How to Install Piqueserver on Linux Mint Latest

Introduction

Piqueserver is an open-source server software for the game Ace of Spades. It is built on top of Python and Twisted, which allows it to be easily installed on Linux-based operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install Piqueserver on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin installing Piqueserver, you need to ensure the following prerequisites:

Installation Steps

Follow the below steps to install Piqueserver on your Linux Mint Latest:

  1. Open your terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or opening it via the Applications menu.

  2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install python python-twisted python-twisted-web python-twisted-names libtwisted-web2 python-imaging
    
  3. Download the Piqueserver code from GitHub by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/piqueserver/piqueserver.git
    
  4. Change directory to the Piqueserver folder:

    cd piqueserver
    
  5. Install Piqueserver by running the following command:

    sudo python setup.py install
    
  6. Once Piqueserver is installed, you can start it by running the following command:

    piqueserver
    
  7. By default, Piqueserver listens on port 32887. You can access the server by opening your web browser and entering the URL http://localhost:32887.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Piqueserver on Linux Mint Latest. Piqueserver is a great tool for running Ace of Spades servers on Linux-based systems. If you face any difficulties during the installation, feel free to ask for help on the Piqueserver GitHub page.

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