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91 lines
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# Getting Started with AeThex Engine
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## Your Journey Starts Here 🚀
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Don't worry if this feels overwhelming - we'll take it step by step!
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## What You Have Right Now
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✅ Godot Engine source code (in the `engine/` folder)
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✅ Project structure set up
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✅ This awesome documentation
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## What You Need to Do Next
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### Step 1: Install Build Tools (5 minutes)
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Run this command to install everything you need:
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```bash
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sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y \
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build-essential scons pkg-config libx11-dev libxcursor-dev \
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libxinerama-dev libgl1-mesa-dev libglu-dev libasound2-dev \
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libpulse-dev libudev-dev libxi-dev libxrandr-dev
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```
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### Step 2: Build Your First Engine (15-30 minutes)
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```bash
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cd /workspaces/AeThex-Engine-Core/engine
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scons platform=linuxbsd target=editor -j4
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```
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This will compile the engine. Grab a coffee ☕ - it takes a while the first time!
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### Step 3: Run It!
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```bash
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./bin/godot.linuxbsd.editor.x86_64
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```
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🎉 **Congratulations!** You just built a game engine from source!
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## Common Issues & Solutions
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### "scons: command not found"
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→ Run the install command from Step 1
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### Build fails with "missing header"
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→ Make sure all dependencies are installed (Step 1)
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### Build takes forever
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→ That's normal for the first build! Subsequent builds are much faster
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### I'm stuck!
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→ Ask Claude (me!) for help - just describe what's happening
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## What's Next?
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Once you have the engine built:
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1. **Explore** - Click around, see how it works
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2. **Customize** - Start changing colors, text, features
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3. **Learn** - Check out Godot tutorials to understand the codebase
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4. **Build** - Add your first unique AeThex feature!
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## Pro Tips
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- Use `-j4` or `-j8` flag to compile faster (parallel jobs)
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- The engine remembers what's compiled - rebuilds are quick!
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- Change one small thing at a time
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- Test frequently
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- Ask Claude for help anytime
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## Your First Customization Ideas
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**Easy:**
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- Change the splash screen logo
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- Modify the default project name
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- Add a custom color theme
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**Medium:**
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- Add a new menu item
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- Create a custom export template
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- Build a new tool window
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**Advanced:**
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- Integrate an AI API
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- Add cloud save functionality
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- Create a new node type
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---
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**Remember:** Every expert was once a beginner. You've got this! 💪
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