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masterjaylord

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I am trying to find the file ad.exe but i can't seem to find it in any files. I need it to make a WoW private server.

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masterjaylord

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Someone please help me soon.
I want to start my private server.

Posted 1 year ago » Permalink
daggo

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1st off, be more specific. Which release are you currently using? What OS are you using?
Look in the tutorials for download links to ad.exe. Check inside the repack folder, usually it will be found in there. And when you find it along with other files (make_simple.bat for example) copy ALL of them to your wow installation folder and run make_simple.bat. That will automatically create the maps folder for you.

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masterjaylord

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ok let me try that 1 min.

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moclov83

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I'm using mangos 5953 on a vista and every time i star mangossd or realmd apps it cannot connect to my world database ("root") I'm I doing something wrong checked firewall connections, hardware, Mysql setup, reinstalled, any advice??

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daggo

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make sure your mangos and realmd config files are set up properly using the username and password you used during your sql install.

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moclov83

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it doesn't give me that option during setup reinstalled 3 times looking for it still nothing

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moclov83

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Nvm I think I might have it??

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moclov83

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what exactly am i looking for in the config files i'm not sure i understand

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daggo

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Taken from http://www.reaper-x.com/2008/07/26/arcane-fire-ur1-mangos-243/
(dont use this version though, use the updated one. but the installation remains the same procedure)
look in your mangosd.conf file:

LoginDatabaseInfo = “127.0.0.1;3306;root;PASSWORD;realmd”
WorldDatabaseInfo = “127.0.0.1;3306;root;PASSWORD;mangos”
CharacterDatabaseInfo = “127.0.0.1;3306;root;PASSWORD;characters”

Above, you need to change the ROOT;PASSWORD to your root DB name, likey it’s just root, and YOUR database (DB) password (you should know this)

also look for this in the same file file:
DataDir = “C:\Reaper-X\data”
and point it to your folder where you extracted your maps, vmaps, and dbc files. in this example the 'data' folder is in the "C:\Reaper-X\" directory

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moclov83

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ok all is well except now i have map missing error when i try opening mangossd when i check the data dir its clearly there... WTF?

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moclov83

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to b more specific 0004331.map looks like a common problem tried other map extractor option still nothing' so close to!?

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daggo

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-use the ad.exe which is meant for 5953 (your using that revision correct?)
-if you dont have the expansion, set your
expansion=0
in your mangosd config file
-make sure you set correct user permissions (using vista) before running ad.exe or make_simple.bat

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moclov83

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im using expansion and do you mead i run ad.exe with admin permission?

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moclov83

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Still the same Did every thing over again

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moclov83

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and if i try running it with admin privledges it just dosen't work at all....=(

Posted 1 year ago » Permalink
moclov83

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Hey Daggo ty for all you helped with i think im gonna call it a night im still fighting with this: WORLD: VMap support included. LineOfSight:0, getHeight:0
WORLD: VMap data directory is: ./vmaps
WORLD: VMap config keys are: vmap.enableLOS, vmap.enableHeight, vmap.ignoreMapIds, vmap.ignoreSpellIds
Check existing of map file './maps/0004331.map': not exist!
Correct *.map files not found in path './maps' or *.vmap/*vmdir files in './vmaps'. Please place *.map/*.vmap/*.vmdir files in appropriate directories or correct the DataDir value in the mangosd.conf file.

But at least I'm closer than I was yesterday ty again.

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daggo

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What you are experiencing is a constant problem that keeps arising up. In order to fix this issue you need to remember a few things.

-You need to match your WoW version to your mangos revision. You need to see if 2.4.3 (or whatever your versions is) is supported by MaNGOS 5953.

-You need the correct version of ad.exe. Many times new users get this confused. ad.exe retains the same name over the MaNGOS revisions yet it functions differently on every one. It is specific to that particular revision because it will extract objects and maps meant for that version. You cannot use a newer ad.exe for an older release, and vice versa.

-While using Vista, you need to grant yourself user permissions before running the extractors. If you ran them and no errors occured, then your fine. If you receive any errors, double check your permissions. You can also try to disable the UAC (user access control) which will solve any permissions issues.

-If you have the expansion installed then in your mangosd.conf file it should be
expansion=1
if you dont have it, set it to 0. 1=on, 0=off.

-Make sure your
DataDir="C:\WoW\data"
in your mangosd.conf file is pointing to your file where you extracted your map, vmap, and dbc files inside your "data" folder you created. I have my "data" folder inside my C:\WoW\ directory.

I think the only thing you need to do now is set your 'datadir' in your config file right.
good luck, and tell us what happens.

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moclov83

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So all is well its a brand new mourning and I've ripped out everything and started from scratch...... and the problem still persist UAC Deactivated firewall exception set all connects well and then.....

WORLD: VMap data directory is: ./vmaps
WORLD: VMap config keys are: vmap.enableLOS, vmap.enableHeight, vmap.ignoreMapIds, vmap.ignoreSpellIds
Check existing of map file './maps/0004331.map': not exist!
Correct *.map files not found in path './maps' or *.vmap/*vmdir files in './vmaps'. Please place *.map/*.vmap/*.vmdir files in appropriate directories or correct the DataDir value in the mangosd.conf file.

Man this thing is getting quite tiresome but to quote "The Architect from the Matrix" This marks the 338 we've destroyed Zion and we're getting quite good at it. gonna try reinstalling WoW since I'm using 2.4.3 but I'm convinced this has everything to do with a corrupted or wrong edition Ad exe. In any case this project shall continue after the eating of much food... =)!

If u guys out there got any pointers pls don't be shy....

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daggo

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Where are you getting your Ad.exe you are using?
Does ad.exe give you an error when you run it?

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moclov83

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Straight out of the mangos 5953 download set-up. Did everything according to the previous conversation and still end up in the same batter cage striking out????

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moclov83

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back to tear-down hmmm...

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daggo

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Be sure to move ALL of the extracting tools to your WoW installation and run it from there.
Did you extract the files ok using the ad.exe? what was the final output?

Do you have the necessary files located in your 'data' folder? You should have 'maps', 'vmaps', ans 'dbc' folders all populated by the extracted content.

Did you run ad.exe, or make_simple.bat after you upgraded to client version 2.4.3?

I cant think of anything else at the moment. My gut says that it is an incorrect version of ad.exe, which is the highest probable cause of this problem

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moclov83

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Got one running but when i open and run mangossd it just keeps going with this strange jargen about ships being moved and starting places is there a end to this non-sense?

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moclov83

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i think its talking about ship movement in the world but i cant get a command in edge-wise with rambling on and on about "jaina proudmoore's treasure" whatever that means

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daggo

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in the mangos command interface type:
setloglevel 1
that way, it will eliminate all the chatter and will only display the large errors. You may also set the loglevel in your mangosd conf file so you dont need to type it in every time.

What you are seeing are the changes taking place in the world such as the transports, object spawns, etc...
not necessarily a bad thing, it just gets very chatty. You can also set it to 0 to eliminate all chatter.

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moclov83

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ok now when try to log in it says it can't verify the game version

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moclov83

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Here is exactly what I got here <ahref="http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h116/kasnav83/WoW2008-11-0716-44-58-05.jpg">Link

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daggo

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Repack 5953 is meant for 2.4.2.
are you currently running 2.4.2 or later? I think thats your problem.

also, do you have burning crusade installed? When you create your character be sure to
setbc <account name> 1

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moclov83

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this is 5005 meant for 2.3.0-2.3.2 i have installed 2.3.0. sry bout the switch but hey its alive its just that nobodys home ^^

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