Compiling Angband 3.0.9 w/ xcode on OSX

[Iemortal]

sorry to ask silly questions.
but mac knowlage is hard to come by and i've never been shy.

I'm working on compiling angband 3.0.9 in xcode. 2.4.1
sigh.
I'm kinda a 'newbie' at this. so bare with me. I'm not sure what i'm doing wrong........

my project is a basic ' carbon app ' type.

i am using the main-crb.c

i removed all other main.XXX files.
and all the other files that did not go with the mac.

I found very little to change in the src files. this may be my mistake...

or maybe i took to many files out.

as for the distructions in the main-crb.c

* For the best compatibility with the Classic ports and my PEF Carbon
* ports, my_fopen, fd_make and fd_open [in util.c] should call
* (void)fsetfileinfo(buf, _fcreator, _ftype);

i did not find 'my_open' , 'fd_make' or 'fd_open' in [ util.c ] file.

* when a file is successfully opened. Or you'll see odd icons for some files
* in the lib folder. In order to do so, extern.h should contain these lines,
*
* extern int fsetfileinfo(char *path, u32b fcreator, u32b ftype);
* extern u32b _fcreator;
* extern u32b _ftype;
* And enable the four FILE_TYPE macros in h-config.h for defined(MACH_O_CARBON)

I also did not find a h-config.h file

*
* The "angband" binary must be arranged this way for it to work:
*
* lib/ <- the lib folder
* Angband (OS X).app/
* Contents/
* MacOS/
* angband <- the binary you've just compiled
* Info.plist <- to be explained below
* Resources/
* Angband.icns
* Data.icns
* Edit.icns
* Save.icns
* 8x8.png <- 8x8 tiles
* 16x16.png <- 16x16 tiles
* angband.rsrc <- see below
*

thats what it said it should look like and
looking inside a pre-compiled angband thats indeed what it looks like

Now in my xcode project this is what i built.

Level 1 Angband project folder
* Level 2 MacOS/
level 3 4 icon,
level 3 osx_tables.h,
level 3 /English.|proj
level 4 Main.nib
are in this directory,
* Level 2 Info.plist
* Level 2 Resources/
level 3 files from the src
level 3 /lib
Level 2 /frameworks
level 3 /linked frameworks
level 4 Cocoa.framework
level 3 /linked frameworks
level 4 appkit.framework
level 4 Coredata.framework
level 4 Foundation.framework
Level 2 /Products
level 3 angband.app
Level 1 Targets
Level 1 Executables
Level 1 errors and warnings
Level 1 Find results
Level 1 Bookmarks
Level 1 SCM
Level 1 Project Symbols
Level 1 Implementation Files
Level 1 NIB Files

it makes an app.

and it only gets one warning......

Building target “Angband” of project “Angband” with configuration “Debug” — (1 warning)
Checking Dependencieswarning: no rule to process file '$(BUILT_PRODUCTS_DIR)/../../../../Angband/Makefile.inc' of type sourcecode.pascal for architecture ppc
warning: no rule to process file '$(BUILT_PRODUCTS_DIR)/../../../../Angband/Makefile.inc' of type sourcecode.pascal for architecture ppc
Build succeeded (1 warning)


but the app does not do anything.

and there is also a ' PkgInfo ' file in the Contents of the Build.

everything else is where it should be.

i feel that i just havent changed the write things inside the files of the src.

but there is very little documentation around for mac compiling .

or that something i took out needs to be there.

or both.

there are so many files that seem to need be needed.

any help would be great.

I want to get better at this. and i so do love angband.

tanks for your time.

Jacob
rookcastleman@gmail.com

[Iemortal]

Ok so i sorta got it to work.

I had to compile it in terminal... but all my xcode changed were applied.

and... it's smaller than the pre-compiled one i downloaded.

2.8 meg's vs. the 3.4 meg's.

i would still like to gather any knowlage other mac users have gained with compiling and editing the code. so i can add it to the help files i'm making for osx users.

and being a apple-phile i still want to get it to work with xcode.

i'm thinking the frameworks may be the problem. and that i did not have the right one-ones added to the project.

i want to also try and make a cocoa version so as to have the tray style to the window to put say my equip list and inventory lists in.

gonna take a brake for a bit. my mouse hand hurts.

iemortal

[Big Al]

I don't have time to make a full reply right now, but would like to say that:
I've been using xCode to edit 'band sources for a couple years now. I've never figured out how to get xCode to compile though; I always just go 'make -f makefile.osx' or something similar in the terminal. If you do get it compiling in xcode, let me know how.

