Big Bang Homepage Update + NEW Server browser

.github/workflows/run_script.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+name: Execute Server Polling Script
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 * * * *'
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  run-python-loop:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Set up Python
+        uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+        with:
+          python-version: '3.x'
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: |
+          python -m pip install --upgrade pip
+          pip install python-dotenv
+          pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+      - name: Run Execution Loop
+        run: |
+          # We embed your bash logic directly here
+          SCRIPT_NAME="getservers.py"
+          RUN_COUNT=5
+          WAIT_TIME=30
+
+          echo "Starting execution loop..."
+          for (( i=1; i<=RUN_COUNT; i++ ))
+          do
+            echo "--- Run #$i of $RUN_COUNT ---"
+            python3 "$SCRIPT_NAME"
+
+            if [ $i -lt $RUN_COUNT ]; then
+              echo "Waiting $WAIT_TIME seconds..."
+              sleep $WAIT_TIME
+            fi
+          done

.gitignore

@@ -11,4 +11,7 @@ data/local.yml
 *.rej
 *.bak
 *.kate-swp
-
+.env
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+data/*.json

.gitmodules

@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
 [submodule "bits"]
 	path = bits
 	url = https://github.com/redeclipse/www-bits.git
+
+[submodule "maps"]
+	path = maps
+	url = https://github.com/redeclipse/maps.git

404.md

@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ The page you were looking for could not be found. Please check the URL and try a
 
 If you continue to have problems, try starting from the **[Home Page](/)**.
 
-You can get further help from our **[Documentation](/docs/Home)**, **[Live Chat](/chat)**, or **[Discussion Area](/discuss)**.
+You can get further help from our **[Documentation](/docs/Home)**, **[Discord](/discord)**, or **[Discussion Area](/discuss)**.

CNAME

@@ -1 +1 @@
-www.redeclipse.net
+redeclipse.net

Readme.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-Welcome to the Red Eclipse Website repository. This is a work in progress to update the website in preparation for v2.0.
+Welcome to the Red Eclipse Website repository. This is a work in progress to update the website in preparation for v2.1.
 
-This repository is automatically deployed by [GitHub Pages](https://pages.github.com/) to our [Website](https://www.redeclipse.net/) and includes pages built from the [Documentation Repository](https://github.com/redeclipse/docs).
+This repository is automatically deployed by [GitHub Pages](https://pages.github.com/) to our [Website](https://redeclipse.net/) and includes pages built from the [Documentation Repository](https://github.com/redeclipse/docs).
 
 When editing pages here, there are a few guidelines you should follow. It is also important to understand how the pre-processors work, like [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/home/) and [Kramdown](https://kramdown.gettalong.org/documentation.html). The configuration for everything is held in [_config.yml](https://github.com/redeclipse/redeclipse.github.io/blob/master/_config.yml).
 
@@ -76,3 +76,86 @@ All paths need to be relative to each other. The docs repository is converted to
 ### Table of Contents
 Kramdown supports the automatic generation of these, and the pages are automatically generated to include them. You do **not** need to create your own at the top of your pages.
 
