Are you getting a network disconnection prompt in gw disconnecting one of the logins? Are you able to reproduce this problem consistently?
There is no network code in GWML so its very unlikely. GWML does not modify Guild War's network code either. You mentioned GWx2 worked before, I would give that a try to see if it works consistently.
Network issues are often extremely difficult to diagnose, since it could be anywhere from spyware/firewall/router hardware/isp filtering.
If router is behaving badly with multiple connections, a bittorrent test should confirm it. From the info in your post, it sounds like the router is dieing on a packet it doesn't know how to handle. This could come from any number of sources.
I'm not gonna ask you to buy a new router but if you're in the market.
Here's an excellent b/g/N router for $35.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833162026
Sorry to see multiple copies not working.
Keep us updated!
Introducing: Guild Wars Multi-Launch
imkey
Rhiana Reborn
I got something along the lines of "A network error caused you to disconnect". Sometimes I could re-connect, but more often than not, it would send me back to the login screen, and I had no internet until a router reset.
Too much trouble to keep trying, so I decided not to bother
One acc is more than enough for now.
Edit: Also, Newegg doesn't ship to Europe.
Too much trouble to keep trying, so I decided not to bother
One acc is more than enough for now.Edit: Also, Newegg doesn't ship to Europe.
BLOODGOAT
INQUIRY:
Do I need to fresh install to from, say, C:\ to I:\, or can I just copy my .DAT and the launcher?
I figure I can't just copy it but.. hell, if it saves me the time downloading every texture again, might as well ask.
Do I need to fresh install to from, say, C:\ to I:\, or can I just copy my .DAT and the launcher?
I figure I can't just copy it but.. hell, if it saves me the time downloading every texture again, might as well ask.
Chico
@BLOODGOAT:
GWML has a button that actually copies everything from an already installed GW to a new folder. No need to download everything again. You can also make the copy yourself (I think you need to not be running GW) and then just point GWML to the place where your second (or third) copy of GW is.
GWML has a button that actually copies everything from an already installed GW to a new folder. No need to download everything again. You can also make the copy yourself (I think you need to not be running GW) and then just point GWML to the place where your second (or third) copy of GW is.
BLOODGOAT
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@BLOODGOAT:
GWML has a button that actually copies everything from an already installed GW to a new folder. No need to download everything again. You can also make the copy yourself (I think you need to not be running GW) and then just point GWML to the place where your second (or third) copy of GW is. |
64-bit system and YES I downloaded the 64-bit version of the client. I followed the readme and the causes it mentioned for this effect were definitely not met on my end (to my knowledge).
Chico
I've had that problem... Try starting both GW from within GWML and also in some systems (Vista probably) you need to run GWML as administrator or it will not work correctly.
BLOODGOAT
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I've had that problem... Try starting both GW from within GWML and also in some systems (Vista probably) you need to run GWML as administrator or it will not work correctly.
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Regardless, I just downloaded and tried GWx2 and it worked first time without hassle. I'll stick to that.
Snograt
Cool, no worries.
See you after the next GW update then, BLOODGOAT
See you after the next GW update then, BLOODGOAT
Sierraa
I just downloaded for win7 64 and noticed the Thank you in the read me. o; Thank you <3
I wanted to add though, I liked the old interface a little bit better.
I wanted to add though, I liked the old interface a little bit better.
FrogKnight87
Your product is incridible, it's way easier designed than GWx2, seems to have less bug and you can open the copies with Texmod and more than 2 !
Benderama
hi, um i'm new to teh whole 2 GW clients open at once, and awell if something goes wrong and you uninstall GWML do you have to reinstall GW? also does GWML do anything to the GW program files? sorry i think i read it somewhere that they didn't (or did) but i can't find the post 
appreciate any info
appreciate any info
imkey
GWML doesn't modify any file.
The only change to installation is that it sets the gw registry path to the instance that is currently launching. Before uninstalling (deleting) gwml, I recommend using it to set the path to the main gw install you will be using.
