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'''Welcome to Shadowbane!'''
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<center>'''''<font size=5 color="red">The Shadowbane Emulator patch 2.0 will release on October 6th 2017!</font>'''''<br>
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Keep an eye on the [http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=316 '''SBE Forums'''] for announcements regarding an upcoming preview period.</center>
  
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This guide is part of an entire series which will take you from the very basics, like accessing the server, to the advanced strategies veterans use to stay on top of their competition. This guide is the culmination of years of similar guides, and has been written to allow new players to learn the game's inner workings at their own pace.
 
  
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;However, guides aren't for everybody. If you'd like more personal assistance, please reach out and make a post in our [http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=380| Newbie Help Forum]!
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First of all, '''<span style="text-shadow: 0 0 7px red; color:black;">Welcome to Shadowbane!</span>'''
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== Account Creation ==
 
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Before you can create a post, you'll need to create a forum account. A forum account is also necessary to access the game. Fortunately, registering is simple!
 
  
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# Navigate to the [http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/ucp.php?mode=register| registration page].
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This guide was written for folks who do not regularly follow the [[Shadowbane Emulator]] and want to start playing as soon as possible.
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== '''Step 1''': Account Creation ==
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You '''must''' have a forum account to play the game. You don't have to post or interact with the community if you don't want to, but you need a working account! The username and password you create will also be your login ID and password for the game itself. Click below to register.
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<center>[[File:Registerbtn.png|link=http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/ucp.php?mode=register|Click here to Register]]</center>
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=== Registration: Step-by-Step ===
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# Click the Register button above.
 
# Read and agree to the terms and conditions.  
 
# Read and agree to the terms and conditions.  
 
# Enter your user name of choice, then fill out other details. You'll need to validate your email address before the account is activated.  
 
# Enter your user name of choice, then fill out other details. You'll need to validate your email address before the account is activated.  
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# Once your account is active, you'll be able to post on the forums if you choose, but it is not necessary.
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# Once your account is active, you'll be able to post on the forums, but that is not required for playing the game.
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'''''Tip:''' If you choose to post on the forums, know that you will need at least 15 posts before you can send private messages or create new threads.''
 
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== Download ==
 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In order to log in to the game world, you'll need to obtain a copy of the latest Shadowbane client. Since the game is no longer being patched by the original publisher, your old CD copy will be no help here. Fortunately, you can download the latest client from a variety of sources.
 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You can search for your own using a search engine, or try these downloads that our community have offered:
 
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*[http://dlsb.us/Shadowbane%20-%20Throne%20of%20Oblivion.rar SB Fully Patched Client - Direct Download] (Thanks to Vilbradr)
 
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*[https://mega.co.nz/#!VYQ2xSIL!puoLrH6y3ENH3w90_CA6mTtT947X87mpNweOcbpGme4 Download SB for OS X here] (Thanks to p2K)
 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Install the client to a directory you can easily access, because you will need to make one more adjustment before logging in!
 
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=== Configuring Your Client For Windows ===
 
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So, you downloaded the file and installed Shadowbane. Great! But what do you do now? Since the game is no longer supported by its original host, it is necessary tell the program that you want it to connect to SBEmu's server. Don't worry! It's not at all as complicated as it sounds. Just follow these steps:
 
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* '''1.''' Locate your new Shadowbane directory on your computer's hard drive. It's usually found under "''C:\Program Files\Shadowbane''"
 
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* '''2.''' Click and drag the "'''SB.exe'''" file (not to be confused with Shadowbane.exe) to your desktop to create a shortcut.
 
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* '''3.''' Open the "Config" folder, and then open the file called "ArcaneIP" in a text editor (such as Notepad).
 
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* '''4.''' Delete all text you find there, then copy and paste the following info inside:
 
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{| border="1"
 
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|SERVER= sb-ls.shadowbaneemulator.com
 
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PORT= 6000
 
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* '''5.''' Save over the original.
 
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'''And now you are finished!''' You may close out of the ArcaneIP file and your Shadowbane directory.
 
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=== Configuring Your Client For Mac OSX===
 
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So, you downloaded the file and installed Shadowbane. Great! But what do you do now? Since the game is no longer supported by its original host, it is necessary tell the program that you want it to connect to SBEmu's server. Don't worry! It's not at all as complicated as it sounds. Just follow these steps:
 
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* '''1.''' Right-click your ShadowBane application and select “Show Package Contents”.
 
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* '''2.''' To access the Config folder  select  Drive C -> Program Files -> Shadowbane -> Config.
 
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* '''3.''' Open the ArcaneIP.cfg file (it should open with TextEdit).
 
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* '''4.''' Delete all text you find there, then copy and paste the following info inside:
 
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{| border="1"
 
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|SERVER= sb-ls.shadowbaneemulator.com
 
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PORT= 6000
 
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'''And now you are finished!''' You may close out of the ArcaneIP file and your Shadowbane directory.
 
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If you would like for faster accessibility to the game, drag the Shadowbane hurlbat icon from Applications to your Dock.
 
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== Logging In ==
 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Now comes the part you've been waiting for. It's time to boot up the program and actually log in to the game world! This process is fairly intuitive.
 
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* '''1.''' Run the shortcut to SB.exe you have on your desktop and give the client some time to begin.
 
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* '''2.''' Once you see the login screen, enter the exact same username and password you created for your forum account. Enter those, and click log in.
 
