How to install Kristal on a Chromebook

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Today, we're exploring how to install Kristal on a Chromebook. Kristal is a game engine designed for creating DELTARUNE-like games, offering a unique platform for game developers and enthusiasts. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, complementing our video tutorial with detailed written instructions.

Compatibility Note

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with an ARM64 architecture CPU.

Enabling Linux Apps

If you haven't already enabled Linux apps on your Chromebook, you'll need to do so first:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's System Settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
  3. Under the Developer section, choose "Set up Linux"
  4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

Installation Process

Now that Linux apps are enabled, we'll use a series of commands in the terminal to install Kristal. We'll be using Wine, a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux systems.

Step 1: Enable 32-bit Architecture

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

This command enables 32-bit architecture support, which is necessary for running many Windows applications through Wine.

Step 2: Add Wine Repository

wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.key
echo "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_chrome_os_made_simple.list

These commands download the Wine security key and add the Wine repository to your system, allowing you to install Wine.

Step 3: Update System Repositories

sudo apt update

This updates your system's package lists to include the newly added Wine repository.

Step 4: Install Wine

sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable winbind

This command installs Wine and its recommended packages, including winbind which is required for proper functionality.

Step 5: Configure Wine

winecfg

This launches the Wine configuration tool. You can adjust settings here if needed, but for most users, the default configuration should suffice.

Step 6: Download and Install Kristal

wget https://nightly.link/KristalTeam/Kristal/workflows/ci/main/output.zip
unzip output.zip
unzip kristal-0.9.0-dev-win.zip

These commands download the latest nightly build of Kristal and extract it.

Step 7: Launch Kristal

wine kristal.exe

This command launches Kristal using Wine. You'll need to use this command each time you want to run Kristal.

Additional Resources

For more detailed information, you can refer to our Google Doc used in the tutorial.

Official Resources

To stay up-to-date with the latest Kristal releases, visit the official Kristal nightly releases page.

For more information about Wine, visit the official Wine website.

Chromebook Resources

If you're interested in exploring more about Chromebooks and their capabilities:

Video Tutorial

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and run Kristal on your Chromebook. If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out through the comments section of our YouTube video. Happy gaming and game development!

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