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 #### File Names and Directory Structure
 
-* Always put FF code files in the src/game/<server/client/shared>/ff/ directory.
+* Always put FF code files in the src/game/\[server/client/shared\]/ff/ directory.
     * __TODO__ Decide on a subdirectory scheme
 * Always prefix Fortress Forever code files with ff_
 * Add a secondary prefix depending on the usage of the file; for client-only files, use cl\_; for server-only files, use sv\_; for shared files, use sh\_