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.

Required Ubuntu version

Ubuntu Accomplishments System works only on Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin.

Installing from a daily-builds PPA

Run following commands in terminal:

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

The accomplishments system should be now installed on your Ubuntu. 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!

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 trophies so I can re-verify them?

Your trophies directory lives in ~/.local/share/accomplishments/trophies. In that directory is a sub-directory for each collection of trophies. Just rm -rf * everything or even remove the sub-directories.

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.