Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting
The game is very laggy!
Please first attempt to update your graphics drivers. If they are up to date or if you cannot, add this argument
-Dsun.java2d.opengl=true
to your command line startup (double-clicking the jar will not add this
argument) or to %USERPROFILE%\scoop\apps\sheowder\current\start.vbs if you
installed the game with the standard Windows installer. Please note that the
latter operation will not persist with game updates.
My controller isn't working!
Controller support is implemented with an optional plugin. The Windows standard installation comes with this plugin, but the PKGBUILD and the standalone jars do not. Please plug in or connect all controllers you plan on using before starting the game.
input4j requires special configurations on Linux to work properly. Please see here.
Plugins I downloaded aren't working!
The game only loads plugins from very specific sources (the downloads folder is not one of them):
- on Windows, plugins are loaded from
%USERPROFILE%\scoop\persist\sheowder\plugins. - on Linux, plugins are loaded from
/usr/share/sheowder(use a package manager to put plugins in this directory).
When starting the jar from the command line, use the -p and
--add-modules ALL-MODULE-PATH arguments. Some 3rd party plugins may work on
the classpath, but the official ones must be put on the module path to work.
Malicious Plugins
Please keep in mind that plugins can execute arbitrary Java code and also have access to all of your personal files. Only install a plugin from a trusted source.
Other FAQs
What are the minimum specs?
- The game uses around 420 MB of total RAM.
- Computers that can run Windows 10 should be able to run the game smoothly (~2003-).
What am I permitted to use Sheowder characters, assets, and code for?
You can create derivative works, train AI models, sell the game and plugins you make for it, among other permissive use. Just remember to abide by the MIT and CC BY 4.0 licenses when applicable.
Will there be updates to the game?
Yes, regularly. Stay in touch on the posts page!
Do you have any social medias?
No, even if they appear to be us.
Is the source code available on Git repositories?
No, not on GitHub, BitBucket, GitLab, or anywhere else. We wish to keep the git history private. There may be mirrors available.
Can you implement APIs that enable me to add new characters, maps, or scenarios?
Unfortunately not. Sheowder is a game, not a game engine, and plugins are primarily designed for accessibility and light customization. Although these APIs may be added by the Sheowder Platform project later.