MaNGOS ~Amber~ Releases 2.4.x

[binsky3333]

For the host file in system 32 does that file basically forward your localhost to your ip of choice?

[kevin94]

For the host file in system 32 does that file basically forward your localhost to your ip of choice?

it haves to be your ip

[hyosohojin]

Shiva we need new features on updates: :construct

#ManGoS 6238+
#Apache 2.0.6.3 Stable or 2.2.9
#PHP 5.2.6
#Zend Optimizer 3.3

Thx.
Continue with good work.

[jaytill]

Nice repack and good to see its uploaded to filebeam ,
and not all the other spam advert hosts :)

[SimpleMajority]

It seems my issue with the npc's was tied to a command. I am also testing the server over the internet with a friend atm and we encountered an error on the website. Anyone know what I did wrong here (see attached). I followed Kevin's guide to the letter, but I noticed there was a missing file in my server package "\diskw\home\admin\www\config.inc.php"

I am running with the latest update for amber as well and I did make the changes to my host directory.

[bored292]

Shiva we need new features on updates: :construct

#ManGoS 6238+
#Apache 2.0.6.3 Stable or 2.2.9
#PHP 5.2.6
#Zend Optimizer 3.3

Thx.
Continue with good work.

wtf do we need zend for?
thats just taking up pointless space
add it yourself

[heartfury]

No updates :( bleeh

[Aellyth]

I managed to make the server start working on my computer, but after I tried to change some stuff it stopped working...
And also, I can't get my friends to connect to the server! Don't realy know where to change the ip (with those from no-ip... Even though I carefully read the readme xD) It doesn't extract the vmaps either...

[SimpleMajority]

The guide Kevin posted was really decent and all I can do is make it a bit more simple to follow with pictures. So here I go:

Addresses to know:
http://www.whatsmyip.org <--- For those who don't know how to find their external IP.
http://www.no-ip.com <--- A more secure way of posting your ip accross the net.
http://www.dyndns.com <--- same with this one as well.

Changing your hosts:
Step 1: Click on "My Computer" and double click on the drive with your windows installation.
Step 2: Navigate to (based on winxp 32) C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\. The files should like this below:

Here you should see a file named hosts. I have highlighted it in the image to make it easier. Double Click on hosts and select "notepad" to view the file with.
Step 3a Lan only: To run the server in lan you will want to change the first line from 127.0.0.1 localhost to <insert LAN IP here> localhost.
Step 3b Lan + external: If you want to add an external host simply goto the next line and type in your external ip and then the address (if your using no-ip or dyndns). Here is a picture of what it should look like below:


Changing the IP's in Amber so your server will work:
Database Changes:
Step 1: run the amber GUI and start only the apache and mysql services so you can connect into the DB.
Step 2: Run SQLyog from the amber gui to enter the database.

Step 3: Once you have connected to the database goto realmd>realmlist and on the right side of the screen select "table data". Example listed below:

Step 4: Change the address from 127.0.0.1 to your no-ip/dyndns/external ip.

As kevin also suggested it is a wise idea to change your sql username/passwords as he suggests here:

For better security you should use SQLyog, which is accessible by cliking the link in AmberGUI, to change the password used to access the database:

Press Ctrl+Alt+u to launch the edit user panel and change password here then update the password in the following files:

\amber.ini
\mangosd.conf
\realmd.conf
\diskw\home\admin\www\config.inc.php
\diskw\www\config\config-protected.php
\diskw\www\minimanager\scripts\config.php

IMPORTANT
Change the password stored in the realmlist table otherwise the website will not be able to access the DB, so open realmlist table and edit the dbinfo (last column) text to match your password.DO NOT CHANGE 127.0.0.1 here IT WILL stop the website working!!!

root;<password>;3306;127.0.0.1;mangos;characters

Stop and start the server to check that you still have access to the DB

Hopefully this is a little easier to follow.

[Powerzz]

The problem is, i'm missing the whole etc map which includes the hosts file, is there any way too restore that map?

[SimpleMajority]

I would say to completely re-install the server from scratch.

[Aellyth]

I can't seem to make the website to work... Have any ideas of what it should be? It redirects to my router's page =(
And the file "config.inc.php" is missing. I did install again, but no luck. It just wasen't there

[kevin94]

I can't seem to make the website to work... Have any ideas of what it should be? It redirects to my router's page =(
And the file "config.inc.php" is missing. I did install again, but no luck. It just wasen't there

your config.inc.php file is in the w: drive, MaNGOS Amber creates this when you run MaNGOS Amber GUI
hit start after you run MaNGOS Amber and go to my computer and there is your w: drive

[Aellyth]

No, still not there xD I wonder what happened XD

[Powerzz]

Server status: up and running.
I've got one more question; Beside the fact that i LOVE the minimanager, it saves me lots of messing with SQL tables etc. But, i'm still wondering; How can i make custom area's, spawn buildings etc? Is there any map editor for or something? It would be awesome too have a custom map where people can teleport too :)

Thanks.