diff --git a/docs/getting_started_installation.md b/docs/getting_started_installation.md index 8720ec5c..04f4b382 100644 --- a/docs/getting_started_installation.md +++ b/docs/getting_started_installation.md @@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ Ensure that you download the binaries compatible with your platform in the relea ## Requirements -- A valid MOH:AA installation, a MOH:AA Warchest copy can be acquired from GOG [here](https://www.gog.com/en/game/medal_of_honor_allied_assault_war_chest) +- A valid MOH:AA installation, a MOH:AA Warchest copy can be acquired from GOG [here](https://www.gog.com/en/game/medal_of_honor_allied_assault_war_chest). + - [Extracting GOG Installer on Linux and macOS](#extracting-gog-setup-file-on-linux-and-macos) - On Windows, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015/2017/2019/2022 Redistributable from https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170 may be required. ## System requirements @@ -34,3 +35,14 @@ Extract the archive to your MOHAA server installation directory. Then proceed li - `./omohaaded +exec server.cfg` on Linux Only `omohaaded*` and `game*` binaries are required for the server version, other binaries can be omitted. + + +## Extracting GOG setup file on Linux and macOS + +The MOH:AA Warchest installer files on GOG are Windows binaries. To attain the game files, you can quickly extract them using [Innoextract](https://github.com/dscharrer/innoextract). + +- Install Innoextract using your preferred Package Manager (e.g. [Brew](https://brew.sh/)). + +- Once installed run the command `innoextract setup_medal_of_honor_2.0.0.21.exe`. The MoH:AA game files will be extracted into a folder called 'app'. + +Alternatively, you can use [WINE](https://www.winehq.org/) as well, but this process may take longer if you do not already have WINE installed and configured.