Do I need Python installed if I have PYC files?

Question

I want to add Python as a scripting language to my game. If instead of distributing PY script, I distribute the PYC compiled files with my game, will the user still need Python installed, or will the DLL be sufficient?

Answer 1

Not only would they still need the Python interpreter, but the compiled python byte-code files are not guaranteed to work across different platforms.

Answer 2

You do need an executable to actually load the files into the VM. Fortunately it doesn't need to be very complex.