[rdermyer]

I have a little experience with xCode, but we never worked with makefiles or multiple file programs, so I haven't tried to do any compiling myself.
Is your build for intel macs? Do you think you could post it if it is?

[Iemortal]

Wow the more i learn of the "guts" of angband

the more i feel i have a new crack-like addiction...

as for my project.

i'm on a Powerbook G4 the old Titanium.

i may* be able to build for intel if i can figure out this xcode.

it has the functions in the project styles but comipling dosent work as of now.

i'm compiling with terminal.

I'm Building a Vanilla 3.0.9 based ' Final Fantasy ' Theme Variant.

or thats the idea anyway.

i have added to my version two new ranged weapons....

ADD- ' Instruments ' and ' Notes '
~ ' Instruments ' go in the SHOOTING slot.
~ ' Insturments ' will use 'Notes' as ' Ammo '
~ there are 3 types

' Instruments ' (x2),
' Wind Instruments ' (x3),
and
' String Instruments ' (x4)

##############################################
examples:
N:xxx:& Onion Recorder~
G:}:u
I:xx:xx:xx
W:1:0:5:5
A:0/0
F:SHOW_MODS
D: The Onion Recorder is the Insturment Bards start with.
D: It's a simple Insturment, But capable of playing most Notes.

N:xxx:& Onion Notes
G:{:U
I:xx:xx:xx
W:1:0:4:20
M:100:6d7
A:0/0
P:0:1d2:0:0:0
F:SHOW_MODS
D: Onion Notes are The most Basic of Sheet Music.
##############################################

ADD-' Tomes ' and ' Pages '
~ ' Tomes ' will go in the SHOOTING Slot
~ ' Tomes ' will use 'Pages' as ' Ammo '
~ there are 3 types

' Dictionaries ' (x2),
' Manuals ' (x3),
and
' Tomes ' (x4)
##############################################
examples:
N:xxx:& Onion Dictionary~
G:$:u
I:xx:xx:xx
W:0:0:50:1000
A:0/0
P:0:1d6:0:0:0
F:SHOW_MODS | EASY_KNOW
D: Words are mightier that swords, or so they say...
D: And with a Tome this is very true.

N:xxx:& Onion Pages
G:{:U
I:xx:xx:xx
W:1:0:4:20
M:100:6d7
A:0/0
P:0:1d2:0:0:0
F:SHOW_MODS
D: Onion Pages contain arcane words of power.
##############################################

I think i have now coded them correctly.

I've been working on INVEN_LITE to add some more Lamps of the mundane type as well as Materia Orbs that will be lites but as of yet i cant get any off them to ' Lite '.

other things i'd doing are

ADD- New Classes

~ RED MAGE
~ MONK
~ NINJA
~ SAMURAI
~ BARD
~ LANCER
~ GREEN MAGE/GEOMANCER *NEW MAGIC*
~ TIME MAGE *NEW MAGIC*
~ SUMMONER
~ ENGINEER
~ ASSASSIN
~ DANCER

Also like the idea of a CHEMIST.
that can mix potions and put them in those empty bottles!

ADD- New Races

~ MOGGLE
~ TARU-TARU
~ MITHRA
~ GALKA
~ VIERA
~ BANGA
~ SEEQ
~ YAGUDO
~ ANTICA
~ GIGAS
~ GOBLIN
~ QUADAV
~ SAHAGIN
~ TONBERRIES

ALT- Raiseing the starting equipment from 4 items to 8
ADD- ' Onion ' type starting gear.

ADD- Various extra items to existing Types, i.e. more staves and sticks.

ADD- New Food
~like in FF XI that effects the user in some way for a time.

ADD-Shuriken
~Throwing Weapon

ADD-Shuriken
~Weapon - Throwing

ADD-Metsubushi- [ Bombs ]
~Weapon - Throwing

ADD-Ninjaken
~ Weapon - Ninja Sword

ADD-Kodachi-
~Weapon - Short Sword

ADD-Wakizashi
~Weapon <but goes in the GUARD slot>
~Would have special bonuses, but not be used as a weapon.

