Create desktop shortcuts to your favorite server

[DustyPorViva]

Only play one server? No need to bother going through login and such? Well, you can easily create an icon on your desktop to sign directly onto a server.

First, right click your desktop and click to create a new shortcut:

Then, in the next window:

type in:
graal://servername

For example:
graal://Era
However, for servers with more than one word, you can either just include the first word(like "unholy" for unholy nation) or include the name in quotation marks.
graal://"Unholy Nation"

Click next, input the name of the shortcut(servername...?), and finish. When you're done, it should automatically assign the Graal icon to it like in the image:


Then just to try it and make sure it works

[FaLLChiLD]

Cool and informative. Rep+

[Imperialistic]

rep+

[TSAdmin]

Nice one, Dusty

Sucks2BeMacOrLinux

[Dnegel]

Pretty nice.

[Liberated]

Really nice, i even decided to look for a icon generator, to give it a custom icon, not as ugly as the graal one. And pulled one of aeko's icons through it, the site i used didn't keep the transparency though

[coreys]

Originally Posted by Liberated

Really nice, i even decided to look for a icon generator, to give it a custom icon, not as ugly as the graal one. And pulled one of aeko's icons through it, the site i used didn't keep the transparency though

Your wallpaper...Liberated, clearly we're destined for each other.

[DustyPorViva]

Originally Posted by Liberated

Really nice, i even decided to look for a icon generator, to give it a custom icon, not as ugly as the graal one. And pulled one of aeko's icons through it, the site i used didn't keep the transparency though

If you have Photoshop, you can find plugins that will give photoshop the ability to save in .ico format

A quick google search should do.

[Matt]

I've been doing this for years now, closest thing to having 'Favorite servers', i guess.

[SlikRick]

Yeah I've been doing this as well because N-Pulse is the only server I usually hop on and don't wanna go through the log in screen every time I want to get on player.

[Fulg0reSama]

Originally Posted by Liberated

Really nice, i even decided to look for a icon generator, to give it a custom icon, not as ugly as the graal one. And pulled one of aeko's icons through it, the site i used didn't keep the transparency though

Might I ask you for the icon generator site you used?

[The_Ice_Cold]

Man this is really cool. Mad props dude!

[cyan3]

Originally Posted by TSAdmin

Nice one, Dusty

Sucks2BeMacOrLinux

Windows users are too lazy and skip the login process but pretty useful if you use Windows, although it is only saving around 2 - 3 seconds of time so I don't mind as much.

[cbk1994]

Originally Posted by Fulg0reSama

Might I ask you for the icon generator site you used?

Google "ico generator".

[Deas_Voice]

Originally Posted by cyan3

Windows users are too lazy and skip the login process but pretty useful if you use Windows, although it is only saving around 2 - 3 seconds of time so I don't mind as much.

this x2.

srsly, it takes a few seconds to log on and type, what the rush? o_O

[DustyPorViva]

Who cares? It's useful and saves time no matter how minuscule. Let's not turn this into a stupid OS debate.

[cyan3]

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Who cares? It's useful and saves time no matter how minuscule. Let's not turn this into a stupid OS debate.

Sorry, It was not my intention to start an OS debate. I was only stating that it's useful if you can use it but because I'm not able to I don't mind waiting an extra few seconds. Also the lazy statement was obviously a joke lead by the fact that the shortcut saves an extra few seconds.

Edit: To clarify I personally prefer using Linux over Windows but that is my personal preference and will never judge anyone for what operating system they use because it is ultimately their choice and I respect that. I also use Windows myself and have Windows 7 installed on my computer for gaming and some college work if Linux does not provide software needed for the tasks.

I will end my statement here and will not mention anything about operating systems from here onward.

[Rave_J]

Zenkou had a desktop icon to connect direct to there server an a gfx pic to but u had to get the gfx an ect off the rc

[salesman]

Is there a way to do this with opengl mode? I only use opengl mode on my own server sometimes for testing, so an icon specifically for this would be ideal!

