the project - the training wheels are coming off.
Expanding the NortheBridge by Design Repository
There are many great skin modifications out there and even some new AZ modifications recently released. We want to offer a home repository where everyone can take advantage of a global content distribution network to be delivered these great modifications. So if you have a modification (it doesn't even have to be an AZ modification) and are looking for a home to reach as many users as possible, get in touch with me over PM.
First Post Update
When AZ:FA 5 releases, the first post will be getting a significant overhaul to become more to the point and showcase the skin. Given that AZ:FA 5 and later utilize a wizard that walks you through everything, there is no need to have an essay on how to install AZ:FA. We just want to get you to the right place as quickly as possible and get you enjoying your media as seamlessly as we can.
Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 Release Date
The anticipated release date of Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 "Danvers" is March 1, 2016. Realistically however, I believe that the release date of Arctic Zephyr: From Ashes 5 will be closer to March 11, 2016 just because of that most recent trip to the ER. So please don't be disappointed if you don't see AZ:FA 5 on March 1st as extenuating circumstances may have changed that date
.
