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Introduction
The purpose of this paper is simply to enhance the user experience of every RGC Member. In order to avoid the process of users wasting their time searching for a specific guide or tutorial to find a solution for a raised question my goal is to provide them with a complete and compact manual answering every possible matter related mainly to RGC, but also to DotA and Warcraft III. Before I start with the manual I want to give you a brief summary of what RGC is about:
As you all know games have a huge barrier to social interaction. When you buy a new game you will have to invest a huge amount of time into finding friends and communities that you want to play the game with. And come the day where you decide that you're bored of the game you will have to start from the beginning again. We want to put an end to that dilemma. Here at RGC when you switch games you will still be able to use the same client and keep in touch with the same friends no matter what game you play. Players are human beings and humans need social interaction so we will focus on this to the best of our ability. However humans are also competitive so the second element that we will focus on is competitive games. Not only do we provide a place for communities, we also provide a place for leagues and competitive events. We will be hosting tournaments (LAN & Online) with cash prizes and LIVE streaming in the future. We believe that a good mix of relaxed gaming and competitive events is the best balance that you can have to your gaming life. We are very open-minded and our sole purpose is to give gamers a better and exciting gaming experience. Gaming should be an enjoyable experience, not frustrating one. So we will do everything, to the best of our ability, to ensure that gamers get a great experience and enjoy spending their time on games. rankedgaming.com
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9. At the start you either join the (EU) Public channel or the (Asia) Public channel, depending on your region. The list of channels you join automatically after you login is customizable, but this should not be a topic in this short Client Usage Tutorial. You can read about it in another section of the manual. 10. In order to play a game now, first of all you have to sign for a game -> Click on the Sign button in the bottom right corner of the RGC Main Window. Additionally you can choose your desired DotA Game Mode through the drop down menu left to the Sign button. 11. The moment you press the Sign button, your name will appear in the Signed Players list. The other players listed are the users you will play your game with. 12. When 10 players signed for a game, the Hostbot will announce a message and host the game. The mode will be the mode chosen by the most players. 13. When your game has been hosted you have to start your Warcraft III through RGC -> Click on the big WARCRAFT III button at the top of RGC. If you press this button for the first time, a form will be opened where you have to enter the correct path of the Frozen_Throne.exe file in your Warcraft III folder. 14. In Warcraft III now, open the Local Area Network (LAN). 15. You should see a lot of hosted games; your game is the blue coloured one. Before you join it, make sure that your Warcraft III LAN Player Name equals your RGC Display Name. Additionally you can join any of the other opened games as well, as long as there are free slots and the Slot Reservation Time (1 minute) has passed.
16. Final Step: Once you are in the game you have to type !ready to let the Hostbot know that you are ready to play the game. The moment all users have typed !ready, the game starts.
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RGC FAQ
Q: What is RGC (Ranked Gaming Client)? A: Ranked Gaming Client is a Gaming and Community Client software owned by its developer Roger Sir-Rogers Weber. Read more about it here: http://www.rankedgaming.com/about.html Q: What do I need to be part of RGC? A: You just need the Client Software, downloadable here: http://cdn.rankedgaming.com/client/RGCOnline-rev9.zip Q: What do I need to play DotA? A: You need to download the latest DotA Map from www.getdota.com and put it into your Warcraft III folder into the Maps -> Downloads Folder. For more detailed Information read section 3 of this manual. Q: I have a clan, how do I create my own channel? A: You basically have to do nothing special; anyone can create a channel anytime. You just have to type /J *Channelname* and the Channel will be created immediately. However, the channel will be automatically deleted once no one joins it anymore. Additionally channels created this way can only be used to chat; they have no Hostbots and cant be moderated. If you want to create a channel with Hostbots and Moderation Possibilities you have to whisper a Global Admin on RGC. Furthermore the creation of such a channel is not for free. (Donation is needed) Q: My first time on RGC, what do I have to do to play a game? A: Check out the Client Usage Tutorial part of the manual. Q: My account is banned, what can I do? A: If your ban is legitimate there is not much you can do. Legitimate ban means that you have been banned for obvious reasons; e.g.: Maphacking, Gameruining. If you think that your ban is not justified you have to contact the person who banned you or an admin of higher rank of the respective channel. (Important: Every channel has its own ban system!) If you have been banned from RGC itself (e.g.: Accountban) you can ask for help here: http://www.mymgn.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=711 Q: How do I whisper another player? A: Just Double-Click his name in the Channel Users List or write /w Username YourText and press Enter. Q: Is there a way to donate? A: Yes, visit the RGC Shop if you want to donate: http://www.rankedgaming.com/shop/ Q: Where can I find the RGC Asia Forum? A: Right here: http://www.rgc-asia.com/
