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How to Play

Installing with the Launcher

  1. Click the Play Now button to download Eventide launcher.
  2. Run the Eventide launcher and you will be presented with choosing a directory to install to. We recommend installing directly in a drive root (for example, C:\) rather than inside nested folders due to issues with permissions blocking the game. The EventideXI folder will automatically be created so you do not need to make a folder for the installation.
  3. Once you have chosen the directroy to install to, press the Download button to begin your download.
  4. Once the installation is done, you can go to the Extensions and Settings pages to modify your addons, plugins, and other configurations.
  5. If you do not have an Eventide game account yet, you can register for one by keeping the account information blank and pressing Play.

Installing Manually

* We highly recommend using the launcher to install the game since game updates can be automatically applied for everyone. This section is left here as a backup method in case you cannot use the launcher for some reason.

  1. Download the 7.6 GB compressed client from this link: EventideXI.zip.
  2. Once downloaded, right-click the file → Extract Here.
  3. Move the extracted Eventide folder to your main drive (typically C:\). After moving it, the full path should be: C:\Eventide.
  4. Open the Eventide folder and run EventideConfigEditor.exe.
  5. Configure the following settings:
    1. Set Window Width and Window Height to your monitor resolution.
    2. Set Background Width and Background Height to roughly 1.5x your Window Width/Height values.
    3. Menu Width and Menu Height are personal preference — you may match your Window values or make them smaller.
    4. Set Fullscreen Mode to Fullscreen Windowed, then save and close.
  6. Run Launch_Eventide.bat.
  7. When the Ashita command-line interface appears, select option 2 — “Create a new account” — and follow the prompts.
  8. After creating your account (before logging in), close Ashita-CLI and reopen EventideConfigEditor.exe.
  9. Enter your new Eventide username and password, click Save, and close the window.
  10. Re-open Launch_Eventide.bat. Ashita will now automatically log you in every time you run it.

A video guide on the manual installation can be found below:

FAQs

Is the launcher using Ashita only?

Yes, the EventideXI launcher is built on Ashita 4. Ashita is a popular third-party FFXI client that provides various enhancements and features for players.


Is it safe to use the launcher?

Yes, using the EventideXI launcher is safe. The developers have implemented security measures to protect players' accounts and data. However, always ensure you download the launcher from the official EventideXI website to avoid any potential security risks.


How much space do I need for the launcher and the game?

Allow approximately 200 MB for the launcher, and 25 GB for the game.


Can I use my existing FFXI installation with the launcher?

No, the EventideXI launcher uses its own FFXI files. You cannot use your existing FFXI installation with the launcher. If you are using an older launcher or files from eventide then a workaround is provided for the new launcher to point to those files. Check discord for more information.


Where can I get support if I encounter issues with the launcher?

If you encounter any issues with the EventideXI launcher, you can seek support through the official EventideXI Discord server. The community and staff members are usually helpful in resolving any problems you may face.


Can I customize the launcher settings?

Yes, the EventideXI launcher allows you to customize various settings, including graphics options, keybindings, and addon configurations. You can access these settings through the launcher's interface.


Does the launcher store my password in plain text?

Yes and no. Your information is stored in theashita.ini file. By default, if you enter your username and password in the launcher and click PLAY, your ashita.ini file stores your information in plain text. This is true for any server. The launcher stores your credentials at the operating system level if you check the "Remember Credentials" box. The best way around storing your password in plain text is to avoid entering your username/password on the login page and manually enter it each time you play.


Is the launcher compatible with all operating systems?

The EventideXI launcher is primarily designed for the Windows operating systems and can run on Linux using compatibility layers like Wine.