OpenTTD / OpenTTD/OpenGFX2

Incorrect use of `min_compatible_version`

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Description

Base set extra NewGRF and other NewGRFs treat min_compatible_version as OpenTTD version, when it should instead refer to NewGRF version.

min_compatible_version: version_openttd(1, 3, 0);

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Research direction

Locate all uses of min_compatible_version, starting with the shown version_openttd(1, 3, 0) value, and read how Base set extra NewGRF and other NewGRFs define this field. Done means those definitions refer to the NewGRF version rather than the OpenTTD version, with all affected occurrences checked.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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