[TUTORIAL] Setup Server and Client EU 1.69

[broethian]

thanks dude

 

[DZerr0]

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Server Setup Guide(EU/TW/US)​

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Server-Client Files:

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Prerequisites

Spoiler

Before starting, download and install the following in your server:

• SQL Server Express -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (Choose "Custom" installation)
• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (Core components only)
• XAMPP -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (For web server)
• DB Browser for SQLite -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (For editing .db3 files, also needed in client)
• Visual C++ Redistributables 2012 -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (both x86 & x64)

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USING MY VM:

Time Required: 0.5-1 hour | Tested On: Windows 10 Pro​

Spoiler: Pre-Setup VM

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Vindictus Private Server - Quick Setup (Pre-configured VM)

For use with the pre-configured VM image. Only IP changes required.
This configuration is for GUEST (VM SERVER) and HOST (CLIENT GAME) are in the same PC​

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Before You Start

Get your local IP address. We'll call this YOUR_IP.

1. Open Command Prompt
2. Type ipconfig
3. Look for IPv4 Address (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

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SERVER (VM)​

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FROM SCRATCH WITH MY FILES:

Time Required: 2-3 hours | Tested On: Windows 10 Pro​

Spoiler: Complete Setup

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Important: Get Your Server IP Address


You will need your LAN IP address throughout this guide. Remember it!.

To find it:

1. Open Command Prompt
2. Type ipconfig
3. Look for IPv4 Address (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

Note: When speaking of IPs I will refer to LOCALHOST (127.0.0.1), LAN(e.g., 192.168.1.200) or WAN(e.g., 142.7.123.34).

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Extras and Fixes:

Spoiler: Proposed Chat fix v2 (not tested)

(thx j84c3)

Post in thread '[TUTORIAL] Setup Server and Client EU 1.69'

Mar 21, 2026

[RELEASE] WhisperChat Fix - Services & Wcf Logic

Hey everyone,

Regarding the chat issues mentioned recently, I’ve spent some time digging into the services and I’ve got a fix for the WhisperChat.
After spending several days digging into how the services interact and using Claude-AI to help me refine the code, I’ve finally managed to fix the Whisper chat functionality.
I’ve attached an archive containing the 4 files required for the fix. Inside, you’ll also find two PDF guides (one in Italian, one in English).

What’s inside the guides:

• Part 1: A...

• j84c3

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Spoiler: Proposed Chat fix

(thx memvoicam)

Post in thread '[TUTORIAL] Setup Server and Client EU 1.69'

Mar 17, 2026

Huge thanks for sharing your files and the server!
I managed to get everything up and running and it plays like a dream. I’d tried some other files before but had a lot of issues with the Crossbow Kai—super glad to see that the Kai is actually fixed in your version!

I also set up the client/server via TailScale, so I’m already playing with some friends remotely.

Just had a quick question about this build:
The only chat that works is "ALL" Whenever I try to use Party or Whisper, the game just completely freezes up on me.

Anyone have a fix for this?

SET Feature Table like this...

• memvoicam

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Spoiler: How to change rates

(thx extazy20)

Post in thread 'How change server rate?'

Mar 29, 2021

Open heroes db, load FeutureMatrix table, change fields called:
ExpRate_Combat
ExpRate_Monster
ExpRate_Story
GoldRate_Combat
GoldRate_Story
APRate_Combat
APRate_Story

• extazy20

Troubleshooting

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Spoiler: Login failed for user 'sa'

• Enable SQL Server Authentication mode in SSMS (Server Properties > Security)
• Verify SA password matches config files
• Enable the SA account: Security > Logins > sa > Properties > Status > Login: Enabled

Spoiler: Cannot connect to SQL Server

• Verify SQL Server service is running
• Check TCP/IP is enabled in SQL Configuration Manager
• Confirm port 1433 is set in IPAll

Spoiler: EventLog source already exists

Run the PowerShell commands in Step 8.

Spoiler: Client can't connect

• Verify EndPoint.txt file is configured with LAN/WAN ip
• Verify hosts file is configured correctly on client
• Check Windows Firewall isn't blocking connections
• Confirm IP is correct in all config files

Guide compiled by ArtykWolf. Based on community contributions and my own.

Enjoy your server!​

TY

 

[poweryo56]

Thanks for sharing! I'm setting up a local server for testing and learning.