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Q: What is a Vouch? A: Vouch means Permission. There are two types of Rooms on RGC: Rooms everyone is able to enter just by typing /j Channelname and there are rooms that are not open to the public. In order to join these rooms you have to be vouched -> an admin of the respective channel has to give you the permission to join the channel. The permission is called a Vouch. Q: Why can I see only a few users in the channel? A: Since there are about 3000 users in big channels like (EU) Public at the same time, it would cause performance issues to display all of them. In order to avoid this, RGC is only displaying the most active users in the last 10 minutes; e.g.: users that are chatting. Q: Where can I find a list of available ranks on RGC? A: Right here: http://www.rankedgaming.com/docs/accessids.php Q: How do I open my own League on RGC? A: In order to create a League on RGC you have to create, own and manage a Room with Hostbots and Moderation Possibilities. If you want to create a channel with Hostbots and Moderation Possibilities you have to whisper a Global Admin on RGC. Furthermore the creation of such a channel is not for free. (Donation is needed) Here you can read about additional information regarding the creation of Leagues on RGC: http://www.mymgn.com/board/showthread.php?t=81057
-This FAQ will be permanently developed. As soon as I notice Users asking frequently the same questions I will add them here. -
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RGC Rules
I am going to update the rules only once a month! When you are reading this manual, there may be already updated rules. You will be able to find the up to date rules always here: http://www.mymgn.com/board/showthread.php?t=80850
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I) Leavers: 1st warn/ban = 5 Days 2nd warn/ban = 10 Days 3rd warn/ban = 15 Days II) Afkers: Players staying AFK for more than 5 minutes without a good reason will be given a 5 day ban.
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IV) Bug abusers: Players abusing any kind of bug will be banned for 5 days. V) Hack-Usage: Players using map hacks or any other hack will be will be compbanned. They can apply for an Unban after 8 weeks.
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These general rules may be altered in unconventional situations.
Valid form for the Thread title: <user name> <incident>, see Paragraph 1.2 for the incidents (leaving, flaming, ruining, bug abusing, hacking, afking)
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Important Notes: 1) Type in proper English and make sure that the user name you report is 100% correct and legit, so as to make sure the ban is done for the proper user. 2) Requests which do not follow the rules laid in this thread won't be entertained and closed immediately. 3) While reporting make sure you aren't repeating the same ban request as done by others. Try to go through the section once quickly. It would hardly take a minute. 4) If you are reporting Maphackers, try to give as much information as you can, e.g.: timestamps with suspicious incidents. 5) Do not report for bad playing. It is not a ban-able offense in public rooms. 6) Upload the replay at http://www.adotaparser.com/upload or add it as an attachment. 7) Disrespectful Requests or requests lacking manners like "Stupid Leavers" will be denied. 8) Always make a new request for a different game. 9) All decisions made by the Admins are final. Click on "New Thread" to start a new ban request.
9 No asking for Global Staff or Room Staff: Asking for Global Staff or Room staff such as Head Admin, Voucher etc. is not allowed! If we think you might fit to a room or as Global Staff, we will come to you and not the other way around!
8 No reposting of deleted posts. 9 If you found a DotA bug, make sure to report it at the correct place, by PM'ing IceFrog at PlayDota for example. Doing otherwise and posting or referencing any DotA bug at RGC's forums will lead to an infraction. Stickies in any Forum do override these Rules, if said so in the sticky. The rules will be changed as necessary. It is your responsibility to know and adhere to (changes of) rules. Saying, "i didn't know about the rule changes" is not an option. You are fully responsible if you let anyone log-in using your account. Doing so may get your account kicked/banned/permabanned. Saying, "i wasn't using my account" is not an option.
