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Last Updated: 23 November 2001
1. Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Installation
Patching
Registering an account
Starting the game
Character Creation
System Requirements
Help
Frequently Asked Questions
2. Introduction
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This Read-Me file contains the correct procedure for installing and running
Anarchy Online on your system. It also contains a list of Frequently
Asked Questions with answers.
3. Installation
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Installation procedure:
>From CD
Insert the Anarchy Online CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If your computer
has AutoPlay enabled, the installation will start automatically. If it
does not, double-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop and locate
your CD-ROM drive (it will most likely be labelled "Anarchy Online").
Double-click on the CD-ROM icon to start the installation, or open the
CD-ROM folder and double-click the file called setup.exe to start the
installation process.
>From download
Double-click on the downloaded zip archive and choose extract. Place the
files in a folder of your choice. Then open that folder and double-click
on the file called setup.exe to start the installation process.
Step through the installation by clicking the button labelled Next until
you are asked to decide where you want to install the game. The
installation will scan your hard drives for a Games folder to install
into, for example "C:\Games\Funcom\Anarchy Online", if nothing else is
specified. You can change these settings by selecting a different target
folder, for example Program Files. Click Next to continue.
When the installation is finished and you have made shortcuts to the game
in the Start Menu (if desirable), you will need to register an account.
Make sure to start the game and read the End User License Agreement before
registering.
4. Patching
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Patching is normally done automatically when you start Anarchy Online. If
your client is not of the latest version, the automatic patching will
start as soon as you press Login on the login screen (even with blank
username and password fields). Note that if you need to patch it will say
so in the Dimension pull-down menu. Also, the version numbers for your
local client software and the remote version (on the servers) are always
listed at the top of the launcher window.
If you experience trouble with the automatic patching, please use the
manual patch procedure below.
Manual patch procedure:
-Download the patch(es) you need. These can always be found on the patches
page on the official site
(http://www.anarchy-online.com/content/downloads/patches/).
Please make sure to save the patches in a folder you won't delete by accident,
in case you need them again, as some of them are very large and take a while
to download.
-Run the patches one by one by double clicking the patch file. Follow the
instructions you get; choose the correct folder where you installed Anarchy
Online (usually C:\Program Files\Funcom\Anarchy Online) and choose yes if
prompted whether you want to overwrite files or not. Make absolutely sure
that you are patching in the correct order.
Between each patch, if you are doing several, make sure that you hit "I
Accept" on the EULA, as some files will be renamed after you do this.
Failing to do this might lead to missing or outdated files. If you should
hit "I Decline" by mistake, running that particular patch all over again
will fix the problem.
Do not hit "login" on the login screen unless you want to start the
automatic patching.
5. Registering an account
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Registration procedure:
You can register by starting Anarchy Online (click the Anarchy Online
shortcut under your Start Menu) and clicking the Account button in the
startup dialogue, or by connecting to the Internet at
. Make sure to start the game and read the
End User Licence Agreement before registering.
Choose Create a new account.
Enter a username, password, and a valid e-mail address. Enter the serial
number printed on your game CD to create a new account.
You will be asked to submit your credit card and payment details.
Your credit card will not be charged until the month included in the licence
is up.After you have entered the serial number printed on your game CD, you
need to select a billing plan: Monthly, quarterly, or twice-annually. You
will receive a discount if you sign up for the extended billing plans.
Fill in your credit card details. All transactions are secure, and your
billing details will only be used for the specified charges. Your
subscription will be renewed automatically at the end of the specified
period unless you choose to cancel your account. The first month is
included in the game licence, and if you choose to cancel your account
before the first month is up, your credit card will not be charged.
Review and confirm the details.
Please take a few minutes to fill out your personal profile. This is
optional, but it helps us provide you with better service in the future.
You are finally ready to enter the world of Rubi-Ka! Sign on using your
username and password as specified in the registration, and click Play!
6. Starting the game
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Every time you run Anarchy Online, you need to log in with your chosen
username and password. If you have already registered, you need to use the
name and password you entered in the registration process. If you have not
registered, please do so now. You can choose to save the password and make
it easier and quicker to log in the next time; to do so, check the
"Remember Password" box.
