Azerothcore WoTLK Repack (Playerbots + Individual Progression + 32 other modules)

[Aldebaraan]

Last update: 01-12-2024 (AzerothCore rev. ba56317) (Playerbot branch)
Last update (Individual Progression): 18-11-2024 (AzerothCore rev. 4cd2379) (Playerbot branch)

MySQL information:
Version: 8.4.2 (Portable)
Username: root
Password: test


Why i made this:

Some of you may have played Zaicopx repack
IMO it was the best blizzlike repack, aside from some changes (e.g. the config file was tweaked). Problem is that it`s currently abandoned.
I made this repack to substitute it for people like me who just want to play blizzlike WoW with a up to date core and MySQL.
Aside from some configurations related to Playerbots, directories and update threads, most of the worldserver.conf is unchanged from default.


Modules (Enabled)
Playerbots
Individual Progression (Optional)
AutoBalance
AutoRevive
BG Queue checker
Breaking News Override
Challenge Modes
DuelReset
Dynamic XP
Instance Reset
Changeable Spawn Rates
Time is Time
AHBot
Boss Announcer
Dead Means Dead
Dynamic Loot Rates
Improved Bank
Learn Spells
Phased Duels
PVP Titles
Junk to Gold
RDF Expansion
NPC Beastmaster
NPC Enchanter
Reagent Bank
Solo LFG
Transmog
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Modules (Initially disabled)
Leech
Money for Kills
No Heartstone Cooldown
PVP Zones
Skip Death Knight Starting Area



Installation steps:
Unzip Azerothcore WoTLK Repack (Playerbots).7z
Inside that folder, run "Start Server.bat" file
Run your WoW client (i recommend some WoTLK HD client) OR copy and paste your wow shortcut into the server folder so you can run wow.exe from the launcher server.


How to close the server:
In worldserver.exe press ctrl+c once and wait for the window to close
In authserver.exe press ctrl+c once and wait for the window to close
In mysql console press ctrl+c 2 times
Do this so that your database is not corrupted.




FAQ:

How often do you plan on updating this?
Once every 2-4 weeks.


How to create a account?
run this command in the worldserver window:

account create $AccountName $Password

e.g.

account create Test test

Will create a account named "Test" with the "test" password


How to become GM?

account set gmlevel $AccountName 3 1

How to disable playerbots?
configs\modules\playerbots.conf

AiPlayerbot.Enabled = 0

How to increase/decrease playerbot count?
configs\modules\playerbots.conf

AiPlayerbot.MinRandomBots = 800
AiPlayerbot.MaxRandomBots = 1000

Set it to whatever you want, but beware that the more bots = more RAM and cpu power is needed.



The server is using too much of my CPU. How do i fix this?
configs\worldserver.conf

MapUpdate.Threads = 4

Set it to 1-4. Recommended minimum is 2.



The authserver and worldserver close down at startup and leave no logs!
Update your VC redistributables.




I cannot access TBC or WotLK content!
Install the latest update.
If that doesn`t work, it`s because you character progression level is too low to access those.
You can either:
open IndividualProgression.conf

IndividualProgression.StartingProgression = 0

set that to 11 to start at the beggining of WoTLK or 16 to start at patch 3.3.5 (Ruby Sanctum)

or open the database using HeidiSQL and edit acore_characters/character_settings
and set mod-individual-progression to 11-16 for your character ID.


How to transfer my characters/guilds from old azerothcore server to new?
Use my powershell scripts.


How to spawn module NPCs?
Beast Master:

.npc add 601026

Transmog:

.npc add 190010

Instance/Raid Reset:

 .npc add 300000

Reagent Bank:

.npc add 290011

Enchanter:

 .npc add 601015

Improved Bank:

.npc add 200001

Warlock Pet Rename:

 .npc add 200002

to delete a npc, select it and type:

 .npc delete

Why no Eluna?
Eluna forces the server to run in a single core which is bad for Playerbot performance. Without it the server will use 4 cores, 1 for each map (Kalimdor, Eastern Kingdoms, Outland and Northrend).


