APTyrian Setup Guide
Required Software
One of the following:
- Tyrian 2.1 data files
- Tyrian 2000 data files
- Alternatively, data files from the GOG.com version of the game
Installing APTyrian
- Download the version of APTyrian for your operating system, and extract it. Windows and Linux (Debian-based distros, specifically) are officially supported.
- Create a /data/ subfolder inside of the APTyrian subfolder, and copy or extract the data files from either Tyrian 2.1 or Tyrian 2000 into that folder.
Joining a MultiWorld Game
- Launch APTyrian.
- In the main menu, select "Start Game".
- Choose "Online via Archipelago Server".
- Enter the address of the Archipelago server, and your slot name.
- Choose "Connect to Server", and enjoy.
To continue a game, follow these same steps. Your progress is automatically saved each time you return to the main game menu, and when you leave the game.
In-Game Text Client
APTyrian contains a fully-featured text client available from within the game. To bring it up, press the TAB key while
in the main game menu; "[TAB]" will be shown in the bottom-right corner when it is available. From there, you may chat
with other players on the server, !hint
for items, !release
or !collect
after finishing, etc.