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==Linux==
==Linux==
Download and install the [http://www.play.net/software/lnchInst.exe Simutronics Launcher] using WINE if it is not already installed.

The ruby-gtk bindings in the Ubuntu repository don't work with Lich for some reason, so you'll have to compile them yourself. It's pretty simple, just open a terminal and enter the commands below. Some of the commands will prompt you for something or other.

(update: Compiling the ruby-gtk bindings yourself may not be needed anymore. If you try the ruby-gtk bindings from the Ubuntu repositoy, let me know if it works or not. Also, check to see if your processor is stuck at 100% while using them.)

* sudo apt-get install ruby libopenssl-ruby build-essential checkinstall ruby-dev libgtk2.0-dev
* wget http://sourceforge.net/projects/ruby-gnome2/files/ruby-gnome2/ruby-gnome2-0.19.3/ruby-gtk2-0.19.3.tar.gz/download
* tar -xf ruby-gtk2-0.19.3.tar.gz
* cd ruby-gtk2-0.19.3
* ruby extconf.rb
* make
* sudo checkinstall
* cd ..
* wget http://lichproject.org/download/lich-4.2.7.zip
* sudo apt-get install p7zip-full
* 7z x lich-4.2.7.zip
* cd lich
* mv lich.rb{w,}
* chmod u+x lich.rb
* ./lich.rb


==Mac==
==Mac==

Revision as of 15:49, 12 February 2011

About

The Lich is third-party software that expands on both The Wizard and StormFront, allowing players to script using the Ruby Programming Language, a high-level programming language with almost limitless capability. The program comes bundled with several scripts, such as scripts that calculate a character's redux, move from any location to another within a database, walk through an area until a creature is found, and spell up a character using all available spells. Also, there is a repository that allows for the quick, easy downloading of user-made scripts through The Lich, itself. Scripts can range from being very simple to quite advanced; for example, there is a script, titled xpSF, that modifies the experience window in StormFront to display additional information about the character's experience level that updates itself when experience is gained.

The Lich is written to be compatible with other third-party software, such as PsiNet and Black Lightning.

Installation

All the following instructions are pulled from Tillmen's Lich update website. Please visit his site for the latest downloads and instructions on how to install Lich.

Windows

Windows + Stormfront/WizardFE + Lich

  1. Download and install the Simutronics Launcher if it is not already installed.
  2. Download and install Ruby 1.8.6.
  3. Download and extract lich-4.2.7.zip.
  4. Double-click on lich.rbw
  5. Log in using Lich's game entry.

Optional:

  1. Download and install the Simutronics Game Entry if it is not already installed.
  2. Double-click on lich.rbw
  3. Click on the install tab.
  4. Click the install button.
  5. Log in use the Simutronics Game Entry.

Windows + Stormfront + Lich + PsiNet

  1. Uninstall PsiNet if it is installed.
  2. Download and install the Simutronics Launcher even if it's already installed. This will help clean up the typical case of PsiNet not uninstalling completely.
  3. Download and install the Simutronics Game Entry if it is not already installed.
  4. Download and install Ruby 1.8.6.
  5. Download and extract lich-4.2.7.zip.
  6. Double-click on lich.rbw
  7. Click on the install tab.
  8. Make sure the "Use PsiNet compatible install method" is checked.
  9. Click the install button.
  10. Install PsiNet.
  11. Log in using the Simutronics Game Entry.

Windows + WizardFE + Lich + PsiNet

  1. Uninstall PsiNet if it is installed.
  2. Download and install the Simutronics Launcher even if it's already installed. This will help clean up the typical case of PsiNet not uninstalling completely.
  3. Download and install the Simutronics Game Entry if it is not already installed.
  4. Download and install Ruby 1.8.6.
  5. Download and extract lich-4.2.7.zip.
  6. Double-click on lich.rbw
  7. Click on the install tab.
  8. Make sure the "Use PsiNet compatible install method" is checked.
  9. Click the install button.
  10. Put a file named fakestormfront.txt in your Lich directory. (The directory containing lich.rbw)
  11. Install PsiNet.
  12. Log in using the Simutronics Game Entry and select Stormfront as your frontend. (Yes, select Stromfront even though you want to use the WizardFE. We have to trick PsiNet into connecting to the right server.)

Linux

Download and install the Simutronics Launcher using WINE if it is not already installed.

The ruby-gtk bindings in the Ubuntu repository don't work with Lich for some reason, so you'll have to compile them yourself. It's pretty simple, just open a terminal and enter the commands below. Some of the commands will prompt you for something or other.

(update: Compiling the ruby-gtk bindings yourself may not be needed anymore. If you try the ruby-gtk bindings from the Ubuntu repositoy, let me know if it works or not. Also, check to see if your processor is stuck at 100% while using them.)

Mac

F.A.Q.

Reference

Third-Party Software - edit
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