Reaper Mangos FAQ
By Reaper-X on Nov 4, 2007 in Emulators, Guide
This post was written by SiegeLink and updated by Jared (Oatman) and Reaper-X – Last Update 09 July 2008 :)
This guide’s purpose is solely for those who went through the latest tutorial for the latest ReaperMangos (normal) build and found problems with the installation.
Some steps explained in this f.a.q seem to be unnecessary to advanced users but are only there to make sure that nothing can go wrong, so the end result is always the same for every reader.
Reaper-X also has provided a modification (mod) version of ReaperMangos which includes handy tools/extra’s to the emulator that are not fully tested and supported by the community, using this in terms of installing will not guarantee a working emulator and may give bugs not found in the original, also I will not provide support for the mod version in this f.a.q, since it is for advanced users only.
Q: What is ReaperMangos?
A: ReaperMangos is a compiled build created by Reaper-X and Jared (Oatman) consisting of always the latest version of mangos and scriptdevelopment2 with a database to your liking. At the moment they are: The Unified Database (UDB) and The Project Silvermoon database.
Q: What are the differences between UDB and Silvermoon?
A: UDB is a clean database that tries to come closer to the real WoW game while Silvermoon is a bit more adventure like and adds custom in game related items like vendors who sell powerful weapons.
Q: How do I install ReaperMangos?
A: I suggest using Reaper-X latest guide on ( http://www.reaper-x.com/ ) since it will always have the most up to date information on how to install. Always check in the “Recently Posted” section on the right area of the site for the latest posts, guides and FAQs.
Q: Does mangos change my WoW installation?
A: No, Mangos is standalone, the only alteration made is the realmlist.wtf in the root of WoW.
Q: What does the realmlist.wtf do?
A: It tells WoW what address the server is at, naturally you need to change it, since it’s going to be connected to your server.
Info and tips related to the realmlist.wtf:
Before you make any changes to the list make sure you make an archived copy of it, so you can change back to the original for whatever reason. Download winrar here: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
Q: How do I install WoW for this?
A: Just install it like you always do, but keep in mind to first install The Burning Crusade expansion (If you have it, off course) and then patch it up to the version necessary, and then extract the DBC/maps/vmaps. Before you go into the extraction process make sure (double check) that you have the right (patch) version of WoW that is compatible with ReaperMangos and that it is properly installed.
Info and tips related to taking precautions before extracting:
Go into the WoW main menu, and you can see the version number on the bottom left, furthermore try to log in ( with any name and password you can think of ) and if you have a corrupt or badly installed WoW, it will begin to check and re-patch.
Q: I don’t have The Burning Crusade expansion pack, is this going to be a problem?
A: Not in itself, keep in mind though; that before you start mangos you need to change the mangosd.conf file (with your notepad). You will see the line: Expansion = 1, you must turn 1 into 0 and save.
Info and tips related to saving in notepad:
Sometimes when you try to save your mangosd.conf (or realmlist.wtf), windows won’t allow you, to get around that; just change the file in to your documents folder and then move it back into the original folder.
Q: I have a European version of WoW?
A: Pay attention before extracting the DBC files, open up extract.bat with notepad and change the files like in this example: locale-enUS.MPQ into locale-enGB.MPQ
Q: I have Vista, is this going to be a problem?
A: That depends on how much total physical memory you have, when you have less than 1024 mb then mangos is going to have trouble keeping up and feeding the database info so you will experience things like NPC’s in the game disappearing and probably a crash after that. This problem will occur especially with project Silvermoon since it has more so called memory leaks.
Q: I have more than 1024 MB of memory (in Vista) but it still crashes?
A: Do try to keep in mind the incredible complexity and the monikers work that goes into making this all work, there are loads of bugs that are still present; and the only thing you can do (as an beginner) at the moment is wait for a newer version.
Info and tips related to vista, server and in game bugs:
Try using different databases, at the moment of writing this f.a.q there are two; (UDB) (Project Silvermoon).
Q: mangos crashed when I started it, and it worked an hour ago?
A: Try restarting your pc, maybe your router\modem\internet connection got disconnected which can mean that MySQL isn’t working anymore, you can check that by going to your command prompt and type: MySQL -u root -p When it asks you for a password you know it still works, but do a restart anyway.
Info and tips related to command prompt (how to in XP and Vista):
Click Start » Accessories » Command Prompt, or go to start/run and type: cmd.
Q: Mangosd.exe is giving an error message stating that it is missing some files or maps?
