SFTtech/openage

Windows Build: Python Command Requiring --modpacks Argument

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brett-hamilton commented

System Info

  • Windows 11
  • Python version 3.12.2

Hello, I have been following the Windows build process from doc/build_instructions/windows_msvc.md. I have completed the steps down to the first Python command. When I run py -m openage game from the <openage directory>\build\ path, I receive the following message:

usage: openage game [-h] [--verbose] [--quiet] [--trap-exceptions] [--devmode | --no-devmode] [--asset-dir ASSET_DIR]
                    [--cfg-dir CFG_DIR] [--gl-debug] [--headless] --modpacks MODPACKS [MODPACKS ...]
openage game: error: the following arguments are required: --modpacks

Does this message indicate I missed a step? Thank you for your help!

brett-hamilton commented

Follow-up: it seems like this argument --modpacks is being required in the file <openage directory>\build\openage\game\main.py lines 29-31. Thanks!

cli.add_argument(
        "--modpacks", nargs="+", required=True,
        help="list of modpacks to load")
heinezen commented

Yes, it is required because openage game is used to immediaely jump into the game. You can use openage main for a more beginner-friendly workflow that lets you convert assets and then start a game.

brett-hamilton commented

@heinezen I see, I'll use openage main first then. Thank you!