The only change to installation is that it sets the gw registry path to the instance that is currently launching. Before uninstalling (deleting) gwml, I recommend using it to set the path to the main gw install you will be using.
T1Cybernetic
I have been using the old registry edit + hex editor method for far too long now so i am off to give this a blast!
I have been putting it off for a while
wish me luck!
I have been putting it off for a while
wish me luck!
Songbringer
So, I copied my gw.exe file and blah blah and hit the launch button. The first copy of guild wars loaded up fine. 2 secs and I was at the login screen. However, as I type this the second copy of build wars is downloading updates. Is this because it is writing a new .dat file or did I do something wrong? Am I just stuck waiting out the download?
MisterB
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So, I copied my gw.exe file and blah blah and hit the launch button. The first copy of guild wars loaded up fine. 2 secs and I was at the login screen. However, as I type this the second copy of build wars is downloading updates. Is this because it is writing a new .dat file or did I do something wrong? Am I just stuck waiting out the download?
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GWML has an experimental feature to launch multiple clients using the same .dat file, but I have not tried it. You may consider it if space is an issue.
sykoone
The feature for launching from a single dat is only good for swapping items between mules. It makes it so that only the last loaded copy has access to the dat for loading new art files. Simply swapping storage tabs after the second copy loads will result in minor graphical errors where the unloaded art should be. I haven't tried moving towns, but I'm sure it would be a disaster. But, it does work well for working inventory from a single character on one account to multiple characters on a second.
furpigs
First thing... Thanks to IMKey and everyone else who helped with this app.
Second, I am either doing something wrong or misunderstand. (or both)
My pc is running Windows7 64 bit. Guild Wars is installed to "c:\Games\Guild Wars"
2 copies are located:
c:\games\gwars
c:\games\gwars2
I had GWx2, so downloaded the client again and updated it with the old gw.dat file. Things work again.
Then I used GWML (x64) to make 2 additional copies and created one shortcut for each. Those all work perfectly and I can get all three copies running at the same time by running each one. I have 4 different guild wars accounts that I am attempting to use.
I also created the master shortcut, but it only launches one gw's session at a time. So three double clicks on the master shortcut to get all three windows going. I've tried with "run as administrator" and without, no difference.
The two issues that I am experiencing:
1. I thought it would launch all three sessions with one double click?
2. Also, the windowed gw's sessions don't "remember" their location.
Second, I am either doing something wrong or misunderstand. (or both)
My pc is running Windows7 64 bit. Guild Wars is installed to "c:\Games\Guild Wars"
2 copies are located:
c:\games\gwars
c:\games\gwars2
I had GWx2, so downloaded the client again and updated it with the old gw.dat file. Things work again.
Then I used GWML (x64) to make 2 additional copies and created one shortcut for each. Those all work perfectly and I can get all three copies running at the same time by running each one. I have 4 different guild wars accounts that I am attempting to use.
I also created the master shortcut, but it only launches one gw's session at a time. So three double clicks on the master shortcut to get all three windows going. I've tried with "run as administrator" and without, no difference.
The two issues that I am experiencing:
1. I thought it would launch all three sessions with one double click?
2. Also, the windowed gw's sessions don't "remember" their location.
FoxBat
I don't think GWMulti parses the new -character command correctly. For example -character "first last" only seems to input "first". My guess is GWMulti looks to parse things via spaces which works for all other command line options, but you need to make an exception for the quotes used to enclose character names.
Kador
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I don't think GWMulti parses the new -character command correctly. For example -character "first last" only seems to input "first". My guess is GWMulti looks to parse things via spaces which works for all other command line options, but you need to make an exception for the quotes used to enclose character names.
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It is easily fixed by using the "remember username and charater" check box on the GW login screen and then just use -password with the GWML shortcuts.
Using this method I quickly got all 3 of my account auto-login shortcuts working again.
readmy
A problem comes when your dat file is being used with 2 different accounts. Then you have to log in manually, because the game will remember only a one character name.
furpigs
Are the two issues that I am having "normal"?