A: If you don’t have The Burning Crusade; then change the mangosd.conf file (with your notepad). You will see the line: Expansion = 1, you must turn 1 into 0 and save. If the error still occurs than double check the map path you’ve given when you had to specify which directory the maps are in.
Info and tips related to data maps:
You can put the three maps (DBC MAPS VMAPS) in every directory you like but keep in mind that the longer the directory structure is, the more mistakes you can make, so it is wise to make the structure small, for example: c:\maps
Q: Could you please upload the vmaps for me?
A: It is not possible for Reaper-X to upload the vmaps, because it’s really huge, about 1.76 GB. Also from a downloading perspective this is a little too much for comfort.
Q: Rapid share or Megaupload sucks, could you put ReaperMangos on a different site?
A: They don’t suck, your cookie handling, system configuration sucks. Yes it’s true that once you downloaded a file; you will have to wait, but hey it’s for free.
Info and tips related to cookies, to get a working Rapidshare:
There are a lot of ways to get to your cookies settings, I, m sure you can get there trough the tools\options menu in your web browser, the bottom line is that you must enable all the cookies for the site; otherwise downloading might fail to work. Also cleaning up your system might work. Also read for information on Google what is essential (to install) for having a working Rapidshare.
Q: “Reading” but I’m lazy?
A: I know.
Q: I can’t extract the vmaps, because DBC extractor crashes or does not function correctly?
A: On older systems then XP with service pack two; you might need .NET Runtime 2.
Info and tips related to .NET Runtime 2.
You can find information on what .NET Runtime 2. And how to download it at the following
link:
Q: I installed .NET Runtime 2 and still can’t extract the vmaps?
A: If DBC extractor still isn’t extracting the vmaps; the only option that remains is to disable the vmaps function for Mangos by changing the following:
Open the mangosd.conf with your notepad and change the lines:
vmap.enableLOS = 1
vmap.enableHeight = 1
Into:
vmap.enableLOS = 0
vmap.enableHeight = 0
Q: When I try to install the database; Mangos opens up in a new window and stands idle?
A: You must have administrator rights and/or user account control in XP/Vista.
Info and tips related to administrator rights and/or user account control:
Vista: Go to start/search and type: Accounts then go to user accounts and Turn User Account Control off. Leave the user accounts window open and check on the right if the word administrator is in your account box. If it isn’t then log in to your Administrator account which is the one you created during the initial startup of Vista you must have one because Vista won’t allow you to have only user rights accounts.
XP: This information will be provided next update. (But it is in a way similar to Vista)
Q: Every installation step was successful; I want to play, but how?
A: Click mangosd.exe and let it finish, then click realmd.exe and let it finish; leave them open.
In the mangosd.exe window type the following: create monkey bush
now start up WoW and login to your account with Name: monkey, Password: bush
Info and tips related to GM (Game/Server Master) rights:
This is for advanced users, but some info on this seems necessary, only use the GM option when you want to create a dedicated server, if GM is on as a player then certain and or more instances/creatures won’t work properly. (Confirmed on UDB forum)
Q: I tried a database and I want to try a different one, do I need to re-install MySQL?
A: You don’t have to re-install MySQL, just make sure to backup your character data if you want to keep your characters, and you can just replace the new database trough the reaper-x-mangos.bat, it will replace the data in MySQL with the new data.
Info related to losing character data:
Regretful as it is, sometimes people make mistakes, and therefore it is not guaranteed that your character data is always 100 percent save when you’re installing a new version of ReaperMangos. Remember that all of this (the emulator and the Reaper-X build) is an experiment and still in the so-called alpha stage.
Q: What is your mangos/world database name?
A: That depends on what value you provide during the installation (if you’re using Reaper Mangos), but for reference the default value for mangos database is named mangos while the realmd database is realmd
Q: What are some gm commands in wow?
A: If you’re running Reaper Mangos, you can always get an updated list for each release from this page
Q: How to host wow server?
A: Well actually you have two choices for this, the first one is you can always rent a dedicated server to run your wow server process while the other one is from your own computer. The downside of running from your own computer of course, your internet speed won’t be capable of holding too many users at once unless because your internet connection speed won’t be as fast as connection speed that is used by Datacenter, but since that is the cheapest way to do it most people prefer to run the server from their home instead
Q: How to make wow server public?
A: In order to create a public server you need to setup port forwarding first, and then you need to setup an apache web server with php to be able to server http request for the registration page
Q: What port does mangos use?
