[GUIDE] Run a Mangos 2.4.2 server in 3 steps with the noobpack by 711

[711]

This is my first repack from scratch. It uses a fully updated UDB. Credit to lordtom for noobpacking materials.

Download the noobpack

Install instructions:

1) Extract "mapextractor" to C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft\ and run ad.exe. When it's done, move /maps/ back to the /MANGOS/ folder.

2) Run "mysql" then "restarter"

3) Set your realmlist to 127.0.0.1 and run wow. Log in with username 0, 1, 2, or 3. The higher the number, the higher the GM level. Password is same as username.

COMMON PROBLEMS/QUESTIONS:

I can't extract the repack!
Solution: You need to download winrar. Once it's installed, right click the archive and click "Extract Here".

The mysql console closes as soon as I open it.
Solution: You installed mysql when following someone else's guide. You need to disable or uninstall it before running the included mysql server.

How do I disable a previous MySQL installation?
Answer: Press control+alt+delete and click task manager. Open the "Processes" tab and sort by "image name". Find the one that starts with "MySQL", click it, and click End Process.

Ad.exe isn't working/I can't extract my maps
Solution: Make sure ad.exe and the maps folder are in your /World of Warcraft/ folder (and NOT the /MANGOS/ folder). Ad.exe needs to access files from your wow/tbc install to extract the maps.

How do I create more accounts?
Answer: With the server running, select the mangosd window and type the following:
create usernamehere passwordhere
setbc usernamehere 1 (to enable TBC)
setgm usernamehere (0, 1, 2, or 3)

What are some gm commands?
MaNGOS GM Commands

How do I change the server's name?
Answer: Open "realmlist" table in the "realmd" database and change the "name" cell.

How do I edit the database?
Answer: Log in to localhost with username 'root' and password 'root' using your favorite SQL client. I prefer SQLyog.

How do I make the server public
Answer: Open "realmlist" table in the "realmd" database and change the "address" cell to your external IP, then, if applicable, forward ports 3724 and 8085 on your router and/or firewall.

Why does extracting the maps take so long?
Answer: Because there are a lot of maps. Fun things to do while your maps are extracting include: folding laundry, washing your car, feeding your pets, visiting gettysburg, writing a novel, getting a degree in mechanical engineering, and having grandchildren.

[Rimodo]

As easy as your other guide! cool I´ll test it^^

[Rimodo]

current bugs (?):
can´t use .flymode
can´t use .money
can´t add custom items or execute batch files

[711]

Not bugs, updates.

the new commands are
.fly on / .fly off
.modify money #
(see FAQ question about gm commands)

and you can't use your old item creators, because the database structure has been updated by the mangos dev team. visit mangosproject.org (account needed) for information on how to update your old database

Also, I've tested this a dozen times, I'm 100% positive it works with latest patch. =D

[Rimodo]

Ok my mistake thx a lot !!!

[CucumberP]

I am currently installing this but i have a question. Can others play on my server too? I am sorry its a newbie question but hey im new. ^^

[711]

See FAQ question about making server public.

[CucumberP]

Oh thanks i did not see that ^^ sorry

[Lee9898]

thanks working the commands are hard to use... i liked he commands for 3.3 i knew them ones

[Caboose45]

Hey, on the making the server public part, what file do I edit?
Im at C:\Documents and Settings\Oliver Roundtree\Desktop\MANGOS\DB\data\realmd
but there are 3 realmlist files,
one is a FRM file, one is a MYD file, and one is a MYI file.

EDIT* I think I know its its the MYD file, but that and all other files in the realmd database show up as a bunch of confusing symbols and squares, with the name and server adress clearly visible, but when I change those then mangos will throw off an error and not load

[Rimodo]

I can tell you how to make this repack public with hamachi if you won´t... I did it and played with frieds over the internet all works fine !

Edit: Made a guide how to make the server public!

[jklei18]

EDIT: nevermind problem fixed it self guide was big help thanks

[basser]

what program should i use to open the pack?

[daser]

nice guide man ... i`l create a website for mangos ... gonna test it ... and if it works i`l make it public

[cpowroks]

Dose anyone knowhow to change the MySQL server pass, because i D/Led it about a year ago and i havent messed with it and i forgot the pass. and its not Root because i tryed.