FAQ

Caution

Please read this before using this project, or asking for any support!

Do I need to know programming?

Yes, C++ / C knowledge is required.

Generic visual programming languages are not implemented.

The node-graph shown in the repo / video is only for scripting sequences of events.

Can I make 2D games?

No.

Any kind of 2D support is still WIP and is currently done in code.

Can I export to PC?

No.

The only target is N64.

Can I mod existing N64 games?

No.

This project is only for making new homebrew.

Can I emulate games in Project64 / Android?

No.

Games made with Pyrite64 require accurate emulation.

Recommended emulators are: Ares (v147 or newer) or gopher64.

Can I import any 3D models from blender?

Almost, materials need to be made with fast64 however.

Use Blender 4.0+ (not 5.0!), and install Fast64.

For correct export settings, check this note here:

https://github.com/HailToDodongo/tiny3d?tab=readme-ov-file#gltf-model-import

Make sure textures are .png files present in the assets folder of your project.

The tiny3d repo also contains example .blend files.

Can I sell games made with it?

I’m not a lawyer, and the following is not legal advice.

Pyrite64 itself is licensed under the MIT License,

and I put no restrictions on what you can do with games.

The SDKs used, namely libdragon and tiny3d, have similar licenses.

Pyrite64 does NOT use any proprietary SDKs.

So in general, it should be safe to sell games made with Pyrite64 if you wish.

Can i put games on a physical cartridge?

Yes!

Pyrite64 produces playable ROMs that can be put on flashcards.

The SDK used (libdragon) assumes a CIC 6102.

Once again, Pyrite64 does NOT use any proprietary SDKs.

So the IPL3 is open source and NOT taken from a game.