The login screen contains important information about the current version
of the game, as well as special announcements. You may want to spend a few
minutes looking through the messages before clicking the Login button.
You can now create a new character, or continue playing a character that
you have already created. You can also delete a character - just keep in
mind that deleting a character is permanent. Before you move on, please
make sure that you have selected the correct display driver and
preferences by pressing the green button with a picture of a video card to
the far right under Hardware Setup.
Select an appropriate screen resolution and, if you have more than one
video card installed, the video card you want to use. You can also choose
to run Anarchy Online in a window, by checking the "Run in window" box.
This may affect game performance. To play the introductory movie
before the game starts, check the "Play introductory movie" box. Press
Play when you are ready to proceed.
7. Character creation
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After successfully logging into Anarchy Online for the first time you need
to create a new character. This character is your alter ego on Rubi-Ka. As
a blank "human" template, you will automatically enter a room where you
can visually customize the character you want to play. You can choose your
breed, appearance, body-fat ratio and height, profession, nick-name,
random full name and, finally, which side of the conflict you want to be
on.
Left clicking on any of the question mark boxes (and breed and profession
selections) found in the character creation rooms, and in the training
areas, will provide you with audio instructions. Holding down the shift
button and left clicking any object will provide you with an information
window about the object.
First Stage - Select Breed
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There are four different breeds to choose from - three of them have both
male and female forms, while one is androgynous. The breeds are
represented on the seven separate templates in front of you. Choose a
breed by right-clicking one of the templates, or investigate a breed by
holding down the shift button and left-clicking one of the templates.
After selecting your breed, your character will be transformed into his or
her new shape. If you are unhappy with your choice, simply select another
breed by right-clicking the relevant template. Use the arrow buttons on
your keyboard (left and right) to turn your character around. When you
have made your final choice, right-click the downward-pointing orange
arrow to the right of the breed template screens to continue the character
creation process.
Second Stage - Select Size, Body Type, and Face
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Your physical appearance is determined by three factors; Facial Appearance,
Body Shape and Height.
Begin by choosing a facial appearance. Cycle through the different choices
by right-clicking the blue buttons in front of your character. When you
have found a look that you like, walk over to the panels behind your
character (to walk forward, press the up-arrow on your keyboard, and use
the left- and right-arrow keys to turn left and right - for complete
movement instructions, please refer to the section titled Controlling Your
Character, under Interface/The Action View).
The three blue buttons define your body fat ratio - your weight - with the
choices being (from left to right) Ectomorph (slim), Mesomorph (muscular),
and Endomorph (heavy). Experiment with the various shapes by right-
clicking the three buttons, or read the available information on each
shape by holding down the Shift key and left-clicking the button. When you
have made your final selection, move on to the green buttons.
The three green buttons define your height. From top to bottom, you have
Tall, Normalize, and Short. The Normalize button will set your height to
your breed's norm, while the other two will either increase or decrease
your height from the breed's norm: Right-click one of the three buttons to
select your character's height.
Once you have finalized your character's physical appearance, right-click
the downward-pointing orange arrow to your left (you may have to move your
character to see this arrow). Right-clicking the upward-pointing arrow
will take you back to the previous step of the character creation process,
though it will not reset any of your choices.
Third Stage - Selecting a Profession
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The twelve boxes in front of you represent the twelve different
professions available on Rubi-Ka. From left to right, these are: Agent,
Doctor, Enforcer, Engineer, Bureaucrat, Adventurer, Meta-Physicist,
Nano-Technician, Trader, Fixer, Soldier, and Martial Artist.
For indepth information please read the game manual
Investigate a profession by holding down the Shift key and left-clicking
the relevant box. Select a profession by right-clicking the box. As long
as you stay in this room, you can change your profession as many times as
you wish, and you can also jump back to previous rooms to modify your
appearance and breed. However, keep in mind that once you click on the
orange arrow leading down from this room, you cannot return.
Profession alternatives:
Agent
Keeps a low profile to gather information or liquidate unwanted elements
through technological means and concealment.
