Difference between revisions of "Client Setup"

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=Written Instructions=
=Written Instructions=


== 1. Create a Login Account ==
== 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!
This account is used to log into the server in-game. This is not the same as a forum account!


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


== 2.5 Download Launcher (Optional) ==
== 2.5 - Download Launcher (Optional) ==
* ''' YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THE CLIENT FROM SUNSET IF NOT THEN SKIP'''
* ''' YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THE CLIENT FROM SUNSET IF NOT THEN SKIP'''
# Download the launcher from http://vgoplayers.com/playvg/index.htm and extract it to the root folder of vanguard.
# Download the launcher from http://vgoplayers.com/playvg/index.htm and extract it to the root folder of vanguard.
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* If it does not download the launcher from the link above
* If it does not download the launcher from the link above


== 3 Unblock Client .exe ==
== 3 - Unblock Client .exe ==
* ''' VERY IMPORTANT YOU DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP '''
* ''' VERY IMPORTANT YOU DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP '''
#Once it has finished downloading right click on the file and select properties.
#Once it has finished downloading right click on the file and select properties.
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[[file:unblock.JPG|none]]
[[file:unblock.JPG|none]]


== Extract client files ==
== 4 - Extract client files ==
You can now extract the client.
You can now extract the client.


=== Client Folder Verification ===
== 5 - Client Folder Verification ==
* Vanguard folder should look like this now:
* Vanguard folder should look like this now:
[[file:folder.JPG|none]]
[[file:folder.JPG|none]]

Revision as of 17:28, 28 December 2020

 IMPORTANT NOTE
 
 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.
 
 * Game account and forum account are separate to play VG you need a Game Account the forum is only for the forums
 * ORIGINAL GAME DISCS WILL NOT WORK AGAIN ORIGINAL GAME DISCS WILL NOT WORK

Video Tutorial

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If you're a visual learner I've put together a video tutorial to supliment the written inscrutions

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 sunset client (original discs do not work)

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

2.5 - Download Launcher (Optional)

  • YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THE CLIENT FROM SUNSET IF NOT THEN SKIP
  1. Download the launcher from http://vgoplayers.com/playvg/index.htm and extract it to the root folder of vanguard.
  2. After you have extracted it verify you have the following three files in the folder.
Launcher files.JPG
  • If you already have the launcher verify it say's version 4.0.0.0 or higher at the bottom left
  • If it does not download the launcher from the link above

3 - Unblock Client .exe

  • VERY IMPORTANT YOU DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP
  1. Once it has finished downloading right click on the file and select properties.
  2. If it has the Unblock box check it then hit apply/ok
Unblock.JPG

4 - Extract client files

You can now extract the client.

5 - Client Folder Verification

  • Vanguard folder should look like this now:
Folder.JPG

Start the launcher

Double click on VGOEmuLauncher.exe

Configure the Launcher

  • Click OK on the box.
First run.JPG
  • Here as long as it say's Client Found! go ahead and click Save
First run 2.JPG
  • Click Accept
Eula.JPG
  • This is where you enter your game account username/password not your forum credentials if you created a forum account
Login.JPG
  • You should see New Telon in the server list select it and hit play
Logged in.JPG
  • 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
  • from the link at the top of this post. ****


Now you want to select Create New Character

Character select.JPG

Select your race/class and input the name you want

Create character 2.JPG

Select either Isle of Dawn or your home town to start in

Create character 3.JPG

Change your appearance to what you wish and hit finish

Create character 4.JPG

Hit Play

Create character 5.JPG

Now you are in the game

Create character 6.JPG