A: Mangos by default use port 3724 for the realmd server (login server) and 8085 for the world server (inside game). Also as a side note, if you change the default realmd port into another value, then you’ll need to tell your client to use that port (by default wow client connect to port 3724 for the realmd selection)
Q: What kind of servers are WoW run on?
A: The answer is depend, some people run it on their own computer or you can called it as home server, while others choose to rent a dedicated server (that is not going to be cheap) from various dedicated server provider
Q: How to add a game master to wow private server?
A: You can add game master by simply issuing setgm username (1/2/3) while 1 is the lowest level and 3 is the administrator from inside the mangosd window (prompt)
Q: How to be a GM on WoW?
A: If you’re asking to be a real game master on Blizzard Official server, then i’d suggest you to look at their jobs offering page (if there’s any). But if you want to be a gm on your own server then you can simply use the above command (if you use mangos). If you want to be a gm on your friend server, just ask them directly :P
Q: How to compile Mangos and Scriptdev2?
A: You can read my post on a detailed guide to compile mangos and scriptdev2
Q: I found a bug or a certain quest doesn’t work?
A: Check the following info and tips.
Info and tips related to bug reporting and working features implemented in the mangos emulator:
When you have a bug regarding the installation of Reaper mangos you can do that on http://www.reaper-x.com , for in game bugs there are different forums, but keep in mind that in order to do that, you must have knowledge about how everything works and to follow the rules of conduct assembled by the community.
These are the main forums where to go to for further information regarding fixes or bug reporting:
www.scriptdev2.com
www.mangosproject.org
www.udbforums.org
http://projectsilvermoon.net/
Q: I don’t know what “rules of conduct assembled” means?
A: Than I suggest staying away from the forums!
Q: I have an error message with ReaperMangos that’s not in this f.a.q?
A: I will try to update this f.a.q on a regular basis, also (if you didn’t do it already) try to read this complete f.a.q from top to bottom and try anything that might relate to your problem.
Q: There is a new (patch) version of WoW, when will mangos support it?
A: That is difficult to say, that depends on the update and if the mangos and scriptdev2 team decide if this patch is something that must be dealt with immediately, Waiting is the only thing to do here.
A: I, m not happy with the service provided for the emulator and/or this build!
A: Remember, It is a privilege to download and use ReaperMangos not a right!
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LoL Wish i knew about this stuff when i was begining lol. but i learned my own way. Great Job :D
I,m sorry for the terrible joke at the end.
:)
I had a question for mysql i want to know if i can change my password to make it stronger for the database if so how and will i have any problems afterwards because of the password change?
Thank you
# Siegelink
no problem actually siegelink though i got confused that page as your homepage at first :P lol
# knight00011
Definitely, beside it's better to use different username and password or perhaps also change the database name too for security purpose especially if you plan on running public server that is accessible from the internet
other than that if you use my release, you'll also need to drop the mangos username (which is created automatically when installing mangos using my release because it has access to the mangos database by default)
as for the process, perhaps i could create it into the next guide since it'll be long (and i'm still thinking on how i should write it so people can understand it without thinking to much about it just like my unfinished customizing weapon in mangos lol)
but if you're in hurry, you can take a look at the create-structure.sql included in my release because that's where you can find the username and privilege for mangos :)
Theres just been released a new WoW patch(2.3.0) When will mangos support the new version?
Jacob Much, About WoW patch(2.3.0)
Thats difficult to say "when", that depends on the update and if the mangos + scriptdev2 team decide if this patch is something that must be dealt with immediately.
What you must understand is that although for example mangos runs with 2.2.3, not everything in that patch is allready included in the databases silvermoon or UDB (quest's npc's)
ohh... ok thx for the response
@ Jacob
Patch 2.3.0 isn't live yet, atm it's only on the PTR with some basic stuff being available to download, but it's not ready yet.
hey i have a problem when i change enUS to enGB and save it says the same thing it said before i changed it
please help
i have downloaded mega manager, when i tried to activate an error massage appeared stating tnat
'Mega Manager is not a win 32 application'
Please advise what does it mean and what to do next?
Thanks.
Elem,
Change the extract.bat when its still in your reapermangos\tools\DBC Extractor directory. and then copy it in to your data/engGB
maybe that works for yeh.
Khalid Alavi,
As far as I can google; mega manager is a download accelerator for megaupload, unless you have a 56 kb modem I think it is feasible to just download the files without it.
