Install

Step 1) Install Sauerbraten

Go here and select the CTF edition that’s correct for your OS. Follow it’s instructions to install it. Under Windows it will prompt you to install some redistributable libraries from Microsoft as well.

Step 2) Install Java

Go here and install the release called JRE 6 Update 10 RC. There will be page with a bunch of download options for each OS. I’d recommending just picking the first JRE option for whichever OS you’re using. Make sure you actually install it and not just download it.

Not sure what version you have or if it really installed? Click here to test your Java version

Step 3) Install Plexus

Right click here and choose “Save Target As…” or “Save Link As…” to save this file to wherever you installed Sauerbraten.

Sometimes Internet Explorer will rename this to plexus.zip, if it does this make sure you go back and rename it to plexus.jar

Step 4) Install *NEW* Visual Studio redistributable libraries – Windows only

Go here and install these Window system libraries from Microsoft. These are newer versions of the same ones you installed with Sauerbraten. I know it’s a pain, but it’s Microsoft.. what can you do?

Step 5) Run Plexus

Find the plexus.jar in your Sauerbraten folder and double click it. Plexus will automatically finish installing itself and launch when it’s ready.