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===EUO spits out some weird graphics related error at start up=== | ===EUO spits out some weird graphics related error at start up=== | ||
Try changing desktop display depth - 32 is ideal, then try 16 or 24 bpp. | Try changing desktop display depth - 32 is ideal, then try 16 or 24 bpp. | ||
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| + | ==Alternative Servers== | ||
===How do I play on the permadeth server?=== | ===How do I play on the permadeth server?=== | ||
Read this: [[Introduction to PD]] | Read this: [[Introduction to PD]] | ||
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The main server that the EUO shard runs on is euo.swut.net and the port is 26667. | The main server that the EUO shard runs on is euo.swut.net and the port is 26667. | ||
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| + | Use the [[EUO Launcher]]. | ||
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| + | Failing that, edit client.cfg, so it looks something like this: | ||
server=euo.swut.net | server=euo.swut.net | ||
port=26667 | port=26667 | ||
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==Configuration== | ==Configuration== | ||
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===Can I play fullscreen?=== | ===Can I play fullscreen?=== | ||
Yes, press F12 once the game is loaded. | Yes, press F12 once the game is loaded. | ||
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| + | ===Where is the music?=== | ||
| + | Recent EUO installations no longer ship with music due to copyright worries. However you can place 4 different midi files in your euo/sound folder to get midi music while you play. These files are called | ||
| + | * intro.mid - the music that plays when euo loads | ||
| + | * continent.mid - the music played on a continent map such as [[New Sosaria]] | ||
| + | * towne.mid - the music that plays in towns | ||
| + | * dungeon.mid - the music that plays in dungeons | ||
===Can I turn the music off?=== | ===Can I turn the music off?=== | ||
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===I'm doing a kill quest, and the target is neutral aligned=== | ===I'm doing a kill quest, and the target is neutral aligned=== | ||
Either just attack the target or talk to it! | Either just attack the target or talk to it! | ||
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| + | ===I'm doing a kill quest, and the target isn't there=== | ||
| + | Re activate the quest with the NPC that gives it because you weren't fast enough to find the target. | ||
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| + | ===I'm doing a find-item quest, and the item isn't there=== | ||
| + | Re activate the quest with the NPC that gives it because you weren't fast enough to find the item. | ||
===I forgot my password - can you tell me what it is?=== | ===I forgot my password - can you tell me what it is?=== | ||
[http://swut.net/euo/lostpasswd.html Click here to recover your password]. | [http://swut.net/euo/lostpasswd.html Click here to recover your password]. | ||
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| + | ===I've forgotten what characters I've made? How can I find out what they are?=== | ||
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| + | [http://armoury.swut.net Head to the Armoury]<br> | ||
| + | alternatively [http://euo.swut.net/charfinder.php Click here] | ||
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| + | ===Can you delete my characters for me?=== | ||
| + | No, but if they are low-level enough and untouched for a few months they may get pruned. | ||
===Where did my player merchant go?=== | ===Where did my player merchant go?=== | ||
Merchants need to be well stocked with Merchant Tokens or otherwise they will be deleted - please see [[Player Merchants]]. | Merchants need to be well stocked with Merchant Tokens or otherwise they will be deleted - please see [[Player Merchants]]. | ||
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===My woodcarving won't go over 25 - is there a stat requirement on it?=== | ===My woodcarving won't go over 25 - is there a stat requirement on it?=== | ||
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===How about a single level map where towns are on the same level as the continent?=== | ===How about a single level map where towns are on the same level as the continent?=== | ||
No, for various reasons. This feature also implies large maps - see above. | No, for various reasons. This feature also implies large maps - see above. | ||
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===What about a sortable inventory - or even bags?=== | ===What about a sortable inventory - or even bags?=== | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 19 March 2010
If your question isn't answered here, please post it in the FAQ thread on the forums!
Contents
- 1 Troubleshooting
- 2 Alternative Servers
- 3 Configuration
- 4 Misc Play Questions
- 4.1 How much can I carry?
- 4.2 How do I level up?
- 4.3 I missed some message or text!
- 4.4 I'm doing a kill quest, and the target is neutral aligned
- 4.5 I'm doing a kill quest, and the target isn't there
- 4.6 I'm doing a find-item quest, and the item isn't there
- 4.7 I forgot my password - can you tell me what it is?
- 4.8 I've forgotten what characters I've made? How can I find out what they are?
- 4.9 Can you delete my characters for me?
- 4.10 Where did my player merchant go?
- 4.11 My woodcarving won't go over 25 - is there a stat requirement on it?
- 4.12 How long will I be a criminal for?
- 4.13 My pet is hurt. How do I heal it?
- 4.14 Where do I get the highest circle spells?
- 4.15 I have the 'L' status effect! What is it?
- 4.16 How do I cure lycanthropy?
- 4.17 Is anybody in Minos?
- 5 Development
- 5.1 If/when will you add feature XYZ?
- 5.2 How about larger maps?
- 5.3 How about a single level map where towns are on the same level as the continent?
- 5.4 What about a sortable inventory - or even bags?
- 5.5 What about player housing?
- 5.6 Can I get the map editor?
- 5.7 If I make a map, will you use it?
