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Arianna: /* Configuration */

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‎Configuration

Arianna: /* NWNx4 Folder Files */

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‎NWNx4 Folder Files

Arianna at 01:35, 20 October 2024

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Paazin: /* NWNx4 Folder Files */

2020-11-29T19:29:32Z

‎NWNx4 Folder Files

Paazin: /* NWNx4 Folder Files */

2020-11-29T19:24:14Z

‎NWNx4 Folder Files

Paazin: /* ACR plugins */

2020-10-02T02:30:37Z

‎ACR plugins

Paazin: /* NWNx4 */

2020-10-02T02:30:23Z

‎NWNx4

Paazin: /* NWNx4 */ Update nwnx4 link

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‎NWNx4: Update nwnx4 link

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 ** DatabaseConnector has only one setting in it, which should look something like:
 *** CommandLine=-batch -L 3306:127.0.0.1:3306 -x -a -T -2 -noagent -N -i C:\NWNX4\ssh.ppk alfa@sql.alandfaraway.info
-*** C:\NWNX4\ssh.ppk is the private key that you're specified for this server.
+*** C:\NWNX4\ is where to find the private key, ''ssh.ppk'' is the private key that you're specified for this server.
 **** To create a key pair, use [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html PuttyGen] to create a new key with all of the default settings.
 **** Save the private key to your NWNx4 directory, and specify that location in the command line
 **** Use [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html PuTTy] to connect to alfa@sql.alandfaraway.info (as an HDM, you should have credentials for this) and edit (pico is the Linux command) .\alfa\.ssh\authorized_keys to add the public key to the bottom. Then, run (Windows+R) "<file location of putty> alfa@sql.alandfaraway.info -i <file location of your public key>" -- you will be prompted asking if you want to cache the public key from the server you're connecting to. Pick "yes" and close the connection.
 * xp_mysql.ini
-** Set the database credentials up as per standard for the central server.  TA, IA, or tech team can help provide credentials.  Use StandardQueryLog.txt (formerly xp_mysql.txt) to troubleshoot database connectivity or query problems.
+** Set the database credentials up as per standard for the central server.  TA, IA, or tech team can help provide credentials.  Use StandardQueryLog.txt (formerly xp_mysql.txt) to troubleshoot database connectivity or query problems. Yes it is suppose to be set to SQLoff, it runs in conjunction with the DatabaseConnector to connect to the vault currently.
 ** Set server = localhost to use the DatabaseConnector managed tunnel (all servers should generally use this).  If a Linux sshfs VM is in use instead, set server = linuxhost where linuxhost is the address of the Linux VM (this method is deprecated).

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 * '''xp_time.dll''' --
 * '''MySql.Data.dll''' -- MySQL client library for CLR scripts.
-* '''madChook.dll''' --
+* '''madChook.dll''' -- [this is outdated and no longer used for newer setups]
 * '''xp_fastboot.dll''' --
-* '''xp_profiler_Hialmar.dll''' --
+* '''xp_profiler_Hialmar.dll''' --  [This is outdated and no longer used for newer setups]

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 ALFA strongly recommends that all game servers run a 64-bit OS for the operating system that runs nwn2server. A 32-bit OS does not provide enough address space for many modules to function reliably when hosted by nwn2server.
-If nwn2server is hosted in a virtual machine, ALFA recommends that either [http://www.vmware.com/ VMware] or [http://www.microsoft.com/hyper-v/‎ Hyper-V] be used for the virtualization infrastructure. Both of these products have both been validated and are functional in production use for live servers.
+If nwn2server is hosted in a virtual machine, ALFA recommends that either [http://www.vmware.com/ VMware] or [http://www.microsoft.com/hyper-v/‎ Hyper-V] be used for the virtualization infrastructure. Both of these products have both been validated and are functional in production use for live servers. [This is probably outdated unless using a really old machine]
 Specifically noted, VirtualBox should not be used or the game will not function properly, on account of bugs in VirtualBox's timer handling (often manifests as perception not working over time or other time-based systems in the game malfunctioning).
-It is preferred that the Windows version (Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher are recommended) used to host the game server be a version that supports acting as a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) host, typically Professional (or higher) editions. Server editions also include Remote Desktop Protocol host functionality. RDP provides a superior remote administration experience as compared to VNC.
+It is preferred that the Windows version (Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher are recommended) used to host the game server be a version that supports acting as a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) host, typically Professional (or higher) editions. Server editions also include Remote Desktop Protocol host functionality. RDP provides a superior remote administration experience as compared to VNC. [We know this works on Windows 22 Server at this point 10/2024]
 The recommended memory size to allocate to a game server instance is 4GB. This may be adjusted based on the actual memory consumption of a module, but 2GB provides plenty of headroom for most of our servers.

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 == Prerequisites ==
 * [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update]
-* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26999 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)] - This will not show up as a service pack on install anymore
+* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26999 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)] - This will not show up as a service pack on install anymore.  Make sure you choose the (x86) version
 * [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013]
 * [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929/en-us Windows Management Framework Core] -- For operating systems older than Windows 7. Only need Windows PowerShell 2.0.

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 == Prerequisites ==
 * [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update]
-* [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)]
+* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26999 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)] - This will not show up as a service pack on install anymore
 * [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013]
 * [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929/en-us Windows Management Framework Core] -- For operating systems older than Windows 7. Only need Windows PowerShell 2.0.

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	* '''madChook.dll''' --		* '''madChook.dll''' --
	* '''xp_fastboot.dll''' --		* '''xp_fastboot.dll''' --
		+	* '''xp_profiler_Hialmar.dll''' --

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:24, 29 November 2020
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	* '''xp_time.dll''' --		* '''xp_time.dll''' --
	* '''MySql.Data.dll''' -- MySQL client library for CLR scripts.		* '''MySql.Data.dll''' -- MySQL client library for CLR scripts.
		+	* '''madChook.dll''' --
		+	* '''xp_fastboot.dll''' --

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 The NWNx4 application works with a number of community-generated plugins-- libraries of functions and hooks, which are either called from the NWN scripting language or which intercept standard functions or functionality to correct bugs-- which are required for the proper function of [[ALFA Core Rules | ALFA's core ruleset]].
-== ACR plugins ==
+== ACR plugin downloads ==
 * [https://github.com/ALandFarAway/ALFA-Base-Resources/tree/master/Server_Files/nwn2server%20directory nwn2server directory] -- These files go in the same folder as nwn2server.exe.
 * [https://github.com/ALandFarAway/ALFA-Base-Resources/tree/master/Server_Files/nwnx4%20directory nwnx4 directory] -- These files go into your NWNx4 folder.

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 = NWNx4 =
-ALFA uses [http://www.nwnx.org/index.php?id=nwnx4 NWNx4] to host all of its live servers.
+ALFA uses [https://neverwintervault.org/project/nwn2/other/nwnx4-v109 NWNx4] to host all of its live servers.
 While this document cannot replace the documentation provided with NWNx4, a brief explanation can be offered: NWNx4 is an application which runs alongside the nwn2server application, communicating with, running processes for, and altering the data within to achieve functionality which cannot be created without such means.