When am I considered a leaver? There are a few scenarios. Every scenario has a "grace period", that is a certain time span before the end of the game, during which you won't be counted as a leaver. 1) You are considered a leaver if you just leave the game before a game gets terminated by a !votermk or a !FF. Your grace period here is 3 seconds. Exception: If you are on the winning team in this scenario, your grace period is 3 minutes. So if the Scourge is just pushing the last lane and one of their players drops, he will not be counted as a leaver if they finish the game fast enough or if the enemy team forfeits the game within the 3 minute grace period. 2) You are considered a leaver if you left the game 5 minutes before the game ends normally. A normal game end is either the destruction of the Frozen Throne or the Tree of Life. In this scenario it doesn't matter whether you were on the winning or on the losing team, everyone is treated equal here.
Additional important Information The point system comes with statistics. If you leave, your game will still count as a win, loss or draw. Plugging will not make your stats better; your ingame stats (e.g.: kills, deaths, assists ...) will be saved as if the game ended normally. This is to prevent people from plugging to preserve their stats.
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Games that are cancelled (e.g.: !votermk) do not influence your Winratio, but your ingame stats will influence your global statistics. You can view your statistics in all channels here: http://stats.rankedgaming.com/stats/channel.php?c=19&name
RGC Commands
This is a complete collection of all the relevant commands available on the Client for normal users: Client Commands: /j <Channelname> Takes you to the respective channel. /p <Username> Shows the profile of the respective user. /w <Username> <Text> Whispers the specified text to the respective user. /whois <Username> Shows the current status of the respective user /f add <Username> Adds the respective user to your friend list. /f remove <Username> Removes the respective user from your friend list. /time Shows the current server time and your local time. /afk Changes your status to "Away from Keyboard" or "Online" /users Shows the users online, ingame and channels currently. /clear Clears the chat. /find <Username> Checks if the user you are trying to look for is in the channel where you are using this command.
!host <Gamename> (Only Voucher and above) Hosts the specified game. !kick <Username> <Reason> (Only Moderator and above) Kicks the respective user from the channel with the specified reason. !vouch <Username> <Reason> (Only Moderator and above) Vouches the respective user in the channel with the specified reason. !unvouch <Username> <Reason> (Only Moderator and above) Unvouches the respective user in the channel with the specified reason. Ranked Gaming
!vouchhistory <Username> (Only Moderator and above) Shows the vouchhistory of the respective user i.e. all vouches/unvouches. !timeban <Username> <Ban Duration> <Reason> (Only Moderator and above) Bans the respective user from the channel for the specified duration and reason. Duration can be in m(minutes), h(hours),d(days), w(weeks). !timeunban <Username> (Only Moderator and above) Removes timeban. !baninfo <Username> (Only Moderator and above) Shows the information about the current bans of the respective user. !banhistory <Username> (Only Moderator and above) Shows the banhistory of the respective user i.e all bans/unbans.
Game Lobby Commands: !ready Confirms your slot in the game. !points Shows the points of all players in the game. !ping Shows the ping of all players in the game. !wim Shows slot reservations; if any. !open <Slotnumber> (Only Teamcaptain, Voucher and above) Opens the respective slot. !close <Slotnumber> (Only Teamcaptain, Voucher and above) Closes the respective slot. !swap <Slotnumber 1> <Slotnumber 2> (Only Teamcaptain, Voucher and above) Swaps the players in the respective slots. !start (Only Teamcaptain, Voucher and above) Starts the game if all players are pinged. !start force (Only Teamcaptain, Voucher and above) Starts the game irrespective of the pings. !unhost (Only Teamcaptain, Voucher and above) Unhosts the game.
In Game Commands: !ping Shows your ping. !pingall Shows the ping of all players in the game. !ff Adds your vote for forfeiting the game. !votermk Adds your vote for remaking the game.
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!rmk Forces the game to end. !latency <number> (Only Teamcaptain, Voucher and above) Sets latency for the game
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I) RGC Version
Using the latest, official RGC Version is without doubt the most important thing in order to play on RGC. Logically, the first Step to repair your RGC would be to download a new Version of RGC. This link allows you to download the latest version at any time: http://cdn.rankedgaming.com/client/RGC-Online-rev9.zip
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Third Party Program Conflicts: It is possible that RGC is blocked by several ordinary Programs due to various reasons. (Mainly Port conflicts). If you have one of these Programs running on your PC, please shut them down or disable them completely. Below i will make a list of the respective programs, starting with one. utorrent (http://www.utorrent.com/intl/de/)
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d) Write "Ipconfig /flushdns" and press enter. The CMD should respond with Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache. I added a Screenshot below:
V) Malware
Malware: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware Basically Malware is used to destroy your Computer or at least disable vital functions. When your Computer is infected with Malware it is possible that RGC is blocked. To get rid of this Malware you have to run Anti-Malware Tools. In order to do so, follow these steps: Step 1: Download Temp File Cleaner (http://download.cnet.com/Temp-File-Cleaner/3000-2094_410628816.html). Close all open windows. Double click the Temp File Cleaner Icon to run the program Temp File Cleaner will close all opened programs Ranked Gaming
Click the Start button to begin the process. Allow Temp File Cleaner to run uninterrupted. Once Temp File Cleaner is finished it should automatically reboot your computer, if it doesn't, manually reboot your computer to ensure a complete clean
Step 2: Download SuperAntiSpyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFRE E) Load SuperAntiSpyware and click the Check for Updates button. Once the update is finished click the Scan your computer button. Check Perform Complete Scan and then next. SuperAntiSpyware will now scan your computer and when its finished it will list all the infections it has found. Make sure that they all have a check next to them and press next. Click finish and you will be taken back to the main interface. Step 3: Run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx) Final Step: Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free (http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free) Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan. When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
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Correct Map Path: YourWc3Folder>Maps>Download Currently Used Map Version: Always the latest version of www.getdota.com Added a Screenshot for the Correct Path:
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Furthermore, it is possible that there are still some left-over files from previous Antiviruses/Firewalls blocking your Warcraft III. To delete them you have to find out which types of Antiviruses/Firewalls you had installed in the past and find removal tools for the respective protection programs. Below is a collection of removal Tools for the most common Security Programs: Kaspersky: http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208279463 Avira: http://www.avira.com/en/support-download-avira-antivir-removal-tool Avast!: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility BitDefender: http://www.bitdefender.com/support/H...ender-333.html Panda: http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/support/card?id=55509 AVG: http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities
Additionally some people may have problems installing Warcraft III patches. They get an error that the Warcraft III Patcher cannot find the correct path. This happens when you never INSTALL Warcraft III and just copy it onto your HDD. Following this pattern there is no Registry entry made showing the Patcher the correct path of your Warcraft III. To fix this, look at this link: http://www.dota-utilities.com/2009/03/how-to-fix-warcraft-3-registryerror.html Lastly, I will add the latest link to the latest RGC Version as well. If you can't join games, you should download a new Version of RGC as well: http://cdn.rankedgaming.com/client/RGC-Online-rev9.zip
V) Name Characters
Another very common reason why people cannot join games are VERY extraordinary Characters in their name (e.g.: , ). Make sure to avoid such Characters. If you were able to join games without any problems and after a Namechange/Using Another Account you suddenly cannot join games anymore, prohibited characters are most likely the reason. If you are not sure if your used characters are the cause of the problem, just make another Account
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with "normal" characters and try to join a game. If it works, the characters of your other account are 99% the reason why you cannot join a game with the respective account.
VI) Malware
Malware: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware Basically Malware is used to destroy your Computer or at least disable vital functions. When your Computer is infected with Malware it is possible that you cannot join hosted games. To get rid of this Malware you have to run Anti-Malware Tools. In order to do so, follow these steps: Step 1: Download Temp File Cleaner (http://download.cnet.com/Temp-File-Cleaner/3000-2094_410628816.html). Close all open windows. Double click the Temp File Cleaner Icon to run the program Temp File Cleaner will close all opened programs Click the Start button to begin the process. Allow Temp File Cleaner to run uninterrupted. Once Temp File Cleaner is finished it should automatically reboot your computer, if it doesn't, manually reboot your computer to ensure a complete clean Step 2: Download SuperAntiSpyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFRE E) Load SuperAntiSpyware and click the Check for Updates button. Once the update is finished click the Scan your computer button. Check Perform Complete Scan and then next. SuperAntiSpyware will now scan your computer and when its finished it will list all the infections it has found. Make sure that they all have a check next to them and press next. Click finish and you will be taken back to the main interface. Step 3: Run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx) Final Step: Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free (http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free) Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program. At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan. When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Ranked Gaming
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5. Open your extracted RGC (the name of the extracted folder is "online") now -> You should see something like this:
6. Now open the "rgcp" folder and run the "rgcp.exe" (as an Administrator!: Right click it, choose the option "Run as an Administrator")
7. After you have pressed the "rgcp.exe" RGC will start downloading the remaining patches.
8. When the patch download process is finished, there are two possible ways RGC is going to act: a. If there are no problems, a black "CMD" Window pops up; RGC patches itself automatically and is ready to be used. There's nothing else you have to do by yourself (Immediately go to Step 12.) b. Unfortunately there is the possibility that RGC fails to patch itself automatically. Maybe a black "CMD" window pops up and a part of the updating process starts, but you'll eventually receive a message similar to "Could not finish patching process". If this happens, go to point 9. 9. Simply just close the error message.
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11. Run "patcher.exe" as an Administrator! A black "CMD" Windows should pop up and RGC should patch itself completely.
12. Go back to your main RGC folder ("online"). You should see a lot of new folders and files! Now just run "rgc.exe" (as an Administrator again!) and you will see a brand new, fully functional Ranked Gaming Client.
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I) Settings
This is where all of the Settings are located at:
1) If you check this checkbox, you will automatically join ALL the rooms (channels) you have access to (= Safelisted/Vouched) when you log into RGC 2) If you uncheck the checkbox, you can create a custom list of channels you want to join when you log into RGC. 3) Senseless Theres no need to take a look at this.
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4) SAVE It is VERY important that you press the SAVE button EVERYTIME you make ANY CHANGES. b. Friends The Settings tab "Friends":
Depending on which of the checkboxes you check, you will get global notifications when one of your friends comes online, goes offline or AFK, or joins a game.
1) By checking or unchecking these checkboxes you can control if RGC should notify you with Sound Messages when: a. one of your games gets hosted b. one of your games is starting c. you log into RGC d. you close RGC 2) With these bars you can control who is allowed to highlight you when you are either ingame, AFK or online. There are 3 parameters to choose from: Everyone, Friends and Noone. Highlight names: With this textbox you can define ADDITIONAL names or phrases different from your normal Display Name to be your highlight names. Example: Normally, you only get highlighted if someone writes your Display Name into the Chat (in
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my case Araziell). But if I add the phrase Ara to the Highlight Names Box, I will get highlighted if someone writes Araziell OR Ara. d. Other The Settings tab "Other":
1) Self-Explanatory 2) There are "Language" and "Skin": a. Language: Choose the language of RGC here b. Skin: Choose your RGC Skin here, more skins and instructions: http://www.mymgn.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=860 3) If you enable this checkbox, RGC will create a logfile (log.txt in your RGC folder) if your RGC crashes. This logfile contains information about your RGC and why it crashed. It can be sent to SirRogers (roger@rankedgaming.com) in order for him to look at it and fix the bug. e. DotA The Settings tab DotA:
Default Mode: Here you can choose the default mode when you sign for a game Warcraft III The Frozen Throne (Executable): Here you have to enter the path of your Warcraft IIIs Frozen Throne.exe Launch Options: This is a column for Warcraft III starting commands, for example window. If your write -window into this column your Warcraft III will start in the Window Mode. Ranked Gaming
Further Commands: -opengl (Enables OpenGL) -d3d (Enables Direct-3D Support) -swtnl (SoftwareTransform & Lightin Video will be used) -classic (Starts the game in the Reign of Chaosmode
II) Profile
The Profile Window:
Display Name: This is the name shown to others in the chat or in the game. You are able to change ONLY the capital letters here. For Example: araziell instead of Araziell. First Name: Your First Name, e. g. Barney Last Name: Your Last Name, e. g. Stinson Date of Birth: The day when you have been born, e. g. 14. Apr 1970 Sex: male/female Nationality: Your Nationality, e.g. German Residence: Where you are living at the moment, e. g. Berlin Avatar (= Profile Picture): Here you can add the link of an avatar of yours. Description: Here you can add additional lines about yourself.
