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If your question isn't answered here, please [http://forums.swut.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1025 post it in the FAQ thread on the forums]!
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==Troubleshooting==
 
==Troubleshooting==
  
===The patcher is doing nothing - it just hangs!===
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===I can't resurrect with ! or shift-1 ! or whatever!===
Get [http://swut.net/euo/files/oldpatcher.zip this replacement patcher], unzip it into your EUO directory and run it by hand (ie by double clicking on it). Then try connecting again.
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i) Firstly type /res to resurrect in an emergency like this<br>
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ii) Resurrection is now permanently bound to Alt-F1
  
Note: neither patcher works well with proxies at the moment.
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===On PD server I can't level up with @ or shift-2! or whatever===
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Level up on PD with Alt-F2
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===I connect and I immediately disconnect, or it says 'the game needs patching' but the patcher doesn't launch===
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Run the patcher by hand. Go to the EUO install directory, and run patch.exe. You may need to run it as administrator or give it admin permissions when asked.
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This may be caused by installing EUO into your Program Files directory. Pro-gamers keep their games in C:/games !
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===The patcher is doing nothing - it just hangs!===
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The patcher may not work well with a proxy. You can always download the latest [http://swut.net/euo/download.htm EUO installer] and reinstall, as it always has an up to date client.
  
 
===I can't leave Nordhaven, I keep getting reset===
 
===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This means your continent map is out of date and the in-game patcher is not working.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.
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This means your continent map is out of date and the in-game patcher is not working.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 patch.exe, then try again.
  
 
===I can't see at night time or in dungeons. All I get is a black screen!===
 
===I can't see at night time or in dungeons. All I get is a black screen!===
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* Your CPU doesn't support MMX instrcuctions
 
* Your CPU doesn't support MMX instrcuctions
  
Quit the game, then try putting the following line in client.cfg:
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You can also try out 'old lighting' as part of the options menu via F12.
old_lighting=1
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(pressing shift-v also toggles lighting modes)
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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.
  
===How do I play on the permadeth server?===
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==Alternative Servers==
Read this: [[Introduction to PD]]
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===How do I connect to a different server, eg the PD server?===
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===How do I play on the permanent server?===
The main server that the EUO shard runs on is euo.swut.net and the port is 26667.
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Select that server during Create Character and/or Journey Onward.
  
To change the server:port value, edit client.cfg, so it looks something like this:
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Also read this: [[Introduction to PD]]
  
server=euo.swut.net
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===What is the main EUO server address:port?===
port=26667
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The main server that the EUO shard runs on is euo.swut.net and the port is 26667.
  
Alternatively, [http://swut.net/euo/download.htm download the EUO Launcher].
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===How do I connect to a different server, eg the PD server?===
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Select the alternate server during Journey Onward or Create Character.
  
===I've forgotten what characters I've made? How can I find out what they are?===
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Advanced users can use the [[EUO Launcher]].
  
[http://armoury.swut.net Head to the Armoury]<br>
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Failing that, edit client.cfg, so it looks something like this:
alternatively [http://euo.swut.net/charfinder.php Click here]
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server=euo.swut.net
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port=26667
  
 
==Configuration==
 
==Configuration==
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===Where are the options?===
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Press F12 to configure just about everything.
  
 
===Can I play fullscreen?===
 
===Can I play fullscreen?===
Yes, press F12 once the game is loaded.
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Yes, press Ctrl+F12 once the game is loaded.
  
 
===Can I turn the music off?===
 
===Can I turn the music off?===
Yes - press M (shift m)
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Yes - via F12.
  
 
===How do I bind spells to the F keys?===
 
===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.
 
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?===
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===How do I bind items to 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.
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When viewing, using or readying, hold ALT then press just about any key on the keyboard to bind the currently selected item to that key.
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===How can I remap my keys?===
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You can remap most of your keys via the F12 options menu.
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===How can I reset my keymapping to default?===
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There is an option to restore defaults via the F12 menu.
  
 
==Misc Play Questions==
 
==Misc Play Questions==
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This depends on the server ...
 
This depends on the server ...
 
* '''Regular''' : travel to a [[shrines|shrine]] and meditate near the flame. The [[shrines|shrine]] you meditate at will determine your stat gain. More on [[Shrines]] here.
 
* '''Regular''' : travel to a [[shrines|shrine]] and meditate near the flame. The [[shrines|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.
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* '''PD with levels''' : press '''Alt-F2''' 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.
 
* '''NG''' : There are no player levels on the NG server.
  
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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===
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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===
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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].
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[https://euotopia.com/lostpasswd.php 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://euptopia.com/armoury.php Head to the Armoury] and log in with your EUO account details.
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===Can you delete my characters for me?===
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Delete them yourself with the /delete slash command. Note that 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]].
  
