INTRODUCTION
This guide will teach you how to play with friends over the internet in a custom games match.

GUIDE

To add friends both people (you and your friend) need to do this:

• Go to https://forum.plutonium.pw/users and search for your friend
• Go to his profile and hit the green "plus" (+) button to follow him. If there is only a heart, that means that you are already following them, and can move on to the next step

Afterwards, the person who wants to host the private match needs to do the following:

• Open the game and open the serverlist (F10 or Home key)
• Go to the network tab and check if UPnP is enabled

If UPnP is enabled:

• Start a custom game (you have to actually start it; parties don't work. If the match does not start, you can force it to start by executing the command 'xpartygo' in the in-game console, which you can open with the tilde key)
• Your friend should now be able to join by double-clicking your name in the Friends List (between the Server Browser and Network tab)

If UPnP is disabled:

• Go to Windows Settings -> Network & Internet

• Click your connection ("Livebox-D3C0_5GHz 2" in this case, it will likely differ for you)
• Set the Network Profile to Private

• Restart the game

If UPnP is still disabled:

• Forward the port that is shown to you in the network tab in your router (4976 by default, tutorial: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-port-forward-4163829)
• Start a custom game (you have to actually start it; parties don't work. If the match does not start, you can force it to start by executing the command 'xpartygo' in the in-game console, which you can open with the tilde key)
• Your friend will now be able to connect by opening the console and executing

connect yourip

(with yourip being the IP address you see in the Network tab)

FAQ

Q: How do I open the console?
A: The console can be opened with:

• ^ on QWERTZ.
• ~ on QWERTY (US).
• ' on QWERTY (UK).
• the key above tab on most keyboard.

Q: How do I unlock all (max rank)?
A: Open the console while in the menu (not in-game) and type unlockall and then hit the enter key.

Q: Can I install PlutoniumT6 in the same folder as the Steam version?
A: Yes, PlutoT6 does not modify any base game files.

Q: How can I re-open PlutoT6 its menu
A: Press F10 or Home.

Q: Can I use a SKIDROW or NOSTEAM copy of the game?
A: No you cannot! These two repacks come with outdated and incomplete files making them incompatible with Plutonium. Please follow our install guide which outlines how to download a clean up to date copy of the game: https://forum.plutonium.pw/topic/2819/how-to-install-plutonium-t6

Q: Can I play against bots?
A: To play with bots go to find game and select your choice of playlist.
Once the map loaded do xpartygo on the console.
Then spawnbot 17 in the console when the map has loaded. Change the number for different bots.

Q: Can my friends join custom matches?
A: Yes, you have to port forward 4976 UDP and start the game. After your game has finished loading they can join using the console.

Q: How can I join a password protected server?
A: By setting the password via the console with password followed by your passwort (eg.: password swordfish, password "A password with a space").

Q: How do I host a server?
A: Our PlutoniumT6 server guide.

Q: Can I use PlutoT6 to play over LAN, fully offline?
A: Yes, select the [˅] button next to the PLAY button in the launcher.

Q: Does PlutoniumT6 contain a virus?
A: No it does not, it most likely is a false positive from your antivirus. However like any and all software downloads you should use only trustworthy sources and not download random dlls off of the internet.

Q: How can I add a folder exclusion to Plutonium to prevent antivirus detections?
A: Follow this guide: https://forum.plutonium.pw/topic/3448/antivirus-folder-exclusion-guide

COMMON ISSUES

Error: Unable to load import '[email protected]' from module 'binkw32.dll'

Fix: You selected the wrong game directory in the Plutonium launcher. You must select your Black Ops 2 game folder. If you do not have the base game installed follow this guide https://forum.plutonium.pw/topic/2819/how-to-install-plutonium-t6

Error: Failed to start launcher: exit status 1073741515 or 3221225781 or 3221225775