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III) Account
The Account Window:
1) Name Here you can change your Name, e.g. Araziell into Barney. However, you need 10 RGD to do so. If you click on the button Buy rename you will be automatically redirected to the RGC Shop Webpage where you will be able to buy Ranked Gaming Dollars (=RGD) with PayPal. 10 RGD = ca. 1
2) Password Here you can change your Password. Just fill out the text columns and if you make no writing mistakes youll have your new password immediately. (Dont forget to click the Change button)
3) E-Mail Here you can change your E-Mail. Just write your new E-Mail into the text column and press the Change button.
IV) Help
The Help window is undergoing a change at the moment. If you click the Help button you will just be redirected to the Ranked Gaming Client Facebook Page. You will get the latest news about RGC there (always). : http://www.facebook.com/RankedGamingClient If you need specific help you can always contact the RGC Support Staff through the RGC Support forum (http://www.mymgn.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=711) or just type /J Support in the Client to join the RGC Support Channel.
V) Clans
If you have no Clan, this is the place where you can create your very own one. Just click on the button Create My Own Clan to be referred to the more detailed creation of your Clan:
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Name: The Name of your Clan, e. g. Meet your Makers Tag: e. g. MYM Prefix: e. g. MYM^ (=> : MYM^Araziell) Suffix: e.g. |DotA (=> : Araziell|DotA) Full example: MYM^Araziell|DotA This is the place where you can manage your clan (if you are the clan leader) and where you can see all the details about your Clan: Your Clan Name, Tag, Description and all of your Members. Additionally theres the button to leave your Clan.
VI) Friends
The Friends Window:
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Thats the window where you can inspect your friends activities: Whether they are Online, Away from Keyboard or Offline. Additionally to this window there are several commands available to manage or inspect your friends. You can list all of them by typing /f help in the chat in any RGC Channel.
VII) Servers
The Servers Window:
This window shows you all the hosted Games and some details (not running games!) you have access to at the moment. It is basically an overview about all hosted games in all of the channels you chose to join.
VIII) Rooms
The Rooms Window:
This is a huge (but by far not complete!) list of the most important channels on RGC. If you double click one of these names on this list AND if you are vouched (= Safelisted) in the respective channel, a new window opens and you join your new desired room.
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RGC Shop
Unfortunately some users experience problems with using the RGC Shop. This should be a short guide explaining how you buy RGDs and how to use the RGC Shop generally. The ONLY payment method the RGC Shop accepts is PayPal! At first you have to open the RGC Shop Webpage: http://shop.rankedgaming.com/shop/ You should see something like this:
Just insert your RGC Username and your RGC Password; then click on Login.
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If you made no writing mistakes the Login should be successful and you will be redirected to the RGC Shop Main page:
As you see you have 0.00 RGD at the start. In order to buy some RGD now, click on Buy Now. You will be redirected to a page where you have to fill out how many RGDs you want and where you have to choose the currency you want to pay in:
There are four Items you can buy at the RGC Shop: Name Change (10 RGD) - Instant Stats Reset (35 RGD) - Instant Gold Membership (50 RGD) Lasts for 1 month; Grants you a golden Name and golden Gold Member title on RGC; Ranks you above Normal Members and Team Captains. Diamond Membership (200 RGD) Lasts for 1 month; Grants you a coloured Name (custom colour); you can choose your own Title (with a custom colour); Grants you Team Captain Status in (EU) Public and (Asia) Public Channels [Gives you the right to host your own games with the Hostbot]; Ranks you above Gold Members, Team Captains and Normal Members. Choose how many RGDs you want to buy depending on the prices I noted above. Gold Member (50 RGD) Example:
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Now just click on the PayPal button Buy Now. You will be immediately redirected to the PayPal Checkout Webpage where you have to enter your personal PayPal Account Data and finish the process. You will receive the amount of RGDs you bought instantly. Diamond Member Settings Lets assume I want to buy a Diamond Membership and chose to buy 200 RGD in the previous steps. My RGC Shop Main page will look like this then:
If I want to buy Diamond Membership now I have to click on the Buy Now button in the rectangular with the Diamond Membership title. You will be redirected to this page:
Profile Title: Here you can chose your new Profile Title (It replaces Non Subscriber in your RGC profile) Name Colour: Here you can choose your new Name Colour on RGC. You can virtually use any HTML Colour Code (Here are some examples: http://www.w3schools.com/HTML/html_colornames.asp) Now just click on Order Now to finish the process. The next time you log into RGC you should be already Diamond Member.