Or you can try Rapidshare.
The fact that Rapidshare or megaupload doesn't work with most people is because they have their cookie handling all wrong (accept the cookies)
Thanks reaper i would be looking forward to the how to on that i'm not to good with mysql but learning
Also making weapons is really not that hard there is a very good program that is out that will make it better called Quice that i use to make weapons, armor and all that jazz
But one more question for you I have a few people on my server that is doing bug testing i want to know do you want that problems,errors that occur within the database to create a ticket or will that be up to me? If you do is there a format you want it in to make it eaiser?
totaly oftopic for this but i have a suggestion for your custom weapons guide
let the people that wanna try to make custom items use quice really usefull tool
every time i load the mangeosd.exe file it everything loads but when its finished i get the box that i can send of not sent a error report. then it closes what i do wrong?
It is released, it released today for US and GB. Both of part 2 were done and so was the finishing files to install patch 2.3.0. I assure you that it is live. Now, how long will it take mangos??? I think a good week becasue of the guild banks unless they decide to skip this issue.
Yes...We need 2.3.0 support all my members keep updating...I told them not to but they did it anyway. I also want to know when it will be released.
great job dudes, loveing mangos so simple to setup once u tke the time to read it properly. caint waite for the 2.3.0 support..
Hi, I have to say: u made a wonderful job with the Reaper Mangos 4703, but I have 2 questions,
the first one is about the WoW patch 2.3, are u going to make soon a new release??
The other question concerns about the Reaper Mangos Mod 4703, and I wanna know if the "extra" vendors have new and more powerful equipment, and if it is difficult to install after I installed the normal 4703 release?
Tnx 4 ur time.
May I know where the quantity of an item a character has? I know how the character_item table has a column for item_template that corresponds to the item_template table but i cant seem to find the place where the QUANTITY OF THE ITEM THAT THE USER HAS is. it only lists everything once in charachter_item
@AoDPhreak
what server do you have... Can I join?
if you got msn messenger then post it here...
Hey reaper, is a good guid u'he made, excelent work if u ask me ^^, but still i have some doubts that i like too ben asnwerd, like How exactli works a spcriptdev???? whats this anyway???? i mean wha is this in the trueth???? I have an idea but still reamains some quests about it, and from where i can operate it???? i use Mysql tolls this is a perfect tools to change the DB of the wow??? I'he starting a first contact whith the Db i must say i kynd of noob in this, kind of...i've done some changes in Db, in the list of id's for a gm i made the name changes..ex: before was "illidan" and then "haxan", but the name uphead of the moob continues to be illidan...form where i could change that????? if u realise a guid with the cordenates of what means each statments refered in Db it will be much more easy for a lot of peaple execute a lot of things in this wonderful emulator ^^. I glad i'he found u, and i work hard upon this, but still i need suport, if in the near future i could be this suport to anyone i'll be glad, thanks to everyone.
hey reaper i c all these other servers that are "compatable" with version 2.3.0 but dont have it how do i make it compatable so i can play patch 2.2.3 with me haveing 2.3.0??
Reaper plz how can I put spells to be trained in the trainer? xD
Hey, some quests of mine heave been aswards be my self lol, kind...put the names in moobs by use sql tools, put a weapon in they, even to set a spells, To anyone who dont know how to do it ( put skills) it's just search in Db Cretures_template,later go in scriptname...in general is the last field in de colun, and then aply (by editing) the script gereic_creture, and ofcorse dot foget to put a spell in the creature in the same field...look for spell1, spell2 etc...ok.ok, but i've see that not all the magics and skills could be used by the creatures and i want's to khow, why that? kindo of, inside of DB i could find the spell's ids but theres is no name to follow, so how i should find out what spell and magic is each one of those that are in there????? it's kind of hard. And in the ame way, once we are here talking about Db,the way to creatre custom weapons sould be???? create a template inside of weapons parametrer and then add directrely in the bag of a players????? in this point aim in the dark. I'm brasilian so if there somoe on here who wants to help our be helped contact me my orkut is Fabrizio haxan schmitt. Tks for all
Hey Reaper,
Your setup is great and ive been using Unified database. I have been messing around with some other server setups but yours always works the best for my friends and I. I would like to patch my server with some .patch and svn patches using TortoiseSVN. Is there anyway I can do this with your server setup.
Thanks
DChees
aee um BR aki :D
vlw pela ajuda champs
aquele abraço!!!
faro
I have a problem.
