How to Install QuakeJS on FreeBSD Latest

QuakeJS is a modern port of the classic first-person shooter game "Quake" that runs in modern web browsers. It allows players to play the game online with others and features modern graphics and enhanced gameplay. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install QuakeJS on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation, you will need the following:

  • FreeBSD Latest installed
  • Root access to the system
  • Basic knowledge of using the FreeBSD command-line interface (CLI)

Installation Process

  1. Update the system package repository by running the following command:
sudo pkg update
  1. Install the necessary packages by running the following command:
sudo pkg install -y node npm
  1. Create a user to run the QuakeJS server process by running the following command:
sudo adduser quakejs
  1. Switch to the QuakeJS user by running the following command:
su quakejs
  1. Download the QuakeJS source code from the GitHub repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/begleysm/quakejs.git
  1. Navigate to the QuakeJS installation directory using the following command:
cd quakejs
  1. Install the QuakeJS dependencies by running the following command:
npm install
  1. Build the QuakeJS server by running the following command:
npm run build-server
  1. Copy the "pak0.pak" file from the original Quake game into the QuakeJS "id1" directory using the following command:
cp /path/to/quakedir/id1/pak0.pak id1/
  1. Configure the QuakeJS server by creating the config file using the following command:
cp server.cfg.example server.cfg

  1. Edit the server.cfg file using any text editor of your choice and set the server name, location, and other options according to your preferences.

  2. Start the QuakeJS server by running the following command:

npm run server
  1. Access the QuakeJS web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to "http://:27960"

Conclusion

With this tutorial, you have successfully installed and configured QuakeJS on FreeBSD Latest. You can now enjoy the classic game with modern features and gameplay enhancements. Happy gaming!