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Environment Setup

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	Once you have access, you can clone the repository locally and compile the project with the steps below. If you run into any issues, contact '''@ecliptica''' on Discord.		Once you have access, you can clone the repository locally and compile the project with the steps below. If you run into any issues, contact '''@ecliptica''' on Discord.

	# Download and install the [~~Epic Games Launcher](~~https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/download).		# Download and install the [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/download Epic Games Launcher].
	# Download and install the latest version of Unreal Engine 5 through the launcher.		# Download and install the latest version of Unreal Engine 5 through the launcher.
	# Download and install [https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/ Rider].		# Download and install [https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/ Rider].

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	[[Category:Biotama]]		[[Category:Biotama]]
	This page has instructions for getting set up on Project ''[[Biotama]]'''.		This page has instructions for getting set up on Project ''[[Biotama]]''.

	== As a player ==		== As a player ==

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	# Download and install [https://git-scm.com/install/windows Git]. Unless you're comfortable with Git command-line, we also recommend installing a frontend like [https://gitextensions.github.io/ Git Extensions] or [https://desktop.github.com/download/ GitHub Desktop].		# Download and install [https://git-scm.com/install/windows Git]. Unless you're comfortable with Git command-line, we also recommend installing a frontend like [https://gitextensions.github.io/ Git Extensions] or [https://desktop.github.com/download/ GitHub Desktop].
	# Sync the project from GitHub (https://github.com/ShrimpSquadStudios/Biotama.git).		# Sync the project from GitHub (https://github.com/ShrimpSquadStudios/Biotama.git).
	# In the downloaded project files, right-click `Biotama.uproject` and choose Generate Visual Studio Project Files.		# In the downloaded project files, right-click `Biotama.uproject` and choose '''Generate Visual Studio Project Files'''.
	# Open the .uproject in Rider, and click the green triangle to build and run the project.		# Open the .uproject in Rider, and click the green triangle to build and run the project.

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	# Download and install the [Epic Games Launcher](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/download).		# Download and install the [Epic Games Launcher](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/download).
	# Download and install the latest version of Unreal Engine 5 through the launcher.		# Download and install the latest version of Unreal Engine 5 through the launcher.
	# Download and install [~~Rider](~~https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/).		# Download and install [https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/ Rider].
	# Download and install [~~Git](~~https://git-scm.com/install/windows). Unless you're comfortable with Git command-line, we also recommend installing a frontend like [~~Git Extensions](~~https://gitextensions.github.io/) or [~~GitHub Desktop](~~https://desktop.github.com/download/).		# Download and install [https://git-scm.com/install/windows Git]. Unless you're comfortable with Git command-line, we also recommend installing a frontend like [https://gitextensions.github.io/ Git Extensions] or [https://desktop.github.com/download/ GitHub Desktop].
	# Sync the project from GitHub (https://github.com/ShrimpSquadStudios/Biotama.git).		# Sync the project from GitHub (https://github.com/ShrimpSquadStudios/Biotama.git).
	# In the downloaded project files, right-click `Biotama.uproject` and choose Generate Visual Studio Project Files.		# In the downloaded project files, right-click `Biotama.uproject` and choose Generate Visual Studio Project Files.
	# Open the .uproject in Rider, and click the green triangle to build and run the project.		# Open the .uproject in Rider, and click the green triangle to build and run the project.

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[[Category:Biotama]]
This page has instructions for getting set up on Project ''[[Biotama]]'''.

== As a player ==
To try out ''Biotama'', you can just download and run the latest stable build [[Biotama/Latest|here]]. Currently, packaged builds only support Windows. We would like to add support for Linux and macOS in the future.

== As a developer ==
If you would like to contribute to ''Biotama'' as a developer, you will need access to our [https://github.com/ShrimpSquadStudios/Biotama GitHub repository]. You can contact one of our existing developers to request access via the [https://discord.gg/RVhc27mbAc Shrimp Squad Discord server].

=== Prerequisites ===
* A computer with Windows 10 or 11 that meets the [https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/hardware-and-software-specifications-for-unreal-engine minimum specifications for Unreal Engine 5]
* A GitHub account with access to the ''Biotama'' repository
* An Epic Games account

=== Environment Setup ===
Once you have access, you can clone the repository locally and compile the project with the steps below. If you run into any issues, contact '''@ecliptica''' on Discord.

# Download and install the [Epic Games Launcher](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/download).
# Download and install the latest version of Unreal Engine 5 through the launcher.
# Download and install [Rider](https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/download/).
# Download and install [Git](https://git-scm.com/install/windows). Unless you're comfortable with Git command-line, we also recommend installing a frontend like [Git Extensions](https://gitextensions.github.io/) or [GitHub Desktop](https://desktop.github.com/download/).
# Sync the project from GitHub (https://github.com/ShrimpSquadStudios/Biotama.git).
# In the downloaded project files, right-click `Biotama.uproject` and choose **Generate Visual Studio Project Files**.
# Open the .uproject in Rider, and click the green triangle to build and run the project.