diff --git a/wiki/games/guild_wars_2.md b/wiki/games/guild_wars_2.md index 67508fb..40027f3 100644 --- a/wiki/games/guild_wars_2.md +++ b/wiki/games/guild_wars_2.md @@ -9,17 +9,21 @@ Guild Wars 2 features a large add-on community. All add-ons described in this guide will assume [gw2-add-on-loader](#gw2-add-on-loader) is already installed. It has to be set up first if not already done. -Additionall this guide assumes you are using the `Enable DX9 Rendering` option -in the graphics tab of the settings. +Additionall this guide assumes you are using the DX11 rendering which is enabled +by default. +Nevertheless this guide should also be compatible with the DX9 rendering option +enabled in the graphics section of the options. The following subsections assume that Guild Wars 2 is installed at `gw2_root_directory`. Replace this directory placeholder according to your installation. +Updating of the add-ons is done by downloading newer versions of the mentioned +files and replacing the old ones at the corresponding locations. ### gw2-add-on-loader To make multiple add-ons work together an add-on loader is recommended. -One option for thi is +One option for this is [gw2-add-on-loader](https://github.com/gw2-addon-loader/loader-core). Download the current version from the @@ -34,8 +38,12 @@ This files namely include the following: - `gw2_root_directory/bin64/d3d9.dll` This add-on loader loads both DX9 and DX11 add-ons. -For the functionality to work [d3d9_wrapper](#d3d9wrapper) should be installed -aswell. +[d3d9_wrapper](#d3d9wrapper) is needed for some functionality of the following +add-ons. +The installation of it is therefore recommended. + +This add-on does not need to be updated often. +It only is required when Guild Wars 2 switches its API. ### d3d9_wrapper @@ -48,6 +56,9 @@ From there place the included Directory `d3d9_wrapper/gw2addon_d3d9_wrapper.dll` in Guild Wars 2 `gw2_root_directory/addon` directory. +This add-on does not need to be updated often. +It only is required when Guild Wars 2 switches its API. + ### arcdps [arcdps](https://www.deltaconnected.com/arcdps/) is a damage meter. @@ -59,6 +70,8 @@ Then rename it to `gw2addon_arcdps.dll` and move it to a newly created directory inside the Guild Wars 2 add-on directory `gw2_root_directory/addons/arcdps/gw2addon_arcdps.dll`. +This add-on and its sub-add-ons needs to be updated regularly to work correctly. + #### boon-tables There is an extension to the arcdps add-on regarding the boon stats which are @@ -94,7 +107,7 @@ settings. ### gw2radial -[gw2radial](https://github.com/gw2-addon-loader/GW2Radial) is a add-on for Guild +[gw2radial](https://github.com/Friendly0Fire/GW2Radial) is a add-on for Guild Wars 2 that allows faster access to markers, mounts and novelties. It is accessible in-game via the hotkeys `Alt-Shift-M`. @@ -103,3 +116,7 @@ Download the current version from the Then place the folder `gw2radial_d3d9` which contains the file `gw2addon_gw2radial_d3d9.dll` in the add-on directory of Guild Wars 2 `gw2_root_directory/addons`. + +This add-on does not need to be updated often. +Updates are only required to get new functions working for example when new +mounts are added.