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== Requirements ==
 
== Requirements ==
  
You must have an original copy of [[Elasto Mania]] to install [[Belma]]. You may order the game from the [http://www.elastomania.com Elasto Mania homepage]. You may play the game on- or offline, but of course you would like to have an internet connection for the full potential of the game.
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You must have an original copy of [[Elasto Mania]] to install Elma Online (EOL). The easiest way to purchase Elasto Mania is through [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1290220/Elasto_Mania_Remastered/ Steam], but it is also possible to upgrade an old Elasto Mania installation into EOL, as explained in [[Updating Elma]]. You may play the game offline, but of course you would like to have an internet connection for the full potential of the game.
  
Actually, the only files from Elma you need are: Elma.res ([[Updating Elma|version 1.2]]), [[Level|Lev]], [[Replay|Rec]], and LGR folders, plus the default LGR file (or any other LGR renamed to default.lgr) in the LGR folder.
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== How to install ==
  
== Installation ==
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=== Buying Elasto Mania ===
  
You can always get the newest Belma version from [http://zworqy.com/belma/ Zworqy's Elasto Mania site.]
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# [https://store.steampowered.com/about/ Install Steam]
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# [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1290220/Elasto_Mania_Remastered/ Buy Elasto Mania on Steam]
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# Install Elasto Mania through your Steam client
  
To extract the .zip file you require software such as [http://www.winzip.com winzip.] The installation is rather simple, you extract all the files in the .zip into your Elasto Mania folder.
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=== Installing Elma Online ===
  
A backup copy of Elasto Mania folder doesn't hurt, in case something goes wrong.
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# [https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2094059600 Install the Elma Online mod on Steam workshop by clicking subscribe].
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# Let Steam download the upgrade.
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# Register to EOL at https://elma.online and connect online as explained below.
  
Make sure your Elma.Res file has been [[Updating Elma|updated to version 1.2]], then run Resedit.exe, click "Import pack" and "OK" to import the new font(s) into the Elma.res file.
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== How to run and connect online ==
  
== Configuration ==
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You have 3 options.
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# After installing EOL as explained above, Open Elasto Mania through Steam or the desktop shortcut it created. It will start [[Elma Online Configuration|eolconf]] first, where you input your nick and password (the same nick and password that you used to register at https://elma.online), and then the game will start when you save and exit eolconf.
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# After opening it once like described above, you can also open eol.exe directly from "[steam-folder]\steamapps\common\elma\merged". Here you can also open eolconf and [[Starting battles|startballe]].
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# You can also copy the "[steam-folder]\steamapps\common\elma\merged" folder outside Steam to be completely independent of Steam (standalone). With this option, you will have to download future EOL updates manually (see https://elma.online/help/updates).
  
To connect to the server you must open the belmaServerConf.exe file and insert information such as your nick and the server IP address. The default IP-address might be wrong, you may always find the correct IP from this page or #ballelma channel on [[IRC|IRCNet]].
 
  
Leave the password field empty for now, a password will be required in the [[Development|next version]] however. The TCP and UDP ports are correct by default. A correct configuration can be seen on the picture.
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== Settings ==
  
[[Image:Belmaserverconfig.png|An example]]
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This is an example of the settings in eolconf. For a more detailed explanation of the various settings, see [[Elma Online Configuration]].
  
You can configure the keymapping on the "Set keys" button, however it's recommended to keep the first 12 on the default F1-F12 buttons. There are three unbound commands, which are Show/hide chat, Show/hide battle status and Show/hide battle leader.
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[[Image:Eolconf.png|An example]]
 
 
You may reconfigure various settings in the belmaConf12.exe file. Setting an [[alovolt]] key, [[replay]] control keys and a pleasant resolution/zoom should be the most important for starters.
 
 
 
== Port forwarding ==
 
If you are connecting to Belma through a router you will need to make sure that your firewall doesn't block incoming messages for belma.exe. (This will most likely not be necessary in Elma Online.)
 
 
 
Make sure that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_address_translation NAT] is off, or enable port forwarding for the ports in belmaServerConf.exe (4460, 4461, 4462), otherwise you will not be able to see other players. Other players are able to see you in any case. If all this seems too hard for you, [http://www.portforward.com/ portforward.com] offers a rather simple step-by-step process to help you enable port forwarding.
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
[[Playing Belma|Playing]]<br/>
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* [[Playing Online|Playing]]
[[Start battle]]
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* [[Starting battles]]
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* [[Elma Online Configuration]]

Latest revision as of 14:09, 13 April 2024

Requirements

You must have an original copy of Elasto Mania to install Elma Online (EOL). The easiest way to purchase Elasto Mania is through Steam, but it is also possible to upgrade an old Elasto Mania installation into EOL, as explained in Updating Elma. You may play the game offline, but of course you would like to have an internet connection for the full potential of the game.

How to install

Buying Elasto Mania

  1. Install Steam
  2. Buy Elasto Mania on Steam
  3. Install Elasto Mania through your Steam client

Installing Elma Online

  1. Install the Elma Online mod on Steam workshop by clicking subscribe.
  2. Let Steam download the upgrade.
  3. Register to EOL at https://elma.online and connect online as explained below.

How to run and connect online

You have 3 options.

  1. After installing EOL as explained above, Open Elasto Mania through Steam or the desktop shortcut it created. It will start eolconf first, where you input your nick and password (the same nick and password that you used to register at https://elma.online), and then the game will start when you save and exit eolconf.
  2. After opening it once like described above, you can also open eol.exe directly from "[steam-folder]\steamapps\common\elma\merged". Here you can also open eolconf and startballe.
  3. You can also copy the "[steam-folder]\steamapps\common\elma\merged" folder outside Steam to be completely independent of Steam (standalone). With this option, you will have to download future EOL updates manually (see https://elma.online/help/updates).


Settings

This is an example of the settings in eolconf. For a more detailed explanation of the various settings, see Elma Online Configuration.

An example

See also