The Legend of Zelda (NES) Multiworld Setup Guide

Required Software

• The Zelda1Client
  • Bundled with MultiworldGG: MultiworldGG Releases Page
• The BizHawk emulator. Versions 2.3.1 and higher are supported.
  • BizHawk at TASVideos
• Your legally acquired US v1.0 PRG0 ROM file, probably named Legend of Zelda, The (U) (PRG0) [!].nes

Optional Software

• Map Tracker
  • Used alongside Poptracker to keep track of what items/checks you've gotten. Uses auto-tracking by connecting to the Archipelago server.

Installation Procedures

1. Download and install the latest version of MultiworldGG.
   • On Windows, download Setup.Archipelago.<HighestVersion>.exe and run it.
2. Assign EmuHawk version 2.3.1 or higher as your default program for launching .nes files.
   • Extract your BizHawk folder to your Desktop, or somewhere you will remember. Below are optional additional steps for loading ROMs more conveniently.
     1. Right-click on a ROM file and select Open with...
     2. Check the box next to Always use this app to open .nes files.
     3. Scroll to the bottom of the list and click the grey text Look for another App on this PC.
     4. Browse for EmuHawk.exe located inside your BizHawk folder (from step 1) and click Open.
3. (EmuHawk version ≤ 2.8) Go to Config > Customize. Switch to the Advanced tab, then switch the Lua Core from "NLua+KopiLua" to "Lua+LuaInterface". Then restart EmuHawk. This is required for the Lua script to function correctly. NOTE: Even if "Lua+LuaInterface" is already selected, toggle between the two options and reselect it. Fresh installs of newer versions of EmuHawk have a tendency to show "Lua+LuaInterface" as the default selected option but still load "NLua+KopiLua" until this step is done.

Create a Config (.yaml) File

What is a config file and why do I need one?

See the guide on setting up a basic YAML at the MultiworldGG setup guide: Basic Multiworld Setup Guide

Where do I get a config file?

The Player Options page on the website allows you to configure your personal options and export a config file from them. Player options page: The Legend of Zelda Player Options Page

Verifying your config file

If you would like to validate your config file to make sure it works, you may do so on the YAML Validator page. YAML validator page: YAML Validation page

Generating a Single-Player Game

1. Navigate to the Player Options page, configure your options, and click the "Generate Game" button.
   • Player Options page: The Legend of Zelda Player Options Page
2. You will be presented with a "Seed Info" page.
3. Click the "Create New Room" link.
4. You will be presented with a server page, from which you can download your patch file.
5. Double-click on your patch file, and the Zelda 1 Client will launch automatically, create your ROM from the patch file, and open your emulator for you.
6. Since this is a single-player game, you will no longer need the client, so feel free to close it.

Joining a MultiWorld Game

Obtain your patch file and create your ROM

When you join a multiworld game, you will be asked to provide your config file to whoever is hosting. Once that is done, the host will provide you with either a link to download your patch file, or with a zip file containing everyone's patch files. Your patch file should have a .aptloz extension.

Put your patch file on your desktop or somewhere convenient, and double click it. This should automatically launch the client, and will also create your ROM in the same place as your patch file.

Running the Client Program and Connecting to the Server

Once the MultiworldGG server has been hosted:

1. Navigate to your MultiworldGG install folder and run MultiworldGGZelda1Client.exe.
2. Notice the /connect command on the server hosting page. (It should look like /connect multiworld.gg:***** where ***** are numbers)
3. Type the connect command into the client OR add the port to the pre-populated address on the top bar (it should already say multiworld.gg) and click connect.

Running Your Game and Connecting to the Client Program

1. Open EmuHawk 2.3.1 or higher and load your ROM OR click your ROM file if it is already associated with the extension *.nes.
2. Navigate to where you installed MultiworldGG, then to data/lua, and drag+drop the connector_tloz.lua script onto the main EmuHawk window.
   1. You could instead open the Lua Console manually, click Script 〉 Open Script, and navigate to connector_tloz.lua with the file picker.
   2. If it gives a NLua.Exceptions.LuaScriptException: .\socket.lua:13: module 'socket.core' not found: exception close your emulator entirely, restart it and re-run these steps.
   3. If it says Must use a version of BizHawk 2.3.1 or higher, double-check your BizHawk version by clicking ** Help** -> About.

Play the game

When the client shows both NES and server are connected, you are good to go. You can check the connection status of the NES at any time by running /nes.

Other Client Commands

All other commands may be found on the MultiworldGG Server and Client Commands Guide. .

Known Issues

• Triforce Fragments and Heart Containers may be purchased multiple times. It is up to you if you wish to take advantage of this; logic will not account for or require purchasing any slot more than once. Remote items, no matter what they are, will always only be sent once.
• Obtaining a remote item will move the location of any existing item in that room. Should this make an item inaccessible, simply exit and re-enter the room. This can be used to obtain the Ocean Heart Container item without the stepladder; logic does not account for this.
• Whether you've purchased from a shop is tracked via MultiworldGG between sessions: if you revisit a single player game, none of your shop pruchase statuses will be remembered. If you want them to be, connect to the client and server like you would in a multiplayer game.