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'''Welcome to Shadowbane!'''
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First of all, '''<span style="text-shadow: 0 0 7px red; color:black;">Welcome to Shadowbane!</span>'''
  
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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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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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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{{header|Step 1: Account Creation}}
== Account Creation & Forums ==
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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.
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!
 
  
 
<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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== Download & Configuration ==
 
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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{{header|Step 2: Download}}
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<center>[[File:Downloadbtn.png|link=http://shadowbaneemulator.com/Shadowbane%20-%20Throne%20of%20Oblivion%20-%20SBEmu%202.0.zip|Click here to Download]]</center>
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=== Download: Step-by-Step ===
|[[File:Downloadbtn.png|link=http://dlsb.us/Shadowbane%20-%20Throne%20of%20Oblivion.rar|Download the Shadowbane Client for your PC]]
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# Download the file linked above.
|[[File:Downloadmac.png|link=https://mega.co.nz/#!VYQ2xSIL!puoLrH6y3ENH3w90_CA6mTtT947X87mpNweOcbpGme4|Download the Shadowbane Client for your Mac]]
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# Extract the files to any folder you like.
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# Create a shortcut to ''sbe_launcher.exe'' in a convenient spot and use that to launch Shadowbane.
| style="text-align:center; color: darkgray" | <sup>''(Thanks to Vilbradr for hosting this file!)''</sup>
 
| style="text-align:center; color: darkgray" | <sup>''(Thanks to P2k for hosting this file!)''</sup>
 
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</center>
 
  
Install the client to a directory with 830 MB or more of free space that you can easily access, because you will need to make one more adjustment before logging in.
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{{header|Step 3: Play}}
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Now that you have the launcher, its time to boot it up!
  
== Changing the Connnection IP ==
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=== First-Time Login: Step-by-Step ===
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 the steps below.
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# Open the launcher app by using your shortcut to ''sbe_launcher.exe''.
=== PC & Windows Setup ===
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# You will see that the launcher has assigned you a "MAC" and "CODE". Click the small block of text right above the MAC to be taken to the forum's verify page.
#Locate your new Shadowbane directory on your computer's hard drive. It's usually found under "''C:\Program Files\Shadowbane''"
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# Enter the MAC and CODE numbers from your launcher, and click VERIFY.  
#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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# Once the website has confirmed your account is verified, you can click PLAY!
#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 and save over the original.
 
<pre>SERVER= sb-ls.shadowbaneemulator.com
 
PORT= 6000</pre>
 
  
'''And now you are finished!''' You may close out of the ArcaneIP file and your Shadowbane directory.
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== What Should I Do Now? ==
=== Mac OSX Setup ===
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=== Get Up-to-Speed on Changes ===
If you use a Mac, follow these instead:
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If you are a '''returning player''', visit the following forum post to learn everything that has changed between the live game and now:
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* [http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=381&t=24938 What's different here from SB at Shutdown 24.3?]
  
#Right-click the newly installed Shadowbane application and select “Show Package Contents”.
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=== Decide How You Want to Play ===
#To access the Config folder  select  Drive ''C -> Program Files -> Shadowbane -> Config''.
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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 <span class="plainlinks">[http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19 Guild Hall]</span>. If you are already playing Shadowbane with friends, now is the time to let them know that you've set up the client and are ready to play.  
#Open the ArcaneIP.cfg file (it should open 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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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]].
Now that you have the client, its time to boot it up!
 
  
#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: [[Newbie Isle]].
  
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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 <span class="plainlinks">[https://discord.gg/3bqnCAD Discord Channel]</span> to ask the community for guidance, or use new forum account to post in our <span class="plainlinks">[http://shadowbaneemulator.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=380 Help Forum]</span>.
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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 16:19, 10 October 2017

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
Click here to Download

Download: Step-by-Step

  1. Download the file linked above.
  2. Extract the files to any folder you like.
  3. Create a shortcut to sbe_launcher.exe in a convenient spot and use that to launch Shadowbane.


Step 3: Play

Now that you have the launcher, its time to boot it up!

First-Time Login: Step-by-Step

  1. Open the launcher app by using your shortcut to sbe_launcher.exe.
  2. You will see that the launcher has assigned you a "MAC" and "CODE". Click the small block of text right above the MAC to be taken to the forum's verify page.
  3. Enter the MAC and CODE numbers from your launcher, and click VERIFY.
  4. Once the website has confirmed your account is verified, you can click PLAY!

What Should I Do Now?

Get Up-to-Speed on Changes

If you are a returning player, visit the following forum post to learn everything that has changed between the live game and now:

Decide How You Want to Play

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 already playing Shadowbane with friends, now is the time to let them know that you've set up the client and are ready to play.

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.

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: Newbie Isle.

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