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imkey
1. Master shortcut was designed to launch successive single instances. A launch all instance shortcut is a possibility. It just has not been implemented. Easiest way to launch all may be to select all the instances inside the launcher and hit launch.
2. Not exactly sure how window location is saved by gw. It may vary depending on version of windows. From my experiences, each instance does remember their respective locations. Not sure there is anything extra that can be done on gwml's side to aid with this.
2. Not exactly sure how window location is saved by gw. It may vary depending on version of windows. From my experiences, each instance does remember their respective locations. Not sure there is anything extra that can be done on gwml's side to aid with this.
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furpigs
Thanks imkey. I'll test more and see what I can find.
Crawford Team Captain
I believe i could follow the video and do this with ease but i simply can't get the actual multi launch program to open. i hit open and the wait and it never comes up. any suggestions?
T1Cybernetic
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I have been using the old registry edit + hex editor method for far too long now so i am off to give this a blast!
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All in all a great tool to have if you have multiple accounts and perfect for running yourself over the wall in pre searing
imkey
Make sure you have .NET Framework 2.0 or higher installed. You should get a error message right away if you don't have the framework installed.
Other than that, if it is not starting... you may have bigger system issues. Possibly malware interfering.
Other than that, if it is not starting... you may have bigger system issues. Possibly malware interfering.
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I believe i could follow the video and do this with ease but i simply can't get the actual multi launch program to open. i hit open and the wait and it never comes up. any suggestions?
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Aussie Boy
I did have the issue in the beginning as Crawford Team Captain has and once i installed .net 2 it worked fine and windows do remeber what position.
I have used this for a long time now and never had issues with running 5 account's
well 4 now since one was hacked last week still waiting for support to get back to me.
No it wasn't anything to do with this program.
Much better than the other GW 2x program IMO.
I have used this for a long time now and never had issues with running 5 account's
well 4 now since one was hacked last week still waiting for support to get back to me.
No it wasn't anything to do with this program.
Much better than the other GW 2x program IMO.
Bob Slydell
I can run the game when two clients are side by side but when they are overlapping eachother I get like 4 fps.....
System Specs:
Windows XP (32bit) SP2
2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (4MB Cache)
2 GB RAM
ATi Radeon x1600 GPU ~ 256 MB
System Specs:
Windows XP (32bit) SP2
2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (4MB Cache)
2 GB RAM
ATi Radeon x1600 GPU ~ 256 MB
Silmar Alech
You can use the -character switch in the created shortcuts by giving three quotation characters around the character name (don't ask why).
This is an example string for the "Target" field of the shortcut:
"D:\Programme\GUILD WARS\GWMultiLaunch.exe" "D:\Programme\GUILD WARS\Gw.exe" "-perf -windowed -email [email protected] -character """My Character Name""" -password MyPassw0rd"
Please be careful with hardcoding the character name: if your machine crashes during gameplay and you reboot and restart Guild Wars, a reconnect is only available if the character from the security question is the same as the character you were online when the connection was severed. So you have to change the -character parameter to the name you are currently on before trying a reconnect.
This is an example string for the "Target" field of the shortcut:
"D:\Programme\GUILD WARS\GWMultiLaunch.exe" "D:\Programme\GUILD WARS\Gw.exe" "-perf -windowed -email [email protected] -character """My Character Name""" -password MyPassw0rd"
Please be careful with hardcoding the character name: if your machine crashes during gameplay and you reboot and restart Guild Wars, a reconnect is only available if the character from the security question is the same as the character you were online when the connection was severed. So you have to change the -character parameter to the name you are currently on before trying a reconnect.
readmy
Thanks for the -character tip.
Teknikaali
Great program, thanks! Works both on Vista-32bit and Windows XP. With Dual-Core processor there is no much impact on fps when playing on lower graphic options.
Bill Clinton
Guys I've been having a pretty irritating issue.
When I set up Gwx2 with all my accounts I can load them all just fine. But then the second there is an in game update of any size, all the copies except for the first two 'break'. Whenever I try to load them I get an error that says 'Guild wars has encountered a fatal error' and I have to complete uninstall then reinstall those copies, which takes freaking ages.
