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DLU Singleplayer Updates

Darkflame server v3.0 changes – must read!

The newest version of the Windows version of the DLU server software (version 3.0.0) made several changes to the setup process to make it a bit easier and more streamlined. The changes do alter some of the procedures in my video, but I will detail each of the changes and their corresponding timestamps here. Any parts in the guide not noted below can be followed as they currently are.

Change 1 – 4:02
The new release has a different file name than previous versions. The new file name is darkflame_universe-windows.zip

Change 2 – 8:32~8:50
The DLU server file (the .zip file from Change #1) needs to be extracted differently than shown in the video. The contents must be extracted directly to the folder the client folder is in, rather than into its own folder.

If using 7-Zip, choose “Extract Here” from the menu rather than the “Extract to…” option used in the video. If using the Windows “Extract All…” dialog, click Browse to choose a different folder.

For example, in the video both the client and server files should be in this directory, each in their own folder: C:\Users\hyper\Documents\DLU

After extracting to this folder, it will create another folder called msvc, which contains the same server files as shown in the video. You do not need to rename this folder, but you are welcome to change it to dlu.

Once the client files are extracted (see: 9:06), you should have the client folder and the msvc folder, with all of their files visible once you open each.

Change 3 – 15:58~16:38
You no longer need to open a command prompt to create your account. Please skip from 15:58 to 16:38, then do the following step instead.

Open the MasterServer.exe file again. This should open one command prompt window that will look exactly like mine does in the video after I hit enter at 16:38. Follow the same steps in the video to create your account, then the window should close automatically.

Change 4 – 18:25~18:30
Only one command prompt window opens now, rather than five windows. This is a convenient change that doesn’t require you to figure out which window is the MasterServer, in case you need logs or want to turn off the server.

INVALID FILE PATH ISSUE (ONEDRIVE)

Due to the way the server works on Windows, it is not able to read spaces in the file path. You may encounter an error when running MasterServer that the file is not found. It may also suggest you confirm you are not working out of OneDrive.

Invalid Example: C:\Users\John Smith\Documents\DLU

If there is a space in your Windows username or you are in a OneDrive folder, the DLU folder will need to be moved. The easiest place to move it is to the root of your C: drive. You may need to open the four .exe files again to allow them through Defender since their location has changed.

  1. Open File Explorer
  2. Copy (or cut) the DLU folder with the client and game server files.
  3. Click on This PC
  4. Select the C: Local Disk option.
  5. Paste the DLU folder in this folder.
  6. The path to the DLU folder should be listed as C:\DLU
Client Info Correction

At 4:29 in the video, I mistakenly say that you could use the original game disc files to play the game. This is no longer the case for the server, as it requires the latest version (1.10.64) of the client.

ENABLE LOCAL LAN MULTIPLAYER

LAN multiplayer (different devices connecting to the game server from the same local internet connection) can be enabled with a few modifications. Use caution when enabling this option; only allow trusted users to connect, and stop the server from running when it is not in use. These changes can be made after you have finished the tutorial.

  1. Allow the four .exe files through your Windows Firewall (for private networks) if you have not already. This can be changed from the “Allow an app through Windows Firewall” setting in Windows.
  2. Open Command Prompt and enter: ipconfig
    • Locate and copy the IPv4 address for your primary internet connection.
    • For most local networks, the IP will start with 192.168
  3. Edit sharedconfig.ini in the server folder and change the “external_ip=” line from localhost to your IP address from step 2. Make sure to save the file when done.
  4. Edit authconfig.ini in the server folder and change the “dont_use_keys=” value from 0 to 1.
  5. Edit boot.cfg in the client folder to change the “server_ip=” value from local host to your IP address from step 2.
  6. Have your friend(s) download the game client on their computer and match what your boot.cfg file looks like.
  7. Create an account for your friend so they can login:
    • Repeat the process at 16:10 in the video to open up MasterServer to create another account.
    • Enter the desired username and password that your friend would like to use for logging in.
    • If asked for the permissions level of the account, enter 0.
    • Repeat as needed for each account.
  8. Start the server as normal and you should now be running a LAN server!