Installation

## Download the Files

There are several places to download the required files:

* https://gdleac.com/#installing
* Join the Seedsow Discord and find the pinned post in the Setup & Help -> Setup channel with a link to the setup bundle.

This guide assumes use of the Seedsow bundle, which includes numbered folders. This guide will reference these folder numbers.

## Installing Asheron's Call

It's important to keep a copy of both End-of-Retail (EoR) files, *and* the classic files required for Seedsow. Having both will let you swap back and forth, but also will allow Decal to work properly.

1. **From Folder 1:** Run ac1install.exe as Administrator.
2. Install to the default directory (C:\Turbine\Asheron's Call)
3. Copy the "C:\Turbine\Asheron's Call" folder to "C:\Turbine\Asheron's Call EoR". Decal will need the End-of-Retail files.
4. **From Folder 2:** Copy the following AC classic files into **"C:\Turbine\Asheron's Call"**:
	* acclient.exe
	* client\_cell\_1.dat
	* client\_portal.dat
5. **From Folder 4:** Copy the following AC end-of-retail files into **"C:\Turbine\Asheron's Call EoR"**:
	* acclient.exe
	* client\_cell\_1.dat
	* client\_local\_English.dat
	* client\_portal.dat

## Installing the Launcher

1. **From Folder 3:** Install ThwargLauncher
3. Open ThwargLauncher and ensure File Location is set to "C:\Turbine\Asheron's Call\acclient.exe"
4. Open "\Documents\Asheron's Call\UserPreferences.ini" and set ComputeUniquePort=True. This is required if you you want to have multiple clients opened at the same time.

## Installing Decal & Plugins

#### Install Decal

1. **From Folder 4:** Run the Decal installer. Note that the latest version online (2.9.8.3) has a known issue with VTank, so use the one in the bundle (2.9.7.5).
2. **Important:** When it finishes installing and asks for the Asheron Call directory, point it to **"C:\Turbine\Asheron's Call EoR"**! If you point it to the directory where classic lives, VTank won't work correctly!

#### Install Plugins

1. Create a Decal Plugins directory in your Documents folder.
2. **From Folder 5:** Run VirindiInstaller.exe.
3. Click Check Libs to see if the DX9 libraries are correct.
4. Click Install, then Change and select your Decal Plugins directory.
5. **From Folder 6:** Run TreeStatsInstaller.exe and install to your Decal Plugins directory.
6. **From Folder 7:** Copy the MagTools.dll to your Decal Plugin directory.
7. Download UtilityBelt and install to your Decal Plugins directory.
8. Download AC+ and install it to your Decal Plugins directory.

#### Configure Decal

1. Double-click the Decal tray icon to bring up Decal, and click Update to get the latest configs
2. Click Options, and ensure Dual Log is checked.
3. Ensure the following plugins appear and have a version:
	* The Virindi plugins
	* AC+
	* TreeStats
	* Mag-Tools
	* UtilityBelt
	* ThwargFilter

For any missing plugins, perform the following:

1. Click Add
2. Click Browse.
3. Navigate to the DLL in your Decal Plugins folder and click Okay.

**Note:** The ThwargFilter DLL is in your Thwarg Launcher installation directory.

## Troubleshooting

* Use Alt-Enter to put the game into Windowed Mode before logging in a character.
* Open the properties for ThwargLauncher and make sure Compatibility -> "Run this program as an Administrator is checked.
 VTank buffs items in an infinite loop or complains about a missing spelltable
 The login screen shows a window with "Bundle plugin Virindi Tank is not installed. Rerun the bundle installer to get it."
 UtilityBelt shows as <No DLL> in Decal, and you receive a "Failed to register plugin" when you try to add it by hand.