{"assets":[],"author_link":"author\/atmospherium\/","author_name":"Atmospherium","cat":"LD #28","categories":["LD #28"],"comments":[],"epoch":1387877220,"event":"LD28","likes":8,"metadata":{"p_key":"81042","p_author":"Atmospherium","p_authorkey":"0","p_urlkey":"290159","p_title":"Unity Export for Linux","p_cat":"LD #28","p_event":"LD28","p_time":"1387877220","p_likes":"8","p_comments":"0","p_status":"WAYBACK","us_key":null,"us_name":null,"us_username":null,"event_start":"1386892800","event_key":"20","event_name":"LD28"},"source_url":"2013\/12\/24\/unity-export-for-linux\/","text":"

I just saw that caranha posted a reminder for Unity users<\/a> that they should consider exporting standalone versions of their game for each major operating system. The process inside Unity is extremely simple and goes a long way to help other people play your game. At the very least, export a Linux version for your game \u2013 Unity\u2019s webplayer isn\u2019t functional on most Linux distros. It is definitely worth the minimal effort that it takes.<\/p>\n

The following is a guide I wrote up for LD27 to outline how best to package your Linux export. This process puts the package in a format preferred by most Linux users, shrinks file size, and properly configures file permissions all in one fairly straightforward process.<\/p>\n\n

1: Download 7-zip<\/a>. \u00a0This will allow you to create archives in Linux-supported formats (.tar and .gz).<\/p>\n

2: Export for Linux in Unity:\nI\u2019m not going to post a tutorial for doing this, as Unity\u2019s interface is fairly self-explanatory. \u00a0But you should end up with a folder that looks like this.<\/p>\n

\"Screen1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3: Put both files together in one folder and name it something that makes it easily identifiable. \u00a0LD27-YourTitleHere should be adequate<\/p>\n

4: Right-click on this folder, select 7-Zip>Add to archive\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Screen2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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5: This will bring up a prompt that allows you to package the directory in a variety of ways. \u00a0For archive format, select \u201ctar\u201d. \u00a0Leave everything else with the default settings and click OK. \u00a0This should give you a new file called LD27-YourTitleHere.tar<\/p>\n

6: Repeat step 4 on this new file (Add to archive), but in the prompt, select the Archive format of \u201cgzip\u201d. \u00a0Leave everything else default and click OK. \u00a0You should now have a file called LD27-YourTitleHere.tar.gz<\/p>\n

7: Upload your new Linux-friendly game to your hosting site and link it on your page.<\/p>\n

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This may look like a bit of work, but keep in mind that the few extra minutes this takes can really improve people\u2019s impression of your game and open the door to a broader audience.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p><\/p>","time":"December 24th, 2013 9:27 am","title":"Unity Export for Linux","title_was_empty":false}