Multi-Client for 4312(step by step included)

05/25/2006 20:10 descenpet#1
Some might notice the fact that TQ really tried to prevent multiclient in patch 4312.. :eek:
they packed the new conquer.exe using UPX so that we can't just hex-edit the new exe as usual anymore.. :o some have found out ways to direct hex edit but it causes day, time at top left corner disappear etc. if u post a screenshot(of coz on official forum) without day/time, ppl will know u use multi client.. :x
to solve this, we need to unpack it before we can edit the exe as usual. since new COPartner work only with packed exe, we will need to repack it after editing. :cool: i can successfully launch 3 or more with modified exe.

i know alot of u are better than me and are capable of solving this without my help but at the same time alot of you might stuck with TQ's exe and 2 client :D

so, here is how i did. :D

1.Get a UPX pack/unpacker and install it on your computer. (i used resource tuner from [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] which i found on google :rolleyes: it's 30 days trial :D)dun try to crack it. the program might not work anymore.

2.Unpack the conquer.exe using the unpacker.(juz open and choose "save as". it'a juz that simple :D)
2.1.Open resource tuner
2.2.Open your original Conquer.exe using resource tuner
2.3.Choose File>Save As or click on Save As button
2.4.Choose different location to save or choose same location and click Yes to overwrite.
2.5.Make sure u hav successfully unpacked by checking the file size
original packed exe-357KB
unpacked exe-1.12MB

3.Edit the unpacked Conquer.exe using any hex-editor as usual :D
3.1.Get a hex-editor and install if u dun hav one of course. :p(there are alot of freewares.. i used XVI32 from [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
3.2.Open the unpacked exe using hex-editor
3.3.Search Fps:%d
3.4.Change "English" after that to something else
3.5.Save it(it is multi-client exe now)

4.Repack the Multi-client EXE
4.1.Download UPX packer from upx.sourceforge.net [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
4.2.Extract to your hard drive for example C:\
4.3.Go to command prompt and change the directory to where u extracted. eg: C:\upx201w
4.4.Move/Copy your multi-client exe to same directory(u can use windows explorer)
4.5.Enter the command in command-prompt to pack
upx -9 conquer.exe
4.6.Make sure u hav successfully unpacked by checking the file size
unpacked exe-1.12MB
repacked exe-348KB
4.7Copy/Move repacked exe to your conquer folder and enjoy multi-client

lazy fella.. here u go :p

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EDIT*updated guide and download links(work with COToBo0.40 and COPartner 04Jun2006)
05/25/2006 21:18 basil14344#2
File Clean

File: Conquer_4312_exe.zip
Status: MIGHT BE INFECTED/MALWARE (Sandbox emulation took a long time and/or runtime packers were found, this is suspicious. Normally programs aren't packed and don't force the sandbox into lengthy emulation. Do realize no scanner issued any warning, the file can very well be harmless. Caution is advised, however.) (Note: this file has been scanned before. Therefore, this file's scan results will not be stored in the database)
MD5 bac25018f638f4f0911db438e9c8a870
Packers detected: PE_PATCH.UPX, UPX
Scanner results
AntiVir Found nothing
ArcaVir Found nothing
Avast Found nothing
AVG Antivirus Found nothing
BitDefender Found nothing
ClamAV Found nothing
Dr.Web Found nothing
F-Prot Antivirus Found nothing
Fortinet Found nothing
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Found nothing
NOD32 Found nothing
Norman Virus Control Found nothing
UNA Found nothing
VirusBuster Found nothing
VBA32 Found nothing


but you need to clear a little discuss on your unpacking system...
05/25/2006 21:21 descenpet#3
Quote:
Originally posted by basil14344@May 25 2006, 21:18
but you need to clear a little discuss on your unpacking system...
i just opened the original exe and choose "save as". and woot.. it's unpacked :rolleyes:

edit* edited in the first post too :D
05/25/2006 22:26 basil14344#4
ok Karma for yah +1

here i suppose to be done:

1. Install [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
2. Extract the 4312 to a temporary file
3. right click on conquer.exe it pops the context menu of ResourceTuner
4. click file and save as to a temporary folder
5. open the temporary folder were you save the unpack conquer.exe file, hex-edit it and you will find Fps:%d, now close the hexeditor it pops save then save it.
6. Copy and paste it to the running CO folder that would b than running multiclient..

Cheers!!!!... ;) :handsdown:
05/25/2006 22:57 tsu#5
nice work, the rest should be taken down and this stickied.
good job
05/26/2006 05:31 wretched737#6
Why dont people just post it on their thread instead of tell people???
05/27/2006 04:44 basil14344#7
Lets wait untill the upcoming 29 is up to running
05/28/2006 09:26 descenpet#8
patch is 1 day+ away and this is on 2nd page so.. BUMP :D
05/28/2006 09:53 Diztone#9
Good job saved me using my own brain matter to do it! LOL ;)

Works so far once I multi log after the update I will edit this post to say it works and +k you. :)




Edit: Works fine just as I thought and here is the +k as I said above. :D
05/28/2006 15:37 Fataladmin#10
decent
05/29/2006 01:25 soricelg#11
thx for prepare
05/29/2006 08:09 descenpet#12
Quote:
Originally posted by soricelg@May 29 2006, 01:25
thx for prepare
take your char names off sig :rolleyes:
05/29/2006 10:28 TheCheese#13
Haha, tq does a half ass job with everything :P, and thanks for working out this new multiclient, +1 karma
05/29/2006 20:08 TryKon#14
Thanks for all your hard work. I would love to give you +1 karma but I think there is a post restriction.
Or I am just a noob to understanding it. I will some how get you a +1 karma once able.

Again thanks for your time and hard work.
05/29/2006 20:10 TryKon#15
Please forgive me for posting twice, but I requires a two post min to up someone's karma.

This is the reason for the 2nd post So I can give him what he desevers.