Aeon of Darkness

Play using Java Web Start

You must have java 1.4.* or later to use this method. Version 1.5+ have JWS (Java Web Start) preinstalled. Users of version 1.4.* must download it seperately (although it is recommended to simply get the latest JVM, which will come with JWS preinstalled.

How to connect using JWS:

• Get the latest Java VM. (Most Operating Systems come with the VM preinstalled.)
• Open the jnlp configuration file.

Play using your browser

For your convenience, a java applet has been developed that can be run in your browser on any operating system. This way, you can play Aeon of Darkness wherever you are, on virtually any computer. The client has been specially designed to support every feature you might need for your adventures - so you won't be left behind. Also, running the applet in your browser window allows you to play the game without installing any software - in case you don't have access rights, or simply want to try the game out without any installations.

How to connect using your browser:

• Get the latest Java VM. (Most Operating Systems come with the VM preinstalled.)
• Open the AoD Java Client.

Play using telnet

This methodology is not recommended, however if you have a telnet program pre-installed (windows and linux machines usually do), you can connect to Aeon of Darkness using that program. Use this method only if you do not want to install software or run the connection through your browser.

How to connect using telnet:

• If your browser understands the telnet protocol, simply type telnet://game.aeonofdarkness.com:5050 into the location bar and hit enter.
• [In Windows] Goto the Start Menu -> Run; type in telnet://game.aeonofdarkness.com:5050; then click OK.
• Run telnet, and then connect to Aeon of Darkness by specifying the address as aeonofdarkness.com and the port as 5050.
• Type telnet aeonofdarkness.com 5050 in the command line.