Setup Guide for Sneak King Archipelago

Required Software

• xemu — original Xbox emulator
• The built-in Sneak King client, included with Archipelago
• A copy of Sneak King for the original Xbox in .iso format

Configuring your YAML file

What is a YAML file and why do I need one?

Your YAML file contains a set of configuration options which provide the generator with information about how it should generate your game. Each player of a multiworld will provide their own YAML file. This setup allows each player to enjoy an experience customized for their taste, and different players in the same multiworld can all have different options.

Where do I get a YAML file?

You can customize your options by visiting the Sneak King Options Page.

Joining a MultiWorld Game

Obtain your patch file

When you join a multiworld game, you will be asked to provide your YAML file to whoever is hosting. Once that is done, the host will provide you with either a link to download your data file, or with a zip file containing everyone's data files. Your data file should have a .apsk extension.

Double-click your .apsk file to launch the Sneak King client and automatically patch your ROM.

Configure xemu

Before connecting, ensure xemu is set up with your patched Sneak King ISO:

1. Open xemu and go to Settings → System.
2. Set the HDD image path to a valid Xbox HDD image.
3. Load your patched Sneak King ISO via Machine → Load Disc.

Connect to the Multiserver

Once xemu is running with the patched game loaded, the Sneak King client should detect it automatically.

To connect to the multiserver, enter <address>:<port> in the top text field of the client and press Enter. If the server uses a password, type /connect <address>:<port> [password] in the bottom text field.