Also,

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

However, for servers with more than one word, you can either just include the first word(like "unholy" for unholy nation) or include the name in quotation marks.
graal://"Unholy Nation"

Your example with Unholy Nation worked fine for me, but what's weird is that when I tried graal://"Dev salesman" it kept sending me to Bomy Island Dev. However, when trying graal://Dev salesman/ without the quotes it works fine. (my server has been renamed and is only one word now, but I thought I'd share in case someone else is having the same problem)

[Umat]

I think you can just type: graal servername on linux to hop on that server directly

An addition to Dusty's method, this can be an issue if you have two clientversions (like v5+v6), then you could just do a shortcut to "path\to\graal5.exe" servername and "path\to\graal6.exe" servername

The graal protocol use the same method if you look at the windows registry, except that it's tied to the last client you ran.

[Deas_Voice]

Originally Posted by salesman

Is there a way to do this with opengl mode? I only use opengl mode on my own server sometimes for testing, so an icon specifically for this would be ideal!

try doing a shortcut using Umat's method and add -opengl?

Originally Posted by salesman

Also,

Your example with Unholy Nation worked fine for me, but what's weird is that when I tried graal://"Dev salesman" it kept sending me to Bomy Island Dev. However, when trying graal://Dev salesman/ without the quotes it works fine. (my server has been renamed and is only one word now, but I thought I'd share in case someone else is having the same problem)

just do "salesman", dev is apart of the name, but if u type salesman, it searches for the accountname you rented it with.

[PhantosP2P]

Ah, wonderful! I could theoretically package Graal up in InstallShield and have an installation tailored for our server specifically.

[NicoX]

Or you just do it the classic way and click 2 more times to log on ur Server or favorite Server. Damn lazy ppl !!

[DustyPorViva]

Originally Posted by NicoX

Or you just do it the classic way and click 2 more times to log on ur Server or favorite Server. Damn lazy ppl !!

If you only play one server ever is it lazy or efficient?

[NicoX]

Its just useless really.
You click on Graal start it and click on ur Server
3 more steps.
Ppl should not use every **** to make their life more comfortable. Just use the good old way. You guys are young =)

[DustyPorViva]

Originally Posted by NicoX

Its just useless really.
You click on Graal start it and click on ur Server
3 more steps.
Ppl should not use every **** to make their life more comfortable. Just use the good old way. You guys are young =)

Between going to my desktop, opening Graal, waiting for it to connect, then going and typing in a server it took 15 seconds to get onto a server. With a shortcut, 5 seconds. Like I said, this is a matter of efficiency: shaving time off useless matters. Also, calling people lazy over it? What the hell? Are we losing out on vital finger exercise? It's a simple process that we shouldn't have to repeat countless times when there is a way to cut down 2/3rds of the process(that again, benefits us in NO way).

Also, never sit and make the presumption someone is young for such a trivial matter, it makes you look like the young one.

[NicoX]

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Between going to my desktop, opening Graal, waiting for it to connect, then going and typing in a server it took 15 seconds to get onto a server. With a shortcut, 5 seconds. Like I said, this is a matter of efficiency: shaving time off useless matters. Also, calling people lazy over it? What the hell? Are we losing out on vital finger exercise? It's a simple process that we shouldn't have to repeat countless times when there is a way to cut down 2/3rds of the process(that again, benefits us in NO way).

Also, never sit and make the presumption someone is young for such a trivial matter, it makes you look like the young one.

So you will tell me that you need 15 seconds to connect to a Playerworld? It wont take one second.....
Whatever I dont want to discuss about this. You think so I think so. Its still useless in my eyes. Then click 2-3 more times and Spend 1 minute of ur great life. Damn.

