Linux / MacOSX - FFXI-Boot how to

[demolish]

xiloader.exe --server server.ip.address.here

[Magiknight]

xiloader.exe --server server.ip.address.here

Thanks. That works. After clicking "agree" when FFXI starts it crashes. So I might try the version of wine the OP recommended.

[Magiknight]

FFXI is installed in /home/grahf/.wine/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/PlayOnline/
I see no way to change the wine version of it or add any of the install components the OP recommended.
I guess I'll uninstall and try reinstalling with a virtual drive.....even though that didn't seem to be working.

[Magiknight]

And POL wont boot when installed on a virtual drive. Sorry to flood this forum

[Magiknight]

After POL updates FFXI and I close it I can't open it again. Crash crash crash. This is crazy

[foowater]

FFXI is installed in /home/grahf/.wine/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/PlayOnline/
I see no way to change the wine version of it or add any of the install components the OP recommended.
I guess I'll uninstall and try reinstalling with a virtual drive.....even though that didn't seem to be working.

In my guide I note that you should use PlayOnLinux for wine management. This will allow you to modify your wine version easily.

[Magiknight]

When I install through PlayOnLinux I get several other issues to deal with. I can't even remember what those issues are because I haven't touched this project in two weeks. Im about to try again.....maybe

FFXI is installed in /home/grahf/.wine/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/PlayOnline/
I see no way to change the wine version of it or add any of the install components the OP recommended.
I guess I'll uninstall and try reinstalling with a virtual drive.....even though that didn't seem to be working.

In my guide I note that you should use PlayOnLinux for wine management. This will allow you to modify your wine version easily.

[Magiknight]

Xiloader says "Failed to initialize instance of polcore!" when I try to run it.

I guess I'm not sure which directory to run it from and how to launch it with PlayOnLinux. I'm using terminal from the folder I put it in....which is the same folder as POL.

[Magiknight]

This also pops up after I log onto the server

"
err:ole:CoGetClassObject class {3501f5dd-7894-42df-866a-a2b6527d8049} not registered
err:ole:CoGetClassObject class {3501f5dd-7894-42df-866a-a2b6527d8049} not registered
err:ole:create_server class {3501f5dd-7894-42df-866a-a2b6527d8049} not registered
fixme:ole:CoGetClassObject CLSCTX_REMOTE_SERVER not supported
err:ole:CoGetClassObject no class object {3501f5dd-7894-42df-866a-a2b6527d8049} could be created for context 0x17
"

[Magiknight]

If anyone else is still trying to do this here is how I got it to work with Manjaro Linux KDE.

Install Wine 1.9.22 (PlayOnLinux just caused trouble)
Install 64 bit POL and then run FFXIsetup.exe and install everything except POL
Continue to follow the normal install instructions to update FFXI, copy the right files, etc. Don't install Visual C++ Runtimes or any other programs
Download imm32.dll.so from the first page on this thread
Move imm32.dll.so to /usr/lib32/wine/

I also did this........but you may not have to.
"Obtain a copy of the file "Dxdiagn.dll" from a Windows XP install (It'll be in the System32 Directory)
Copy said file into your WINE installation (.wine), place it either in the Windows folder or the System32 folder, either is fine.
Open a terminal and navigate to the directory you placed Dxdiagn.dll into.
Run the following command: "wine regsvr32 dxdiagn.dll". Additionally try running "wine regsvr dxdiagn.dll".
Open winecfg and navigate to the overrides.
Set a new override for Dxdiagn.
You should be set to go. "

I get some graphical glitches but it runs great.