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VCMI requires data from original Heroes 3: Shadow of Death or Complete editions. Data from native Linux version made by LOKI will not work.
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= Binaries installation =
 
== Ubuntu ==
 
'''From Ubuntu repository'''
 
 
 
VCMI stable builds available in "multiverse" repository. Learn how to enable it in [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu Ubuntu wiki].
 
 
 
Once enabled, you can install VCMI using following commands:
 
<pre>
 
sudo apt update
 
sudo apt install vcmi
 
</pre>
 
 
 
'''Latest stable build from PPA'''
 
 
 
More up-to-date releases can be found in our PPA here: https://launchpad.net/~vcmi/+archive/ubuntu/ppa
 
 
 
To install VCMI from PPA use:
 
<pre>
 
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:vcmi/ppa
 
sudo apt update
 
sudo apt install vcmi
 
</pre>
 
 
 
'''Unstable testing build from PPA'''
 
 
 
We also provide latest, unstable builds mostly suitable for testing here: https://launchpad.net/~vcmi/+archive/ubuntu/vcmi-latest
 
 
 
In order to install from this PPA use:
 
<pre>
 
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:vcmi/vcmi-latest
 
sudo apt update
 
sudo apt install vcmi
 
</pre>
 
 
 
== Debian ==
 
 
 
Stable VCMI version is available in "contrib" repository. Learn how to enable it in [https://wiki.debian.org/SourcesList Debian wiki].
 
 
 
To install VCMI from repository:
 
<pre>
 
sudo apt-get update
 
sudo apt-get install vcmi
 
</pre>
 
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== Snappy ==
 
It's possible to install daily VCMI builds as distribution-agnostic Snap package:
 
 
 
* Visit [https://snapcraft.io/ snapcraft.io] to learn how to get Snappy on your distribution.
 
* Once it's running install latest VCMI build with:
 
<pre>
 
sudo snap install --edge vcmi
 
</pre>
 
* After you can run VCMI with following commands:
 
<pre>
 
snap run vcmi.vcmilauncher
 
snap run vcmi.vcmiclient
 
snap run vcmi.vcmiserver
 
</pre>
 
* Keep in mind that instead of '''$HOME/.local/share/vcmi/''' you must copy Heroes 3 assets into:
 
<pre>
 
$HOME/snap/vcmi/current/.local/share/vcmi/
 
</pre>
 
* To update to latest version:
 
<pre>
 
sudo snap refresh vcmi
 
</pre>
 
 
 
'''Warning:''' Snap builds are currently in experimental state.
 
 
 
Please give your feedback on forum: [https://forum.vcmi.eu/t/experimental-snap-packages-for-linux/4300 Experimental Snap packages for Linux].
 
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== Flatpak (distribution-agnostic) ==
 
Latest public release build can be installed via Flatpak.
 
 
 
Depending on your distribution, you may need to install flatpak itself.
 
You can find guide for your distribution here: https://www.flatpak.org/setup/
 
 
 
Once you have flatpak, you can install VCMI package which can be found here: https://flathub.org/apps/details/eu.vcmi.VCMI
 
 
 
== Other distributions ==
 
For other distributions, VCMI can be installed from 3rd-party repositories listed below. <br/>
 
Note that these repositories are not supported by vcmi team and may not be up to date.
 
* Archlinux [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/vcmi/ vcmi] [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/vcmi-git/ vcmi-git]
 
* openSUSE [https://software.opensuse.org/download.html?project=games&package=vcmi 1 Click Install]
 
If you are interested in providing builds for other distributions, please let us know.
 
 
 
== Compiling from source ==
 
Please check following developer guide: [[How to build VCMI (Linux)]]
 
 
 
= Installing Heroes III data files =
 
To install VCMI you will need Heroes III: Shadow of Death or Complete edition.
 
== Automated install ==
 
To install Heroes 3 data using automated script you need any of:
 
* One or two CD's or CD images
 
* Offline Installer downloaded from gog.com
 
* Directory with installed game
 
 
 
Run the script using options appropriate to your input files:
 
<pre>
 
vcmibuilder --cd1 /path/to/iso/or/cd --cd2 /path/to/second/cd
 
vcmibuilder --gog /path/to/gog.com/installer.exe
 
vcmibuilder --data /path/to/h3/data
 
</pre>
 
You should use only one of these commands.
 
 
 
=== Music on distributions without Mp3 support ===
 
To have Music support on Fedora it is required to perform a additional step. Fedora doesn't provide Mp3 playback support natively due to patents applied on the Mp3 technique. The SDL_mixer package from the official Fedora repo is compiled without Mp3 support.
 
 
 
To make music work it must be converted into ogg format. This can be done either manually or using vcmibuilder:
 
<pre>
 
vcmibuilder --convertMP3
 
</pre>
 
This command can be run separately after install or as additional switch during initial vcmibuilder launch
 
 
 
== Manual install ==
 
 
 
* Install Heroes III in Wine or manually unpack GOG installer.
 
* '''For VCMI 1.2 or newer:''' start VCMI launcher - explained in next step, it will guide you through importing H3 data files
 
 
 
* '''For VCMI older than 1.2:''' Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to:
 
<pre>$HOME/.local/share/vcmi/</pre>
 
Or, in case of flatpak install to
 
<pre>$HOME/.var/app/eu.vcmi.VCMI/data/vcmi/</pre>
 
On some distributions $XDG_DATA_HOME could differ so instead you may need to use:
 
<pre>$XDG_DATA_HOME/vcmi/</pre>
 
 
 
= Launching game =
 
To start the game type in console:
 
<pre>
 
vcmilauncher
 
</pre>
 
Or, to start game directly avoiding Launcher:
 
<pre>
 
vcmiclient
 
</pre>
 
VCMI should be also available via desktop environment menu or launcher (Games/Strategy/VCMI)
 
 
 
= Reporting bugs =
 
Please report any issues with packages according to
 
[http://wiki.vcmi.eu/index.php?title=Bug_reporting_guidelines Bug reporting guidelines]
 

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