Final Fantasy XI (Online) Private Server files

[lacri255]

yeah^^ finally

[Fleee]

It might take a few days to upload all the files, so just try and be patient
Sorry it is taking so long, want to make sure I do it right the first time.. Heh..

[lacri255]

you could upload the first files so that we can start downloading it..
it would made the waiting easier and it would be faster ^^

[Fleee]

Okay if you want to just be able to update your FFXI here is what you have to do:

Download this:


And go into your Final Fantasy XI folder (c: >> program files >> playonline >> square enix >> final fantasy XI) and everything that isn't in a folder, which would be all the stuff at the bottom, delete it. Extract the file you downloaded. And then copy it into the FFXI folder. Load up PlayOnline. Then either:
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Update PoL.
Select the option for an existing member.
Use 1234567 as all the info.
Register the account.
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After you load up PlayOnline choose 'Check Files.'
Select Final Fantasy XI.
Then check files or repair. (it said one of the two.. lol..)
Then after it does it's magic, you are updated.

[lacri255]

hahahaha lol.. we missed only 5mb ^^
ok it works thanx bro!

[mrpeeman101]

Hey flee (and others). Good job on getting it to work.. But here comes my nooby questions

I'm just wondering how this actually works and what it does..

I'm thinking of downloading or buying the disks (4gb but slow download or about £4 off ebay)
So would i just install the game through playonline and update it as normal, (oh *** the endless update) and once it's done that i would do as you said - deleting those files and copy over the stuff in the rar, or do i not have to update it at all?

Hope you get back to me and again gratz on getting it to work ^^

[lacri255]

you must update even you have the discs...
i installed my discs and i had to download 4 hours with the trial it should be the same...

it could be that it stands 7h to update but at least i only need 4h..

[mrpeeman101]

Ok thanks lacri.. Oh *** don't remind me.. My internet kept cutting out on the update for xbox, 18,000 files or something ridiculous..
I hope to *** i don't go over my bandwidth limit again xD
And I know the 14 day trials ended now :*(

So just to make it clear, i install the game and playonline - update it fully, then do as flee says and delete and extract those files and such...

What will this actually enable me to do though? Thanks guys

[lacri255]

this will enable you to use the meteorxi for bypassing POL...

[Fleee]

If you want to play the real game, I'd buy the disks, because you do need a registration code to play. Heh. But, if you just want to private server it up, then just download it. If you need a link I can cover you on that. Takes a little bit, but it has all the expansions.



And if you have windows vista or windows 7 you have to install a different version of PlayOnline so it is compatible with your computer.



Doing all the stuff we figured out / explained will allow you to not have / pay for a regular FFXI account. You won't have to load through PlayOnline. Meteor XI is designed to allow you to just simply bypass PlayOnline and just straight to Final Fantasy XI.

[Fleee]

Here is a little tutorial guys. Hope it helps.

[lacri255]

you dont realy need the win7 compatible POL..
If you can install and start the old POL the update gives you the compatible too.

[mrpeeman101]

Coolcool, thanks for the help guys, and yeah i'm not really planning on playing the official servers too much money i will wait for XIV ..

I've installed and updated ffxi now, (i have win7 and didnt need to bother with 'special' POL it worked fine) and i'm just trying to install the server and such.. but oh my jesus sweet god almighty....
MySQL is PISSING ME OFF
Followed your tutorial, sometimes it gets stuck and doesn't respond at start service but the main problem is....

I seriously cannot get it to just start a "£($*$$(I*"$ RT($TG(P$ server..
I opened my windows firewall and opened the ports on outbound:


Same for inbound no point in picture

And mysql gets this error when i try to execute..:


Just so you know i set the password to 11
(Below in the command prompt - I try with empty (default root password) and '11')

Also when i try to change root settings and do method i get this error:


I must have been at this for about 4 hours now lol..
me=gonna kill something


Also:

Tried with no password, same thing..






:::EDIT:::
Found a way to fix it by doing soem wierd command promt stuff, GOT THE SERVER RUNNING!
again though - theres a big but
When i get in game after i've made a character the screens black - but i can see the overlay (text and menu stuff) and i can move around etc and type....

Sorry for endless problems xD



:::EDIT AGAIN LOL:::
Ran it again and it worked fine, can't believe i'm playing it xD Thanks so much people
Now i just need to figure out gm stuff and commands

[lacri255]

congratulation mrpeeman101

somebody want to share his server? Give me a ip

[mrpeeman101]

Thanks
I would but i'm having trouble getting it to run in windowed mode
Whenever i minimize it i have to exit and start it up again
I have windower but im not sure how to get it to window the client :/
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