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   <u>IMPORTANT NOTE</u>
   This guide will help you install the VGO client and launcher. Playing VOG is free and open to all.
    
    
   This guide is for setting up the client to play. If you already have a client from Sunset you only need the launcher. If you do not have the client then you only need to download the client since it has the launcher already.
   <u>IMPORTANT NOTES</u>
 
   • ORIGINAL GAME DISCS WILL NOT WORK
   • ORIGINAL GAME DISCS WILL NOT WORK AGAIN ORIGINAL GAME DISCS WILL NOT WORK
  • THE VERSION FROM STEAM WILL NOT WORK.
   • The Login Account and Forum Account are separate in order to play VGO you need a Login Account, the forum is only for the forums
   • The Login Account and Forum Account are separate in order to play VGO you need a Login Account


=Video Tutorial=
=<span style="color:MediumBlue"><b>Video Tutorial</b></span>=
[[Image:VGOSetupVideoGuide PlayThumb.jpg|link=https://youtu.be/wLSjSOHfXA0|Click Me]]
[[Image:VGOSetupVideoGuide PlayThumb.jpg|link=https://youtu.be/wLSjSOHfXA0|Click Me]]


If you're a visual learner I've put together a video tutorial to supplement the written instructions.
If you're a visual learner, like me, here is a video tutorial to supplement the written instructions.


= Written Instructions =
=<span style="color:MediumBlue"><b>Written Instructions</b></span> =


== 1 - Create a Login Account ==
== 1 - Create a Login Account ==
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== 2. Download Client ==
== 2. Download Client ==
Download the sunset client (original discs do not work). This download also contains the VGO launcher.
Download the client. This download contains game files as well as the VGO launcher needed to connect to the VGO server(s).


   http://vgoplayers.com/downloads.php?tab=client
   http://vgoplayers.com/downloads.php?tab=client


== 2.5 - Download Launcher (Optional) ==
<span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff0000;font-size:80%">Warning:</span>
''' YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THE CLIENT FROM SUNSET IF NOT THEN SKIP'''
:*<span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff0000;font-size:80%">The original discs do not work</span>
 
:*<span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff0000;font-size:80%">Steam version does not work</span>
Download the launcher and extract it to the root folder of Vanguard.
  http://vgoplayers.com/playvg/index.htm
After you have extracted it verify you have the following three files in the folder.
[[file:launcher_files.JPG|none]]
If you already have the launcher <u>verify it say's version 4.0.0.0 or higher</u> at the bottom left. If it does not, download the launcher from the link above.


== 3 - Unblock Client .exe ==
== 3 - Unblock Client .exe ==
<span style="color:red"><b>VERY IMPORTANT YOU DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP</b></span>
Once you have finished downloading the client <u>before you extract</u> be sure to right click on the zip file and select properties. If it has the Unblock Box, check it then hit apply/ok.
<br>[[file:UnblockAnimated.gif]]


Once you have finished downloading the client <u>before you extract</u> be sure to right click on the zip file and select properties. If it has the Unblock Box, check it then hit apply/ok.
<span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff0000;font-size:80%">Warning:</span>
[[file:unblock.JPG|left|thumb]]
:*<span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff0000;font-size:80%">Do not skip this step</span>


== 4 - Extract Client Files ==
== 4 - Extract Client Files ==
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Upon first use, the VGO launcher needs to search for the client .exe to connect your client to the emulator server. If you placed the launcher in the root vangaurd folder it should do this automatically and quickly. You only need to do this once.
Upon first use, the VGO launcher needs to search for the client .exe to connect your client to the emulator server. If you placed the launcher in the root vangaurd folder it should do this automatically and quickly. You only need to do this once.


   Click OK on the box.
   a) Click OK on the box.
[[file:first_run.JPG|none]]
[[file:first_run.JPG|none]]
   Client Found! go ahead and click Save
   b) Client Found! go ahead and click Save
[[file:first_run_2.JPG|none]]
[[file:first_run_2.JPG|none]]
   Accept the End-User License Agreement
   Accept the End-User License Agreement
[[file:eula.JPG|none]]
[[file:eula.JPG|none]]
   This is where you enter your Login Account username/password (not your forum account)
   c) This is where you enter your Login Account username/password (not your forum account)
[[file:login.JPG|none]]
[[file:login.JPG|none]]
   You should now see New Telon in the server list, select it and hit play!
   d) You should now see New Telon in the server list, select it and hit play!
[[file:logged_in.JPG|none]]
[[file:logged_in.JPG|none]]