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Step 3: After the game has ended, ask an admin of the channel (Team Captain is enough) of the channel to rehost the game with the Rehost ID. If you take the ID from the Picture above the command would be: !rehost 391849. Step 4: Start your Warcraft III through RGC and join the rehosted game. Only members who have been in the previous game are able to join the new game. As a final step, start the game as every other normal game.
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3. Enter your name and unique CD Key. Click OK. The CD Key can be found at the box of your Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.
4. Enter the installation directory. It's recommended to leave it as it is, unless you have a specific place for your game. Click OK.
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5. After successfully installing, it will prompt you to place a desktop shortcut. A shortcut is not necessary, because you will be playing Frozen Throne anyway, not Reign of Chaos.
3. Enter your CD Key. Click OK. The CD Key can be found at the box of your Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
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4. If you want to create a Frozen Throne Shortcut this time, click on Yes.
Video Settings
Gamma: Brightens or darkens up a screen. Resolution: Select the resolution according to the size of your Monitor. A bigger resolution means a more detailed screen. Model Detail: Defines how detailed model units can be. Animation Quality: Enhances animation, i.e. attacks and some effects. Texture Quality: Improves the overall texture, from the menus, the terrain and the models. Medium allows you to read the loading screen properly.
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Particles: Enhances detail of other objects. Lights: Sets how light affects everything. Unit Shadows: This must be on to ensure good gameplay. Occlusion: Determines how an object can be hidden by other nearby objects. Best set to On. Spell Detail: High reveals all the details of the spell. Setting it to Low causes some effects not to appear in-game.
Gameplay Settings
Mouse Scroll: How sensitive do you want your cursor to be? Keyboard Scroll: Same here, but with the arrow keys. Always Show Heal Bars: As of 1.22a, health bars may now be permanently shown. Automatically Save Replays: This feature automatically saves replays inside a folder named Autosaved located within your Replay folder Multiplayer. Custom Keyboard Shortcuts: Activates the manually changeable CustomKeys.txt file.
Installing DotA
You do not really need to install DotA. The only thing you need is to install Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne and put the latest DotA Map into your Warcraft III Maps folder. Here you can always download the latest DotA Map: www.getdota.com
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DotA Downloads:
1. Official DotA Allstars : Downloads Always download DotA from the official getdota.com. 2. DotA AI by Harreke Want to try some strange Skill/Item builds or simply have fun? Download AI DotA, by Harreke. 3. The NEW DotA Allstars Map Archive Archive with nearly every DotA map 4. DotA Maps Collection Another archive with more than 300 DotA maps. 5. DotA AI FAQ All the info about AI maps.
Hotkeys:
1. Guide to DotA Custom Keys Custom dota keys guide with already created customkeys files. 2. DOTA Customkey Generator Easy way to customize inventory hotkeys and standarize hero's shortcuts. 3. AutoHotkey - Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText Create hotkeys and macros with this very useful tool. 4. Custom Keys by Dane- & Meetya Another very complete hotkey program. 5. Dota Tool Kit (DTK) - Customize warcraft & DotA And another very complete hotkey program :P 6. WarKey++ 6.2 English (WarCraft3 Change HotKey) A program that helps you hotkey the inventory keys. Ranked Gaming
7. [F4F].cReW. DotA HotKey Tool v1.0.1 And another one. 8. Warkeys: The Best Way to Edit Your CustomKeys.txt Another hotkey program. 9. [ inventory+ ] And yet another one. 10. Enable Tavern and Goblinshops Hotkeys A way to enable customkeys for side shops and taverns. 11. FOR MACS: Customkey for the mac A tool to remap the inventory hotkeys for mac users. 12. FOR MACS: Remapping keys in Mac OS X 10.4 And another one.
