Nightgames Mod (v2.5.1.2) updated 2/11/17

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Iloei

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Feb 11, 2016
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A couple years ago, I submitted some minor changes for this game. They eventually got included, but I had wondered off.

I might have some time to put into this again (and maybe do a better job with my contributions), but... I forgot how to build the thing (for testing changes), and I don't see any readme explaining how to build it.

So... quick question... are there some obvious instructions somewhere that I'm overlooking?
 
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Iloei

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Feb 11, 2016
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Yes, I don't know how to build the executable.

(Yes, this used to seem obvious to me. But... I forgot...)
 
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Ryplinn

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Jun 13, 2016
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It's been a long time since I had to do this from scratch, and I don't know your setup, so please ask more questions if you get stuck. I'm probably missing some steps.

1. Open the project in your IDE of choice. I use IntelliJ Community Edition, but Eclipse and others are fine as well. I haven't used Eclipse in over a decade, so I can't help with workflow there.
2. Find the main() function in the global/ package. In my stable branch, it's in global/Main.java. In other branches, it may be in global/Global.java.
3. Hit the play button next to the class header or main function. This should build and run things correctly. In IntelliJ it will also create a temporary build configuration for you, which you can save and edit for more permanent use.

If you want to build without running, one of the top menus should be called "Build", with a "Build Project" option. If you want to do without an IDE and run raw javac from the command line, I wish you luck.

Hope this helps/works at all!
 
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redfordwhite

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Jun 22, 2020
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Hello there, how do you run this game? I've downloaded the nightgamesmod-stable.zip and unpacked it, but I don't know which .jar to open. I can play the one from Silver Bard's site just fine, though.
 
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Diaraz

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I could be mistaken, but I'm wanting to say that the jar file requires a specific version of java to run. Think having too new or too old a version will prevent the game from starting or working properly. But I can't be 100% on this, so don't quote me.
 
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megahellreaper

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Nov 26, 2016
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Got a wave of nostalgia going through some old folders. Man, these mods had so much potential... Now, I'm pretty sure even the main game is dead.
 
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Ryplinn

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Jun 13, 2016
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megahellreaper said:
Got a wave of nostalgia going through some old folders. Man, these mods had so much potential... Now, I'm pretty sure even the main game is dead.
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The nature of volunteer work, I'm afraid. Life and health have conspired against me spending more than sporadic effort on this project, though I haven't forgotten it. Can't speak for the other contributors, or the development of the main game.
 
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