 

[lol4605]

[Hidden content]

Server Setup Guide(EU/TW/US)​

---

Server-Client Files:

Spoiler

[Hidden content]

---

Prerequisites

Spoiler

Before starting, download and install the following in your server:

• SQL Server Express -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (Choose "Custom" installation)
• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (Core components only)
• XAMPP -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (For web server)
• DB Browser for SQLite -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (For editing .db3 files, also needed in client)
• Visual C++ Redistributables 2012 -
  To view the content, you need to sign in or register
  (both x86 & x64)

---

USING MY VM:

Time Required: 0.5-1 hour | Tested On: Windows 10 Pro​

Spoiler: Pre-Setup VM

---

Vindictus Private Server - Quick Setup (Pre-configured VM)

For use with the pre-configured VM image. Only IP changes required.
This configuration is for GUEST (VM SERVER) and HOST (CLIENT GAME) are in the same PC​

---

Before You Start

Get your local IP address. We'll call this YOUR_IP.

1. Open Command Prompt
2. Type ipconfig
3. Look for IPv4 Address (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

---

SERVER (VM)​

---

[Hidden content]

---

FROM SCRATCH WITH MY FILES:

Time Required: 2-3 hours | Tested On: Windows 10 Pro​

Spoiler: Complete Setup

---

Important: Get Your Server IP Address


You will need your LAN IP address throughout this guide. Remember it!.

To find it:

1. Open Command Prompt
2. Type ipconfig
3. Look for IPv4 Address (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

Note: When speaking of IPs I will refer to LOCALHOST (127.0.0.1), LAN(e.g., 192.168.1.200) or WAN(e.g., 142.7.123.34).

---

[Hidden content]

---

Extras and Fixes:

Spoiler: Proposed Chat fix v2 (not tested)

(thx j84c3)

Post in thread '[TUTORIAL] Setup Server and Client EU 1.69'

Mar 21, 2026

[RELEASE] WhisperChat Fix - Services & Wcf Logic

Hey everyone,

Regarding the chat issues mentioned recently, I’ve spent some time digging into the services and I’ve got a fix for the WhisperChat.
After spending several days digging into how the services interact and using Claude-AI to help me refine the code, I’ve finally managed to fix the Whisper chat functionality.
I’ve attached an archive containing the 4 files required for the fix. Inside, you’ll also find two PDF guides (one in Italian, one in English).

What’s inside the guides:

• Part 1: A...

• j84c3

• 
• 

Spoiler: Proposed Chat fix

(thx memvoicam)

Post in thread '[TUTORIAL] Setup Server and Client EU 1.69'

Mar 17, 2026

Huge thanks for sharing your files and the server!
I managed to get everything up and running and it plays like a dream. I’d tried some other files before but had a lot of issues with the Crossbow Kai—super glad to see that the Kai is actually fixed in your version!

I also set up the client/server via TailScale, so I’m already playing with some friends remotely.

Just had a quick question about this build:
The only chat that works is "ALL" Whenever I try to use Party or Whisper, the game just completely freezes up on me.

Anyone have a fix for this?

SET Feature Table like this...

• memvoicam

• 
• 

Spoiler: How to change rates

(thx extazy20)

Post in thread 'How change server rate?'

Mar 29, 2021

Open heroes db, load FeutureMatrix table, change fields called:
ExpRate_Combat
ExpRate_Monster
ExpRate_Story
GoldRate_Combat
GoldRate_Story
APRate_Combat
APRate_Story

• extazy20

Troubleshooting

Spoiler

Spoiler: Login failed for user 'sa'

• Enable SQL Server Authentication mode in SSMS (Server Properties > Security)
• Verify SA password matches config files
• Enable the SA account: Security > Logins > sa > Properties > Status > Login: Enabled

Spoiler: Cannot connect to SQL Server

• Verify SQL Server service is running
• Check TCP/IP is enabled in SQL Configuration Manager
• Confirm port 1433 is set in IPAll

Spoiler: EventLog source already exists

Run the PowerShell commands in Step 8.

Spoiler: Client can't connect

• Verify EndPoint.txt file is configured with LAN/WAN ip
• Verify hosts file is configured correctly on client
• Check Windows Firewall isn't blocking connections
• Confirm IP is correct in all config files

Guide compiled by ArtykWolf. Based on community contributions and my own.

Enjoy your server!​

cleiclfu

 

[FunkyP]

Thank you!