I recently downloaded the rpgXplorer downloads for the RoftRL series. All three (the Player's Guide, Burnt Offerings, and Skinsaw Murders) don't seem to be working. I unzipped all the files, as per the instructions, but when I run the application, I just get a large listing of XML files in my web browser. No web page, no pictures, no details; just a large list of coomand prompts. I checked my browser (IE 7) and I don't see any problems. Can you help me?
DogBone
Chief Technical Officer
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It sounds like you're trying to open the files directly in your web browser. Did you do the following steps? (Insert the particular product name where you see "ProductName.")
1. Unzip the files to a temporary location.
2. Run the (ProductName)Help.exe (this is a self-extracting zip), and choose your installation directory's HelpPages folder as your "Unzip to" folder (it is "C:\Program Files\RPGXplorer\Characters and Rules\HTML\HelpPages" by default)
3. Run the (ProductName)Images.exe (this is a self-extracting zip), and choose your installation directory as your "Unzip to" folder (it is "C:\Program Files\RPGXplorer\Characters and Rules" by default)
4. Run the RPGXplorer application (ideally updated to the latest version first)
5. Use File->Load Components on the (ProductName).xml file. Unless you are trying to maintain particular changes in your database, you should overwrite all changed components.
It sounds like you're trying to open the files directly in your web browser. Did you do the following steps? (Insert the particular product name where you see "ProductName.")
1. Unzip the files to a temporary location.
2. Run the (ProductName)Help.exe (this is a self-extracting zip), and choose your installation directory's HelpPages folder as your "Unzip to" folder (it is "C:\Program Files\RPGXplorer\Characters and Rules\HTML\HelpPages" by default)
3. Run the (ProductName)Images.exe (this is a self-extracting zip), and choose your installation directory as your "Unzip to" folder (it is "C:\Program Files\RPGXplorer\Characters and Rules" by default)
4. Run the RPGXplorer application (ideally updated to the latest version first)
5. Use File->Load Components on the (ProductName).xml file. Unless you are trying to maintain particular changes in your database, you should overwrite all changed components.
I followed the directions exactly. Although I have one small question: When you say "Run the RPGXplorer application", this means the xml file, right? I only have 3 files, the [programname]help.exe, [programname]images.exe, and [programname].xml. Since I used the first two in steps 1 & 2, I assume the XML is meant for step 3. If that's not the issue, then I'm at a loss. Any other suggestions?
DogBone
I followed the directions exactly. Although I have one small question: When you say "Run the RPGXplorer application", this means the xml file, right? I only have 3 files, the [programname]help.exe, [programname]images.exe, and [programname].xml. Since I used the first two in steps 1 & 2, I assume the XML is meant for step 3. If that's not the issue, then I'm at a loss. Any other suggestions?
DogBone
No, I don't have RPGXplorer, but I would assume it means run the ACTUAL application. Not one of the files you got, but the actual application you downloaded and installed on your computer. The one I assume that you use to actually access / build/ modify stat blockas and what have you.
I might suggest, that you seek assistance here.
http://www.rpgexplorer.com/forums/index.php
The actual form for the RPGXplorer program that uses those files, may be better assistance, and in case you have further questions on using the program, they can help.
They are correct however, after you unzip the files into the PRGX folders, you must launch the RPGX program, and load the XML components.
In fact, this link deals with it directly:
http://www.rpgexplorer.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=51
DogBone
No, I don't have RPGXplorer, but I would assume it means run the ACTUAL application. Not one of the files you got, but the actual application you downloaded and installed on your computer. The one I assume that you use to actually access / build/ modify stat blockas and what have you.
Ok, dumb question...exactly where would I go to download this RPGXplorer application? I don't believe I ever downloaded anything remotely like it, so that could be the source of my troubles (STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!!). Sorry to be such a doofus, but could I get some help? Thanks
DogBone
P.S. OK, I found RPGXplorer's website, so this should solve my problems. Thanks to everyone for putting up with my ineptitude.