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* make build tools step more obviously optional and give better directions

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alwaysintreble authored Apr 9, 2023
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* Download and install a "Windows installer (64-bit)" from the [Python download page](https://www.python.org/downloads)
* **Python 3.11 does not work currently**

* Download and install full Visual Studio from
[Visual Studio Downloads](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
or an older "Build Tools for Visual Studio" from
[Visual Studio Older Downloads](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/).

* Refer to [Windows Compilers on the python wiki](https://wiki.python.org/moin/WindowsCompilers) for details
* This step is optional. Pre-compiled modules are pinned on
* **Optional**: Download and install Visual Studio Build Tools from
[Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/).
* Refer to [Windows Compilers on the python wiki](https://wiki.python.org/moin/WindowsCompilers) for details.
Generally, selecting the box for "Desktop Development with C++" will provide what you need.
* Build tools are not required if all modules are installed pre-compiled. Pre-compiled modules are pinned on
[Discord in #archipelago-dev](https://discord.com/channels/731205301247803413/731214280439103580/905154456377757808)

* It is recommended to use [PyCharm IDE](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/)
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