Creating Godot export templates

Tomcat

Can anyone help me create encrypted Godot templates on Windows for different platforms (Windows, Android, Linux)? I need an explanation of how to do this so that I can do it myself in the future.

There are two problems:

I have no idea what I need to install to do this.
I need tools that don't require registration (due to sanctions).

I once compiled ArmorPaint and everything was fine, but when I tried again, Visual Studio required registration, which is unacceptable in the current circumstances. Python also uses MSIX during installation, which is also undesirable. Is it possible to create a Godot export template without registering any tools?

kuligs2

Tomcat what???

You want to compile your godot project for windows,linux, mac etc?

Why cant you use the built in export thing?

Press that white link - Manage Export Templates

Download n install

And then you can export. No other external downloads necessary... Atleast thats how i do it

Maybe i misunderstood your wants

Tomcat

kuligs2 Maybe i misunderstood your wants

I want to create an encrypted template. This requires compiling the engine with a key.

kuligs2

Tomcat Can this help?

Tomcat

kuligs2 Can this help?

Alas, no. Are there any articles on this topic? But I would find communication (with questions and answers — interactive) more useful.

There's a lot of filler (as in any YouTube video). He starts talking about Godot RE Tools — why? I only need to find what I need and translate it. And because of the block in our country, communicating with YouTube is a pain.

Tomcat

kuligs2 Can this help?

I was able to view it. It discusses Godot Secure - Enhanced Asset Protection For Godot. It may be worthwhile.

Is a dedicated thread on project encryption necessary?

Tomcat

The programmer I work with seems to be back. I'll torment him with these questions for now.

kuligs2

Tomcat good luck finding it.

It seems you gotta understand how it works because the script that indian used changes lots of files

EDIT:

IDK there is no filler in the video i posted, its sstraight forward.
The only external script he uses is this https://github.com/KnifeXRage/Godot-Secure that modifies the files for encryption.

Re tools he used to prove that encryption worked and that the .exe and its contents are encrypted.

YOu can write up step by step what and how to do, it would be useful.

MikeCL

I'm working on a commercial game, and I had to compile my own version of the engine in order to get the game builds encrypted. I remember I had to use a combination of YouTube tutorials and the docs. I also remember the docs not being super clear on some stuff, but fortunately, there were comments on that page that could fill in the gaps.

If I remember correctly, the biggest things are that when creating a build, set the build mode to "template", and then include your encryption key in the env variables. Make sure to save the key as the same key is to be written in your export settings when exporting the game.

Works fine on Windows, but I have yet to manage to create an encrypted version for Linux. Even if my target is Windows, the server runs on Linux, and with Linux being on the rise for gaming, and the Steam Machine coming soon, Linux is definitely important.

I think this is a topic that is not discussed enough, especially for commercial projects.

Maybe making a step by step tutorial and posting it here on the forum would be a good idea 🙂

Tomcat So this adds an extra layer of security?

Tomcat

MikeCL So this adds an extra layer of security?

As they say in Russia: “What one person has done, another can always break”.

Any encryption can be broken. It's just a matter of how difficult it is to break. Standard encryption in Godot is extremely ephemeral.

If you do not have debug symbols it will be a bit harder to find, but still pretty trivial

Some of the encryption proposals are just options for implementing a standard encrypted template.

Creating a standard encrypted template is not too much of a problem… if you don't have any preconceptions or aversion to the total surveillance that comes with the vast majority of tools designed for this purpose (for example, everything from M$).

But there are plugins that obfuscate code. In most cases, this is more reliable. So far, this is how I see it:

a plugin that obfuscates code (they have requirements for the organization of the game project) and then
an encrypted export template

Yeah, this raises the level of protection (at least in theory).

I don't know yet what exactly we will use, as there are known issues with Android functionality.

If we do something, I will share it. But right now I'm having a nervous breakdown, which I am treating with cognac, and it is unclear when I will be back in working order.

My requirements are very limited, only slightly higher than commercial ones. The project will contain original storylines that should not be revealed ahead of time. That is, we just need to avoid spoilers for a while. And I would like to maintain a competitive advantage, at least for a short time — over time, most of the solutions will be published openly. (Although I am already very disappointed in FOSS.)

MikeCL

Tomcat Didn't know about that tool. Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I definitely see the use of the plugin as you describe it. I know this is an issue, especially when it comes to protecting GDScripts.