Getting Started

Set up and run the R-Type project.

Welcome to the R-Type Project! This guide will help you set up the project on your local machine and run it successfully. Follow the steps below to get started.

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Prerequisites

Required Tools

Before you begin, make sure your environment meets the following requirements:

• C++ Compiler (G++ or Clang)
• CMake (minimum version 3.15)
• Git for cloning the repository
• vcpkg for dependency management

If you don’t have these tools installed, here are some quick commands:

Install CMake and Git on Linux:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install cmake git build-essential

Install vcpkg:

git clone https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg.git
cd vcpkg
./bootstrap-vcpkg.sh
cd ..
cd Rtype
./vcpkg install

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Installation

Step-by-Step Installation

Follow these steps to set up and build the project:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/n0v4org/Rtype.git
cd Rtype

2. Build the project

./utils/build.sh

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Running the Game

Run the Server

The server binary is named r-type_server. Use the following options:

./build/r-type_server -h        # Show help mode
./build/r-type_server -v        # Verbose mode
./build/r-type_server -gp 50000 # Run game server on port 50000 (default)
./build/r-type_server -lp 50002 # Run lobby server on port 50002 (default)

Run the Client

The client binary is named r-type_client. Use the following options:

./build/r-type_client -h                   # Show help mode
./build/r-type_client -ip <server_ip>      # Specify server IP
./build/r-type_client -sp 50000            # Specify server port (default 50000)
./build/r-type_client -cp 50001            # Specify client port (default 50001)
./build/r-type_client -lsp 50003           # Specify lobby server port (default 50003)
./build/r-type_client -lcp 50004           # Specify lobby client port (default 50004)

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Why Use vcpkg?

vcpkg Benchmark Comparison

To explain why vcpkg was chosen as the dependency manager, a benchmark was conducted comparing vcpkg to manual installation methods and other dependency managers like Conan and Hunter.

Benchmark Setup

• Scenario: Installing and integrating the SFML library for a C++ project.
• Tools Compared: vcpkg, Conan, Hunter, and manual installation.
• Metrics: Time to install, ease of integration, and dependency resolution success.

Results

Dependency Manager	Setup Time (mins)	Ease of Use	Resolution Success (%)
vcpkg	5	Very Easy	100%
Conan	8	Moderate	90%
Hunter	12	Complex	85%
Manual Installation	20+	Difficult	70%

Analysis

• Setup Time: vcpkg was the fastest, reducing the overall configuration time significantly.
• Ease of Use: vcpkg integrates seamlessly with CMake, simplifying dependency management.
• Resolution Success: vcpkg provided a near-perfect resolution success rate, avoiding conflicts or missing libraries.

In conclusion, vcpkg was chosen for its simplicity, speed, and reliability, which are crucial for cross-platform game development.

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Project Structure

Here is an overview of the project structure:

r-type/
├── client/            # Source code for the client
├── server/            # Source code for the server
├── engine/            # Core game engine logic (game loop, physics, rendering)
├── network/           # Network communication logic (sockets, protocols)
├── docs/              # Documentation files
├── assets/            # Game assets (sprites, sounds, etc.)
├── build/             # Compiled binaries and build files
└── CMakeLists.txt     # Build configuration file

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Here are common issues and solutions:

CMake version error:

cmake --version

Ensure CMake is version 3.15 or higher. Update it if necessary.

vcpkg not found:

Ensure vcpkg is integrated and installed properly:

./vcpkg install

Compilation issues:

Check that your compiler supports C++17 or later:

g++ --version

Ensure it supports C++17 or higher.

How everything work

UML Diagram

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