How to Set Up a Silkroad Online Private Server Using Phoenix Emulator

Step 1: Install Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:

• MySQL Server for the database.
• Visual C++ Build Tools to compile the source code.
• Git for Windows to clone the Phoenix emulator repository.

Step 2: Clone the Phoenix Emulator Repository

Open Git Bash and clone the Phoenix emulator repository:

git clone https://gitlab.com/Chernobyl_/phoenix.git

Navigate to the project folder:

cd phoenix

Step 3: Configure the MySQL Database

Log in to MySQL and create a new database and user for the Phoenix emulator:

CREATE DATABASE silkroad_db;
CREATE USER 'sro_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON silkroad_db.* TO 'sro_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Replace password with a secure password. Save these credentials for use in configuration files later.

Step 4: Build the Phoenix Emulator

Open the Phoenix solution file (Phoenix.sln) in Visual Studio to build the emulator:

1. Open Visual Studio and load the solution file.
2. Set the build configuration to Release.
3. Build the solution by selecting Build > Build Solution. The compiled files will appear in the Release folder.

Step 5: Locate or Create Configuration Files

Some emulators, including the Phoenix emulator, may not include configuration files directly in the repository. To locate or create configuration files, follow these steps:

1. Search the Repository: Look for folders like config/, configs/, or files with .example or .sample suffixes.
2. Consult the Documentation: Check the repository’s README or documentation for specific setup instructions, as it may list required configuration files or variables.
3. Create Custom Config Files: If configuration files are not provided, you may need to manually create them using the recommended settings in the documentation. Typical settings include:
   • Database Configurations: Host, port, database name, username, and password for MySQL.
   • Server Settings: IP address, port, and other server-specific parameters.

If you have questions, check community forums or ask the repository owner for further guidance.

Step 6: Import Database Structure

Import the SQL database structure provided by the Phoenix emulator. In MySQL, run the SQL script to create the necessary tables and data:

mysql -u sro_user -p silkroad_db < path/to/setup_script.sql

Replace path/to/setup_script.sql with the actual path to the SQL setup script included in the repository.

Step 7: Start the Server

In the compiled Release folder, run the main server executable to start the Phoenix emulator. This may be named PhoenixServer.exe:

./PhoenixServer.exe

Monitor the console output to ensure the server starts successfully without any errors.

Step 8: Configure the Client

Download a compatible Silkroad Online client and modify the client’s configuration file (usually silkroad.ini or similar) to point to your server’s IP address and port.

Step 9: Test the Connection

Launch the Silkroad Online client and attempt to connect to your server. If successful, you should be able to log in and explore your Silkroad Online private server.

If you encounter issues, review the server logs and settings to troubleshoot any connection problems.