Star Wars Galaxies Emulator - SWGEmu FAQ's

When will the emulator be done?
There is no ETA on when the emulator will be done. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done before it would be considered "playable."

Where can I get the open source for the SWGEmu?
You can download it using TortoiseSVN from http://opensvn.csie.org/SWGEmuPub/. You will need some knowledge of C++ to compile the open source.

What language is used for SWGEmu?
C++.

What platform does the SWGEmu run on?
It can run on Windows and Linux.

Will there be a fee for playing?
No there are no fees to play. The admins of the server you play on might ask for donations to help fund the costs of the server and hosting required to run the server.

What is the purpose of SWG Servers.com?
It was created to help those wanting to create or connect to a SWGEmu server. We want this website to be the resource you look too when you are coming across bugs and errors, or if you just want to find out how to add specific patches and updates.

What SWG Publish will the SWGEmu be running?
Publish 12.1.

Can I just download the SWG Trial and connect to a SWGEmu server?
No. The SWG Trial does not contain all the files needed to play on a SWGEmu server. If you download the trial, you will need to have an active subscription to SOE to download the needed files. Once you have those files you can discontinue your subscription and be able to play on a SWGEmu server.

Can I install my old SWG CD's and play on a SWGEmu server?
Yes, however, you will need to update to at least publish 13. You can download the files here, http://forums.station.sony.com/swg/board/message?board.id=Techsupport&message.id=295177.

Where can I find the client download to play on a SWGEmu server?
You can download the client here, http://rapidshare.de/files/27814321/swgemu_client.zip. You will need to update the swgemu_login.cfg file to have the correct IP address of the server you want to connect too. Usually each server will have a connection guide that will explain how to download and install the client. It will also provide any updates you need to make to your cfg file.

Is the SWGEmu illegal?
No. That applies everywhere, in and outside the US. The SWGEmu team built the server from ground up, so what exactly can SOE sue for? Yes it is against the SWG EULA to reverse engineer any communications between it and the server, but that is not a legal implication. All they can do is ban our accounts from their services.

Does the SWGEmu team accept donations?
Yes. Please contact donate@swgemu.com to send donations via PayPal.

What are the system requirements to run a SWGEmu server?
The emulator has not been benchmarked yet so there currently are no system requirements.

What database does the SWGEMu use?
MySQL.

Will the SWG Expansions be supported?
Right now there are only plans to support the Jump to Lighspeed expansion.

Will Jedi be on SWGEmu servers?
Yes and no. It depends on the server and if they want to have the Jedi profession available to members. The initial release of the SWGEmu will not have Jedi implemented but it will be added down the road.