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== 8 - Character Creation ==
= 8 - Character Creation =
  Now you want to select Create New Character.
a) Now you want to select Create New Character.
[[file:character_select.JPG|none]]
[[file:character_select.JPG|none]]
  Select your race/class and input the name you want (last name is optional).
b) Select your race/class and input the name you want (last name is optional).
[[file:create_character_2.JPG|none]]
[[file:create_character_2.JPG|none]]
  Select either Isle of Dawn or your race's home town to start in.
c) Select either Isle of Dawn or your race's home town to start in.
[[file:create_character_3.JPG|none]]
[[file:create_character_3.JPG|none]]
  Change your appearance to what you wish and hit finish.
d) Change your appearance to what you wish and hit finish.
[[file:create_character_4.JPG|none]]
[[file:create_character_4.JPG|none]]
  Hit Play.
e) Hit Play.
[[file:create_character_5.JPG|none]]
[[file:create_character_5.JPG|none]]
  Now you are in the game! Welcome home.
f) Now you are in the game! Welcome home.
[[file:create_character_6.JPG|none]]
[[file:create_character_6.JPG|none]]
= What Next? =
Once you're up and running, here are some resources with information on what to test, what is and isn't working already, and troubleshooting in case you run into issues
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| <b>Helpful Links:</b>
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|• [https://www.vgoemulator.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3002#p21524 Testing VGO!]
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|• [[Known Issues]]
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|• [https://www.vgoemulator.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5160#p28271 Getting Started]
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|• [[Troubleshooting Guide]]
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Latest revision as of 13:11, 1 December 2021

 This guide will help you install the VGO client and launcher. Playing VOG is free and open to all.
 
 IMPORTANT NOTES
 • ORIGINAL GAME DISCS WILL NOT WORK
 • THE VERSION FROM STEAM WILL NOT WORK.
 • The Login Account and Forum Account are separate in order to play VGO you need a Login Account

Video Tutorial

Click Me

If you're a visual learner, like me, here is a video tutorial to supplement the written instructions.

Written Instructions

1 - Create a Login Account

This account is used to log into the server in-game. This is not the same as a forum account!

 https://www.vgoemulator.net/index.php?p=accounts

2. Download Client

Download the client. This download contains game files as well as the VGO launcher needed to connect to the VGO server(s).

 http://vgoplayers.com/downloads.php?tab=client

Warning:

  • The original discs do not work
  • Steam version does not work

3 - Unblock Client .exe

Once you have finished downloading the client before you extract be sure to right click on the zip file and select properties. If it has the Unblock Box, check it then hit apply/ok.
UnblockAnimated.gif

Warning:

  • Do not skip this step

4 - Extract Client Files

You can now extract the client. This is the full client, not simply an installer, so chose where you want to put it (you can always move it later if you extract in the wrong place). It is HIGHLY reccommended that you DO NOT put your VGO folder in the Program Files folder. Doing so can cause issues when trying to run the game as those are protected folders.

5 - Client Folder Verification

Your Vanguard folder should now look like this:

Folder.JPG

6 - Start the Launcher

Double click on VGOEmuLauncher.exe to start the launcher for the first time. You can also might want to set it as a desktop icon at this time.

7 - Configure the Launcher

Upon first use, the VGO launcher needs to search for the client .exe to connect your client to the emulator server. If you placed the launcher in the root vangaurd folder it should do this automatically and quickly. You only need to do this once.

 a) Click OK on the box.
First run.JPG
 b) Client Found! go ahead and click Save
First run 2.JPG
 Accept the End-User License Agreement
Eula.JPG
 c) This is where you enter your Login Account username/password (not your forum account)
Login.JPG
 d) You should now see New Telon in the server list, select it and hit play!
Logged in.JPG


Note:
• If you did not download the client but already have one in window mode verify
• The version on the top left is 1.324.1.139565
• If it is not then download the client here.

8 - Character Creation

a) Now you want to select Create New Character.
Character select.JPG
b) Select your race/class and input the name you want (last name is optional).
Create character 2.JPG
c) Select either Isle of Dawn or your race's home town to start in.
Create character 3.JPG
d) Change your appearance to what you wish and hit finish.
Create character 4.JPG
e) Hit Play.
Create character 5.JPG
f) Now you are in the game! Welcome home.
Create character 6.JPG

What Next?

Once you're up and running, here are some resources with information on what to test, what is and isn't working already, and troubleshooting in case you run into issues

Helpful Links:
Testing VGO!
Known Issues
Getting Started
Troubleshooting Guide