Crossfire Windows Install HOWTO

First, we need to install Python v2.5.1 - this is a scripting language that is used by the server for such things as the Post Office, Message Boards and Banking system.

1. Click here to begin the install process of Python v2.5.1

2. The initial setup screen should appear, select Install for all users and click on Next

3. When asked on a Destination Directory, stay with the default (C:\Python25\) unless you have a reason to use a different directory, click on Next

4. On the Customize screen, stay with with default options, click on Next

5. Wait for Python to finish installing, like the screen says - this could take several minutes

6. Python has now finished installing, click on Finish

7. Restart your computer to complete the install and setup process

The map set is a separate file and is required installation in order to play Crossfire.

1. Click here to begin the install process of Crossfire Maps

2. Click Next in the Install Wizard

3. Read through the License agreement, and if you accept, click on I Agree

4. Chose which components to install - it is recommend to use the defaults (Unlinked maps, Test Maps and Python Scripts) and click Next

5. Use the default install destination directory (C:\Program Files\Crossfire Server) - the rest of the instructions assume you’re going to do this - click Install

6. Wait for the maps to install - this could take several minutes - click on Next

7. The maps are now installed, click on Finish

Now we are going to install the server - which is also a required component for playing Crossfire. The server is installed last so that it will automatically detect the installation of the map files and Python - which will streamline the install process.

1. Click here to begin the install process of Crossfire Server

2. Click Next in the Install Wizard

3. Read through the License agreement, and if you accept, click on I Agree

4. Chose which components to install - it is recommend to use the defaults (Python plugin and Menu Shortcuts) and click Next

5. Use the default install destination directory (C:\Program Files\Crossfire Server) - the rest of the instructions assume you’re going to do this - click Install

6. Wait for the install to finish, it may take a couple of minutes

7. You should now see a prompt (Register Crossfire server as a Windows service?) - click Yes

8. Click on Finish

The Crossfire client is required for playing Crossfire - whether it’s a localhost server (running on your computer), or a server on your Local Area Network (LAN) or one of the many public servers that are available.

1. Click here to begin the install process of Windows Client 1.12.0

2. Wait for the client to download, double click to launch the install process

You may see some warnings about installing the client, click on OK and Open (respectively)

3. Click Next in the Install Wizard

4. Read through the License agreement, and if you accept, click on I Agree

5. Here you can choose whether you want to install the extra layouts. Better just click Next

6. Select an installation directory - the default location should be fine, click on Next

7. The installer will ask if you want to create a Start Menu folder - the default suggestion should be fine, click on Install

8. Wait for the client to install - this should only take a moment

9. Click on Finish

10. The client should launch for you automatically, or you can run the client from your Start menu

11. You should then see the Server selection screen showing all available public servers.

13. The client README contains some useful hints and tips when using the client

Readme for Win32 (04 April 2009)

Currently the only client supported is GTK v2.

This version of the client supports SDL and OpenGL rendering, but it makes no attempt to detect which one is best for your system. It’s strongly recommended that, before playing for the first time, you open the configuration dialog (main menu, “Client”, “Configure”) and change a few settings to your liking. In particular, “Enable smoothing”, and on “Display mode”, select OpenGL. Save and restart (the client, not your system). If your map display doesn’t work or has artifacts, configure again and select SDL.

If using SDL and if your computer is relatively recent, you should also set the “Lighting options” to “Best Per Pixel”.

Finally, if you installed the extra layouts, you may want to try a few of them. Changing layouts requires a client restart