{"id":15493,"date":"2017-03-31T09:35:35","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T14:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=15493"},"modified":"2021-01-05T11:03:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T17:03:10","slug":"setup-world-of-warcraft-server-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/setup-world-of-warcraft-server-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Up Your World of Warcraft Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/WarcraftServer.png\" alt=\"set up world of warcraft private server\" width=\"1199\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/WarcraftServer.png 1199w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/WarcraftServer-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/WarcraftServer-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/WarcraftServer-1024x536.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>World of Warcraft is an incredibly popular roleplaying game that\u2019s enjoyed by millions of gamers around the globe, and if you\u2019re a player, you\u2019ve probably wondered what it would be like to play on your own server.<\/p>\n<p>Private servers can emulate the experience of an online game, but they allow you to change certain aspects of the gameplay for your own enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>Below we\u2019re going to show you how you can create a private WoW server that you can play on.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Private World of Warcraft Server?<\/h2>\n<p>At the core a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/30\/difference-between-vps-vs-dedicated-server-hosting\/\">private server<\/a> refers to any server that\u2019s privately owned. Most private servers will allow you to play a version of the game that\u2019s different than those commonly played on the official servers.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you just really want to play an older vision of the game, or include certain character or gameplay modifications, or even include custom items in regular gameplay. A private server allows you to create a custom-tailored gaming experience specifically tailored to your preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Private servers can also allow you to play games that aren\u2019t offered in your region of the world, or even play discontinued versions of the game, this makes private servers very popular.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that creating a private WoW server is in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/is-it-illegal-to-play-world-of-warcraft-on-a-private-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a legal grey area<\/a>, and you should by no means charge for the server, or include micro-transactions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/dedicated-servercated\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dedicated-Server-1.gif\" alt=\"Dedicated Server\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to Setup a WoW Private Server<\/h2>\n<p>The steps below will help you install your very own private World of Warcraft server. However, before you jump in you\u2019ll need to install a program called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ac-web.org\/forums\/forumdisplay.php?65-Repacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AC Web Ultimate Repack<\/a>. You can choose the repack that works best for you; we used <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ac-web.org\/forums\/showthread.php?211443-Official-AC-Web-Ultimate-Repack-(3-3-5a)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this one<\/a> for the tutorial below.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/details.aspx?id=1639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you can install from this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have those installed we can move forward with setting up your very own server. Special thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/How-to-make-a-WoW-Private-Server-in-15-minutes\/?ALLSTEPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instructables<\/a> for the configuration help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Map Data<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to collect the Map Data from your existing WoW install. If you don\u2019t have the game downloaded to your computer, then you\u2019ll need to do this now. You can access the download from your existing WoW account.<\/p>\n<p>Open up the WoW folder and locate the file titled '\u02dcmaps\u2019. Now you\u2019ll need to go to '\u02dcC:\/AC Web Ultimate Repack\/ Tools\/Map Extractor enUS\u2019 and copy the '\u02dcmaps\u2019 folder and the '\u02dcad.exe\u2019 to the folder. Then, run the '\u02dcad.exe\u2019 program.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Logon Database Configuration<\/h3>\n<p>Now you\u2019ll need to find the file called '\u02dcascent-logonserver.conf\u2019, open it, and find the area that begins with, '\u02dcLogonDatabase Hostname=\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Now, make sure you change the information, so it looks like the text below:<\/p>\n<p><em>'\u02dcLogonDatabase Hostname = &#8220;127.0.0.1&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Username = &#8220;root&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Password = &#8220;ascent&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Name = &#8220;logon&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Port = &#8220;3306&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type = '1'\u009d\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Configure Ascent Realms<\/h3>\n<p>Navigate to the file called '\u02dcascent-realms.conf\u2019, and locate the portion that starts with '\u02dc&lt;Realm1 Name=\u2019. Then, change the details, so they mirror the options below.<\/p>\n<p><em>'\u02dc&lt;Realm1 Name = 'The Name of Your Server'<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Address = &#8220;127.0.0.1:8129&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Icon = &#8220;RP&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Colour = &#8220;1&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Population = &#8220;1.0&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>TimeZone = '1'\u009d&gt;\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Configure Your World<\/h3>\n<p>This is the fun part where you\u2019ll be able to customize certain elements of your world. To get started with this navigate to the file, '\u02dcascent-world.conf\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>With this file open you can then adjust the values under the '\u02dc&lt;Rates Health='\u02dc section to customize the gameplay experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Change the realmlist.wtf File<\/h3>\n<p>Navigate back to the WoW directory and find the file called '\u02dcrealm list.wtf\u2019. Now, delete the contents of the file and replace it with '\u02dcset realm list 127.0.0.1\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>You can then start your server by running '\u02dcControl Panel.exe\u2019 within your '\u02dcSC Web Ultimate Repack\u2019 directory. Once that runs, just click on the first three buttons and your server will be live.<\/p>\n<p>You can now enjoy your very own private WoW server. Happy gaming!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World of Warcraft is an incredibly popular roleplaying game that\u2019s enjoyed by millions of gamers around the globe, and if you\u2019re a player, you\u2019ve probably wondered what it would be like to play on your own server. 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