[PhantosP2P]

Like I mentioned earlier, this is great for those playerworlds who want to package up the Graal client into their own installer. For example, if I am trying to pitch Valikorlia to roleplayers on other communities, I could link them to an executable I've created that would install Graal, a few of our most-used assets, and a shortcut on their desktop that would take them to Valikorlia directly.

I wouldn't want them to go off and play on one of those other fun servers, they may not come back to me

[DustyPorViva]

Originally Posted by NicoX

So you will tell me that you need 15 seconds to connect to a Playerworld? It wont take one second.....
Whatever I dont want to discuss about this. You think so I think so. Its still useless in my eyes. Then click 2-3 more times and Spend 1 minute of ur great life. Damn.

The fact that you think so highly of yourself because you'd rather do such a redundant task over and over is baffling.

Either way, you completely fail to understand the concept of efficiency.

[NicoX]

I understand dont worry. But still useless =)

[Tricxta]

Im with dusty on this one. Making a shortcut to save some time isn't being lazy, Its being efficient. Why you want to waste time getting onto a server the extended way confuses me. Answer this please:
If you had a whole pile of equipment at the bottom of a building and you had the choice of taking the lift or using the stairs to move it all to the top knowing that after you finish you can relax at your leisure which way would you choose and would you call it being lazy or being efficient?

[NicoX]

Originally Posted by Tricxta

Im with dusty on this one. Making a shortcut to save some time isn't being lazy, Its being efficient. Why you want to waste time getting onto a server the extended way confuses me. Answer this please:
If you had a whole pile of equipment at the bottom of a building and you had the choice of taking the lift or using the stairs to move it all to the top knowing that after you finish you can relax at your leisure which way would you choose and would you call it being lazy or being efficient?

What the **** you are talking about. You are saving 2-3 Seconds not 10 Hours. So shut up. Your accord is really stupid!

So Graal opening is so hard that you need to relax after it 2 hours? Omfg come dont post anything again in the forums pls.

[Tricxta]

With the example I gave the time differences are different but the concept is exactly the same. Why expend time on something that doesn't need it when you could be playing a game instead.

[TSAdmin]

Originally Posted by PhantosP2P

Like I mentioned earlier, this is great for those playerworlds who want to package up the Graal client into their own installer. For example, if I am trying to pitch Valikorlia to roleplayers on other communities, I could link them to an executable I've created that would install Graal, a few of our most-used assets, and a shortcut on their desktop that would take them to Valikorlia directly.

I wouldn't want them to go off and play on one of those other fun servers, they may not come back to me

The shortcut automatically logs in the last known user that has "Save my password" checked and last logged in, so packaging the client with the shortcut probably won't work on a first-run basis. However, I have never tested that, though it stands to reason as that's how the shortcut works. It may just use "Guest" if it can't fulfil any of those parameters.

[Crow]

Originally Posted by NicoX

What the **** you are talking about. You are saving 2-3 Seconds not 10 Hours. So shut up. Your accord is really stupid!

So Graal opening is so hard that you need to relax after it 2 hours? Omfg come dont post anything again in the forums pls.

So you are also the kind of guy who doesn't have any bookmarks, but rather types in the addresses all the time?

[Emera]

I keep getting an era like...
graal//:Era application not found
Any help?

[Crow]

Originally Posted by Emera

I keep getting an era like...
graal//:Era application not found
Any help?

Look at HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\graal\Shell\open\command in the registry and check if the path to your Graal.exe is correct.

[Emera]

"C:\Users\MyLoginName\Desktop\GRAAL 3\Graal.exe" "%0"
And this means?

[Crow]

That it's looking for Graal.exe in the specified path. Edit it to match your Graal install location.

Edit: If you guys want to use the Graal.exe to create your server shortcuts directly, you have to include the protocol in the shortcut, making the shortcut location look like this:

NPC Code:

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C:\path\to\Graal.exe graal://Server

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[Emera]

It takes me straight to the login server when I activate my shortcut to Era now.