v1.0 - 12/18/2011 Creation begins v1.0 - 12/18/2011 Released to HonorBuddy Forums for public use v1.

1.0 - 12/22/2011 Finalized v1.0 with additions from Guide section and no1knowsys input

Foreword Getting Started

***Downloading HonorBuddy--------------------------------------------- 5 ***Installing HonorBuddy-------------------------------------------------- 6 ***Before you launch HonorBuddy-------------------------------------- 8 9 17 18 19 20 NA NA NA

Basics

***HonorBuddy User Interface-------------------------------------------***Adding Plugins-----------------------------------------------------------***Adding Custom Classes------------------------------------------------***When to Restart My Bot------------------------------------------------

How to Use an SVN PvP Gear in a Few Short Days (coming in v1.1) Mining & Herbing in a Few Short Minutes (in v1.1) Profession Plugins (in v1.1)
***ProfessionBuddy

General Tips Troubleshooting (Authentication, Attaching Logs & More) Advanced: this is designed to be a beginner guide; more advanced issues may be
covered at a later date.

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Foreword:

Hey there, my name is ArmyDr, long time bot user, but fairly new to HonorBuddy (HB). After struggling to get started with HonorBuddy, but realizing just how easy the bot was to setup, I found it quite surprising there was not a singular beginners guide. This guide was built to serve as a single, downloadable guide that would explain everything you would need to know to start botting within a few shorts minutes after paying for the bot. What was my motivation to build this guide? My experience thus far is that the community on the HonorBuddy is very helpful. However, when I got started I wanted a guide to walk me through the initial setup, and I wanted to be able to BG Bot as soon as possible. After paying for the bot, I stumbled my way to the download site, and tried to open the bot (which is how some other bots work). I found out that you had to have WOW open first. But it still didnt work, so after searching I found that I had to have it in windowed mode, non-minimized and NOT DirectX 11 (but DirectX 9). After selecting the BG Bot I had no clue what if any profile to load, what the settings meant, and no clue what plugins or CCs (Custom Classes) were. I read every link that I could find, including the ones posted on a thread I created out of frustration. I eventually found every answer I needed. All and all it still only took me about 2 hours to have my BG Bot running with 5 custom plugins and a decent CC. So again, my goal is to make it take much less than 2 hours for you! Much of the information can be found, and in some cases was cut and paste from the Forums/Wiki. That being said, I am only human, so if you see additions or changes you would like, please post of the forums, and I will continue to update this as time allows.

Getting Started: (see highlighted boxes)

Downloading 1) Click HERE to download HB

2) You should see the latest version of HB, click that link

3) Click the Download button

4) You can Open or Save the file

*If you need additional instructions /images the Wiki has a decent storyboard HERE

Getting Started continued:

Installing Its as simple as extracting the zip folder.

You never want to extract a new version of Honorbuddy on top of a previously installed version. Always extract new Honorbuddy releases into a 'fresh' directory.

You can name the folder whatever you like It is recommended on the Wiki to install into the same folder your WOW is installed, i.e.

Open your HB folder and RIGHT click on Honorbuddy.exe Then click on properties

Getting Started continued:

Installing Change Compatibility>Privilege Level to Run as Admin

Finally it is recommended you make a shortcut for ease of use. Right click on your HonorBuddy.exe and click Create Shortcut *If you need additional instructions /images the Wiki has a decent storyboard HERE

Getting Started continued:

Before you launch HonorBuddy Prerequisites: A computer running Windows XP (or later) OS If youre not using Windows 7 you need .NET 3.5 SP1 *Not sure which .Net you have? See HERE or HERE WOW Specific: Latest Live WOW Patch (Private Servers NOT Supported) Must log into your WOW account BEFORE opening HB Must log into a specific character BEFORE opening HB Must have WOW Windowed and NOT minimized Must have DirectX Set to 9

Basics:

HonorBuddy UI 1) Login This is the first thing you should see when launching HB (remember, you have to log into WOW FIRST!)

This is the key you receive via email after purchase Ensure no space at first/end & leave password blank 2) HB if you have no errors you should see one of two screens:

Depending on if you have Enhanced Mode checked Keeping this checked allows for easy access to buttons which are very useful (see below)

3) Dropdown Menu This is where you chose Your Base bot QuestBot, GrindBot, BgBot, GB2 etc...

4) Load Profile profiles can be stored anywhere

The profile you load will be dependent on the Bot Base (your choice above in #3) You can download profiles from the forums at the following locations: Tested Profiles Submitted Profiles Be sure to read the entire post BEFORE downloading and +Rep the contributor if you chose to use their profile.

5) Settings and Tools *** This is a good place to Show you that you can Resize HonorBuddy and Each frame in HB

Mount this is required for most Bases/profiles Ground and Flying are Auto-populated if you Select Automatic Random will chose an Appropriate mount Randomly Mount Distance is the distance to walk before mounting (useful in grinding/BG profiles/others to prevent mounting up for a mob that is only 20-50 yards away). Mouse-over one of the corners and drag to resize *** If you want to manually add a mount, click HERE

Settings and Tools cont

If you click on Advanced Mode and Resize you should see this

Although it says Advanced most of these settings are selfexplanatory *** Finding your Food ID click HERE *** If you dont know what a Mesh is no worries, it is not something you need to worry about for most uses

6) Bot Config dependent on the Bot Base you chose

Again, most of these settings are self-explanatory

***If you need more explanation about one of these settings, please let me know, and Ill probably add it to this guide. Post suggestions HERE

7) Class Config (CC) This section is important and should be set before first running HB. It will control how your class reacts to certain situations (i.e. spell/ability rotations, heals, etc) ***Hb comes with a very basic CC (aka Singular) but it is recommended to try the CC thread to see which works best for you. CC Thread HERE. How to install a CC HERE.

