[Java] Runescape private servers - basic essentials [Java]

[[[Tutorial one]]]
=Java - Runescape Prv Servers - Basic essentials=
In this tutorials, i'll be teaching the the bare essentials of making your own Runescape Private server.
First off:
REAL MEN CODE IN NOTEPAD.
It's actually really easy.
You'll need a good base server, i chose testscape. it's a rather popular server and good fun for beginners.
I had trouble finding it, but you can download it here: http://kuka007scape.mylivepage.com/file/258/636
Ok, so you've got your base server, let's get started.

[Contents]
1. Adding Item and Monster spawns
2. Adding and stocking shops
3. Editing item names and stat bonuses


-=[1]=-
Adding item and NPC spawns

Part 1 - Item spawns.
This is a pretty simple process, start by opening Drops.cfg. you should see something like this:

Code:

//-----ItemID---CoordX--CoordY--Amount--Height--Type--Description
drop = 1923	3208	3214	1	0	2	Lumbridge Castle Bowl

Lets go through this. most of it is self explanatory, but i just want to go through it to give a full understanding.


ItemID - The ID number of the item you want spawned, you can find Item ID's in 'Item.cfg'.
CoordX - The X co=ordinate of where you want your item to be spawned.
CoordY - The Y co=ordinate of where you want your item to be spawned.
Amount - The amount of the item you want to spawn, Amount 3 would spawn 3 of that item.
Height - This is a bit tricky, height is like the level you want it to appear. height is when you use something such as stairs, go up a pair of stairs and your height increases by 1.
Type - I'm not entirely sure as to what this does, although i don't think it makes much difference.
Description - Not neccesary, just a description of the item for anyone else who will use your server.

Now then, some servers (including testscape) have your current co-ordinates in the menu containing the run button.
Find the itemID of the item you want to spawn, the coordinates of where you want to spawn it, and add a line to drops.cfg like so:

Code:

drop = ItemID	Xcord	Ycord	1	0	1	Item description

Replace Xcord and Ycord with your chosen Coords, and ItemID with the item you wish.


Part 2 - NPC spawns.

Open your Autospawn.cfg, you will see this:

Code:

//------NpcID---CoordX--CoordY--Height--RangeX1-RangeY1-RangeX2-RangeY2-WalkType-Descrption
spawn = 23	2660	3304	0	2662	3306	2658	3302	2	Knight Of Adrougne

Up to Rangex1, this exactly the same as adding item spawns, except using NPCIDs.
Range** - Using these 4 inputs, you must effectively create a 'box' for a npc to walk in, using chosen coords.
Walktype - Again, not sure what this does, or what difference it makes.

Please note that i have NEVER been able to get NPC walking working, just by using Autospawn.cfg, but that's how it's supposed to be done. It might just be my server.

When spacing between co-ordinates, item ID's etc in CFG files, always use tab. it's neater, and i don't think [Space] works correctly.
-=[2]=-
Adding and stocking shops

Part 1 - Client.java

Open your Client.java and search for 'WanneShop = 1' without the ''.
you should see alot of lines like this:

Code:

} else if (NPCID == 530) { 
					PutNPCCoords = true;
					WanneShop = 41;

At the end of all this (after the last 'WanneShop = **'), add the following:

Code:

				} else if (NPCID == NPC-ID) { 
					PutNPCCoords = true;
					WanneShop = SHOPNUMBER;

Replace NPC-ID with The ID number of your chosen Shopkeeper
and replace SHOPNUMBER with the the next number possible. for example, in my server the last server is 'WanneShop = 41' so i would add:

Code:

				} else if (NPCID == NPC-ID) { 
					PutNPCCoords = true;
					WanneShop = 42;

[IMPORTANT] The NPCID must be the ID of a shopkeeper, like varrock general store shopkeeper, or you wn't be able to trade. also, make sure the NPCID isn't already in use with another shop.

Part 2 - Shops.cfg

Code:

//-----ShopID---ShopName----------------------------------------Sell----Buy-----Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount--Item----Amount
shop = 1	Varrock_General_Store				1	1	1931	5	1935	2	1735	2	1925	3	1923	2	1887	2	590	2	1755	2	2347	5	550	5	2552	20

Wait, aren't i going to start with a brief explanation? pfft.
This is mainly self explanatory, but i'll go through it.

ShopID - The number of the shop (this is where 'wanneshop = **' in client.java comes into play).
ShopName- Name your shop
Sell - This is were it's a tad of a trick, by typing either 1 or 0, you'll enable the shop to either sell items it's already got stocked, or any items a player previously sold to the store.
Buy - Same as above. 1 is to allow shops to buy/sell any items, 0 is to make it so shops can only buy/sell what they're originally stocked with.
Item - ID of an item to sell.
Amount - How much to sell the previous ItemID for.

if you run out of Amount/item lines to add items, don't stress, just press tab and keep on adding.

-=[3]=-
Editing item names and stat bonuses

Open up your Item.cfg

Code:

//-----ItemID---ItemName----------Itemdescription-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
item = 1	Tool_kit	These_could_be_handy.	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

ItemID - The ID of the following item.
ItemName - The name of the Item, when editing make sure to use underscores as spaces.
Itemdescription - What you will see after examining the item.

For the benefit of learning, i've edited it a little:

Code:

//-----ItemID---ItemName----------Itemdescription-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
item = 1	Tool_kit	These_could_be_handy.	30000	30000	30000	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12

These are the stat bonuses, and prices.

the 30000's are genral prices, for low alch high alch etc. not sure what order they are in.

the rest are bonuses;
The bonuses are as follows:

Code:

1-5 Are Attack 6-10 are Defence
1  - Stab Bonus
2  - Slash Bonus
3  - Crush Bonus
4  - Magic Bonus
5  - Range Bonus
6  - Stab Defence Bonus
7  - Slash Defence Bonus
8  - Crush Defence Bonus
9  - Magic Defence Bonus
10 - Range Defence Bonus
11 - Strength Bonus
12 - Prayer Bonus

That's it for this tutorial, in the next tutorial, i'll explain some more complicated features, including NPC drops, custom spells and more.

I hope this tutorial helped

If there's anything wrong or any mistakes, don't hesitate to let me know
~Denial

 

You have a good thought on what to put in hear, but in my mind... it's hard to follow. Try to bold some words to separate the different parts, and when writing code, try using the

Code:

tags to make it easier to read/understand. Overall, it's a nice start 7/10.

 

It gets all the information across. That is great. But I think this should belong in the RunescapePrivate Server Section, I am not sure.

Anyways, I suggest you work on format and maybe pictures? A picture can be worth 1,000 words as you know.

 

I'll improve the layout of the tutorial tonight, if it helps.

 

This tutorial is not about runescape, it is about java programming, used to make runescape private servers. i think that quote is directed to posted guiddes about mking money/good pures in real rs.

 

Point taken, I have removed my last post!

Quite a well detailed guide you have made here, although I wouldn't recommended it for beginners. You should bold the sub headings so it it chops up the guide and makes it a bit easier to follow/understand.

Overall a well written guide.

 

I like it's detail. That's what interested me. But the way you formatted the coding made it really hard and confusing to read.

Try reformatting it, and possibly adding some pictures. But other than that, it's pretty nice. 7/10

 

Like i said, i plan to neaten it up a little, check back soon

EDIT: Btw, as a result of you removing the post, i double posted D:

 

Yeah, I couldn't read through the whole guide. Nothing stood out; it was a bit too monotonous for a guide, especially on a generally pretty boring topic.

A few pictures couldn't hurt, nor would bolding some parts, or varying the color...

What I did read looked quite detailed, but I didn't even want to get to the end :S

 

Have you made the second part of the tut yet? i look forward to reading it

 

^^^
@Owner-You're a faggot who wasted over a hundred dollars on an online gaming community so you could have a little graphic next to your name.
ROFL


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I love the tut m8 and it helped alot.
Good job.