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 # Prospect
 
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-
 Also known as "The Cycle: Frontier".
 
-This repository is just something I work on when bored, do not expect much at this stage.
-
 ## Features
 
-- [x] Connect with localhost instead of official servers
+TBD
-- [ ] Basic authentication
-- [ ] Basic lobby functionality
-- [ ] CloudScript
-- [ ] ?
 
-## API Development setup
+## Running locally
 
-### 1. Download the game
+> ![NOTE]
+> If you've already done all steps previously, you can skip to Step 7.
 
-If you are enrolled into the closed beta, you can download a fresh copy with [SteamRE/DepotDownloader](https://github.com/SteamRE/DepotDownloader).
+### 1. Prerequisites
 
-```
+Before you start, you'll need the following software downloaded and installed:
-.\DepotDownloader.exe -app 1600360 -depot 1600361 -manifest 720055916602660127 -username <username>
-```
 
-This gives you the [exact copy](https://steamdb.info/depot/1600361/history/?changeid=M:720055916602660127) that is used for this repository.
+1. [MongoDB Community Edition](https://fastdl.mongodb.org/windows/mongodb-windows-x86_64-8.0.4-signed.msi).
 
-### 2. Download the latest launcher
+1. [Latest `Prospect.Server.Api`](https://github.com/deiteris/Prospect/releases) from the Releases section
 
-Navigate to the [latest successful](https://github.com/AeonLucid/Prospect/actions) build. Extract the launcher files to a directory.
+1. [.NET Runtime 8](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.12-windows-x64-installer) installed.
 
-Run the launcher with the first argument being the path of step 1.
+1. A compatible The Cycle: Frontier game client. The server works with:
-```
-./Prospect.Launcher.exe "E:\Depots\depots\1600361\7593680"
-```
 
-### 3. Clone the repository
+   1. The latest version from [Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/app/868270).
 
-```
+   1. Season 2 client downloaded from SteamDB using a depot downloader. For example, [version 2.7.2](https://steamdb.info/depot/868271/history/?changeid=M:4623363103423775682).
-git clone https://github.com/AeonLucid/Prospect.git
-```
 
-### 4. Open the solution
+### 1. Unpack `Prospect.Server.Api`
 
-Open the `src/Prospect.sln` in either Rider or Visual Studio.
+Use your favorite ZIP archiver and unzip the `Prospect.Server.Api.zip` downloaded from this repository.
+
+### 3. Patch hosts
+
+To be able to connect to the locally running server, you must replace the IP address of `2EA46.playfabapi.com` that the game uses. Do the following:
+
+1. Open Notepad as Administrator.
+
+1. Click **File** > **Open...** and select `C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts`.
+
+1. At the end of the file, add `127.0.0.1 2EA46.playfabapi.com` on a new line.
+
+### 4. Generate and import SSL certificate
+
+> ![IMPORTANT]
+> Do not share the generated certificate! Generated certificate includes a private key that may be used to generate other certificates and compromise your security.
+
+A connection to the server is served over a secured connection. The server uses self-signed certificate that must be added to trusted authorities in order for the game
+to successfully communicate with the local server. Do the following:
+
+1. Open the folder with `Prospect.Server.Api`.
+
+1. Double-click `generate_ssl.exe`. `certificate.pfx` will appear in the same folder.
+
+1. Double-click `certificate.pfx`. The Certificate Import Wizard will open:
+
+    1. Select **Current User** under Store Location and click **Next**.
+
+    1. Leave **File to Import** unchanged and click **Next**.
+
+    1. Leave **Password** empty and click **Next**.
+
+    1. Select **Place all certificates in the following store** > **Browse...**. Choose **Trusted Root Certification Authorities** and click **OK**. Click **Next**.
+
+    1. Click **Finish**. A Security Warning popup may appear, make sure it specifies `2EA46.playfabapi.com` certification authority and click **Yes**.
+
+### 5. Add `steam_appid.txt` to the game
+
+1. Open the folder with The Cycle: Frontier and navigate to **Prospect** > **Binaries** > **Win64**.
+
+1. Right-click in the folder > **New** > **Text Document**, and name it `steam_appid.txt`.
+
+1. Open `steam_appid.txt` and enter `480`.
+
+1. Save and close the file.
+
+### 6. Create a game shortcut with
+
+1. Open the folder with The Cycle: Frontier and navigate to **Prospect** > **Binaries** > **Win64**.
+
+1. Right-click `Prospect-Win64-Shipping.exe` > **Create Shortcut**.
+
+1. Right-click the created shortcut > **Properties**.
+
+1. In the **Target** field, add the following parameters after the quote ` -empty -server -log -windowed -noeac -nointro -steam_auth PF_TITLEID=2EA46`. Note the space after the quote.
+
+1. Move the shortcut to desktop.
+
+### 7. Run the server
+
+Now you are all set! Open the folder with `Prospect.Server.Api` and run `Prospect.Server.Api.exe`.
+
+### 8. Run the game
+
+Once the server is running, open The Cycle: Frontier using the shortcut you've created before.
+
+### Troubleshooting and FAQ
+
+#### How to remove the certificate?
+
+If you've installed the certificate for the **Current User**:
+
+1. Open **Start** and enter `certmgr.msc`.
+
+1. Expand **Trusted Root Certification Authorities** and select **Certificates**.
+
+1. Find `2EA46.playfabapi.com`, right-click it > **Delete**.
+
+If you've installed the certificate for the **Local Machine**, repeat the same steps but instead open `certlm.msc`.
+
+## Development
+
+TBD