Anyone have any ideas of the cause?
When I set up Gwx2 with all my accounts I can load them all just fine. But then the second there is an in game update of any size, all the copies except for the first two 'break'. Whenever I try to load them I get an error that says 'Guild wars has encountered a fatal error' and I have to complete uninstall then reinstall those copies, which takes freaking ages.
Anyone have any ideas of the cause?
Snograt
Because gwx2 is a P.O.S that we all used because there was no alternative. That's why this thread is entitled "Introducing Guild Wars Multi-Launch"
Using gwx2 does irritating things to gw.dat that necessitates downloading a "fresh" one in order to make any multi-launcher work.
Use GWML - it's infinitely better.
Using gwx2 does irritating things to gw.dat that necessitates downloading a "fresh" one in order to make any multi-launcher work.
Use GWML - it's infinitely better.
jotes
Is it legal to use this tool? Any rumors about possible ban for using it?
MisterB
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Is it legal to use this tool? Any rumors about possible ban for using it?
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Bob Slydell
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Is it legal to use this tool? Any rumors about possible ban for using it?
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Late_Night_Limbo
problem... only running 1 copy at a time, closes previously open copy
windows 7 32 bit
basically im trying to run 4 copies... i made teh 4 duplicates then when i run all of them, the first one opens them closes teh second one opens then closes, etc... any solutions?
windows 7 32 bit
basically im trying to run 4 copies... i made teh 4 duplicates then when i run all of them, the first one opens them closes teh second one opens then closes, etc... any solutions?
Bill Clinton
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Because gwx2 is a P.O.S that we all used because there was no alternative. That's why this thread is entitled "Introducing Guild Wars Multi-Launch"
Using gwx2 does irritating things to gw.dat that necessitates downloading a "fresh" one in order to make any multi-launcher work. Use GWML - it's infinitely better. |
Does it not happen to anyone else? Its a real frustration..
T1Cybernetic
Is it possible to add the following to GWML, The ability to have infinite amount of shortcuts? I opened the .ini hoping to add them but it only works if i have a folder copied. and with so many guild wars i did not want lot's of hard drive space taken up.
The reason i ask is because it would be a bonus to be able to have everything inside the program for convenience, I could then have the -image command x4 on the first 4 shortcuts and then my normal login's on the other 4 and possibly another 4 for with different login switches or different characters loading up on start and so on. I hope that makes sense...
"EDIT"
Or does it have to be done with multiple shortcuts? I didn't want all the extra clutter i actually have a folder just for all the guild wars shortcuts i have accumulated!
Code:
copy0=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars\Gw.exe|-windowed copy1=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 002\Gw.exe|-windowed copy2=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 003\Gw.exe|-windowed copy3=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 004\Gw.exe|-windowed copy4=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars\Gw.exe|-windowed copy5=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 002\Gw.exe|-windowed copy6=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 003\Gw.exe|-windowed copy7=C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 004\Gw.exe|-windowed
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Or does it have to be done with multiple shortcuts? I didn't want all the extra clutter
i actually have a folder just for all the guild wars shortcuts i have accumulated!
imkey
Late_Night_Limbo:
Try right click gwml and run as admin.
Bill Clinton:
Haven't heard of that fatal error issue before. Gwml's only influence on the gw update system is updating the location of the current gw install before starting gw. Try only updating one copy at a time?
T1Cybernetic:
Can you clarify?
Do you mean to add possibility of having same gw paths with different launch arguments in the launch list?
Is this mainly to cut down on shortcuts count and have more items in the list?
Try right click gwml and run as admin.
Bill Clinton:
Haven't heard of that fatal error issue before. Gwml's only influence on the gw update system is updating the location of the current gw install before starting gw. Try only updating one copy at a time?
T1Cybernetic:
Can you clarify?
Do you mean to add possibility of having same gw paths with different launch arguments in the launch list?
Is this mainly to cut down on shortcuts count and have more items in the list?