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README
This file contains the release notes for bnetd version 0.4.19.
DESCRIPTION
Bnetd is a program that will eventually emulate a Starcraft Battle.net
server. It is distributed under the GPL so that others may contribute
to the development. It currently runs on Unix and Unix like systems.
The code is based on the original bnetd-0.3 by Mark Baysinger which was
distributed on http://www.starhack.ml.org/ until that domain went away.
Mark's work also spawned several versions for MS-Windows, most notably
FSGS.
This program is incomplete, so do not be surprised when things don't
work right (but feel free to let us know if you have found a bug).
STATUS
The server currently implements most of the same functionality as the
real Battle.net servers. You can chat, play games, use / commands,
and things like account passwords, user icons, ad banners, and channel
operators, ladder, and Diablo games work too. It is by no means
complete, though. Different clients may be supported to different
extents. See the CHANGELOG for summaries about specific modifications.
DOWNLOADING
The latest version of the program can be found at
http://bnetd.org/files.phtml
INSTALLING
See the INSTALL file in the distribution directory.
RUNNING
Just run ./bnetd. It will begin waiting for connections. Run
./bnetd --help for help with command-line options. If no config file
is specified it will look for a config file in a location determined
when the server is compiled. If the file doesn't exist it will use
some built-in defaults.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT
All versions of Starcraft and Brood Wars are supported as well as
version 1.05 and later of Diablo.
MS-Windows:
Download a copy of the program BNS.exe. This program will allow you to
choose any bnetd, FSGS, or Battle.net server by manipulating the
registry. Instead of starting your game client manually, run BNS and
choose which client to launch and enter the hostname or IP address of
the computer which you wish to connect to instead of Battle.net. Only
the game clients installed on your system will be selectable. Clicking
Apply will set the server and launch the selected game client, but will
not exit BNS. Clicking Cancel will abort all changes and exit BNS.
Clicking OK will exit BNS after applying the changes.
MacOS:
There is no automated tool to modify the resources (yet). To do it
manually, first locate the Starcraft (or Diablo) preference file
located in the Preferences folder inside the System folder. Open the
file with ResEdit to check if you have the HKEY resources called:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Battle.net\Configuration\Server List"
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Battle.net\Configuration\Client ID"
If you do not have these resources, you will have to download the demo
of Starcraft from Blizzard and connect to Battle.net. The demo will
create the necessary resource entries for you.
Once you have those two entries, use ResEdit to change:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Battle.net\Configuration\Server List"
to the IP addresses or hostnames of the server you wish to connect to.
SUPPORT
If you have trouble with the server or setting up the clients, you
should check to see if the answer to your problem is in our FAQ. The
current version can be found on http://www.bnetd.org/faq.phtml. If
that doesn't solve your problem, try posting in one of the forums at
http://www.bnetd.org/phorum (note: these are sometimes broken). You
can also send an email to the mailing-list bnetd@igateway.net. See the
file README.debugging in this directory for information about
submitting good bug reports.
Also with this distribution are two files README.ladder and
README.adbanner which contain information about setting up and using
those features of the server.
CONTRIBUTING
Discovered anything about the Battle.net protocol that we overlooked?
Have some ideas that you would like to see implemented in the server?
Please consider either posting in http://www.bnetd.org/phorum/ or
sending mail to to the list bnetd-dev@igateway.net. Please note that
the license agreement is the GNU GPL. See the CREDITS file for a list
of current contributors and TODO for a list of work that needs to be
done.
LEGAL NOTES
Blizzard Entertainment is a trademark of Davidson & Associates, Inc.
Starcraft is a trademark of Davidson & Associates, Inc.
Diablo is a trademark of Davidson & Associates, Inc.
Battle.net is a trademark of Davidson & Associates, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
MacOS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
The bnetd project is in no way affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment
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