F.A.Q

Thanks for reading this.

Before you ask a question, see if it is answered here:

Q: How do I make myself an admin/owner?
A: To make yourself the owner, open up the server and click the 'players' tab, then click on your character and click 'set access', then type in '5'. Or at least that's how you do it in E.E 2.7.

Q: How many versions of Eclipse are there?!
A: There are a few builds out just now and many more in production.
Current builds: Eclipse Stable, straight from the SVN.
In development: Solar Eclipse (Java), Eclipse++ (C++), Eclipse Origins (VB6) and many more!

Q: What version should I use?
A: It's up to you, although just now I personally recommend Eclipse Stable.

Q: When does the next version come out?
A: Just don't ask, no-one knows. And setting a deadline just adds stress to the coders which could cause the release to be unfinished. Don't ask, it will be ready when it's ready and you WILL be told.

Q: Can I transfer my 2.7/2.8 files to 3.0?
A: You can transfer map files and graphics, but you will need to edit scripts because of the different syntax between VB6 and Java. I need this verified.

Q: Oh no my spells don't work!
A: Only scripted spells and AoE (Area of effect) spells work in EE 2.7.* The developers released an update to fix this issue; it can be found here.

Q: My game size is messed up!:

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A: If you are using Windows XP then:
Right click on desktop - Under 'Settings' tab, Select 'Advanced'. - Under 'General' tab, Change DPI settings to 'Normal size (96 DPI)'. - Click 'Apply' and you should be done.
Thanks to Soljah for this.

If you are using Windows Vista then Right click on desktop. - Select 'Personalise'. - Under 'Tasks' choose 'Adjust Font size (DPI)' - Select 'Default scale' - And now click ok.
Thanks to Sean [Nanoware] for this.

Q: How do I get my game online?
A: You can portforward, or use hamachi. He are some links:
Port Forwarding (Made Easy)
Port Forwarding Tutioral
Hamachi Tutorial - Solution to having troubles with PortFowarding

Q: Can I make a battle system in my game using Eclipse?
A: Yes, Battle systems like Final Fantasy or Pokemon arre possible through sadscripting or editing the source.

Q: How big can my game be?
A: Games can get as big as you want, and with the use of a scrolling camera, lag is minimilized.

Q: How can I open the admin/mapping window?
A: F1

Q: How can I make a guild?
A: F4 - Only admins can do this.

Q: How can I have more than 1 class?
A: Copy your "Class0.ini" into however many classes you want, then change there names to match (ex, Class0.ini, Class1.ini, Class2.ini would make 3 classes.) Then edit them as you please.
NB. In data.ini there is an option for max_classes, make sure this is correct when adding more classes.

Q: My server is on, but the client says it is Offline, what do I do?
A: Make sure you have port forwarded and you have the correct IP

For a complete guide on hosting a server, click here.

Q: How do I edit the source?
A: To edit the source, you must have Visual Basic 6. VB6 is out of production, the only legal way to get a copy is second hand. You then download the source and edit it through VB6.

Q: How do I change the GUI layout?
A: This requires VB6, but it is incredibly easy to change the basic layout, because it is a drag&drop system.

Q: How do I make quests?
A: To create quests, you need to be able to use Sadscript, which is located in the main.txt.

Q: I have an error!; What do I do?
A: Install the ELI - Please read the instructions on the left of that link.

Q: My NPC's aren't talking.
A: Make sure it is set to friendly and has at least 1 in each stat.

Q: What are shops and how do I use them?
A: Shops are used to buy or sell items such as food, weapons and spells. Use the admin panel (F1) to create or edit a shop and use the "Shop Attribute" on a tile when mapping.

Another option is scripting. (make sure you have read a few scripting tutorials before attempting this:
Call GoShopping(Index, ShopNum)
And put it under the Scripted NPC's sub.

Q: Is it possible to have ISO movement in my game?
A: Yes, there are two options:
1: Wait for Eclipse Evolution 3.0 which will have Isometric graphics with an x, y and z axis.
2: Use isometric tiles like Ambardia.

Q: Does my game have to be based around combat and killing things?
A: Not at all, you can base your game around whatevan you want, be it catching squirrels, or skydiving. To take the combat out of your game, you can edit the source using VB6 and take out a couple menus. (I'd recommend posting a topic in Source Questions to ask help with removing menus and stuff.)

NOTE: Answers with a "*" next to them mean that in 2.8 this problem is fixed.

Click here for Niko's very list of tutorials.

Click here for Gwen's Eclipse Guide

Character Control Keys

If you have ANY errors, check the Run-Time Errors Board before asking.

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Please, please, do not post questions here.

By Squiddle.
[Edited and Maintained by Desiderium]

Credits:
Oizumi03
Shadowwulf
Bone
Admiral
Gwen
Niko
dsilverwolf
Everyone else who helped out. =3

Pink!

Nice edit! This should help a lot of topics be answered, and make it easy to find problems and answers.

derrick1123 - ß

If you know of any FAQ, post, and I'll update the main post. ^^

Pink!

I have some that may need answering.
Q: How can I open the admin/mapping window?
A: F1

Q: How can I make a guild?
A: F4

Q: How can I have more than 1 class?
A: Open your Data.ini, change the "Classes=0" to "Classes=1", then copy your "Class0.ini" into however many classes you want, then change there names to match (ex, Class0.ini, Class1.ini, Class2.ini would make 3 classes.) Then edit them as you please.

Q: How come I can't acces my game? It says "Error: (something about a port).
A: That means that port for the IP you're using if in useage so you need to change it. Open your Data.ini and change the port to something like 6339 instead of 4000. Make sure you're client's Config.ini matches the port numbers.

Oizumi03

Q: How come I can't acces my game? It says "Error: (something about a port).
A: That means that port for the IP you're using if in useage so you need to change it. Open your Data.ini and change the port to something like 6339 instead of 4000. Make sure you're client's Config.ini matches the port numbers.

Also add that they would have to portforward the new ports as well.

derrick1123 - ß

Nice try Desiderium, but we all know how noobs are. They'll probably just ignore the whole thread and go on asking their stupid questions anyway, claiming "i read all tutorial". Again, nice try.

Vyse

If they don't read it, it's their loss.
I'm not answering questions in this thread, I'm posting answers to FAQ's. ;]

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Can we get a mod to Sticky this?

Oizumi03

Update.

Pink!

    Ehh, nice topic. Once this gets more FAQs then there should be a link to this topic for new people. Once more questions and answers are put then this should get a sticky.

Tom Devilliers

Yeah, I'm still working through it, thanks. ^^

Pink!

(Random post to put this back on top) Sorry for spam, but it SERIOUSLY needs to be stickied, and if this is what it takes, then so be it. >.>

Oizumi03

You want it stickied, we get the point..
Don't spam my uber thread.

Pink!

well, I'm just making sure it stays uptop. >-<

Oizumi03

Stickied, good FAQ hopefully you can update it even more and bring to to greatness!

Marsh

How come none of the other FAQs get stickied? I remember Nickkos making one way back when, I remember me attempting to do one. The only difference I see is that he used colors. I don't mean to sound jealous or anything.

Vyse

Lol, because I bumped this one to the top repetitively....... hehe, lol?

Oizumi03

Becouse i didnt see it. If you want something stickied pm me about it. Or use the report to moderator function requesting a sticky.but dont abuse the system. Only do it on truly worthy topics.

Marsh

Thanks for the sticky, and hopefully I can keep this updated. ^_^

Pink!

Sweet, a sticky. This deserved that sticky

Tom Devilliers