SilverBack86 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hi Guys,Very (very) new to all this, I've downloaded the Origins 4.2.1 zip file, Unzipped it to the desktop and now I'm left with 2 files; Client and Server.got no idea where to go from here, can't find an installer, can any one direct me?cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjerez1992 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 There is no installer (Actually you are supposed to install runtimes otherwise It won't run). Just open server folder and run server.exe. Then open client folder and run the client. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 thanks i'll have a look at that, appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Its just opening a blank server page saying: "could not connect to game server, The servers may be offline, make sure the ports and address are correct, also be sure you have internet access"Cant see any .exe file, got runtime installedhelp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helladen Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 You need to open the server executable up and wait for it to load. Did you download the [4.2.2](http://www.eclipseorigins.com/community/index.php?/topic/136654-eclipse-origins-422/?p=936098)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 > You need to open the server executable up and wait for it to load. Did you download the [4.2.2](http://www.eclipseorigins.com/community/index.php?/topic/136654-eclipse-origins-422/?p=936098)?I've downloaded the 4.2.2 I am right in thinking that I am opening and allowing to run "eoserver" (which doesn't seem to be doing anything on my end) then run "eoclient" ? I still receive the message "could not connect to game server, The servers may be offline, make sure the ports and address are correct, also be sure you have internet access":huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhi2011 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Are the ports and addresses correct? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 > Are the ports and addresses correct? :oThere aren't any there to select, the list is blank:wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helladen Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Reopen the client after the server has finished loading… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balord83 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am having the same trouble. When I try to run the "EOServer" Nothing happens. I try to open the client and the list is blank. I know I missing something simple I just cant find what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 > I am having the same trouble. When I try to run the "EOServer" Nothing happens. I try to open the client and the list is blank. I know I missing something simple I just cant find what it is.if you get it working will you let me know so i can work out what I've done wrong :/ cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helladen Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Install the [runtimes](https://www.dropbox.com/s/3wujdcxqm303x8n/Run%20First%21%20%28Runtime%20Files%20-%20If%20Needed%29.exe?dl=0) and right click the EOServer.exe and run as admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 > Reopen the client after the server has finished loading…I've tried to do it both ways and it still doesn't start :(Not a clue what I'm doing wrong? Do I need anything else installed before the program will run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Alright, let's start with the basics instead of guessing..* Have you installed the Library Files? (I would assume so, as it doesn't instantly crash)* Do you have Administrative permissions on your computer?* What exactly happens when you launch the server?* Does the server show up in your Task Manager?Based on your replies I am guessing your client launches, what screen does it come up with first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 > Alright, let's start with the basics instead of guessing..> > > > * Have you installed the Library Files? (I would assume so, as it doesn't instantly crash)> * Do you have Administrative permissions on your computer?> * What exactly happens when you launch the server?> * Does the server show up in your Task Manager?> > Based on your replies I am guessing your client launches, what screen does it come up with first?Hi Joyce,1) I've downloaded the file 4.2.2, i can only guess that the library files are in there?2) I can run it with admin permissions if that need to be done, but there's no restrictions to my knowledge, it's my computer.3) Nothing seem to happen when I run the server, I'm not sure if its running in the task managerThe client launches, I am met with a black screen saying "Failed to connect to server…retrying, attempt 5/5". Covering this is a message saying "could not connect to game server, The servers may be offline, make sure the ports and address are correct, also be sure you have internet access"I obviously have internet connection, but there is a blank list where I'm guessing the servers should be.From here I can only click ok which takes me to the server option screen which is again blank with the options of New, Use or Delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Interesting, I just tried it myself with the version @[member="Seth"] supplied and it seems that **the server is not a runnable executable**, it simply crashes instantly with **a generic "has stopped working" error**. I'd say that's where the problem lies. Ha! I'd compile a new version for you, but unfortunately I don't have VB6 on my work machine. I guess that answers a couple things though, so much for trying to be clever asking questions! Hehe.Anyhow, the empty list you see would be a server selection window yes, it's part of the old 4.x system where you had a launcher and then that window would pop up letting you select a server. (You can skip it nowadays, but it comes back up when the connection fails) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 PRAISE THE LORD!! got it working!!!> Install the [runtimes](https://www.dropbox.com/s/3wujdcxqm303x8n/Run%20First%21%20%28Runtime%20Files%20-%20If%20Needed%29.exe?dl=0) and right click the EOServer.exe and run as admin.^^^ this need to me made more known, this is what i was missing.Thanks to everyone that has tried to aid me, much appreciated…now...How to work the software haha!!.Thanks you guys. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 > Interesting, I just tried it myself with the version @[member="Seth"] supplied and it seems that **the server is not a runnable executable**, it simply crashes instantly with **a generic "has stopped working" error**. I'd say that's where the problem lies. Ha! I'd compile a new version for you, but unfortunately I don't have VB6 on my work machine. I guess that answers a couple things though, so much for trying to be clever asking questions! Hehe.> > Anyhow, the empty list you see would be a server selection window yes, it's part of the old 4.x system where you had a launcher and then that window would pop up letting you select a server. (You can skip it nowadays, but it comes back up when the connection fails)Thank you joyce, got it working now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Interesting, I guess it's on my end that it doesn't feel like running then. Wonder if it's related to my VM.Anyway, good to hear it works at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helladen Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The runtimes are in the drop down menu under **Engines**. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hummmm? Have I even downloaded the right thing? I suppose to be creating a 2D environment for an assignment but all i can do is move a character about?I'm feeling more stupid by the minute here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Haha, that's what you start out with. But if you hit Home (or Insert, not sure which?) you should get a menu full of editors (or you can type stuff like /mapeditor /editmap … it changes between versions) If that doesn't work you'll have to head into the server, right click your name in the playerlist and make yourself an admin, it changes real-time.It's basically a game with a built in editor. :) Everything you change changes for all your players as soon as you hit that save button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 haha! magic!again thanks Joyce, errum…dont go anywhere, more question to come (no doubt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBack86 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 can you remove the UI chat pannel and hp/magic bars when in the editor? it gets in the way when trying to lay tiles.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Officer Johnson Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 not the best way but im a bit lazy to tell you the full way to do it in vb6 just in form_load on the editors make it that the bars and chat pannel visibility is false. :P and on ok or click button of editor make it they show again (again not a good way but it will work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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