How-To Install Runes of Magic on Ubuntu Linux


Once again I am going to guide you in installing a Windows-based MMOG. I showed you before how to install World of Warcraft in Ubuntu Linux by using PlayOnLinux.

This time, I am going to give you the steps in installing Runes of Magic in, what else, Ubuntu Linux! And once again via PlayOnLinux!

Follow up:

Since this is not a Linux-native game we are installing, it is important that we have an idea of the How-To author’s computer configuration, and in any debugging it is standard practice. Here is my Linux machine:

Just like with WoW, RoM runs more faster and smoothly than when I play using Microsoft® Windows™. No kidding. RoM is slow on my machine when I use Windows XP Pro. ^_^

As usual, the process is similar, if not the same, with any other Debian-based distributions like Debian itself and Linux Mint. If you have a non-Debian based distro, simply adjust the instructions if needed and you will be fine.

Of course, I am assuming that you already installed PlayOnLinux, if not just click that link. You may also want to install WINE itself.

So let’s begin:

Install RoM via PlayOnLinux

For the International server:

  • Open PlayOnLinux (Applications -> Other -> PlayOnLinux)
  • Click the ‘Install’ button
  • Select the ‘Games’ category and look for ‘Runes of Magic’

Installing Runes of Magic Philippines, the only requirement is a DVD installer:

  • Download rom-ph.pol (right-click and save as)
  • Open PlayOnLinux (Applications -> Other -> PlayOnLinux)
  • Go to Tools -> Run a non-official script
  • Click the Forward button then select the rom-ph.pol you downloaded above
  • Simply follow the installation instructions

Dual-Booting? Follow these steps

  • Download rom-dualboot.pol if you play in the International servers; or rom-ph-dualboot.pol if you play in the Philippine server (right-click and save us)
  • Open PlayOnLinux (Applications -> Other -> PlayOnLinux)
  • Go to Tools -> Run a non-official script
  • Click the Forward button then select rom-dualboot.pol or rom-ph-dualboot.pol
  • Follow the installation instructions

Dual-Boot: Creating a symbolic link to your existing RoM installation

  • Go to your Windows RoM folder
  • Right click on your Realms of Magic folder and select ‘Make Link’
  • Cut the newly created symlink and paste it here: ~/.PlayOnLinux/wineprefix/RunesOfMagic/drive_c/Program Files
  • Rename the symlink to Runes of Magic

For the RoM-PH gamers:

  • Go to ~/.PlayOnLinux/wineprefix/RunesOfMagic/drive_c/Program Files
  • Create a new folder named exactly as: e-Games
  • Go to your Windows RoM-PH folder
  • Right click on your Runes Of Magic folder and select ‘Make Link’
  • Cut the newly created symlink and past it here: ~/.PlayOnLinux/wineprefix/RunesOfMagic/drive_c/Program Files/e-Games
  • Rename the symlink to (exact) Runes Of Magic

Dual-Boot: Symlink your RoM Player Folder

  • Go to your Windows RoM Player folder (in Windows it is at: C:Documents and SettingsYOUR-USERNAMEMy Documents)
  • Right click on the Runes of Magic folder and select ‘Make Link’
  • Cut the newly created symlink and paste it here: ~/.PlayOnLinux/wineprefix/RunesOfMagic/drive_c/users/YOUR-USERNAME/My Documents
  • Rename (or delete) the existing Runes of Magic folder
  • Rename your Symlink to (exact) Runes of Magic

Dual-Boot: Creating a Shortcut to RoM

  • Download tihs icon first: Runes of Magic.ico
  • Right-Click on your Panel and select Add to Panel
  • Select Custom Application Launcher
  • Here’s what you need to do:
    • Type: Application
    • Name: Runes of Magic; or Runes of Magic Philippines
    • Command: /usr/share/playonlinux/playonlinux --run "Runes of Magic"; or /usr/share/playonlinux/playonlinux --run "Runes of Magic Philippines"
    • Comment: PlayOnLinux
    • Click the icon box and select the ICO file you downloaded

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(If you need additional help, please post your questions in detail here: gameshogun forums)

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