Why use AHBot instead of Auctionator?
Auctionator causes the server to crash when used in conjunction with playerbots. Maybe it will be fixed in the future.


Why every time i pick up a gray item from a corpse the item vanishes?
This is because this repack uses the module junk-to-gold, which automatically sells any gray items picked up by the player or bots. This is useful in cleaning up bot`s inventory which clogs up over time.



This is the version WITHOUT individual progression:
Download Link

This is the version with individual progression:
Download Link
Update Link

Do you like this repack and want to show your appreciation? You can donate!

[Sylencer90]

Thanks much for the share. I was hoping someone would continue his legacy and release a repack that is close to his. I hope that I can disable the modules that I don't feel like are a thing in blizzlike or isn't that possible?

Like:
Individual Progression
AutoRevive
BG Queue checker
Breaking News Override
Challenge Modes
DuelReset
Dynamic XP
Changeable Spawn Rates
Time is Time
Dead Means Dead
Dynamic Loot Rates
Improved Bank
Learn Spells
Phased Duels
PVP Titles
Junk to Gold
RDF Expansion
NPC Beastmaster
NPC Enchanter
Reagent Bank
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[Aldebaraan]

Thanks much for the share. I was hoping someone would continue his legacy and release a repack that is close to his. I hope that I can disable the modules that I don't feel like are a thing in blizzlike or isn't that possible?

Like:
Individual Progression
AutoRevive
BG Queue checker
Breaking News Override
Challenge Modes
DuelReset
Dynamic XP
Changeable Spawn Rates
Time is Time
Dead Means Dead
Dynamic Loot Rates
Improved Bank
Learn Spells
Phased Duels
PVP Titles
Junk to Gold
RDF Expansion
NPC Beastmaster
NPC Enchanter
Reagent Bank
who-logged

Of those you mentioned only Individual Progression can not be disabled entirely by editing its .conf file.
Individual Progression can be considered blizzlike since it restores things removed in later patches (see a list here).

RDF Expansion is set to 2 which is WoTLK (default blizzlike behavior)

dynamicxp is set to 1 which is default and blizzlike

time is time is set to 15 (so that one day takes 96 minutes to pass) but you can change it to 1 for it to be blizzlike

Improved Bank, NPC Beastmaster, NPC Enchanter, and Reagent Bank only appear in the world if a GM spawns the NPCs in it.

everything else can be disabled by editing their respective .conf files.

[zerw]

I downloaded it yesterday and just had a look. So far so great! However, for some reason, when I try to use the rdf with level 80 character, it says "you dont meet the requirement" and everything is locked on the specific join, even though I tried it in full hc gear. Any tips?

[Aldebaraan]

I downloaded it yesterday and just had a look. So far so great! However, for some reason, when I try to use the rdf with level 80 character, it says "you dont meet the requirement" and everything is locked on the specific join, even though I tried it in full hc gear. Any tips?

individualProgression.conf

IndividualProgression.SimpleConfigOverride = 0

My mistake. I didn`t know that Individual Progression touched the LFG tool since i don`t use it often.

[pacholi]

First of all thank you so much for that excelent work!
I was playing it and work w/o problems.
My question/request: could be possible disable the module junk-to-gold?
Thanks!!

[Aldebaraan]

First of all thank you so much for that excelent work!
I was playing it and work w/o problems.
My question/request: could be possible disable the module junk-to-gold?
Thanks!!

Not at the moment unfortunately. But i requested to the author of the module to include a .conf file so that people can turn it on or off when they want. If he adds it i will include it in the next update.

[mikesero]

Great repack bro, it's just what I was looking for, I've already solved my problem anyway, thank you very much.
It would be amazing if you added Trinity NpcBots like Zaicopx did
and maybe a few custom NPCs so I don't have to type commands into the console

[Yoil]

individualProgression.conf

IndividualProgression.SimpleConfigOverride = 0

My mistake. I didn`t know that Individual Progression touched the LFG tool since i don`t use it often.