Doctor
Healing the forces while they fight for their respective cause using both
nano and more regular healing skills. Normally evades any form of combat,
but able to defend him/herself if cornered.
Enforcer
Mixing the brute force of the soldier with the cunning and calculation of
the thief, the enforcer is always in high demand when total ruthlessness
is the last resort.
Engineer
They control, repair and manipulate equipment in a world where technology
is dominant. Robot pets and electronics are their speciality, but they are
also able to handle a certain amount of nano-technology.
Bureaucrat
Though not very adept at direct combat, he uses his theoretical and
manipulative superiority to get his way within the vast bureaucratic
channels on the planet.
Adventurer
Prefers the quietness and excitement of nature to the hectic hustle and
bustle of big city life. Needs cunning and a wide range of knowledge and
expertise to survive the most arduous of existences.
Meta Physicist
Not satisfied that the world has reached its scientific zenith, and
questions whether everything is explicable by science. Devotes a lot of
time on spiritual matters in trying to explain some of the phenomena in
society.
Nano Technician
Direct nano technology is their game, and they are easily recognisable
from the ever-present cloud of nano-bots surrounding their person.
Scientific geniuses that make the more advanced nano technology seem so
easy, that other people conceive it as magic.
Trader
Likes the monetary opportunities in the big cities and prefer to utilise
their capitalistic talents to get ahead in the world rather than engage in
direct combat.
Fixer
Operates on the edge of the law, acquiring anything on demand if the price
is right, and works as an intermediary in the underworld of Rubi- Ka.
Soldier
Adept fighters and loyal servants of whichever cause they believe in.
Operates as guards, patrolmen and warriors.
Martial Artist
Questions whether constant development and technical advancement is the
true route to happiness, and seeks an alternative in a more spiritual life
to balance the eternal strife for progress that dominates the planet.
Fourth Stage - Name your character
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This room contains two terminals where you must register your character's
new nickname, and you are given a full name. Right-click on the left
terminal to register a nickname - you can use a minimum of four letters,
and a maximum of twelve. This name is permanent, so choose wisely. Be
advised that Funcom maintains the right to change your name at any time,
if your chosen name is deemed unacceptable for any reason, such as
containing obscenities or offensive language. Any incriminating name in
the real world is likely the same on Rubi Ka.
The right terminal relates to your given full name. You will not be able
to register your own, but if you right-click it, you will be given another
alternative. There are almost limitless options, so there should be one to
suit everyone.
Right-click on the orange arrow to continue on to the final part of the
character creation process.
Fifth Stage - Selecting your standing in the conflict
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The moment of truth has arrived: Will you be a member of a Clan, stay
Neutral, or sign up with Omni-Tek? Make your choice by walking through one
of the three doors in front of you.
Your choice of affiliation will also decide your starting location:
Neutral - If you decide to stay neutral, your chosen door will take you to
Newland City or Borealis.
Clan - A clan-affiliated character will be transported to Tir , Old Athen
or Athen West.
Omni-Tek - An Omni-Tek employee will emerge in Omni-1 entertainment
district, Omni-1 trade district , Rome blue district or Rome green
district.
Familiarize yourself with all the alternatives - both affiliation and
starting location - before going any further. This manual contains
information that should help you make a considered and responsible choice.
Congratulations! You have created a new character, and you are now a
Rubi-Ka citizen. An entire world lies at your feet! Well, actually, to
begin with, the training grounds, your backyard and your apartment. To
exit those areas, the Advisors of Rubi Ka demand, for your own safety,
that you first have either reached level 2, or have gathered 1000 credits.
Before you get access to the cities, this is where you can buy startup
equipment, take on a mission, or just hang out and chat with other newcomers.
8. System Requirements
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These are the system requirements to play Anarchy Online.
*Minimum*
Windows 95/98/ME/2000
Pentium II 300
128MB RAM
2x CD-ROM drive
Direct3D compatible video card
DirectX compatible sound device
700MB free hard drive space
Internet connection using a 28.8 K modem
*Recommended*
Pentium III 450
256MB RAM
Direct3D compatible video card with 32MB RAM
8x CD-ROM drive
1GB free hard drive space
Internet connection using a 56K modem
9. Help
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If you encounter any problems during installation or start-up of the game,
please have a look at the Anarchy Online web site,
for troubleshooting tips and
suggestions. Here you will also find a detailed overview of commands to
use in-game.