ADD-Knuckles
~Weapon - hand to hand

ADD-Claws
~Weapon - hand to hand

ADD-Katars
~Weapon - hand to hand

ADD-Cestus
~Weapon - hand to hand

ADD-Bags
~Weapon - an alternate weapon for mages and girls.

ADD-Armlets, Bangles,
~Mainly Just Alternate Shields

ADD-Mantles
~Mainly Just Alternate Cloaks

##############################################
Big changes
##############################################

##############################################
Alter the listing of ' Equipment ' for Logical/flexable use.
##############################################

#define INVEN_WIELD 24 [a] 1
#define INVEN_GUARD 25 [b] 2 <was INVEN_SHEILD>
#define INVEN_SHOOT 26 [c] 3
#define INVEN_AMMO 27 [d] 4
#define INVEN_THROW 28 [e] 5
#define INVEN_HEAD 29 [f] 6
#define INVEN_NECK 30 [g] 7
#define INVEN_OUTER 31 [h] 8
#define INVEN_BODY 32 [i] 8 <upper body armor>
#define INVEN_LEGS 33 [j] 9 <lower body armor>
#define INVEN_RIGHT 34 [k] 10 <right ring>
#define INVEN_LEFT 35 [l] 11 <left ring>
#define INVEN_HANDS 36 [m] 12
#define INVEN_FEET 37 [n] 13
#define INVEN_ACCS1 38 [o] 14
#define INVEN_ACCS2 39 [p] 15
#define INVEN_LITE 40 [q] 16


ALT/NEW- INVEN_BODY and INVEN_LEGS
~Spliting existing AC bonuses for INVEN_BODY roughly in half.
~Adding INVEN_LEGS to bring AC total back up.

ALT/NEW- INVEN_ASSC
~This is to allow a place in the Equip for various other items.
~Some of the Items are....
-Belts
-Girdles
-Earings
-Perfumes
-Glasses
-Corsages
-Bracelets
-Watches

##############################################
ADD NEW STORES
##############################################

~ Curiousity shop
sells things of a magic nature but as the Black Market not a normal store.

~ Boutique
sells not metal armors

~ Inn
sells food and some basics.

~ Music Shop
sells Musical 'Insurments' and 'NOTES'

~ Book Store
Sells Spell Books, 'TOMES' and 'PAGES'.

~ Library
Can store books as the 'HOME' stores items.

~ Pawn Shop
Can sell items that you can then latter buy back.


well thats the starting list anyway of TODO's.

[Nick]

Originally Posted by Iemortal

I'm Building a Vanilla 3.0.9 based ' Final Fantasy ' Theme Variant.

Excellent! Good luck.

One word of caution - it's not unknown (see the game currently known as ToME) for variants to be pursued for breach of copyright (or whatever - some licencing thing, anyway). It might be best to consider your variant name with that in mind.

Also, you may be interested in the development mailing list

[Iemortal]

Thanks for the word of warning.

I'm building it really just for myself. and as a learning exp.
at first i didnt think i could do all that much to the game.

but i'm finding i'm smarter than i thought. lol.

i'm calling the project file Myband right now. lol.

for lack of a better name or concept when i started messing with the insides.

maybe 'omegaband' would be better.

i'd *hope* the 'powers that be' would spare little ol me.
with this game being one you can't make for money.
but then it is 'the man' *giggle*

maybe i should write to square and ask about it.
better to ask them first b-4 they come to me.

Thanks for the encouragement.
it's as i said more for the fun of codeing.

god i did say that.

i am a nerd.
as if my unholy love of star trek and AD&D didnt already make me one.

[Nick]

Originally Posted by Iemortal

maybe i should write to square and ask about it.
better to ask them first b-4 they come to me.

I'd be inclined towards calling it something innocuous and denying all knowledge if anyone complains

i am a nerd.
as if my unholy love of star trek and AD&D didnt already make me one.

Not to mention your avatar...

[jtwadsworth]

If I wanted to work in Xcode, how would I load the current angband files into it and work through that interface?

jtw