Here is an example of the CC I use on my priest

8) Plugins Think of plugins like Addons/Mods to WoW, only these are Addons to HonorBuddy. There are a multitude of Plugins and the variety is vast. Download them HERE & How to Install HERE

Please read the entire post and adjust settings of the profile before use!
*** Some Plugins Do NOT have a config Panel and therefore the Settings Button will be greyed out***

Sample Plugins: AutoEquip2 will equip gear based on your preference eAuction can help in posting auctions ProfessionBuddy will level your professions!!! Flask of Enhancement will use your FoE every 2 hours MrHonorCap will purchase honor gear based on your choices

9) Developers Tools will not discuss this in guide, as this is beyond the scope of this guide at present This is what the panel looks like:

Adding Plugins 1) Download plugin via zip file or SVN client (found HERE) 2) Place into /Honorbuddy/Plugins/ directory (see below) 3) If HB already started click on "Recompile All", although a restart is preferred 4) To be sure it was loaded properly, and to active, checkmark it next to the list in Plugins window

Basics:

Open HB Directory, then Plugins Directory, then Drag and Drop/Download/Extract into this Directory

Adding Custom Classes 1) Download CC via zip file or SVN client (found HERE) 2) Place CC folder into /Honorbuddy/CustomClasses/ directory (see below) 3) Be sure to rename the folder if needed (Fpsware CCs need this) 4) Restart of Honorbuddy is required 5) Upon pressing Class Config in Honorbuddy it should show a list to choose from (only shows CCs that support your Class, but not necessarily Spec) 6) Any other needed steps will be listed on the respective CC's thread. As with Plugins, place your Download/SVN into this directory:

Choices: When you start Bot Or press CC Config you will get This dialog box if you have More than one CC

When to Restart My Bot:

Actions that require a restart If you change characters If you close WOW (and reopen) If you want to change a Custom Class (CC) Recommend that you restart if Told to do so in the HB Log Window After adding a plugin (pressing 'Recompile All' may work instead) Anytime you feel that something isn't working as intended or described You do NOT need to restart after Updating the settings of a Plugin Updating the settings of a Custom Class Config Changing settings under general Settings and Tools Changing Bot base Changing Profile

How to Use an SVN:

The video guide by Jvidia is great - found HERE

1) Find an SVN you want and copy the link

2) Download & Install TortoiseSVN 3) Create a folder (your choice of name/location) ***Remember location for plugin/cc specific SVNs 4) Right click on the folder you created 5) Then press SVN Checkout 6) Paste your link here

7) Press OK, wait for download, then press OK again all done! If you ever need to update right click on the folder and press

***ProfessionBuddy

Coming in Version 1.1 PvP Gear in a Few Short Days Mining & Herbing in a Few Short Minutes Profession Plugins

General Tips:

#1 Botting is dangerous Expect to get your account banned at some time (makes it hurt less when it actually happens). If you will cry to lose an account to botting, do NOT bot on that account If you are detected, there is no safe period of when to start botting again. You were likely reported by another player. As far as I know there is no "flagging", but a repeat offense will likely result in a perma ban. Finally, reducing time botting, using secure profiles/plugins/CCs and making sure your combat looks real (in pvp/pve) should help #2 Give +Rep If you download a profile/plugin/cc Someone helps you on the forums This takes mere seconds Especially if it was free!!! #3 Be sure to read at least the first page of the thread for the CC/Profile/Plugin/Program you download and intend to use #4 Be sure to check and/or adjust Custom Class settings for every one of your characters BEFORE botting on that toon

Misc.:

Manually Adding a Mount this is also how you can add other items, npcs, etc.

Go to www.wowhead.com Type in the name of your mount

Click on your mount

Click on your mounts Use: The #s after the = is the Mount ID ***Apparently the name of the mount/food/drink works in most cases*** Adding Food same as above 1) Go to www.wowhead.com 2) Type in the name of your food or drink 3) Click on it / Mouse-over the link 4) The numbers after item= is the Food/Drink ID

Troubleshooting:

***If you cant find your answer on the forums, you should post in the support thread with an attached log. Authentication - To verify you have paid for the # of accounts you are botting on, HB creates a session for each log in. It takes roughly one minute for a session to expire after closing a session To manually reset a session you will need to: create an account HERE kill selected session

Attaching a Log 1) Locating your log files 2) Find the most recent log Sort by Date modified

Attaching a Log cont: 3) Add the log to your post If starting a new thread

OR

If posting via quick reply (click go advanced and then use above)

Attaching a Log cont: 4) Adding your files (click +Add Files, then click Select Files)

5) Browse to your log files using #1 & #2 above 6) Click Done button 7) Then submit your post

Additional Technical Issues: check the Wiki HERE

#1 How to create a basic Grinding/Farming/Reputation Profile: http://www.thebuddyforum.com/honorbu...rming-rep.html #2 May or may not be more to follow

Advanced: