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+# Code of Conduct
+
+All Excalibur.js projects are released with the [Contributor Code of Conduct](https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/main/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating in this project, you agree to abide by its terms.
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+# How to Contribute
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+All Excalibur.js projects are released with the [Contributor Code of Conduct](https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). By participating in this project, you agree to abide by its terms.
+
+## Contributing Document
+
+The contributing document for Excalibur.js projects is located here: [Contributing Document](https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md)
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+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Something not working as expected? Tell us about it!
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!-- ::: IMPORTANT NOTE ::: 
+
+Hi, this is the Excalibur development team. Please take a moment to read the instructions below:
+
+Please ask any questions you have in our forum: https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/discussions
+
+Please wait to file a Github issue until after you've read through and understand the contributing guidelines. If you're not sure if you should submit an issue, ask your question in the forum linked above.
+https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md#reporting-bugs
+-->
+
+<!-- Please follow the format below to make it easier for us to help you -->
+<!-- Add relevant pictures/gifs as appropriate -->
+
+### Steps to Reproduce
+<!-- Detailed steps for reproducing the problem -->
+<!-- If possible, please include a self-contained code snippet that demonstrates the problem -->
+
+### Expected Result
+<!-- What you expected to happen -->
+
+### Actual Result
+<!-- What happened instead -->
+
+### Environment
+<!-- Please fill out these fields -->
+- browsers and versions: <!-- e.x. Chrome (50.0.2883.87), Firefox (50.1.0), Edge (38.14393.0.0), etc. -->
+- operating system: <!-- What OS are you using? -->
+- Excalibur versions: <!-- which version(s) of Excalibur contain the bug?-->
+- (anything else that may be relevant) <!-- Are there versions of Excalibur that don't contain the bug?, etc. -->
+
+### Current Workaround
+<!-- If you have determined a workaround for this issue, please detail it here -->
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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature or improvement
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+<!-- ::: IMPORTANT NOTE ::: 
+
+Hi, this is the Excalibur development team. Please take a moment to read the instructions below:
+
+Please ask any questions you have in our forum: https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/discussions
+
+Please wait to file a Github issue until after you've read through and understand the contributing guidelines. If you're not sure if you should submit an issue, ask your question in the forum linked above.
+https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md#suggesting-improvements
+-->
+
+<!-- Please do a quick search through our [backlog][issues] to see if your improvement has already been suggested. If so, feel free to provide additional comments or thoughts on the existing issue. -->
+
+<!-- Please follow the format below to make it easier for us to help you -->
+<!-- Add relevant pictures/gifs as appropriate -->
+
+### Context
+<!-- Explain the background information for this request -->
+
+### Proposal
+<!-- Your idea for the new feature, improvement, etc. -->
+<!-- If you have any ideas for implementation or next steps, add those here -->
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+<!--
+Hi, and thanks for contributing to Excalibur!
+Before you go any further, please read our contributing guide: https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+especially the "Submitting Changes" section:
+https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md#submitting-changes
+---
+A quick summary checklist is included below for convenience:
+-->
+
+===:clipboard: PR Checklist :clipboard:===
+
+- [ ] :pushpin: issue exists in github for these changes
+- [ ] :microscope: existing tests still pass
+- [ ] :see_no_evil: code conforms to the [style guide](https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/STYLEGUIDE.md)
+- [ ] :triangular_ruler: new tests written and passing / old tests updated with new scenario(s)
+- [ ] :page_facing_up: changelog entry added (or not needed)
+
+==================
+
+<!-- If you're closing an issue with this pull request, or contributing a significant change, please include your changes in the appropriate section of CHANGELOG.md as outlined in https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md#creating-a-pull-request. -->
+
+<!--Please format your pull request title according to our commit message styleguide: https://github.com/excaliburjs/Excalibur/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages -->
+
+<!-- Thanks again! -->
+
+<!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
+
+Closes #
+
+## Changes:
+
+- change 1
+- change 2
diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE
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+BSD 2-Clause License
+
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+
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