How to compile Quake 2 source?

Question

I've downloaded the full Quake2 source code but having a problem compiling the ref_soft project (ref_soft.dll) inside the solution. I'm getting cannot open input file '.\..\debug\\.obj All other projects in the solution compiles just OK with the same settings. Any idea what to change to compile the ref_soft?

I'm using MSVC 2019 on Win 10.

user_12182822 · Answer

There is a list of projects that have already accomplished that task here: https://quake.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Quake_II_Source_ports

I would consider looking into how they made it work (seems like a large effort).

How to compile Quake 2 source?

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