If youre a World of Warcraft player, then youve probably wondered what it would be like to play on your own server. World of Warcraft is an incredibly popular roleplaying game thats enjoyed by millions of gamers around the globe.
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.
Below were going to show you how you can create a private WOW server that you can play on.
Lets get to it!
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What is a Private Server?
At the core a private server refers to any server thats privately owned. Most private servers will allow you to play a version of the game thats different than those commonly played on the official servers.
Sometimes you just really want to play an older version 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.
Private servers can also allow you to play games that arent offered in your region of the world, or even play discontinued versions of the game. These kinds of servers are very widespread.
Keep in mind that creating a private WOW server is in a legal grey area, and you should by no means charge for the server, or include micro-transactions.
How to Setup a WOW Private Server
The steps below will help you install your very own private World of Warcraft server. However, before you jump in youll need to install a program called AC Web Ultimate Repack. You can choose the repack that works best for you.
Youll also want to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack, which you can install from this link.
Once you have those installed we can move forward with setting up your very own server. Special thanks to Instructables for the configuration help.
1. Map Data
Youll need to collect the Map Data from your existing WOW install. If you dont have the game downloaded to your computer, then youll need to do this now. You can access the download from your existing WOW account.
Open up the WOW folder and locate the file titled maps. Now youll need to go to C:/AC Web Ultimate Repack/ Tools/Map Extractor enUS and copy the maps folder and the ad.exe to the folder. Then, run the ad.exe program.
2. Logon Database Configuration
Now youll need to find the file called ascent-logonserver.conf, open it, and find the area that begins with, LogonDatabase Hostname=.
Now, make sure you change the information, so it looks like the text below:
3. Configure Ascent Realms
Navigate to the file called ascent-realms.conf, and locate the portion that starts with 4. Configure Your World This is the fun part where youll be able to customize certain elements of your world. To get started with this navigate to the file, ascent-world.conf. With this file open you can then adjust the values under the 5. Change the realmlist.wtf File Navigate back to the WOW directory and find the file called realm list.wtf. Now, delete the contents of the file and replace it with set realm list 127.0.0.1. You can then start your server by running Control Panel.exe within your SC Web Ultimate Repack directory. Once that runs, just click on the first three buttons and your server will be live. You can now enjoy your very own private WOW server. Happy gaming! Kevin Wood writes about technology and human potential.Blogging is good for yourcan find him at his virtual homes Wooden Writing and Counter Culturist.