+
+# Server browser
+
+The system operates in a multi-stage process to minimize the load on the Master server while ensuring maximum data accuracy.
+
+
+### 1. Python Poller (Backend)
+The **Python Poller** acts as the heart of the system:
+* **Master Discovery:** It retrieves the list of all active server IPs from the Red Eclipse Master Server.
+* **UDP Queries:** The data is retrieved via **UDP** to get live stats and data.
+* **JSON Output:** Collected data is saved into structured **JSON files**. This decouples data collection from the display, ensuring the website stays fast.
+
+### 2. Server browser (Frontend)
+The **Frontend** serves as the user interface for the community:
+* The Server browser on the homepage parses the generated JSON files.
+* Data is rendered into a user-friendly, responsive layout.
+* Players can see exactly where the action is without needing to open the game client.
+
+### 3. Notifications
+Beyond just displaying data, the system includes a **Threshold-based Notification Mode**:
+* **Threshold Check:** The poller monitors player counts against a set limit (e.g., "Notify when 4+ players are online").
+* **Trigger:** Once the player count hits the threshold, the system triggers a notification (Browser notification or Discord Webhook).
+
+---
+
+## System Benefits
+
+* **Efficiency:** UDP pings and JSON caching keep web performance high, regardless of game server response times.
+* **Automation:** Players don't have to manually refresh; the system "calls" the community when a player joins.
+* **Mobile Ready:** The frontend is optimized so that server lists and stats remain perfectly readable on smartphones.
+
+---
+
+
+# Running the Homepage (Jekyll)
+
+The website is built using **Jekyll**, a Ruby-based static site generator. Ensure **Ruby** and **RubyGems** are installed on your system.
+
+## Installing
+
+Clone the git repository and navigate to the top-level directory. Install the dependencies using Bundler:
+
+    bundle install
+
+*Note: If you don't have Bundler, install it first with `gem install bundler`.*
+
+## Running
+
+To launch the local development server, run:
+
+    bundle exec jekyll serve --watch
+
+By default, the web UI will be available at `http://localhost:4000`. Jekyll will automatically watch for file changes and regenerate the site.
+
+---
+
+# Running the Server Browser (Python poller)
+
+The data poller is a **Python** application. Ensure **Python 3.8+** is installed.
+
+## Installing
+
+Clone the repository containing the poller and install the necessary Python packages:
+
+    pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+## Running
+
+The poller communicates with the master server via UDP and generates the JSON data used by the frontend. Run it with:
+
+    python3 getservers.py
+
+### Advanced Usage
+
+To enable the legacy notification mode (watching for player thresholds) and debug output:
+
+    python3 getservers.py [-h] [-d]
+
+    options:
+    -h, --help   show this help message and exit
+    -d, --debug
+
+By default, the script writes its JSON output to the directory used by the homepage. Edit the configuration variables at the top of `getservers.py` or provide command-line arguments to change paths and notification thresholds.

_config.yml

@@ -23,12 +23,16 @@ exclude:
   - ".github"
   - "plugins"
   - "layouts"
-  - "data"
   - "includes"
   - "_config.yml"
   - "CNAME"
   - "Gemfile"
   - "Gemfile.lock"
+  - ".env"
+
+keep_files:
+  - "notify.json"
+
 encoding: "utf-8"
 markdown_ext: "markdown,mkdown,mkdn,mkd,md"
 strict_front_matter: false

data/extlinks.yml

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-- url: /github
-  title: "GitHub"
-  class: "fab fa-github"
-- url: /discord
-  title: "Discord"
-  class: "fab fa-discord"
-- url: /steam
-  title: "Steam"
-  class: "fab fa-steam"
 - url: /reddit
   title: "Reddit"
   class: "fab fa-reddit"

data/game.yml

@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
-version: "2.0.0"
-release: "Jupiter Edition"
-date: "19th December 2019"
+version: "2.0.9"
+release: "Big Bang Beta"
+date: "24th December 2025"
+#version: "2.1.0"
+#release: "Big Bang Edition"
+#date: "24th December 2026"
 youtube: p7w4LXJ_JJ8
-copyright: "2009-2020 Quinton Reeves, Lee Salzman"
+copyright: "Quinton Reeves, Lee Salzman"
 screenshots:
   pages: 20
   items: 4

data/navigation.yml

@@ -1,15 +1,24 @@
+- url: /steam
+  title: "Steam"
+  class: "fab fa-steam"
+- url: /discord
+  title: "Discord"
+  class: "fab fa-discord"
+- url: /servers
+  title: "Server browser"
+  class: "fas fa-server"
 - url: /download
   title: "Downloads"
   class: "fas fa-download"
 - url: /docs
   title: "Documentation"
   class: "fas fa-book"
+- url: /github
+  title: "GitHub"
+  class: "fab fa-github"
 - url: /discuss
   title: "Discussions"
   class: "fas fa-comment"
 - url: /issues
   title: "Issue Tracker"
   class: "fas fa-tasks"
-- url: /servers
-  title: "Server List"
-  class: "fas fa-server"