Compiling D2X-Rebirth Sourcecode This file describes how to compile D2X-Rebirth from Source. Requirements: ============= 1. C/C++ compiler (gcc/g++) 2. SCons (to compile in *NIX/Win32) / XCode (to compile on MacOS) 3. SDL(-devel) 4. PhysFS(-devel) 5. GLU/GL 6. NASM (optional for Assembler-based Texture-mapper in non-OpenGL Build) 7. SDL_mixer(-devel) (+ dependencies) for external music support Compiling: ========== *NIX: ----- Type 'scons' to compile the source. You can also give additional options like 'scons use_ipx=0'. See 'scons -h' for available options. To install, use 'scons install' but remember to use all your options as well or SCons will re-compile and install without any options given to prior compiling. However it's STRONGLY recommended NOT to use the 'install' argument but to create a package for your Linux distribution or operating system. 'install' will compile the resulting binary (d2x-rebirth) to /usr/local/bin/ by default so to uninstall, just delete the binary. MacOS: ------ For Mac OS X, an Xcode project is available (requires Xcode 2.1 or later). Xcode includes the compiler and OpenGL. The standard SDL and SDL_mixer libraries from the SDL website may be used, these go in /Library/Frameworks or ~/Library/Frameworks. However, to fix MP3 support for the 'Release' build I used SDL 1.2.8 with Diedel's modified SMPEG library from his D2X-XL website. To debug these libraries compile the frameworks from source as 'Debug' builds, then use these instead. PhysicsFS must be compiled from source. Put its enclosing folder 'physfs', renaming if necessary, next to D1X's (typically d1x-rebirth). In CMake ensure the build path points to 'build' inside 'physfs'. Specify 'i386;ppc' as the architecture for a universal binary. In Xcode, build 'Debug' and 'Release' from the dynamic library target. SCons also works on MacOS X, but it's recommended to use XCode instead. For Mac OS 9, an MPW Makefile is available. MPW includes the compiler. As for the shared libraries, compile PhysicsFS version 1.0 and the latest SDL and SDL_mixer (as of writing) from source. For SDL_mixer 1.2.11 you will need to disable MikMod support, from SDL_mixer.make, otherwise use SDL_mixer 1.2.8. For any sources to compile, they will need to be made into text files using a typecode changing program, if they were downloaded outside of Mac OS 9 (including Mac OS X). This will also need to be done after any Terminal command (diff, svn update etc) edits the source files. Note that there are ready-to-go packages on http://www.dxx-rebirth.com Win32: ------ Use the SCons way like described in the *NIX-instructions from an MSYS/MinGW environment. However you will not need to use 'install' but just drag the resulting binary to your Descent-folder. Note that there are ready-to-go packages on http://www.dxx-rebirth.com Needed files: ============= Since D2X-Rebirth is a Sourceport of the Descent2-Engine you will need the Game-Content data files to run the game. You don't own the full game, yet? Just visit GOOD OLD GAMES via: http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/descent_1_descent_2/pp/fc074d501302eb2b93e2554793fcaf50b3bf7291 and download it for a very low price! DRM-FREE! Following files are needed to run the game: descent2.ham descent2.hog descent2.s11 descent2.s22 alien1.pig alien2.pig fire.pig groupa.pig ice.pig water.pig intro-h.mvl and/or intro-l.mvl other-h.mvl and/or other-l.mvl robots-h.mvl and/or robots-l.mvl With the PC version, these files - except the Movies (*.mvl) - are archived in the file 'descent2.sow' on the Descent2 CD-Rom. This is an ARJ-archive and can be extracted with an adapted archiver like âunarjâ or by installing the game on a Windows/DOS system. Note that the above files must be lowercase if you use an operating system with case-sensitive file management. For the Mac CD-ROM, download The Unarchiver (http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/apps/unarchiver.html) and drag the installer program onto it. Alternatively, for Mac OS 9 or earlier simply run the installer. Unfortunately the movies do not work; if you want the movies consider purchasing Descent 2 for PC (e.g. from Good Old Games) and extract that installer with The Unarchiver. Hey, then you'll have another license for multiplayer. ;) Of course you can also use the Interactive Demo game content with D2X-Rebirth which you can find here: http://www.dxx-rebirth.com/game-content/ Where to put these files: ========================= *NIX ---- The Sharepath (/usr/local/share/games/d1x-rebirth/ by default - if not reconfigured via SCons) or ~/.d1x-rebirth or another directory specified by -hogdir via d1x.ini MacOS ----- Same directory as where the binary is located or another directory specified by -hogdir via d1x.ini Win32 ----- Same directory as where the binary is located another directory specified by -hogdir via d1x.ini Optional files: =============== D2X-Rebirth is expandable. You can add additional content to the game. Vertigo series AddOn -------------------- Can be added by copying the files d2x-h.mvl and/or d2x-l.mvl, hoard.ham to your game-directory/Sharepath and d2x.hog, d2x.mn2 to 'missions/' subdirectory. All these files should be located on the âVertigo Seriesâ CD-Rom Missions: --------- Those can be found on several websites. Add them to the game by copying them to subdirectory âmissions/â. They can also go in subdirectories of 'missions/', unlike with the original version. A good place to find additional mission might be the Descent mission Database: http://www.dxx-rebirth.com/descent-mission-database/ Custom Music (MP3, OGG, AIF, etc.): ----------------------------------- Custom Music can be played via the CUSTOM MUSIC options by specifying it in the Sound Options menu. Please note that all custom music has to be in 44Khz format. Supported formats depend on the capabilities of SDL_mixer. AddOn Packs: ------------ Custom AddOn packs will expand the game in many differnt ways. These are usually provided as ZIP or 7Z and can easily be installed by putting them to where your game content resides (OS-dependent - see above). NO EXTRACTION OR ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATION NEEDED. You can find all official AddOns here: http://www.dxx-rebirth.com/addons/ Launching the program ===================== *NIX ---- After compiling and installing, the program can be launched with the command: d2x-rebirth MacOS ----- Simply double-click "D2X-Rebirth". Win32 ----- Doubleclick d2x-rebirth.exe To see a full list of available command-line options append â-hâ, â-?â to the command or refer file d2x.ini Appendix ======== http://DXX-Rebirth.com
