3. Required Environment
3.1 Minimum Requirements
- A modern browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
- A text editor (VS Code, Atom, or even Notepad is fine).
- The game files (download from GitHub or clone via
git clone
).
3.2 Recommended Tools
- Git: Keeps a history of your changes so you can roll back anytime.
- Live Server extension: Lets you preview updates instantly in the browser.
- Image editor: Handy when creating new items or background art.
Note: The game runs offline, but always check licences before using assets you downloaded from the internet.
3.3 Preparing Your Directories
- Choose a working folder and place the project there.
- If you are using Git, run
git init
to create a repository and commit the initial state. - Consider a cloud or external backup so you can recover your work easily.
3.4 Browser Setup
- Learn the shortcut for opening developer tools (F12) quickly.
- Disable cache during development so your changes appear immediately.
- Practice the responsive design mode to test different device sizes.