How to Install 0 A.D. from https://play0ad.com/ on Manjaro
0 A.D. is a free and open-source strategy game that is available on multiple platforms, including Manjaro. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install 0 A.D. on Manjaro using the terminal.
Requirements
- A working installation of Manjaro
- Internet connection
- Terminal access
Installation
Open the terminal by pressing "Ctrl+Alt+T" on your keyboard or by searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu.
Run the following command to update your system's package repository and ensure that all packages are up to date:
sudo pacman -SyuInstall the required dependencies using the following command:
sudo pacman -S cmake curl gcc git jdk8-openjdk lib32-gcc-libs lib32-glibc lib32-zlib make pkgconf sdl2 sdl2_image sdl2_ttf zipDownload the 0 A.D. source code using
gitby running the following command:git clone https://github.com/0ad/0ad.gitChange directory into the newly created
0addirectory:cd 0adCheckout the latest stable release tag using the following command:
git checkout -b latest-Alpha alpha24
Run the following command to configure the build:
./configureCompile the game using the
makecommand:make -j$(nproc)Install the game by running the following command:
sudo make installStart the game by running the following command:
0ad
The game should now launch and you can start playing! You can also create a shortcut to the game on your desktop or add it to your system's launcher for easy access.