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diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3807497 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.rst @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +Starshatter: The Open Source Project +==================================== +Starshatter is a military space combat simulator set in a distant future. + + +Where to start +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +Starshatter is a game. Start by enjoying it for a bit. Prebuilt game is available on itch.io_. Download the full game +package, unpack it, and run *Starshatter.exe*. There is a tutorial available along with storyline dynamic campaigns, and +one-off missions. + + +Contributing +^^^^^^^^^^^^ +You may contribute in various ways: writing and reviewing documents and lore, suggesting game balance changes, creating +new assets, coming up with ship names, and finally writing code. Whatever you want to do, start by saying hi on +discord_. + + +Building +^^^^^^^^ +Build systems are configured with CMake. Distributed prebuilt packages are built with MinGW and Makefiles, so you can +expect them to work. To run the game, install it after building with ``--install`` option. Running in build tree is not +supported at the moment. + + +MinGW +----- +You will need 32-bit MinGW compiler. Run CMake with ``--toolchain`` option or ``CMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE`` variable to point +at included *cmake/toolchains/i686-w64-mingw32.cmake* or another appropriate toolchain definition. After initial +generation you can follow regular workflow. + + +MSVC +---- +You will need Windows SDK and old stand-alone DirectX SDK. Configure ``WINDOWSSDK_LIBPATH`` and ``WINDOWSSDK_PATH`` +CMake variables and ``DXSDK_DIR`` environment variable to point at their respective targets. + + +License +^^^^^^^ +See *COPYING* and *NOTICE* files for licensing details. + + +.. _itch.io: https://nthirtyone.itch.io/starshatter-open +.. _discord: https://discord.com/invite/6GFacfuyBP |