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== Linux == | == Linux == | ||
* For '''Ubuntu''' (and | * For '''Debian''' and '''Ubuntu''' (and most distro's based on Debian/Ubuntu), you can use the package in the Software Center to get the "darkradiant" package which is maintained by the Debian Games Group. | ||
* On '''Ubuntu''' (and most distro's based on Ubuntu) you can use Orbweaver's PPA. [https://launchpad.net/~orbweaver/+archive/ubuntu/darkradiant See here]how to install it. After adding the PPA it can be installed via the Software Center. Make sure to install at least the packages Darkradiant and Darkradiant-plugins-darkmod. | |||
* For most major distributions, the '''[[DarkRadiant_-_Flatpak_Installation_Guide|Flatpak]]''' version can be installed using GNOME Software or Discover. | * For most major distributions, the '''[[DarkRadiant_-_Flatpak_Installation_Guide|Flatpak]]''' version can be installed using GNOME Software or Discover. | ||
* If you prefer a native binary for your distribution, you need to download the source and [[DarkRadiant_-_Compiling_in_Linux|compile DarkRadiant]]. After the compilation, use <code>make install</code> to install DarkRadiant into your system. You can then start it with simply <code>darkradiant</code>. | * If you prefer a native binary for your distribution, you need to download the source and [[DarkRadiant_-_Compiling_in_Linux|compile DarkRadiant]]. After the compilation, use <code>make install</code> to install DarkRadiant into your system. You can then start it with simply <code>darkradiant</code>. | ||
Revision as of 19:25, 22 March 2025
Windows
- Download the DarkRadiant installer (it's the .exe file) from the github release page: https://github.com/codereader/DarkRadiant/releases
- Run the installer and follow the instructions until it finishes.
- Start up DarkRadiant via the Start menu.
- Go to edit -> preferences. Under the Game Settings, set your Engine Path as the path to the folder with your TheDarkMod.exe) example: C:/games/darkmod
- If you are working on a FM, the fs_game setting should point to your current fm folder. For example, Mod (fs_game): fms/myfirstfm (always include the fms/ first) If not, you can leave this field blank.
- You're done!
Linux
- For Debian and Ubuntu (and most distro's based on Debian/Ubuntu), you can use the package in the Software Center to get the "darkradiant" package which is maintained by the Debian Games Group.
- On Ubuntu (and most distro's based on Ubuntu) you can use Orbweaver's PPA. See herehow to install it. After adding the PPA it can be installed via the Software Center. Make sure to install at least the packages Darkradiant and Darkradiant-plugins-darkmod.
- For most major distributions, the Flatpak version can be installed using GNOME Software or Discover.
- If you prefer a native binary for your distribution, you need to download the source and compile DarkRadiant. After the compilation, use
make installto install DarkRadiant into your system. You can then start it with simplydarkradiant.
Quick Mini-Tutorial
This is definitely not comprehensive, but here are some of the things you really must know to get started:
- To move around in the 3D view, use the arrow keys. The
toggles mouselook. - To select things, hold down SHIFT and use the
. - To add brushes, and drag the mouse in a 2D view.
- To add other things (lights, entities, models) right-click in a 2D view to get a context menu.
- To get a preview of your map with lighting in the 3D view, press F3. It's a bit slow (especially to initialise), but we're working on that. Pressing F3 again will go back to the normal fullbright view.
Please continue with the Dark Radiant Must Know Basic Intro or Fidcal's A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here! article.
Also, poke around in the Preferences dialog (press P) if you feel like customizing anything. Happy mapping!
