Installing Ubuntu Accomplishments

So you want to try out the Ubuntu Accomplishments? Luckily, this is very simple.

Note 1: This installation method uses a daily builds PPA. If you want to build the application manually from it's source code, please use another guide.

Note 2: This guide presents how to install the client-side application. If you are interested in setting up a validation server, read how to set up the server component.

Requirements

• Ubuntu Accomplishments System works only on Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin.

• You need to have a working UbuntuOne Account - it is used to sync your trophies with validation server.

Installing latest version (0.1) from releases PPA

Run following commands in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-accomplishments/releases
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install accomplishments-daemon accomplishments-viewer ubuntu-community-accomplishments

The accomplishments system should be now installed on your system.

To begin, run the Accomplishments Viewer, which should be now available via Dash (or run accomplishments-viewer).

Follow the on-screen instructions and soon you will see a note in the status bar saying the app is checking for accomplishments: you should see new accomplishments you have already completed appear in the My Trophies view shortly afterwards.

Bugs can be reported here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-accomplishments-system/+filebug. Questions can go to jono@ubuntu.com

Thanks!

Installing from a daily-builds PPA

IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE THIS PPA UNLESS YOUR ARE A DEVELOPER. IF YOU ARE A USER, USE THE 'RELEASES` PPA ABOVE.

There is also a daily builds PPA available: ppa:ubuntu-accomplishments-admins/daily.

It usually has all newest not-yet-released features, and is up-to-date with trunk, but also contains more bugs, and from time to time may be not working at all. Use at your own risk!

Warning: Daily builds and releases PPAs have conflicting version numbers. You should never have both of them installed, such setups will not work correctly.

Uninstalling

Uninstallation is as simple as removing it's three packages: accomplishments-daemon, accomplishments-viewer and ubuntu-community-accomplishments

FAQ

How can I force a re-verification of my trophies?

Click File -> Check Accomplishments.

The application does not give me trophy for something I have accomplished!

Keep in mind that when Ubuntu One happens to lag a bit, the validation server may take some longer time to send you validated trophies. Also try re-verification your trophies. And double-check if your credentials are correct. If the application still misbehaves, report a bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-accomplishments-system/+filebug

How do I clear out my user information so I can re-enter it?

Your trophies directory lives in ~/.local/share/accomplishments/trophies. In that directory is a sub-directory called .extrainformation - just delete it.