Editing Connection Guide (section)

== 3 - Last setup for FFXI Vana'Diel Memories Server. ==
FFXI is ready, now we need to configure the client to play on Vana'Diel Memories. You will need Windower and XIloader.

Download XIloader: [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tbp4letizihbfk77naytp/xiloader.zip?rlkey=08ey9qgj00f4ee8tsgmhibtot&st=1bnqp343&dl=1 xiloader]

Extract and Copy XIloader.exe in the POL folder ''C:\Program Files (x86)\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\PlayOnlineViewer'' (if you not changed it during the installation).

Click the right mouse button and choose ''Properties'' then chose ''Compatibility'' and select '''Run this program as Administrator''', then OK and close.

Download Windower 4: [https://www.windower.net/ Windower4]

Install Windower 4 then launch it. Click on the  '''+'''  in lower left (the green zone) to create a new profile. In the upper side, where it says "''New Profile 1''" change it with another name (like "Memories"). Click on the upper-right arrow to back in the main window. If you want, you can also click the pin icon to create an icon on your desktop. When done, exit Windower.

Now you need to modify the configuration file to make the game point to Memories server. If you prefer, you can replace it with our configuration file attached (extract): Settings

Extract in Windower 4 folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windower (if you don't changed it during the installation) .

If you choose to modify the Windower settings file Go in C:\Program Files (x86)\Windower\ folder (if you don't changed it during the installation) Find the file settings.xml and open with Notepad. Find the part starting with <profile name="Memories"> until </profile> , copy and replace with the follow:
   <profile name="Memories">
    <consolekey>Insert</consolekey>
    <uiscale>1</uiscale>
    <args>--server server.ffxi-memories.online</args>
    <executable>xiloader.exe</executable>
  </profile>
Save and close the file. Now you are ready to create your account in Vana'diel Memories Server.

Launch Windower and click on Memories profile, or click on the Memories icon in your desktop if you created it(with pin button in Windower).

If everything is working fine, XIloader window will open like in picture.

The prompt will ask you to create your account or login. Press 2 to create your account.

Now insert your Username and your Password(twice).

When done, FFXI will finally start and you can create your character.

If you want to transfer your character from another server you must apply here: transfer

==== For your next Login. ====
In the next login to FFXI Vana'Diel Memories Server, XIloader will ask for your Username and Password again. You can insert your data in Windower settings to speedup the process and login automatically.

Locate the settings.xml in ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Windower\'' folder (if you not changed it during the installation) and open it with notepad (like did before)

find the row
  <args>--server server.ffxi-memories.online</args> 
and replace it with
  <args>--server server.ffxi-memories.online --user <yourusername> --pass <yourpassword></args>
If you created the icon, you can add your username and password in the icon's properties > Shortcut > Target, you will find:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windower\windower.exe -p="Memories" --executable=xiloader.exe -args=" --server server.ffxi-memories.online"

Add your data like this:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windower\windower.exe -p="Memories" --executable=xiloader.exe -args=" --server server.ffxi-memories.online --user <yourusername> --pass <yourpassword>"

Of course change <yourusername> with your username and <yourpassword> with your password

If you want another account you can simply create another profile in Windower. 

For this game you can find every information in the page FFXIclopedia [6]

For other customized stuffs, check here: Server Info

if you have found some errors you can check here: Common Errors

Thank you and Good Game!

==== FFXI Vana'Diel Memories Staff ====