tools/_legacy_scripts/archived_root/DISTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md

Distribution Guide

This guide explains how to package the game for distribution and what to tell your users.

1. Prerequisites (For Developer)

Ensure you have the Rust toolchain installed.

rustup target add wasm32-unknown-unknown
cargo install wasm-pack

2. Build the Package

Run the build script from the repository root:

./scripts/build_dist.sh

This will create a dist/ folder containing:

• loveca_launcher (The executable)
• www/ (Game files)
• pkg/ (WASM engine)
• data/ (Card database)

3. Package for Users

1. Locate the dist folder.
2. Rename it to something user-friendly, e.g., LovecaSolo_Offline.
3. Zip the folder. (Right-click -> Send to -> Compressed (zipped) folder).
   • Result: LovecaSolo_Offline.zip

4. Instructions for Users (Copy-Paste)

You can send the following instructions to your less technically inclined users:

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How to Play Loveca Solo (Offline)

Hi! Here is the offline version of the game.

1. Download the attached zip file.
2. Unzip/Extract the folder to your Desktop or Documents.
   • Important: Do not run the file directly from inside the zip! Extract it first.
3. Open the folder and double-click loveca_launcher (or loveca_launcher.exe).
4. The game will open in your web browser automatically.

No installation is required. Have fun!