DirectSong FAQ - Addendum

[EternalTempest]

This is an addendum to my DirectSong FAQ.
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10069916

The reason for this addendum is DirectSong web site has pretty much removed all Guildwars Music pack integration from there main website.

The ONLY nice things, if you go to www.directsong.com, some of the Guildwars music packs you own can be download as mp3 / 320kbs DRM Free format. Mind you this does not integrate with GuildWars.

You will need to (WMA) download the music packs. It's no longer on there main page, but can be downloaded here: http://www.directsong.com/wma

Note: This link is given by DirectSong's Knowledge Base.
http://www.directsong.com/support/kn....php?article=1

**This does NOT allow you to play music for music packs you do not own.**

The music packs have a batch file in them where you click and it's suppose to set everything up correctly... but I noticed several of the music packs will NOT set up right...

The DirectSong folder can be anywhere, My Music, GuildWars Folder, etc, but the sub folders and files HAVE to be in the locations specified in the attachment txt file in order for GuildWars to play it in game.

Attached is a text file that shows who the files and sub-folders have to be set up in order for guildwars to play the music in-game.

Once you have the files in the correct location, there two more steps.
1. You have to try and play the wma file and activate the DRM.

Hint - Don't do a permanet license the very 1st time, Windows Media Player has to download and install additional DRM and the attempt will show an
activation, but fail to activate the very 1st time.

2. You have to run the RegisterDirectSongDirectory.exe from within the directsong folder, once.

I would also make sure you use the DirectSong.ds track file from the Eyes of the North music pack, it has the most up to date track list. If you use an older one, some of the newer music will not play in the newer expansions.

Also, see this great thread on how to customize DirectSong, and even do your own music: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10269138

[Omega X]

One quick mention, If you are on Windows Vista or Windows 7, you might have to elevate the RegisterDirectSongDirectory.exe in order for it to properly write to the Registry.


Right Click on RegisterDirectSongDirectory.exe and Choose "Run As Administrator".

[Star Gazer]

ok i am a bit confused (and have been since 05) about the integration of music packs. Can you provide a step by step guide on how to do this? Also, when you say it has been discontinued, is this for older versions as well?

sorry to be thread necromancer, but i had to ask :b

[B1ack0ut]

Okay when I right click to run as administrator It just says there is no directory. What, where, and how do I get this directory?

[Omega X]

@B1ack0ut

Usually when it says "No Directory Detected", means it didn't find any previous directories linked to DirectSong.

But it will then link the new directory automatically.



@Star Gazer

DirectSong discontinued the selling of the DRM Windows Media music packs. They now sell those packs in MP3 format. But you can no longer link them officially. You would have to alter a trigger list which contains track names.

The relevant guides are in the first post.

But basically:

1. You create a Folder anywhere on the PC
2. Place the relevant files ds_GuildWars.dll and GuildWars.ds in the directory
3. Place your music files in their own folders in that directory
4. Link them to the Registry with RegisterDirectSongDirectory.exe which has to be placed in the same folder with the dll and ds files.

Then afterward you have to authenticate the DRM files with Windows Media Player assuming you have a valid account and necessary rights with DirectSong. The MP3 files don't need authentication but you have to alter GuildWars.ds to add the MP3 songs which is apart of another guide linked in the first post.

[Star Gazer]

thanks omega i downloaded these things when I bought the packs (over 3 years ago) and had them stored, but for some reason, they would not link up to the game. I gave it one more try and it seemed to streamline the music, using a different melody in gla hatchery. thank you for your help!

[Akaraxle]

Sidenote: it appears licences, even permanent ones, are refreshed once in a while. This for those worried about reformats, etc. (I never managed to backup my DRM, idiotic protection system).

[Yoom Omer]

Hmmm... How do you make this work with the GW Special Edition music?
It doesn't appear on the .txt file.

[Razorblade Monkey]

Originally Posted by EternalTempest

The ONLY nice things, if you go to www.directsong.com, some of the Guildwars music packs you own can be download as mp3 / 320kbs DRM Free format.

I have the two CE music packs and the free SF pack on my list, but it is only offering downloads of the original protected WMA's, are these packs excluded from those redone in unprotected mp3?

[Kador]

How do I get these working and redeem a new CE code? I just got the Nightfall and Factions CE's and the link provided in the box doesn't work. I registered an account at directsong but there is nowhere to redeem the code.

Strange, the Factions link still works, directsong.com/gwf but directsong.com/nightfall does not work. I tried /gwnf and it works.

Well the link is there but the code redemption doe NOT work. I got an error saying to contact the site admin. Of course there is no email address anywhere to contact them. Looks like I'm screwed out of the CE content.