docs: clarify that SWBF2 must be launched from Steam before using Kyber
Kyber does not launch the game itself — Steam must start SWBF2 first and let it reach the main menu. Added this to both the script output and the README gaming section. Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com> Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01D8ckUJQtj1pH8jtAddBDZs
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@@ -165,15 +165,23 @@ chmod +x scripts/setup-kyber-linux.sh
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The script downloads the latest AppImage, installs a desktop entry, and
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creates a `kyber` command in `~/.local/bin`.
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**First run:**
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**Every time you want to play:**
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1. **Launch SWBF2 from Steam first** — let it fully load to the main menu
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2. Launch Kyber (`kyber` or from the app menu)
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3. In Kyber: join a server (HOME) or create one (HOST)
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4. Kyber connects to the already-running game instance
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Kyber does not launch the game itself — Steam must start it first.
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**First run (one-time setup):**
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1. Click **EA Account** → log in with your EA credentials in the browser
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2. Click **Skip** on Nexus Mods (optional, only needed for mods)
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3. Browse servers on **HOME** or create one under **HOST**
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3. EA login is cached — you stay logged in across sessions
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**Hosting a private server with bots:**
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- HOST → pick maps/modes → set a **name** and **PASSWORD** → Start Server
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- Share the name + password with friends; they search by name in HOME
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- SWBF2 fills empty slots with AI automatically — no separate bot setting
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- Share the server name + password with friends; they search by name in HOME
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- SWBF2 fills empty slots with AI automatically — no separate bot setting needed
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**Requirements:**
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- SWBF2 (Steam AppID 1237950) installed with GE-Proton (recommended over
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