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* '''3.''' If this is your first time logging in, you will be presented with 7 blank character slots. Click on any one of them to begin making your character.
 
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'''''Tip:''' You can use as many accounts as you wish by simply adding an underscore and an identifier after your username. For example, you may log in with "Bob", "Bob_1" or even "Bob_scout".''
 
  
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== Next Steps ==
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== '''Step 2''': Download the Launcher ==
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Your machine and client should now be ready to rock! There are further customizations that you can make at this point, but we will cover those later in this series.
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<center>'''''<font size=5 color="red">The Shadowbane Emulator Launcher app is coming soon!</font>'''''<br>
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Keep an eye on the [http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=316 '''SBE Forums'''] for announcements regarding the launcher.</center>
  
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For assistance with creating your first character, proceed to the next part in the Getting Started series: [[Character Creation]]. If you've already got a character, or need no assistance, you can proceed right to the in-game portion of the series: [[Leveling Characters 1-20]] .
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== '''Step 3''': Game Login ==
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Now that you have the launcher, its time to boot it up! Allow the launcher to patch the game. When its ready, the "play" button will glow in white.
  
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=== What Should I Do Now? ===
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* Shadowbane is a lot more fun when you have allies, and certain game features require access to player-made cities. If you would like to make some new friends or '''find a guild''', check out the [http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19| '''Guild Hall'''].
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* If you are more of a '''solo player''', know that this wiki is full of [[:Category:Guides|resources]] to help you learn [[:Category:Game Mechanics|how the game works]] and [[:Category:Templates|help you decide what kind of character to make]].
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* If you are playing Shadowbane with friends, now is the time to let them know that you've set up the client and are ready to play. Your friends likely already have a plan that they want to include you in!
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* Not sure what to do? Check out [[What Class Should I Play?]]
  
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=== Character Creation ===
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For assistance with creating your first character, proceed to the next part in the series: [[Character Creation]]. If you've already got a character, or need no assistance, you can proceed right to the in-game portion: [[Leveling Characters 1-35]].
  
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== '''''Need Further Help?''''' ==
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Setting up your UI
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If you are getting stuck or running into any trouble with this guide, there are people willing to help out! Log into our [https://discord.gg/3bqnCAD| discord channel] to ask the community for guidance, or use new forum account to post in our [http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=380| Help Forum].
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Helpful Third Party Programs
 
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* Mobile Creature AI
 
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* [[Alchemy]] (Concoction Potions)
 
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* [[Damage]] and [[Death]]
 
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* [[Health]]
 
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* [[Safe hold]]
 
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* [[Prestige Class]]es
 
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* [[Training point]], [[Power]]s, and [[Skill]]s
 
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Working Your Way Up the Ranks: Levels 21-49
 
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* Joining & Contributing to Guilds
 
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* [[Runegate]] (Traveling Around The World)
 
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* Obtaining Wealth<br>
 
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Killing mobs benefits the player economically through the dropping of [[gold]], [[resources]], [[contract]]s, and other items. As the levels of mobs in the world increases, so does the amount of gold and the value of items that they drop.<br>
 
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* Contributing to the Economy
 
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Making a Name for Yourself: Levels 50-75
 
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* PvP Basics: How to Get Good
 
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* [[Mine]]s
 
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* [[Bane]]s
 
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* [[City Building Guide]]
 
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Further Reading
 
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* [[Class Guides And Popular Builds]]
 
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* Solo Tactics (Matchups)
 
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* [[Multiboxing]]<br>
 
  
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Revision as of 16:20, 15 September 2017

The Shadowbane Emulator patch 2.0 will release on October 6th 2017!
Keep an eye on the SBE Forums for announcements regarding an upcoming preview period.


First of all, Welcome to Shadowbane!

This guide was written for folks who do not regularly follow the Shadowbane Emulator and want to start playing as soon as possible.

Step 1: Account Creation

You must have a forum account to play the game. You don't have to post or interact with the community if you don't want to, but you need a working account! The username and password you create will also be your login ID and password for the game itself. Click below to register.

Click here to Register

Registration: Step-by-Step

  1. Click the Register button above.
  2. Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
  3. Enter your user name of choice, then fill out other details. You'll need to validate your email address before the account is activated.
  4. Once your account is active, you'll be able to post on the forums, but that is not required for playing the game.

Step 2: Download the Launcher

The Shadowbane Emulator Launcher app is coming soon!
Keep an eye on the SBE Forums for announcements regarding the launcher.

Step 3: Game Login

Now that you have the launcher, its time to boot it up! Allow the launcher to patch the game. When its ready, the "play" button will glow in white.

What Should I Do Now?

  • Shadowbane is a lot more fun when you have allies, and certain game features require access to player-made cities. If you would like to make some new friends or find a guild, check out the Guild Hall.
  • If you are more of a solo player, know that this wiki is full of resources to help you learn how the game works and help you decide what kind of character to make.
  • If you are playing Shadowbane with friends, now is the time to let them know that you've set up the client and are ready to play. Your friends likely already have a plan that they want to include you in!
  • Not sure what to do? Check out What Class Should I Play?

Character Creation

For assistance with creating your first character, proceed to the next part in the series: Character Creation. If you've already got a character, or need no assistance, you can proceed right to the in-game portion: Leveling Characters 1-35.

Need Further Help?

If you are getting stuck or running into any trouble with this guide, there are people willing to help out! Log into our discord channel to ask the community for guidance, or use new forum account to post in our Help Forum.

Click here to access our Discord server!
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