Downloads - Utilities and More
Decal, other Third Party Apps, and a whole host of other fun stuff can be found within. You just wish your links looked this good :)
Asheron's Call
Updated installer that is needed for installing or re-installing ToD of you have Internet Explorer 7 installed.
Decal
A list of Decal Plugins compiled alphabetically to make it easier for you to find the plugin you're looking for.
Perhaps the single most amazing tool to come out of the Asheron's Call third party community. But perhaps one of the single most amazing things about Decal is that on its own it really does very little from a user's perspective. Thats where Decal Plugins come it. These often remarkable bits of innovation have become the meat and potatoes of the discerning adventurer.
90% of all non-programming related Decal questions are already answered by this FAQ. Please consult it before asking questions about Decal itself.
A break down of the server to client messages for Asheron's Call as used by Decal and plugins and filters made by decal.
Programs, Utilities, etc.
See data about the monsters in game as you select them and ID them. Automatic lookups. Uses the WCoD Creature Compendium for the list of monsters.
A means whereby an allegiance can keep track of its tree structure and other important character related information. Can be used in conjunction with the Decal Plugin Link (found on the same page) to keep the tree up to date.
A Utility for exploring the world of Dereth. Uses the database from AC-Spedia to map all known objects in Asheron's Call. You can easily add your own objects to this database, including detailed items such as buildings and roads. A Shortest Path routine can compute the shortest portal path between two points. Note: Shareware, $20
Allows you to project character development. Plan out a new template to level 126 and allocate the XP before you enter the game! Do you have 30 million unassigned exp, and don't know what to do with it? Now you can spend it over and over again so you can decide just where you want it. This download includes the changes to skills including Tinkering and Specialization changes.
Figure out the shortest route between two points within Asheron's Call.
Beta Two if Visual Decal, helps in designing the GUI for Decal plugin authors.
views Hex Data, Plays Sounds and View and Export Graphics from AC's Portal.Dat file
The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework v2.0.
UI Enhancements & Modifications
Allows you to log into passport, select your world, and get the screen with the play button, all without ever seeing your web browser. Also supports dual logging (for multiple accounts) and windowed mode. Even people with one account will like this.
Super fast and light program to log into the zone and open a lobby (can even bypass Zone Friends)
Macro Platforms
The most widely used macro (or script) platform for Asheron's Call. Requires rudimentary programming skills, and more advanced macros may require the use of Decal and the included ACTool Decal Companion.
A Decal-based scripting tool for Asheron's Call. It allows you to automate aspects of your gameplay by writing macros in a variety of popular languages, including VBScript and JScript.
A plugin development system that allows the author to dynamically load, unload, test, and run decal plugins based off scripting languages. Has JScript and VBScript support, with more planned in the future.
Additional Resources
The Microsoft® Windows® Installer is an application installation and configuration service. Instmsi.exe is the redistributable package for installing or upgrading Windows Installer.
The Microsoft® Windows® Installer is an application installation and configuration service. Instmsi.exe is the redistributable package for installing or upgrading Windows Installer.
MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a complete replacement of MSXML 4.0 and MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1). MSXML 4.0 SP2 provides a number of security and bug fixes. MSXML 4.0 SP2 does not replace MSXML 3.0.
Installing this update will prevent some existing applications and new versions of third party software from crashing because of incompatiblity between some Microsoft applications and third party software.
installs the latest version of the Microsoft Visual C++ run-time files and operating system components that are required by most projects created with Visual C++ 6.0. These files include fixes that are included with Visual Studio 6.0 Service Pack 4 (SP4). Beginning with Visual Studio 6.0 Service Pack 5, Vcredist.exe is included with the service pack. The Vcredist.exe pointed to by this article will continue to be the Visual Studio 6.0 Service Pack 4 version. To obtain the latest version of Vcredist.exe, you will need to get a copy of the latest service pack.
COM-based technology that improves the way accessibility aids work with applications running on Microsoft Windows operating systems. It provides dynamic-link libraries that are incorporated into the operating system as well as a COM interface and application programming elements that provide reliable methods for exposing information about user interface elements.
Microsoft® Windows® Script is a comprehensive scripting infrastructure for the Windows platform. Windows Script provides script engines, Visual Basic® Scripting Edition, and Microsoft JScript®, which can be embedded into Windows applications and an extensive array of supporting technologies that make it easier for users to script Windows applications.
Even if you're not using IE as your regular browser its a good idea to have the latest version installed on your system to ensure that it runs with the latest software on shelves.
Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. It is very important to keep your Windows operating system up to date.
SEE Launcher is written by three of us from the KoSH Monarchy on Leafcull: Ms. Amish d'Electric, Klondikes Folly, and Drogo Draconis.
Our launcher is written as a replacement for the original ZoneLauncher program written by Paradoxlost. Like Zonelauncher, it has the multi-account functionality, password/username encryption and storage, and the automatic launch of Decal (or other application).
It can be downloaded at the following link:
http://www.sandstormentertainment.net/Plugins/SSEACLauncher/
Tired of remembering usernames/passwords and which account has which characters on it? For those of you juggling multiple accounts, this can be confusing, so Flipo, Monarch of the Legends of Dereth guild on Solclaim has taken the time to write an AC Quick Launcher Application.
Needless to say with passwords and account info involved people are careful (and should be) about who authored this type of application. Rep check on Flipo should be a breeze. He's been around for awhile. Several ppl from game have meet him in real life, and his clanmates know him for sure. Actually this weekend is another Kalista Clan get together and he will be there!
If this interests you, read more about its features and you can contact Flipo directly either on his guild site or at Flipo@woh.rr.com
Decal Development Guides
The .NET Framework version 1.1 redistributable package includes everything you need to run applications developed using the .NET Framework.
A few rules that I think all new plugin developers should follow when creating their first plugin: