[Helpful for new users] Full Package Installs!
Posted: 14 Apr 2016, 23:00
EDIT: PACKAGES REMOVED BY REQUEST. Will upload up to date ones and overhaul the end-user post if/when possible
Editlog: 4/16/16: Removed excess archives making files abnormally large, installing should run much smoother
5/22/16: Checked for updates, saw nothing new.
8/16/16: Edited post slightly, noticed that 2 more recent versions have been added, will get around to compiling them like I did with these below. The ones below still work fine, just are missing some of the most recent sets like SOI, and a handful of added cards from older sets.
(Will add an editlog when the latest builds are up on here)
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Hello everyone! As someone who just found out Shandalar was still alive and well I had to figure out how to get it working. Let's just say I don't do well with forums where there's a bunch of "find the latest x here" "you need to install this, then this latest patch, then go here", etc.
After a while of trying to navigate the works of the wonderful devs/bug testers/everyone elses' work, I finally managed to compile the fully working game. However I then realized there were people struggling with this as well as people that simply gave up trying to make it work. Hopefully, I've taken the searching out of the mix and I will try to keep full Manalink + Shandalar full packages here for you. Editlog will be updated!
The zip file(s) contain(s):
1) Manalink 3.0, patched to BfZv2.0 - This is the normal client for building decks, dueling vs the computer, and drafting. Open this by opening "Magic"
2) "SarlackML3GraphicsWideV1.3" - This is a graphic update for the deckbuilder and the duel that gives it a nice new look to it, with playmats and such to choose from.
3) Changed Soundpack - The old sounds with Shandalar + the AI's think time reduced greatly = headache. This new soundpack has what I feel are nicer sounds. I got these from some version I installed from some youtube video, so don't have the source on these.
4) Shandalar, patched to Abandoned Shrine 3 AND Dragons Lair 1.
Dragons' Lair 1 is the most recent expansion but has some untested cards and is more likely to crash/have bugs. I have personally not had any issues in this over Abandoned Shrine 3, but the choice is yours. AS3 is the recent and more stable patch.
(Expansion names are just names used to track dev progress on shandalar)
5) Enemy Deck overhaul - It really wouldn't be a challenge to beat the AI with their old decks with access to newer, higher quality stuff. By skimming through the page for enemy decks it looks like a lot of people have been working on these and contributing so sorry for not tracking you all down and giving you all credit. I really enjoy these lists as they scale with the enemy AI well and I'm sure anyone who grabs this bundle will feel the same!
I will probably update what whole bundle(s) I have up on my Dropbox as time goes by. (They take a bit of time to compress and upload.) This is mostly for you new people that for some reason can't get everything situated. Feel free to link wandering noobies to this!
You can get the bundles here:
EDIT: Bundles are not going to be available for now!
Abandoned Shrine 3:
(Slightly more stable, at the cost of some cards.)
Link Removed by request
Dragons Lair 1:
(Slightly less stable, with some more cards.)
Link Removed by request
Also excuse any save game I may had at the time of uploading, easy to overwrite though!
Editlog: 4/16/16: Removed excess archives making files abnormally large, installing should run much smoother
5/22/16: Checked for updates, saw nothing new.
8/16/16: Edited post slightly, noticed that 2 more recent versions have been added, will get around to compiling them like I did with these below. The ones below still work fine, just are missing some of the most recent sets like SOI, and a handful of added cards from older sets.
(Will add an editlog when the latest builds are up on here)
__________________________________________________________________________
Hello everyone! As someone who just found out Shandalar was still alive and well I had to figure out how to get it working. Let's just say I don't do well with forums where there's a bunch of "find the latest x here" "you need to install this, then this latest patch, then go here", etc.
After a while of trying to navigate the works of the wonderful devs/bug testers/everyone elses' work, I finally managed to compile the fully working game. However I then realized there were people struggling with this as well as people that simply gave up trying to make it work. Hopefully, I've taken the searching out of the mix and I will try to keep full Manalink + Shandalar full packages here for you. Editlog will be updated!
The zip file(s) contain(s):
1) Manalink 3.0, patched to BfZv2.0 - This is the normal client for building decks, dueling vs the computer, and drafting. Open this by opening "Magic"
2) "SarlackML3GraphicsWideV1.3" - This is a graphic update for the deckbuilder and the duel that gives it a nice new look to it, with playmats and such to choose from.
3) Changed Soundpack - The old sounds with Shandalar + the AI's think time reduced greatly = headache. This new soundpack has what I feel are nicer sounds. I got these from some version I installed from some youtube video, so don't have the source on these.
4) Shandalar, patched to Abandoned Shrine 3 AND Dragons Lair 1.
Dragons' Lair 1 is the most recent expansion but has some untested cards and is more likely to crash/have bugs. I have personally not had any issues in this over Abandoned Shrine 3, but the choice is yours. AS3 is the recent and more stable patch.
(Expansion names are just names used to track dev progress on shandalar)
5) Enemy Deck overhaul - It really wouldn't be a challenge to beat the AI with their old decks with access to newer, higher quality stuff. By skimming through the page for enemy decks it looks like a lot of people have been working on these and contributing so sorry for not tracking you all down and giving you all credit. I really enjoy these lists as they scale with the enemy AI well and I'm sure anyone who grabs this bundle will feel the same!
I will probably update what whole bundle(s) I have up on my Dropbox as time goes by. (They take a bit of time to compress and upload.) This is mostly for you new people that for some reason can't get everything situated. Feel free to link wandering noobies to this!
You can get the bundles here:
EDIT: Bundles are not going to be available for now!
Abandoned Shrine 3:
(Slightly more stable, at the cost of some cards.)
Link Removed by request
Dragons Lair 1:
(Slightly less stable, with some more cards.)
Link Removed by request
Also excuse any save game I may had at the time of uploading, easy to overwrite though!