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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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This is the first article in a series which will take you from knowing nothing about Shadowbane to being savvy on expert game tactics. This guide  has been written to allow you to learn how to play at your own pace by breaking up major content into bite-size articles which have been organized in the navigation bar at the bottom of this page.
 
  
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If guides aren't for you, try reaching out to community members on 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 & Forums ==
 
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However, before you can make such a post, you'll need to create a forum account. Conveniently, a forum account is also necessary to access the game. No worries, registering is simple!
 
  
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<center>[[File:Registerbtn.png|link=http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/ucp.php?|Click here to Register]]</center>
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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 ===
 
# Click the Register button above.
 
# 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.  
 
# Once your account is active, you'll be able to post on the forums, but that is not required for playing the game.
 
# 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 use the forums, you need 15 posts before you can make a new topic or send PM's, but you can reply to anything you want!
 
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== Download & Configuration ==
 
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The next step is to obtain the Shadowbane game software. This is also very easy, just click the download button below!
 
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|[[File:Downloadbtn.png|link=http://dlsb.us/Shadowbane%20-%20Throne%20of%20Oblivion.rar|Download the Shadowbane Client for your PC]]
 
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|[[File:Downloadmac.png|link=https://mega.co.nz/#!VYQ2xSIL!puoLrH6y3ENH3w90_CA6mTtT947X87mpNweOcbpGme4|Download the Shadowbane Client for your Mac]]
 
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| <sup>''(Thanks to Vilbradr for hosting this file!)''</sup>
 
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| <sup>''(Thanks to P2k for hosting this file!)''</sup>
 
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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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=== PC & Windows Setup ===
 
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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 as complicated as it sounds. Just follow these steps:
 
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#Locate your new Shadowbane directory on your computer's hard drive. It's usually found under "''C:\Program Files\Shadowbane''"
 
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#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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#Open the "Config" folder, and then open the file called "ArcaneIP" in a text editor (such as Notepad).
 
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#Delete all text you find there, then copy and paste the following info inside and save over the original.
 
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{| style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto; 10px; width:25%; border: 1px solid #99CC99; text-align:left; padding: 1px; background-color: #F0FFF0;"
 
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|SERVER= sb-ls.shadowbaneemulator.com<br>
 
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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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=== Mac OSX Setup ===
 
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Or, if you use a Mac, follow these instead:
 
  
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#Right-click the newly installed Shadowbane application and select “Show Package Contents”.
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== '''Step 2''': Download the Launcher ==
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#To access the Config folder  select  Drive C -> Program Files -> Shadowbane -> Config.
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<center>'''''<font size=5 color="red">The Shadowbane Emulator Launcher app is coming soon!</font>'''''<br>
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#Open the ArcaneIP.cfg file (it should open with TextEdit).
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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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#Delete all text you find there, then copy and paste the following info inside and save over the original.
 
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If you would like for faster accessibility to the game, drag the Shadowbane icon from Applications to your Dock.
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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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== Logging In ==  
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=== What Should I Do Now? ===
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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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* 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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* '''1.''' Run the shortcut to SB.exe you have on your desktop and give the client some time to begin.
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=== Character Creation ===
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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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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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* '''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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== '''''Need Further Help?''''' ==
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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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== Next Steps ==
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<center>[[File:Discord.png|link=https://discord.gg/3bqnCAD|100px|Click here to access our Discord server!]]</center>
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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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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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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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