Fix: Download and install https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x86.exe Visual C++ 20015-19 x86 redist. Restart your PC then relaunch the launcher. If doing so does not fix it, then download and run the following program to install all missing runtimes: https://www.computerbase.de/downloads/systemtools/all-in-one-runtimes/

Error: Error during initialization: Missing config file 'default_mp.cfg'

Fix: This is caused by a broken or incomplete base game (Black Ops 2), if you own the game on steam use steam to verify the game files, doing so will repair it and fix the error. If you do not own it, then simply place piry.exe in your game folder and run it, this will also repair it. A guide on how to use piry can be found here: https://forum.plutonium.pw/topic/2819/how-to-install-plutonium-t6

Error: Fastfile for zone is corrupt or unreadable / similar error messages

Fix: Fix is same as the above error^^.

Error: context deadline exceeded (Client.Timeout or context cancellation while reading body)

Fix: Open command prompt in the folder that you have the Plutonium Launcher and type plutonium.exe -timeout 600 this will launch Plutonium.exe with a timeout for each file of 10 minutes. The timeout can be changed as much as you'd like. By default it is set to 60 seconds.

Error: Unable to refresh server list or Failed to fetch info: Get "ht(t)ps://cdn.plutoium.pw/updater" or tls: first record does not look like a TLS handshake
Fix: These are all likely firewall problems, ensure Plutonium T6 (both launcher and game) is allowed through your Windows firewall, ensure your ISP doesn't have a router Firewall such as Xfinity. https://forums.xfinity.com/t5/Email-Web-Browsing/Unblock-all-websites/m-p/3303661/highlight/true#M215393
https://internet.xfinity.com/more/my-services go there and disable the xfi advanced security.

Error: Failed to fetch info: Get "https://cdn.plutonium.pw/updater/prod.json": dial tcp: lookup cdn.plutonium.pw: no such host
Fix: Your DNS provider (likely your ISP) is filtering requests. Change your computers DNS servers to something that does not filter requests, such as 1.1.1.1 follow this guide if you don't know how to change your DNS: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-your-pcs-dns-settings-windows-10

Error: I can’t see (all) servers in the server list
Cause : Game in offline mode
Fix: Don't start the game in offline mode.
Fix: Make sure your 3rd party Firewall does not block PlutoT6.
Cause: Miss behaving network equipment
Fix: Your router might be too weak to handle all the traffic and drops packages. Try a firmware upgrade.
Fix: Your router does detect the network traffic from the server list as attempted DDoS attack and blocks it. Look for a setting to turn this off.
Fix: You are living in a "free" country and your government blocks certain countries

Error: The procedure entry point AddDllDirectory could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL32.dll
Fix: Running an outdated Windows install is a bad idea, running an outdated Windows version that is so badly cracked you can't even update it is even worse. Install all Windows updates.

Error: The code execution cannot proceed because D3DCompiler_47.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.
Fix: D3DCompiler_47.dll is part of Microsoft's DirectX 9.

Error: The code execution cannot proceed because XINPUT1_3.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.
Fix: XINPUT1_3.dll is part of Microsoft's DirectX 9.

Error: PlutoT6 crashes when a fifth player connects on Origins
Fix: Origins doesn't support more than 4 players and when a 5th player joins it crashes with an out of bound exception in the gsc.

Error: UI ERROR 5XXXX (eg 58339)
Fix: Your stats file is corrupted, either use resetStats or delete your dw folder inside t6r/player. ALL PROGRESS WILL BE LOST AND DO NOT UNLOCK AN EXTRA CLASS SLOT!

Error: EXE_CONFIGSTRINGMISMATCH
Fix: You are either missing some DLC files or you suck at pirating, either way download some clean files.

Error: Check board loading screens
Fix: You are missing DLC files, download them or try another map

Error: Waiting for more players...
Fix: Open the console and type xpartygo (This will force start the game)

Error: Could not load default asset '' for asset type 'ddl'

Fix: If you receive this error it means you are using an outdated version of the game (SKIDROW/NOSTEAM) or your game files are corrupted. The only solution is to delete the game files and reinstall using clean files.

