I25 FAQ

How do I create an account?

You can use the PowerShell script in downloads or execute a query against the database manually.

Create NEW USER: test / password

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.user_account (account, uid, forum_id, pay_stat) VALUES ('test', 1, 1, 1014);

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.user_auth (account, password, salt, hash_type) VALUES ('test', CONVERT(BINARY(128),'46ffce3efcfe83bfa205b076d7c2084b9dcf04cdb26f9019103cde29779d26a85216b2c0f43ba1a8fb9b7fa22f05a949bf4edc314af27629e8fc23014e77a24d'), 0, 1);

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.user_data (uid, user_data) VALUES (1, 0x0080C2E000D00B0C000000000CB40058);

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.user_server_group (uid, server_group_id) VALUES (1, 1);

Crust First's web-based tool for generating SQL queries to create new accounts (Source)

How do I make a GM Character?

• Update the character in the database

 UPDATE [cohdb].[dbo].[Ents] SET [AccessLevel] = 10 WHERE [Name] = 'charnamehere'

• You can also set DefaultAccessLevel to 10 in servers.cfg,

This will only work for characters made after you make this change.

All characters after this change will be an GM.

You'll also need to restart DBServer after this change.

• Login to the game and type /mmm to bring up an admin menu.

Most commands are also listed in Commands.cfg

These commands can be typed in game via chat.

How do I pimp my ride in game?

If your character is an admin type /autoenhance, /autoenhanceio, or /autoenhanceset.

You can find many of commands in C:\COH\data\server\db\commands.cfg

You can also type /mmm, scroll down to Design Testing, EnhanceAndInspire, Enhancements, and give yourself whatever you want.

You can level the character up to level 50 with the below command

/experience_add 39149119

You can also visit this website for a list of other commands.

CoH Server Commands

How do I increase Experience Rates?

Add the following line to servers.cfg

XPScale 2.0

The number is a direct multiplier to experience gains, change it to whatever you like, and then restart the server

How do I unlock all the good medals?

1. You can give yourself any of the badge below by typing /badge_add BadgeNameHere.
   • AtlasSet (Received the Atlas Medallion) (Tourist) (Atlas Shrugged) [Adds 'The Atlas Medallion' passive power]
   • Marshal (Ex-Marshal) (Marshal) [Adds the 'Marshal' passive power]
   • DimensionalHopperSet (Portal Jockey) [Adds 'Portal Jockey' passive power]
   • BornInBattle (Born in Battle) [Adds the 'Born In Battle' passive power]
   • FreedomPhalanxSet (Freedom Phalanx Reserve Member) (Freedom Phalanx Fallen) [Adds 'Freedom Phalanx Reserve' passive power]
   • HighPainThreshold (Gotten Soft) (High Pain Threshold) [Adds 'High Pain Threshold' passive power]
   • TaskForceCommander (Task Force Commander) (Task Force Abandoner) [Adds 'Task Force Commander' passive power]
   • MayhemInvader (Return Visitor) (Invader) [Adds 'Invader' passive power]
   • Paragon (Paragon) [Unlocks 'Assemble the Team' power in the P2W Vendor under 'Prestige Powers > Travel > Teleport']
   • UnbrokenSpirit (The Unbroken Spirit) [Unlocks 'Renewal of Light' power in the P2W Vendor under 'Prestige Powers > Utility > Miscellaneous']
   • P_Relentless (Relentless) [Unlocks 'Return to Battle' power in the P2W Vendor under 'Prestige Powers > Utility > Miscellaneous']
   • InventorAccolade (Field Crafter) [Adds 'Portable Workbench' power]
   • ArchitectAccolade (Mission Engineer) [Adds 'Architect Comlink' power]
   • GoldClub (Pocket D VIP Gold Club Member) [Adds 'Pocket D VIP Pass' power]
   • CreySet (Conspiracy Theorist) [Adds the 'Crey CBX-9 Pistol' power]
   • HeadlineStealer (Yesterday's News) [Adds 'Stolen Immobilizer Ray' power]
   • RIWEAccolade (Watchwoman) [Adds 'Elusive Mind' power]
   • MagusSet (Archmage) (Arch-Mage of Agony) [Adds 'Eye of the Magus' power]
   • Demonic (Exorcised) (Demonic) [Adds 'Demonic Aura' power]
   • Megalomaniac (In Therapy) (Megalomaniac) [Adds 'Megalomaniac' power]
   • RiktiWarSet (Vanguard) [Adds 'Vanguard Medal' power]
   • GeasoftheKindOnes (Geas of the Kind Ones) [Adds 'Geas of the Kind Ones' power]
   • MayhemForceOfNature (Force of Nature) (Uninsurable) [Adds 'Force of Nature' power]

Why does my server show offline?

• First make sure you've added your server into the database. You can do so with the code below.

  •  INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.server (id, name, ip, inner_ip, ageLimit, pk_flag, server_group_id) VALUES (1, 'Paragon', '127.0.0.1', '127.0.0.1', 0, 0, 1);
    

  •  INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.worldstatus (idx, status) VALUES (1, 1);
    

Why does my AuthServer say "Non-registered world server X.X.X.X"?

• Make sure the server is in the cohauth

  •  INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.server (id, name, ip, inner_ip, ageLimit, pk_flag, server_group_id) VALUES (1, 'Paragon', '127.0.0.1', '127.0.0.1', 0, 0, 1);
    

  •  INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.worldstatus (idx, status) VALUES (1, 1);
    

Why does my DBServer say "login failed for user sa" when starting?

• Most likely you've entered the string wrong in servers.cfg(i25 Server.cfg) or another file.
• It could be that the sa account is still disabled as well. Double check SMSS to verify.
• If you've entered it correctly make sure restarted the service after the changes from the guide.

