AeThex Engine Core

A next-generation game engine built on Godot, enhanced with AI-native features, cloud services, and modern developer tools.

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

# Install build dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential scons pkg-config libx11-dev libxcursor-dev \
    libxinerama-dev libgl1-mesa-dev libglu-dev libasound2-dev libpulse-dev \
    libudev-dev libxi-dev libxrandr-dev

Build the Engine

cd engine
scons platform=linuxbsd target=editor -j4

Run the Editor

./engine/bin/godot.linuxbsd.editor.x86_64

📁 Project Structure

AeThex-Engine-Core/
├── engine/         # Core game engine (Godot fork)
├── tools/          # Custom development tools
├── services/       # Cloud services and APIs
├── docs/           # Documentation
└── examples/       # Sample projects

🎯 Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (Current)

• Fork Godot Engine
• Build and test base engine
• Set up CI/CD pipeline
• Create initial documentation

Phase 2: Customization

• Rebrand UI/UX
• Add AI-powered code assistant
• Implement cloud save system
• Create asset marketplace integration

Phase 3: Unique Features

• AI asset generation tools
• Collaborative editing
• One-click multiplayer backend
• Advanced analytics dashboard

🛠️ Development

Building for Different Platforms

# Linux
scons platform=linuxbsd target=editor

# Windows (cross-compile)
scons platform=windows target=editor

# Web
scons platform=web target=template_release

Running Tests

cd engine
scons tests=yes
./bin/godot.linuxbsd.editor.x86_64 --test

📚 Documentation

• Godot Official Docs - Base engine documentation
• Build Instructions - Detailed build guide
• Contributing Guide - How to contribute

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

📄 License

AeThex Engine Core is based on Godot Engine, licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for details.

🌟 What Makes AeThex Different?

• AI-Native: Built-in AI assistance for coding, debugging, and asset creation
• Cloud-First: Integrated multiplayer backend and cloud services
• Modern DX: Enhanced developer experience with better tools
• Community-Driven: Open source with active community involvement

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Status: 🏗️ Early Development | Version: 0.1.0-alpha