Why i don't have the files /Data/Patch-2.MPQ AND /Data/enUS/patch-enUS-2.MPQ
because of that, i can't extracting DBC...
oops i forgot to say something, i have Reaper Mangos 4703
Absolutely fantastic, we've got our private TBC server running and the kids love it. My only question after doing all the basics relates to ScriptDev2. I've read through all your guides and I can't quite make out if the patches in the ScriptDev2 folder are included or not included in the unified database, or do they need to be imported as separate entries if you want to fix 'bugs'?
I guess that's the best way of putting it, hope you understand.
All the best
If i want to set up the server so my friends can play on it, what would i have to do? (i'm using reaper mangos-4875)
2.3 server working great.
Problem- can only create 1 toon on realm. if I try to make another it works to make toon-type-sex etc then when i click the enter (checks name = fine!) then loads a balnk start screen and the left side has change realm button and cancel toon pic doesnt load and enter button grayed out (sounds like it loads behind scenes not sure)My possible deductions are A. you can only have 1 character and it needs editting in the database to accomdate the extra toons on that account or need Navicat (i have) and use it to make a database for mangos I can manage with? Please Help
thanks
Hi hope someone can help im going mad here!!
It keeps saying map 04331 does not exist i checked and its there can someone help?
i have just installed all the necisary wares and stuff i can get wow to pull up on my machine which is where everything is setup haveing issues with other pc connecting but that i think is a port issue. but my real issue is that i cant get bags to pull up and i am just woundering if it is an issue with my mods or what. i use vbagnon or bagnon one of the two. if that is the case please let me know.
Hello. I have installed all steps correctly and played some to check things. I have two questions: 1. How can I have scripted events(Like the Ashbringer event in Scarlet monastery if you have the corrupted sword or even simpler ones like General Marcus saluting you when you salute him) in the game run normally
2. How can I create a vendor to sell some items I would like or even leven a non-gm character?
Thank you for software and guide. I am trying to setup a server for my son and have limited computer skills. I have installed mysql, downloaded mangos and extracted maps and dbc. The next is to extract database dump into SDB. I'm not sure where the database dump is or how to extract it. Can you give me a tip on this?
Thank you!
John
Hello I've got a problem. Everything works and I can login just fine but when I get to the realmlist in wow it says my server is offline and I cant connect to it :S can someone help?
nevermind I figured it out
Help please,
someone anyone with answers please help. I have been off the internet for about 3 months now. Only have dail-up and WoW version 2.0.0, do not want to have to download to version 2.3 or 2.4 cause that would take 4 days +. If anyone could please tell me what mangos version I need to run 2.0.0 and instructions on how to set it up I would be very thankful.
Dam how I would love to get on the new version.
thanks,
mArTiaN
ive been ok up until now i have found that when i try to install your mangos when i type in ScriptDev2 it says that mysql doesnt exist.. i have the program and everything :/ i would greatly apprieate it if you could email me with help
Hello=) i just wanted to ask, it's probably not what the faq is here for but here i go. Is there any possible way to give your character the golden/silver dragon around his/her portrait like the ones the elites/rares/bosses have? I hope to hear from you soon=)
It asking for the MaNGOS\World Database name and it will not accept mangos now i dont think i changed it to anything eles and mangos is still in the data base is there any way to find it WITHOUT starting all over again???
ok i got it to where i can get into the game but there are no npc's no mobs NOTHING but the world how do i get the things that make the game fun into the game now??
Just thought you might want to know that some of your links are out of date:
Mangos Project is now at
Project SilverMoon is now at
Sorry for messing the html up in the last post:
What? Now the HTML didn't work at all...
Well, heres the updated links:
http://getmangos.com/
http://www.project-silvermoon.net/
I'm sure you know which one is which.
You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.
Not really sure where to ask this but... I read in the FAQ that you do not need to have BC installed to use this. For a normal install it said to intall BC then download the latest version. But where it said how to play w/o the exspansion it didn't say if you needed to download the latest pre-expansion patch or not. I'm wanting to do this so I can not only see things you'd only see on a brand new server (such as opening An'Qiraj) but to also see things taken out of WoW once BC was implemented (such as certain world bosses and the original Naxxramas). Do I need the latest Pre-BC patch, or a specific version? My fresh install pre-patched version is 1.9.4.5086
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!!!
Thanks for the tip!!!
What a facinating article. I'm looking for expert advice, could you help?
Keep working ,great job!