10. Frequently asked questions
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A more complete FAQ can be found at the Anarchy Online web site:
http://www.anarchy-online.com/content/support/faq/
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: When patching I get this error message: Query Info failed (12150)?
A: This usually happens on computers running Windows 95 and Microsoft
Internet Explorer 3.X or older. We suggest that you upgrade your Internet
Explorer browser to 4.X or newer.
Q: I install Anarchy Online and get a 'dll' error when I try to start the
game. Are there any solutions?
A: If you are using Win95, start the winsock file on the CD that is called
W95ws2setup. The game should now start.
Q: Why don't I hear any sounds in the game?
A: Try the following suggestions:
1) If you do not hear any sounds, choose Opt -> Sound Options in the
Anarchy Online client. Be sure that the sound checkbox is selected (a
checkmark is present). Turn the master volume up.
2) Make sure you have the latest version of DirectX installed as well as
the latest drivers for your sound card.
Q: I have problems with the graphics. They seem messed up. What should I
do?
A: Here are some things that could help:
1) Install the latest drivers for your video card. A list of supported
drivers can be found at
http://www.anarchy-online.com/content/support/faq/videocards_and_drivers/
2) Choose a lower resolution.
3) Check to be sure you have installed the latest version of DirectX.
CONNECTING, PATCHING AND LOGGING IN
Q: How am I able to get through a firewall?
A: This depends on the policy of your network department concerning
security and what kind of traffic they want.
Anarchy Online should work fine if the firewall lets you open connections
from inside the firewall. If this isn't possible, you will have to bring
up this issue with the department responsible for the firewall.
These are the ports that should be opened on your network if you are
playing Anarchy Online: 80, 7500 - 7504 and 7012
Q: Why do I get a 'dimension not available' or 'could not connect to login-
handler' error message?
A: The reason could be that you are playing behind a fire wall. Please see
the question above about this. This could also be caused by server
downtime (scheduled or unscheduled). Check to see if the server(s)is/are
down.
Q: Before patching I get the error message 'dimension file does not
correctly reflect the server version'. What could I do?
A: A web cache or proxy most probably causes this. The list of dimensions
and the version each dimension runs is downloaded from a web server
whenever Anarchy Online starts. If this file is old because it got cached
somewhere between you and our servers, the game will find that the
dimension file says something else than the server itself (which will
always give the proper version number when asked).
To manually remedy this, open your web browser and go to this URL:
http://dimensions.anarchy-online.com/live-dimensions/dimensions.txt This
is the dimension file Anarchy Online downloads on Startup. If the version
is not reflecting the remote version shown in the Anarchy Online launcher,
you must force your web browser to do a reload from our web server. In
Internet Explorer, holding CTRL while clicking on reload does this. In
Netscape you must hold SHIFT while clicking reload. After that, you should
see the correct file.
Q: I am unable to login.
A: First, check the Anarchy Online web site,
for more troubleshooting information,
or to check for server downtime. If the information on the community site
doesn't help, contact .
GENERAL INFO
Q: Will I be able to send a petition in the game?
A: Yes, you may submit a 'petition' for help by typing the command
"/petition" (without the quotes). Please understand the petition command
is not for suggestions or feedback, but for in-game problems only.
Q: How could I get to become a volunteer in Anarchy Online?
A: We are always looking for dedicated individuals with thorough knowledge
of Anarchy Online for recruitment into the ARK volunteer program (Advisors
of Rubi-Ka). We have an application form for this on the Anarchy Online
web site, .
Q: I think I've found a bug. What should I do?
A: Please contact Support using the feedback form on the Anarchy
Online web site, . Please provide a
detailed description of the bug you've found, as well as information about
your computer including what Operating System, video and sound card you're
using. Also, include your account login name, your character name, your
character's location at the time the bug was discovered and what time
(real-time) the bug was discovered.
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