Hey! Did this but when I make a group and all pick roles and we get queue pop it says ''You do not have a valid teleport location''

Edit: Cant get to Northerend either, just falls off the zipelin, made a mage cast a tp for the group to Dalaran aswell but where unable to enter it.

[Aldebaraan]

Great repack bro, it's just what I was looking for, I've already solved my problem anyway, thank you very much.
It would be amazing if you added Trinity NpcBots like Zaicopx did
and maybe a few custom NPCs so I don't have to type commands into the console

Left click on any Playerbot of your faction and select invite (right click on their portrait). They will follow you around assisting you just like NpcBots.

[Aldebaraan]

Hey! Did this but when I make a group and all pick roles and we get queue pop it says ''You do not have a valid teleport location''

Edit: Cant get to Northerend either, just falls off the zipelin, made a mage cast a tp for the group to Dalaran aswell but where unable to enter it.

Just tested and indeed the player falls off the zepellin to Borean Tundra. It`s a known and old bug even in official WoW. For now use the console to teleport to Warsong Hold.

[Yoil]

Thx for the reply! Appreciate the work you do and I am thrilled to get some hands on the action.

I tried tp to both Warsonghold and Dalaran but it would'nt let me, I could tp to Undercity though just fine. I tried the zepelin there aswell and that one has the same issue.
Another thing I've noticed is that I cant invite Deathknights to my party. Hope this info is helpfull!

[Aldebaraan]

Thx for the reply! Appreciate the work you do and I am thrilled to get some hands on the action.

I tried tp to both Warsonghold and Dalaran but it would'nt let me, I could tp to Undercity though just fine. I tried the zepelin there aswell and that one has the same issue.
Another thing I've noticed is that I cant invite Deathknights to my party. Hope this info is helpfull!

It seems to be another issue with Individual Progression

worldserver.conf

EnablePlayerSettings = 1

Sorry about that.

EDIT: It seems this does not fix it. I opened a issue in the individual progression github and i`m waiting for a answer.

[Yoil]

It seems to be another issue with Individual Progression

worldserver.conf

EnablePlayerSettings = 1

Sorry about that.

EDIT: It seems this does not fix it. I opened a issue in the individual progression github and i`m waiting for a answer.

No worries! Will be waiting

Edit!!!: So I tried change somethings in the individualprogression.conf that did the trick! (Dont know if I was unclear about wanting to play wotlk directly.)

I switched: IndividualProgression.DeathKnightUnlockProgression = 11 to = 0
IndividualProgression.DeathKnightStartingProgression = 11 to = 0
IndividualProgression.StartingProgression = 0 to = 11

Used AutoBalance.MinPlayers = 5
AutoBalance.MinPlayers.Heroic = 5
to get 5 people in to the dungeon via Autobalance.conf.
Had a bit of an issue getting them in to the dungeon but by tp in and out a few times I managed to get them in. (I know there is a line somewhere in the config where you can allow gm to tp to dungeon, dont remember where it is though.)



Now it works like a charm, the dungeon finder and everything. Im not an expert on code though so please confirm for other players of your repack that it doesnt break anything.
Hope this helps someone

[Aldebaraan]

No worries! Will be waiting

Edit!!!: So I tried change somethings in the individualprogression.conf that did the trick! (Dont know if I was unclear about wanting to play wotlk directly.)

I switched: IndividualProgression.DeathKnightUnlockProgression = 11 to = 0
IndividualProgression.DeathKnightStartingProgression = 11 to = 0
IndividualProgression.StartingProgression = 0 to = 11

Used AutoBalance.MinPlayers = 5
AutoBalance.MinPlayers.Heroic = 5
to get 5 people in to the dungeon via Autobalance.conf.
Had a bit of an issue getting them in to the dungeon but by tp in and out a few times I managed to get them in. (I know there is a line somewhere in the config where you can allow gm to tp to dungeon, dont remember where it is though.)



Now it works like a charm, the dungeon finder and everything. Im not an expert on code though so please confirm for other players of your repack that it doesnt break anything.
Hope this helps someone

It doesn't break anything. Thank you for digging around for the fix. I will include it in the next update.