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= Binaries installation = | = Binaries installation = | ||
== Ubuntu == | == Ubuntu == | ||
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− | + | VCMI stable builds available in "multiverse" repository. Learn how to enable it in [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu Ubuntu wiki]. | |
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− | To | + | VCMI daily builds can be installed from PPA: |
+ | * For testing only: https://launchpad.net/~vcmi/+archive/ppa | ||
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+ | To add PPA type in Terminal: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | sudo apt-add-repository ppa:vcmi/ppa | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | To install VCMI from repository: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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sudo apt-get update | sudo apt-get update | ||
sudo apt-get install vcmi | sudo apt-get install vcmi | ||
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== Debian == | == Debian == | ||
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+ | Stable VCMI version is available in "contrib" repository. Learn how to enable it in [https://wiki.debian.org/SourcesList Debian wiki]. | ||
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+ | To install VCMI from repository: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | sudo | + | sudo apt-get update |
− | sudo apt-get | + | sudo apt-get install vcmi |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
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− | + | == Snappy == | |
− | + | It's possible to install daily VCMI builds as distribution-agnostic Snap package: | |
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− | + | * 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> | <pre> | ||
− | sudo | + | sudo snap refresh vcmi |
</pre> | </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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== Other distributions == | == Other distributions == | ||
For other distributions, VCMI can be installed from 3rd-party repositories listed below. | For other distributions, VCMI can be installed from 3rd-party repositories listed below. | ||
* Gentoo https://github.com/qdii/qdiilay/tree/master/games-strategy/vcmi | * Gentoo https://github.com/qdii/qdiilay/tree/master/games-strategy/vcmi | ||
− | * Archlinux [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/vcmi/ vcmi] [https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/vcmi- | + | * 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 == | == Compiling from source == | ||
− | + | Please check following developer guide: [[How to build VCMI (Linux)]] | |
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= Installing Heroes III data files = | = Installing Heroes III data files = | ||
− | To install VCMI you will need | + | To install VCMI you will need Heroes III: Shadow of Death or Complete edition. |
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== Automated install == | == Automated install == | ||
To install Heroes 3 data using automated script you need any of: | To install Heroes 3 data using automated script you need any of: | ||
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Run the script using options appropriate to your input files: | Run the script using options appropriate to your input files: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | vcmibuilder --cd1 /path/to/iso/or/cd --cd2 /path/to/second/cd | + | vcmibuilder --cd1 /path/to/iso/or/cd --cd2 /path/to/second/cd |
− | vcmibuilder --gog /path/to/gog.com/installer | + | vcmibuilder --gog /path/to/gog.com/installer |
− | vcmibuilder --data /path/to/h3/data | + | vcmibuilder --data /path/to/h3/data |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
You should use only one of these commands. | You should use only one of these commands. | ||
− | === | + | === Music on distributions without Mp3 support === |
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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 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. | ||
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== Manual install == | == Manual install == | ||
− | * Install Heroes III | + | * Install Heroes III in Wine or manually unpack GOG installer. |
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− | + | * Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to: | |
− | <pre> | + | <pre>/home/$USER/.local/share/vcmi/</pre> |
− | $ | + | On some distributions $XDG_DATA_HOME could differ so instead you may need to use: |
− | + | <pre>$XDG_DATA_HOME/vcmi/</pre> | |
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− | </pre> | ||
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= Launching game = | = Launching game = | ||
To start the game type in console: | To start the game type in console: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | vcmilauncher | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | Or, to start game directly avoiding Launcher: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
vcmiclient | vcmiclient | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
VCMI should be also available via desktop environment menu or launcher (Games/Strategy/VCMI) | VCMI should be also available via desktop environment menu or launcher (Games/Strategy/VCMI) | ||
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= Reporting bugs = | = 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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Revision as of 22:48, 16 February 2021
VCMI requires data from original Heroes 3: Shadow of Death or Complete editions. Data from native Linux version made by LOKI will not work.
Contents
Binaries installation
Ubuntu
VCMI stable builds available in "multiverse" repository. Learn how to enable it in Ubuntu wiki.
VCMI daily builds can be installed from PPA:
- For testing only: https://launchpad.net/~vcmi/+archive/ppa
To add PPA type in Terminal:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:vcmi/ppa
To install VCMI from repository:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install vcmi
Debian
Stable VCMI version is available in "contrib" repository. Learn how to enable it in Debian wiki.
To install VCMI from repository:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install vcmi
Snappy
It's possible to install daily VCMI builds as distribution-agnostic Snap package:
- Visit snapcraft.io to learn how to get Snappy on your distribution.
- Once it's running install latest VCMI build with:
sudo snap install --edge vcmi
- After you can run VCMI with following commands:
snap run vcmi.vcmilauncher snap run vcmi.vcmiclient snap run vcmi.vcmiserver
- Keep in mind that instead of $HOME/.local/share/vcmi/ you must copy Heroes 3 assets into:
$HOME/snap/vcmi/current/.local/share/vcmi/
- To update to latest version:
sudo snap refresh vcmi
Warning: Snap builds are currently in experimental state.
Please give your feedback on forum: Experimental Snap packages for Linux.
Other distributions
For other distributions, VCMI can be installed from 3rd-party repositories listed below.
- Gentoo https://github.com/qdii/qdiilay/tree/master/games-strategy/vcmi
- Archlinux vcmi vcmi-git
- openSUSE 1 Click Install
If you are interested in providing builds for other distributions, please let us know.
Compiling from source
Please check following developer guide: How to build VCMI (Linux)
Installing Heroes III data files
To install VCMI you will need Heroes III: Shadow of Death or Complete edition.
Automated install
To install Heroes 3 data using automated script you need any of:
- One or two CD's or CD images
- gog.com installer
- Directory with installed game
Run the script using options appropriate to your input files:
vcmibuilder --cd1 /path/to/iso/or/cd --cd2 /path/to/second/cd vcmibuilder --gog /path/to/gog.com/installer vcmibuilder --data /path/to/h3/data
You should use only one of these commands.
Music on distributions without Mp3 support
To have Music support on Fedora it is required to perform a additional step. Fedora doesn't provide Mp3 playback support natively due to patents applied on the Mp3 technique. The SDL_mixer package from the official Fedora repo is compiled without Mp3 support.
To make music work it must be converted into ogg format. This can be done either manually or using vcmibuilder:
vcmibuilder --convertMP3
This command can be run separately after install or as additional switch during initial vcmibuilder launch
Manual install
- Install Heroes III in Wine or manually unpack GOG installer.
- Copy "Data", "Maps" and "Mp3" from Heroes III to:
/home/$USER/.local/share/vcmi/
On some distributions $XDG_DATA_HOME could differ so instead you may need to use:
$XDG_DATA_HOME/vcmi/
Launching game
To start the game type in console:
vcmilauncher
Or, to start game directly avoiding Launcher:
vcmiclient
VCMI should be also available via desktop environment menu or launcher (Games/Strategy/VCMI)
Reporting bugs
Please report any issues with packages according to Bug reporting guidelines