# Overview

## Introduction

Welcome to the manual for **Nuclide**!

![](brick.png) This is a game development kit (GDK) and development environment for id Tech, using GPL QuakeWorld technology. We are sharing it in the hopes that it is useful!

[You can read more in-depth information, such as features here](About.md).

## Learning Resources

![](hourglass.png) [Getting Started](GettingStarted.md)

![](table.png) [Guide To Decl Files](@ref decl)

![](table_edit.png) [Creating Weapons](@ref NSWeapon)

![](table_edit.png) [Creating Items](@ref NSItem)

![](page_code.png) [Writing Game Rules](@ref NSGameRules)


## Contributing

![](bug.png) You can contribute by filing bugs [here](https://www.github.com/veravisions/nuclide).