Why does my DBServer say "invalid login to DBServer" when I try to join my server?

• Most likely you forgot to change the launch parameters of your client when you moved away from using NoAuth.

 -patchdir score -patchversion 2019.04.19 -auth IPOFYOURSERVER -noversioncheck

My AuctionServer is running but why players can't list items?

• Most likely your auction_server.cfg is incorrect.

ShardIp 127.0.0.1
SqlDbName cohauc
SqlLogin "DRIVER={SQL Server Native Client 11.0};Server=localhost\SQLEXPRESS;Uid=sa;Pwd=YOURL33TPASS;"

• Start AuctionServer64.exe

Why is my MapServer displaying popups?

• Most likely your server.cfg(i25 Server.cfg) is set to -filedebug. Change to this -nopopup to no longer see windows from it.

How can I prevent MapServer from getting popups that prevent loading until acknowledged?

Add this to servers.cfg:

MapServerParams "-nopopup"

Why aren't my Architect Missions aren't publishing?

• Most likely you are missing the "missionserver" folder. Create one in the root of your server directory and start MissionServer again. For me this is C:\COH\missionserver.

How come my server says "Paragon" and how do I change it?

0. (empty server list)
1. Paragon
2. Cryptic
3. Bree
4. Undying
5. Phoenix
6. Rebirth
7. Resurgence
8. Titan
9. Unity
10. Torchbearer
11. Unstoppable
12. Perseverant
13. Indomitable
14. Timeless
15. Everlasting
16. Excelsior
17. CoHWorldServer_17
18. CoHWorldServer_18

Examples:

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.server (id, name, ip, inner_ip, ageLimit, pk_flag, server_group_id) VALUES (1, 'Paragon', '127.0.0.1', '127.0.0.1', 0, 0, 1);

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.worldstatus (idx, status) VALUES (1, 1);

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.server (id, name, ip, inner_ip, ageLimit, pk_flag, server_group_id) VALUES (2, 'Cryptic', '127.0.0.1', '127.0.0.1', 0, 0, 1);

 INSERT INTO cohauth.dbo.worldstatus (idx, status) VALUES (2, 1);

How do I start Events

In-Game you can use the following commands to start events.

 /shardeventstart scriptdefs/Holiday_11_Event.scriptdef

 /shardeventstart scriptdefs/Halloween_11_Event.scriptdef

 /shardeventstart ScriptDefs/SpringFlingEvent.scriptdef

 /shardeventstart ScriptDefs/NemesisPlotShard.scriptdef

There is also "/shardeventstop" to stop said events

What configuration files do I need to create?

You need to create auction_server.cfg, chat_server.cfg, and servers.cfg. Crust Fire created a php script which will make these for you.

Crust Fire's Auto Config Generator (Source)

Where is the i25 source and how do I get it?

What we do not have: We are missing the I25 source at the moment. No, it has not been scrubbed. We were told that was in the works two days ago. We have not received it yet. No, that does not mean it is being "Withheld", it means it is going to take time. Please do not continue to spread rumor and disinformation. Once we have the scrubbed I25 source, I'll update you again.

What Operating System do I need to host this?

So far users have tried many different combinations without issue! Below are a few of the most common.

Operating systems

Windows 2012 Server R2 Standard

Windows 2016 Server Standard

Windows 2019 Server Standard

Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Professional

Windows 7

SQL Server

SQL Server 2017 Express

SQL Server 2017 Dev Edition

SQL Server 2012

Why is i25 using the wrong network adapter?

If you have two NICs you might find that the i25 is using the wrong one. Some users have performed a hex edit to MapServer to correct this.

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How do I move characters between accounts?

SQL to move hero to another account. Useful if you want to move characters created on fakeauth to an actual authserver account.

SYNTAX:

 UPDATE [cohdb].[dbo].[Ents] SET [AuthId] = your account id, [AuthName] = 'your account name' WHERE [Name] = 'your hero name'

EXAMPLE:

 UPDATE [cohdb].[dbo].[Ents] SET [AuthId] = 1, [AuthName] = 'AccountName' WHERE	[Name] = 'HeroName'

You can view characters in the database by doing:

 SELECT * FROM [cohdb].[dbo].[Ents]

Why am I getting an error when trying to setup the AuthDB?

Most likely it is a named piped issue. The article below has helped a few users.

SQL Error 08001

When I run AuthServer.exe I get an error about config.txt

The fix for this is pretty straight forward. For some reason you are missing config.txt. This file for me is in c:\coh\etc\config.txt

config.txt

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How do I add AuthServer to the Community VM?

Open up ODBC Data Sources.

• Click File DSN then click add to the right.
• Choose ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server. Click Next.
• Enter AuthDB into the box and hit next then finish.
• It will then say something like ‘Which SQL Server would you like to connect to?’
  • Type localhost\SQLEXPRESS and hit next.
• Choose with SQL Auth enter sa into username and the password you use previously.
• Tick choose change default database to and select cohauth and hit next.
• After this hit finish then ‘Test Data source’ this will test the auth database connection to your main database.
• Next you need to update your servers.cfg(i25 Server.cfg).

• It should currently look like below code.

DBServer 127.0.0.1 18717
ShardName ShardName
//AuthServer 127.0.0.1 2104
DefaultAccessLevel 0
NoStats 1
UseFakeAuth 1
 

• Change to look like the below code

DBServer 127.0.0.1 18717
ShardName ShardName
AuthServer 127.0.0.1 2104
DefaultAccessLevel 0
NoStats 1
//UseFakeAuth 1
 

• Start AuthServer.exe and update your game icon to use -auth vs -db.