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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>
  
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.
 
  
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>'''
== 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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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.
  
 
<center>[[File:Registerbtn.png|link=http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/ucp.php?mode=register|Click here to Register]]</center>
 
<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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== Downloads ==
 
There are two downloads necessary to play Shadowbane: the client and the patch.
 
=== Client ===
 
Download either the Windows or the Mac client.
 
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{| border="0"
 
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|[[File:Downloadbtn.png|link=http://otterfolk.com/sbe/Shadowbane%20-%20RiF.zip|Download the Shadowbane Client for your PC]]
 
|[[File:Downloadmac.png|link=https://mega.co.nz/#!VYQ2xSIL!puoLrH6y3ENH3w90_CA6mTtT947X87mpNweOcbpGme4|Download the Shadowbane Client for your Mac]]
 
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| style="text-align:center; color: darkgray" | <sup>''(Thanks to JetShield for hosting this file!)''</sup>
 
| style="text-align:center; color: darkgray" | <sup>''(Thanks to P2k for hosting this file!)''</sup>
 
|}
 
</center>
 
 
=== Patch ===
 
Click this to download the patch:
 
 
<center>[[File:Downloadpatch.png|link=https://www.dropbox.com/s/8snn4fswpsink55/RIF1.5TestingCycleInstaller.zip?dl=1|Click here to download the patch file.]]</center>
 
 
== Install and Setup ==
 
Now that you have the files you need, it is time to set everything up.
 
  
=== PC & Windows Setup ===
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== '''Step 2''': Download the Launcher ==
#Install the Shadowbane client on your machine using the install executable.
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<center>'''''<font size=5 color="red">The Shadowbane Emulator Launcher app is coming soon!</font>'''''<br>
#Locate your new Shadowbane folder. It's usually found under "''C:\Program Files\Shadowbane''"
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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>
#Move the patch file into this folder, then double click it to apply the patch.
 
#Click and drag the "'''SB.exe'''" file (not to be confused with Shadowbane.exe) to your desktop to create a shortcut.
 
#Open the "Config" folder, and then open the file called "ArcaneIP" in a text editor (such as Notepad).
 
#Delete all text you find there, then copy and paste the following info inside.
 
<pre>SERVER= sb-ls.shadowbaneemulator.com
 
PORT= 6000</pre>
 
Save over the original and close out of everything, '''and now you are finished!'''
 
=== Mac OSX Setup ===
 
If you use a Mac, follow these instead:
 
  
#Install the Shadowbane client on your machine using the install executable.
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== '''Step 3''': Game Login ==
#Right-click the newly installed Shadowbane application and select “Show Package Contents”.
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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.
#Move the patch file into thefolder, then access that file it to apply the patch.
 
#Next, find Config folder (usually found by clicking Drive ''C -> Program Files -> Shadowbane -> Config'').
 
#Open the ArcaneIP.cfg file with TextEdit.
 
#Delete all text you find there, then copy and paste the following information inside and save over the original.
 
<pre>SERVER= sb-ls.shadowbaneemulator.com
 
PORT= 6000</pre>
 
'''Done!''' If you prefer, you may also move the Shadowbane icon from Applications to the dock for faster access.
 
  
== Logging In ==  
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=== What Should I Do Now? ===
Now that you have the client, its time to boot it up!
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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?]]
  
#Run the shortcut to SB.exe you have on your desktop or tray and give the client some time to load.
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=== Character Creation ===
#Once you see the login screen, enter your forum username and password 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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== '''''Need Further Help?''''' ==
|tip=You may use as many extra accounts as you wish by simply adding an underscore and an identifier after your username. For example, you may log in with 'Reekor', 'Reekor_1' or even 'Reekor_scout'!
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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>
Your account and your client are now ready to rock. You will be kicking it in Aerynth in no time!
 
  
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 1-20]].
 
 
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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!
Shadowbane Guides