Tools
1. Dota-League: DotAzilla Tool used by dota-league, with many functions like reducing latency and blocking your windows keys while in-game. 2. Warcraft III Delay Reducer A very simple program used to reduce the latency when playing on Bnet. 3. GUIDE: Patching Warcraft 3 with WVS The official, updated and recommended PD guide to Warcraft Version Switcher. 4. Warcraft Version Switcher Alternative WVS thread. 5. Warcraft III Version Switcher v2.1 A great way to quickly change between versions when playing on Garena or watching old replays, with a very lightweight lil program. 6. Reconnection Tool for WCIII (Both Server & Client) A newly created tool which enables re-connections on games. 7. WC3 ResCHANGE Tool to change your W3 resolution, specially useful for wide screen users. 8. DotBeer You can use this program to manage, store, and quickly check different skill and item builds for dota heroes. 9. Window Mouse Capturer A "must" for any person who wants to play Warcraft in windowed mode.
Customizing
1. DotA Theme Manager The original! Play on the sunny beach, the boiling hell, the snowy mountains, anywhere! 2. Diabolic Warcraft III Tools More customization options that allow you to change the W3 background image, the fonts used, and more! 3. Custom DotA Even more customization options to change in-game models, icons, and more! 4. Guide to Customize Wc3 A quick and simple step-by-step guide to customize W3. 5. Dota model pack Lots of custom models! 6. How to change Warcraft background to any picture A program that can change your Warcraft 3 background image. Ranked Gaming
7. Custom sounds [Added more noises ] Some custom sounds. 8. Model Editor/Creator A program used to view, edit, and create Warcraft 3 models. 9. Hero Models MPQ Locations The Icon, Model, Missile and Voice of every hero in DotA.
Replay Tools
1. DotaHIT v0.999s4 (+ Replay Parser & Replay Finder) DPS and EHP calculation, data dump extractor, replay parser, and much more! 2. DotA Replay Manager 2.05 Great replay parser to sort trough your many replays and display lots of useful information. 3. dW3gParser by Esby Another replay parser, that can identify when players click, buy items, spend skill points, etc 4. ReplaySeeker v1.1 Useful tool to re-wind replays and fast-forward to a desired moment. 5. Simple Camera Plugin for the above tool that gives you complete camera freedom. 6. Warcraft Console Hider v.3b Wanna make a dota movie but the console keeps getting in the way? remove it with this tool!
Replay Sites
1. Dota Commentaries Dota replays, with commentaries! 2. GosuGamers DotA | Replays A very popular replay site, with lots of professional matches. 3. Replays.Net DotA??Rep?? | DotA????? DotA AllStars | Dota.Replays.Net A chinese replay site. 4. DOTA????_?DotA????_DOTA.SGamer.com-???? And another one. 5. Matches - DotA Forums Our very own pro replays section!
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Strategy
1. Learn DotA New at dota? Give this a read and you'll improve your skills in no time 2. DotA Guides Now that you know the basics, learn how to master a hero following guides 3. Guide-Writers' Guide All the info you need to publish your own strategy guide. 4. Outpicked Archive Thread The archive of the popular strategy-forum game. 5. Val's Pretty Guide to Every Hero - DotA Guides A handy guide to every hero. Useful bits of info for beginners!
Various
1. DotA Forums - IceFrog The official blog of the DotA maker! Find all the latest news here! 2. Hero Balance Compilation 6.48 onwards A list with every balance change on heroes. 3. Item Balance Compilation A list with every balance change on items. 4. A History of Competitive DotA If you missed the beginnings of competitive DotA, you can find it all in these nice chronicles. 5. Official PlayDotA Ventrilo server It's always better than typing, trust me 6. IRC Channel Chat with fellow dota players about anything! 7. [DATABASE] Hero Userbars (Add your own!) Lots of dota hero userbars, for your signatures. 8. The dota ms paint rage dump thread!! no skill, no words, no reason, only rage and ms paint 9. DotA Kill Sounds and Audio A collection of all the spree sounds found in DotA. 10. DotA hero sounds (6.59d) A collection of all the hero sounds up to 6.59d Ranked Gaming
11. Dota Heroes Sounds Another Hero sounds thread. 12. List of Higher Level Games - DotA Guides A collection of several Dota leagues.
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PlayDotA Forums:
http://www.playdota.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90893 http://www.playdota.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4724
Credits
Huge Credit goes to all the Users who wrote the Guides I took as my Sources. Very Special Credit goes to the PlayDotA Members Foede (who wrote this totally awesome list about useful DotA Links) and Melderv (who wrote a beautiful guide about installing Warcraft III RoC and TFT).
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