===My longswords (or insert other skill here) won't go over 50 - I have only 25 dex ...===
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===My woodcarving won't go over 10 - is there a stat requirement on it?===
Longswords require 50 dex to get 100 in skill.
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No. You can only train woodcarving to 10 by chopping ordinary logs alone. To increase it further, chop different tinted logs (such as ash, oak) or start whittling with your [[Woodcrafting|pocketknife]].
 
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===My woodcarving won't go over 25 - is there a stat requirement on it?===
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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?)
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===How long will I be a criminal for?===
 
===How long will I be a criminal for?===
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===My pet is hurt.  How do I heal it?===
 
===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.
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You have three options: cast XM or VXM, use a bandage, use a yellow or clear pot (shift-d) 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?===
 
===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.
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Try doing the mage / priest 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? ===
 
===I have the 'L' status effect! What is it? ===
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===Is anybody in Minos?===
 
===Is anybody in Minos?===
 
Probably.
 
Probably.
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===What does a Polypile wand do?===
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The item is described in [[Items#Provisions|Provisions]] (last item on that list).
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
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No, for various reasons. This feature also implies large maps - see above.
 
No, for various reasons. This feature also implies large maps - see above.
  
===What about a player-trade screen?===
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===What about a sortable inventory?===
Unlikely.
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Click here for sorting your [[Keyboard Controls#Keyboard command list |inventory/banker]] and here for [[Slash Commands#Player Merchant Related|merchants/chests]]!
 
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===What about a sortable inventory - or even bags?===
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Maybe one day - don't hold your breath.
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===What about player housing?===
 
===What about player housing?===
Houses are generally for sale for RL money : [[Player Housing|details here]].
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Houses are for sale for both dollars and gold coins, [[Player Housing|details here]].
  
 
===Can I get the map editor?===
 
===Can I get the map editor?===
The map editor is available for [http://swut.net/euo/download.htm download on the downloads page].
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The map editor is available for [http://euotopia.com/download.htm download on the downloads page].
  
 
===If I make a map, will you use it?===
 
===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.
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If it's good, yes - and you'll be credited for it.
  
 
===Can I get the server?===
 
===Can I get the server?===
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===Can I be a mod or a GM?===
 
===Can I be a mod or a GM?===
 
No chance.
 
No chance.
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{{Navigation General}}

Latest revision as of 13:00, 14 June 2021

If your question isn't answered here, please post it in the FAQ thread on the forums!

Contents

Troubleshooting

I can't resurrect with ! or shift-1 ! or whatever!

i) Firstly type /res to resurrect in an emergency like this
ii) Resurrection is now permanently bound to Alt-F1

On PD server I can't level up with @ or shift-2! or whatever

Level up on PD with Alt-F2

I connect and I immediately disconnect, or it says 'the game needs patching' but the patcher doesn't launch

Run the patcher by hand. Go to the EUO install directory, and run patch.exe. You may need to run it as administrator or give it admin permissions when asked.

This may be caused by installing EUO into your Program Files directory. Pro-gamers keep their games in C:/games !

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 patch.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

You can also try out 'old lighting' as part of the options menu via F12.

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.

Alternative Servers

How do I play on the permanent server?

Select that server during Create Character and/or Journey Onward.

Also 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?

Select the alternate server during Journey Onward or Create Character.

Advanced users can use the EUO Launcher.

Failing that, edit client.cfg, so it looks something like this:

server=euo.swut.net
port=26667

Configuration

Where are the options?

Press F12 to configure just about everything.

Can I play fullscreen?

Yes, press Ctrl+F12 once the game is loaded.

Can I turn the music off?

Yes - via F12.

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 keys?

When viewing, using or readying, hold ALT then press just about any key on the keyboard to bind the currently selected item to that key.

How can I remap my keys?

You can remap most of your keys via the F12 options menu.

How can I reset my keymapping to default?

There is an option to restore defaults via the F12 menu.

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 Alt-F2 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 and log in with your EUO account details.

Can you delete my characters for me?

Delete them yourself with the /delete slash command. Note that 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 10 - is there a stat requirement on it?

No. You can only train woodcarving to 10 by chopping ordinary logs alone. To increase it further, chop different tinted logs (such as ash, oak) or start whittling with your pocketknife.

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-d) 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 / priest 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.

What does a Polypile wand do?

The item is described in Provisions (last item on that list).

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?

Click here for sorting your inventory/banker and here for merchants/chests!

What about player housing?

Houses are for sale for both dollars and gold coins, 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.

Can I get the server?

No.

Can I be a mod or a GM?

No chance.



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FAQ
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Alternative Servers
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Intro to PD
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PD Tips
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Intro to NG
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NG Stats
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