Editing Connection Guide


== Prepare FFXI ==
To play on FFXI Vana'diel Memories Server we need to install the '''new FFXI client''' present on Playonline website. Follow step by step all the instructions and you will be able to play. If there are problems try to check the common issue page.

== FFXI new client installation ==

* Download and install the game
* Copy patch files
* Copy xiloader
* Install Windower
* Modify or replace settings.xml file
* Play and have fun

Let see now in the specific

== 1 - FFXI client installation. ==
To play FFXI on Vana'diel memories or in the official SquareEnix servers, you need to download and install the latest FFXI '''client''' available for free on the Playonline Website. If you are actually playing on the official server you are almost ready to play on Vana'diel memories, go to the step 3. 

To speed up the process we attach the download link.

=== Download The Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition. ===
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|http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/download/eu/FFXISETUP.exe
http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/download/eu/FINALFANTASYXI.Data.001

http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/download/eu/FINALFANTASYXI.Data.002

http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/download/eu/FINALFANTASYXI.Data.003
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|*
|Please be sure to download all of the files listed above to the same folder.
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After downloaded you can install the game, then go to the next step.

'''REMEMBER''': To be able to play to FFXI you have to install the game with the new installer. If you have an old installation on your pc, probably the game won't work in the official server too. Uninstall completely the game and reinstall from the new installer downloaded from Square Enix website. This is needed to play in our server and also in the official SquareEnix server.
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== 2 - Update FFXI. ==
To play (anywhere) you need to update POL and FFXI.

To update POL and FFXI you can simply log in the game on the SquareEnix official server.

You can choose to manual update FFXI downloading the update files (and then the memories patch). Using the manual update you will do it much faster.

'''Download the updates''' File with all patches, updated at 23 feb 2016 in a single RAR : file1 (2.10 GB)

And the Last update file, updated 5 Apr 2016. file2 (86.7 MB)

Unrar the files in the game folder:

''C:\Program Files (x86)\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XI\'' (if you don't changed it during the installation)

'''Download the''' '''Memories Patch:'''

[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4nanix5odxs68yhm89aks/FFXI-UpdatePatch.zip?rlkey=sqhhmb3i5v5j3fzpm3zeiotqx&st=pn6evt3a&dl=1 Memories Patch]

extract the archive in the game folder (as the other patches) and Check Files.

Launch Playonline and use "Check Files" and chose to check Pol, then Final Fantasy XI game files. When the Check Files ends, click on Repair Files (it can take so long)

== 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 ====