Error: Can't find any games through match-making.
Fix: This is not a error, Pluto does not support match-making use the server browser to join a server.

Error: After clicking 'Play' or 'Setup' the launcher closes and nothing happens
Fix: You may be missing a required runtime, please download and run the following: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35

Error: Could not authenticate to Plutonium: snowroller uninitialized

OR
Error: Handshake: certificate verify failed

Fix: This error occurs when you are trying to launch an outdated version of Plutonium. However, this should not happen if you are launching the game via Plutonium.exe which checks for updates on each launch. So if you are starting the launcher via plutonium-launcher-win32.exe please do not. Launch via Plutonium.exe

Error: Black screen when starting the game but can hear the menu music
Fix: This issue can be caused by outdated GPU drivers, use Nvidia Geforce Experience to update your drivers or AMD equivalent. Restart your PC then try launching Plutonium again, the issue should now be resolved.

Error: Direct X encountered an unrecoverable error

Fix: Caused generally by a broken direct x install, the following video can be followed to reinstall Direct X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPPzri5pGkw

Error: Extremely Low FPS (Gaming Laptop)
Fix: From NVIDIA Control Panel 3D Settings->Manage 3D Settings Tab "Program apps" you are going to want to add the plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.exe as a application if you dont know where that is its here
C:\Users\yournamehere\AppData\Local\Plutonium\bin

Keep in mind that the AppData is a hidden folder in windows and either need to use the windows key + r for run and doing %appdata% or turn on the option to show hidden files but then after that is doing in the settings for then now added application you want to go to Preferred Graphics Processor

Select : High performance NVIDIA rocessor

You count them.

We are not here to provide free games. Go get a job.

Throw together a script that pulls the latest release, extracts it and starts iw4ma again. Combine this with daily iw4ma restarts, done.

And most importantly don't cry if shit breaks.

We are a PC client and not a console replacement project. The only way to get not raped with a controller against Mouse and Keyboard is to have a really unfair aimbot. You will get used to Mouse and Keyboard super easy and fast if you just want to and play a couple of matches and figure out sensitivity settings that work for you.

Take a look at the gsc dump and figure out where the checks are then nuke them.

@luigistyle said in Setting up an 8 person BO2 Zombies Lobby:

People who are running an older version of Plutonium for their server are also still able to have 8P matches, as the bug was only introduced in a recent version. I suggest waiting until a fix is pushed

Its not a bug, they don't know how the game engine handles it, there is a reason their servers freeze often because the game does some retarded shit with the player counts. Release is as soon as all bugs that are found with testing sessions are found and fixed.

@gato said in discord helpers, READ:

in my oppinion is garbage

Good that nobody asked for it, because by that logic why live in houses when caves where so much better, you didn't even have to built them at all!

The Discord and forum is overrun by people asking questions from readme and the announcements. They steal all manpower from legit questions. Another big issue is that the same kind of special snowflakes ask in random channels where you first have to figure out about which game he is talking. Also thread hijacking is once again making it hard and stealing time. In the end it boils down to the community trying their best to make it worse.

Oh look it also took time to write this answer.

So you injected a cheat into a project that prides itself with its anti cheat and you did not expect to be banned? Sorry thats a big no from me, there were enough warnings and a way to run the game without the anti cheat.

Obviously it is possible to merge multiple mods into one file.
It just requires you to understand what the mods do.

Seems like they did already fix this. plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.exe is no longer picked up by Kaspersky.

Danke Dieter!

Nothing is bugged, you failed to read the install instructions and are using an outdated tool that gets no support from us anymore.

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You need to provide more details.
From what you have told we can't even say if you are starting PlutoT6 or not.

Plutonium does not support anything older than Windows 10.
You don't have that dll because it is not available for Windows 7.

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No, there is a reason why we say piry is defunct and not supported anymore.