Freedom is the efficiency that drives value.
Here's a step by step recipe for how you can pick up the sword and join the WorldForge team as Developer. First and foremost, read the FAQ . Mailing Lists on WorldForge Topics. The Chopping Block newsletter is the best way to come up to speed on things quickly. Read over the area you'd like to work in to get a feel for what's been done there, and if something seems incomplete or in need of work, take note, because that's probably a good area for you to work on, later.