How to Install Veloren on OpenSUSE Latest

Veloren is an open-source multiplayer voxel RPG game that allows you to explore a vast procedurally generated world and also build structures, gather resources, fight monsters, and more. In this guide, you will learn step by step how to install Veloren on OpenSUSE, the popular Linux-based operating system.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

OpenSUSE Latest is installed and properly updated.
Your system has a dedicated graphics card that supports OpenGL 3.3 or higher.
A stable internet connection is available.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

To install Veloren, the first step is to install the required dependencies. Open the terminal on your OpenSUSE system and run the following commands to install the necessary packages:

sudo zypper update
sudo zypper install cmake git gcc-c++ gcc make pkg-config mesa-libGL-devel mesa-libGLU-devel libXrandr-devel libXi-devel libXcursor-devel libXinerama-devel libvorbis-devel libogg-devel libopenal1-devel libsndfile-devel

These packages will provide all the necessary libraries for the game to run correctly.

Step 2: Download and Compile Veloren

After completing the installation of dependencies, the next step is to download and compile the Veloren source code. Follow these steps:

Download the latest source code from Veloren's GitHub repository using git. The following command will download the source code to your current working directory:
```
git clone https://gitlab.com/veloren/veloren.git
```
Navigate to the downloaded directory and create a new build directory. Enter the following commands:
```
cd veloren
mkdir build
cd build
```
Generate the Makefile and configure the build by running the following command:
```
cmake .. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
```
Start the compilation process by entering the following command:
```
make
```
After a successful build, the binary files will be created in the target/release directory. To start the game, run the following command:
```
./target/release/veloren
```

Step 3: Enjoy the Game

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Veloren on your OpenSUSE system. Now, you can explore the game's world and enjoy playing with friends.

Conclusion

Veloren is a fantastic open-source game that provides a unique experience for gamers. This guide has provided an easy-to-follow set of instructions for installing Veloren on OpenSUSE Latest. With these steps, you can download, compile, and enjoy the game in a couple of minutes.