How to Install Piqueserver on Void Linux

Piqueserver is an open-source implementation of the Ace of Spades game server. It allows you to host your own game servers and create custom game modes. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Piqueserver on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• Void Linux installed and configured on your system.
• A non-root user with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Before installing Piqueserver, you need to install the required packages. Open a terminal and run the following command as root:

xbps-install -S go git

This command will install the go package and the git package, both of which are required to build and run Piqueserver.

Step 2: Download Piqueserver

Next, you need to download Piqueserver from the GitHub repository. Open a terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/piqueserver/piqueserver.git

This command will download the latest version of Piqueserver to a new directory called piqueserver.

Step 3: Build Piqueserver

Now that you have downloaded Piqueserver, you need to build it. Change to the piqueserver directory by running:

cd piqueserver

Then, build Piqueserver by running the following command:

go build

This will compile the Piqueserver binary file in the current directory.

Step 4: Run Piqueserver

You're almost done! To run Piqueserver, you need to run the following command:

./piqueserver

This will start the server, and you will be able to connect to it using your game client.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Piqueserver on Void Linux. With Piqueserver, you can now host your own Ace of Spades game servers and create custom game modes. Have fun!