Question 1

How do I compile Broken Seals from source?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided scons build system with commands like 'scons bew -j4' for Windows editor builds, following the detailed steps in the README. You'll need to clone the repository and set up the Pandemonium Engine with required modules first.

Question 2

Broken Seals vs Godot for RPG development?

Accepted Answer

Broken Seals is built on a custom Godot engine (Pandemonium) and offers pre-built, deep RPG systems like spells and procedural worlds, but it's incomplete and requires engine compilation. Vanilla Godot is more stable and community-supported, but you'd need to implement RPG systems from scratch.

Question 3

Does Broken Seals support VR or consoles?

Accepted Answer

No, the README focuses on PC and mobile platforms with touchscreen controls, and there's no mention of VR or console support. The engine is based on Godot 3.x, which has limited native VR/console capabilities without additional work.

Question 4

How to add custom spells in Broken Seals?

Accepted Answer

Spells are scriptable via the modular system; create new spell resources in the game modules folder (e.g., under entity_classes) and register them through module scripts that merge into the central ESS resource database, as shown in the naturalist example.

Question 5

Is Broken Seals multiplayer stable for hosting servers?

Accepted Answer

Multiplayer is functional but buggy, with issues like missing client animations and incomplete RPC methods for crafting. The README states it was broken for a while, so expect instability and plan to contribute fixes if used seriously.

Question 6

Can I reuse Broken Seals assets in my own project?

Accepted Answer

Assets are open-source under the project's license, but they rely on the custom Pandemonium Engine modules, so compatibility with vanilla Godot or other engines may be limited. Always check the license terms and engine dependencies before reuse.

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