- 5.8 Can I get the server?
- 5.9 Can I be a mod or a GM?
Troubleshooting
The patcher is doing nothing - it just hangs!
The patcher may not work well with a proxy. You can always download the latest EUO installer and reinstall, as it always has an up to date client.
I can't leave Nordhaven, I keep getting reset
This means your continent map is out of date and the in-game patcher is not working. Quit EUO, go to your EUO installation directory (probably c:\euo) and run PatchMe.exe, then try again.
I can't see at night time or in dungeons. All I get is a black screen!
There are 2 possible solutions to this: try these in order:
- change your desktop colour depth to either 16 or 32 bpp: 24 bit has reportedly caused this problem
- Your CPU doesn't support MMX instrcuctions
Quit the game, then try putting the following line in client.cfg:
old_lighting=1
(pressing shift-v also toggles lighting modes)
Try changing desktop display depth - 32 is ideal, then try 16 or 24 bpp.
Alternative Servers
How do I play on the permadeth server?
Read this: Introduction to PD
What is the main EUO server address:port?
The main server that the EUO shard runs on is euo.swut.net and the port is 26667.
How do I connect to a different server, eg the PD server?
Use the EUO Launcher.
Failing that, edit client.cfg, so it looks something like this:
server=euo.swut.net port=26667
Configuration
Can I play fullscreen?
Yes, press F12 once the game is loaded.
Where is the music?
Recent EUO installations no longer ship with music due to copyright worries. However you can place 4 different midi files in your euo/sound folder to get midi music while you play. These files are called
- intro.mid - the music that plays when euo loads
- continent.mid - the music played on a continent map such as New Sosaria
- towne.mid - the music that plays in towns
- dungeon.mid - the music that plays in dungeons
Can I turn the music off?
Yes - press M (shift m)
How do I bind spells to the F keys?
Spells can be bound to F1 to F8 - press shift and the Fkey to bind a spell to that key.
How do I bind items to the number keys?
When viewing, using or readying, hold CTRL then press a key from 1 to 0 to bind the currently selected item to that key.
Misc Play Questions
How much can I carry?
Your maximum load is proportional to your strength, and differs from server to server. Your maximum load is on your stats display.
How do I level up?
This depends on the server ...
- Regular : travel to a shrine and meditate near the flame. The shrine you meditate at will determine your stat gain. More on Shrines here.
- PD with levels : press @ then press s, d, or i to select how you want to distribute your new stat points.
- NG : There are no player levels on the NG server.
I missed some message or text!
Press the page up and page down keys to scroll through old messages.
I'm doing a kill quest, and the target is neutral aligned
Either just attack the target or talk to it!
I'm doing a kill quest, and the target isn't there
Re activate the quest with the NPC that gives it because you weren't fast enough to find the target.
I'm doing a find-item quest, and the item isn't there
Re activate the quest with the NPC that gives it because you weren't fast enough to find the item.
I forgot my password - can you tell me what it is?
Click here to recover your password.
I've forgotten what characters I've made? How can I find out what they are?
Head to the Armoury
alternatively Click here
Can you delete my characters for me?
No, but if they are low-level enough and untouched for a few months they may get pruned.
Where did my player merchant go?
Merchants need to be well stocked with Merchant Tokens or otherwise they will be deleted - please see Player Merchants.
My woodcarving won't go over 25 - is there a stat requirement on it?
No. You can only train woodcarving to 25 by chopping trees alone. To get it above 25, carve things with a pocket knife or buy training. (is this out of date info?)
How long will I be a criminal for?
30 mins per kill: you must sit out this time in game - the crim timer isn't counted down when you're not logged on. You can also meditate at the Humility Shrine to reduce your crim time more quickly.
My pet is hurt. How do I heal it?
You have three options: cast XM or VXM, use a bandage, use a yellow or clear pot (shift-p) or don't move and wait for your pet to regenerate. Note that the amount of hit points healed when a bandage is used depends on your bandaging skill.
Where do I get the highest circle spells?
Try doing the mage quests. Also, some spells are dropped by higher level monsters. However, the drops are quite rare so you may have to kill many.
I have the 'L' status effect! What is it?
Lycanthropy. Werewolf disease. Look forward to the next full moon or get cured.
How do I cure lycanthropy?
Ask a guard about a 'cure'.
Is anybody in Minos?
Probably.
Development
If/when will you add feature XYZ?
When I get around to and/or feel like it. The likelyhood of something getting worked on goes by this forumla:
Importance of the feature x My enthusiasm in the feature
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difficulty of the feature
How about larger maps?
Probably not, due to poor early EUO design. Though the continent is currently around 300x100 tiles.
How about a single level map where towns are on the same level as the continent?
No, for various reasons. This feature also implies large maps - see above.
What about a sortable inventory - or even bags?
Maybe one day - don't hold your breath.
What about player housing?
Houses are generally for sale for RL money : details here.
Can I get the map editor?
The map editor is available for download on the downloads page.
If I make a map, will you use it?
If it's good, yes - and you'll be credited for it. Don't make maps expecting a free avatar or anything like that though.
Can I get the server?
No.
Can I be a mod or a GM?
No chance.
