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== Creating an account ==
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== Creating an Account ==
   
 
Here is a step by step guide on how to create an account on the web site. This must be done before you can download the game and start playing.
 
Here is a step by step guide on how to create an account on the web site. This must be done before you can download the game and start playing.
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== Downloading and Installing theHunter Launcher ==
 
== Downloading and Installing theHunter Launcher ==
 
 
Once you are happy with the web site its time to download the theHunter Launcher. This is a little application that downloads and automatically updates the main game. Here is a step by step guide on how to download and install the theHunter Launcher: IMPORTANT: You must be logged in to the web site to download the theHunter Launcher.
 
Once you are happy with the web site its time to download the theHunter Launcher. This is a little application that downloads and automatically updates the main game. Here is a step by step guide on how to download and install the theHunter Launcher: IMPORTANT: You must be logged in to the web site to download the theHunter Launcher.
   
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== Downloading and installing the 3D Client ==
 
== Downloading and installing the 3D Client ==
 
 
Once you have the theHunter Launcher Installed the last step before you can start playing the game is to download the 3D client.
 
Once you have the theHunter Launcher Installed the last step before you can start playing the game is to download the 3D client.
 
IMPORTANT: You must be logged in to the web site and have theHunter Launcher installed to download the 3D client.
 
IMPORTANT: You must be logged in to the web site and have theHunter Launcher installed to download the 3D client.
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Please Note: Specific elements of DirectX that are required to run the game will be installed during the installation process. These elements must be installed regardless of whether you already have DirectX 10 or 11 on your PC.
 
Please Note: Specific elements of DirectX that are required to run the game will be installed during the installation process. These elements must be installed regardless of whether you already have DirectX 10 or 11 on your PC.
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==== First Steps in the Game ====
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*When you have successfully installed the game, it's time to start immersing yourself in the world of '''Evergreen Reserves'''. While hunting is the main activity in theHunter, Evergreen Reserves offer much more than what's initially visible to the naked eye:
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**It's suggested that you take a trip down to one of the [[Shooting Range|shooting ranges]] for some practice starting out, get your hands steady and learn how to raise and shoot your weapon correctly.
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**Why not try your hands at some [[Clay Pigeon Shooting]]? There are newly installed ranges for your shooting pleasure. See if you can get a perfect score!
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**[[image:Clay_pigeon_shooting_range.jpg | thumb | right | One of the Clay Shooting Ranges]]Perhaps you like to see how you stack up against some of our the hunters? Evergreen Reserves offers a wide range of exciting [[Competitions|competitions]] for you to test your skills.
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==== Troubleshooting ====
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Need help installing the game and start playing? Please see the [[Installation Guide]].
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==== Want to know more? ====
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Here are some helpful resources if you want to know more about the game and how to play.
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* The '''Quick Start Guide''' is an excellent place to start, available as PDF in several languages:
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** theHunter Quick Start Guide (English) - [http://www.naoutdoors.com/guide/theHunter_en_QSG22.pdf English Quickstart Guide.pdf]
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** Quick Start Guide (Portuguese) - [http://www.naoutdoors.com/guide/theHunter_pt_QSG22.pdf theHunter_pt_QSG22.pdf]
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** theHunter Handbuch (Deutch) - [http://www.naoutdoors.com/guide/theHunter_de_QSG21.pdf theHunter_de_QSG21.pdf]
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** Guide de démarrage rapide (Français) - [http://www.naoutdoors.com/guide/theHunter_fr_QSG21.pdf theHunter_fr_QSG21.pdf]
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* Join the active community in our '''forum''' to get help and share your experience - [http://forum.thehunter.com forum.thehunter.com]
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If you have any problems of any sort, please take a peek at the [[Support & Help]] page.
   
 
== Beginner's Guides ==
 
== Beginner's Guides ==

Revision as of 12:11, 24 June 2017

Creating an Account

Here is a step by step guide on how to create an account on the web site. This must be done before you can download the game and start playing.

1. Go to: http://www.thehunter.com

2. Click the Create User button located on the left hand side of the screen.

3. Fill in the required details and click the Sign up button bellow to create the account.

4. Clicking Sign up will trigger an activation email, sent to the email address you’ve used to Sign Up. When it arrives, click on the link inside and log on with your password and email address.

5. At this point, you can select an avatar from the thousands available that you wish to use in-game.

6. Use the nickname box to input a nickname for your avatar.

7. Full character names are generated randomly, clicking the shuffle button generates new names. Shuffle through until you find one you like.

8. Clicking Submit creates the character. You will then be taken to your "My Page" from here you navigate around the site. We suggest you take some time to get used to the features available on the web site.

Downloading and Installing theHunter Launcher

Once you are happy with the web site its time to download the theHunter Launcher. This is a little application that downloads and automatically updates the main game. Here is a step by step guide on how to download and install the theHunter Launcher: IMPORTANT: You must be logged in to the web site to download the theHunter Launcher.

1. When logged in to the web site, navigate to The Hunt page (click The Hunt in the main menu bar).

2. Click on ‘Install the Game’ on the right hand side of the page next to the Hunt Now button.

3. You will be taken to another page. Here you must click on ‘Install the theHunter Launcher Application.

4. Save the theHunter Launcher Setup.exe to a location on your computer (remember where this location is).

5. Once downloaded, run the theHunter Launcher Setup.exe. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the theHunter Launcher.

Please Note: The theHunter Launcher will also install a program called vcredist, this is a required element but you may already have it installed (as many games use it). If this is the case just choose to repair the application and it will be installed over the top of your previous vcredist (this will not cause any other applications to stop working it will just make sure you have the complete install of vcredist).

Downloading and installing the 3D Client

Once you have the theHunter Launcher Installed the last step before you can start playing the game is to download the 3D client. IMPORTANT: You must be logged in to the web site and have theHunter Launcher installed to download the 3D client.

1. In the Web site navigate to Hunt Now page, by clicking on Hunt Now in the menu bar.

2. Click on Go Hunting on the right hand side of the page.

3. This will launch the theHunter Launcher, which will pop up a window showing you that it is downloading the game and giving you an estimated download time. If you are downloading via a torrent, the theHunter Launcher knows how much of the game you have downloaded and which files you still need so do not worry if you have to stop the download at any time you can simply pick up from where you left off by clicking on Hunt Now again.

4. Once the game has finished downloading you can close the window.

The 3D client is now installed. It is worth noting that you can close the window at any time if you wish and the theHunter Launcher will minimize to the system tray. You can re-open the theHunter Launcher and check the status of your download by double clicking on the theHunter Launcher icon in the system tray. If you have selected run game after download then the game will auto launch when the download is complete.

Please Note: Specific elements of DirectX that are required to run the game will be installed during the installation process. These elements must be installed regardless of whether you already have DirectX 10 or 11 on your PC.

First Steps in the Game

  • When you have successfully installed the game, it's time to start immersing yourself in the world of Evergreen Reserves. While hunting is the main activity in theHunter, Evergreen Reserves offer much more than what's initially visible to the naked eye:
    • It's suggested that you take a trip down to one of the shooting ranges for some practice starting out, get your hands steady and learn how to raise and shoot your weapon correctly.
    • Why not try your hands at some Clay Pigeon Shooting? There are newly installed ranges for your shooting pleasure. See if you can get a perfect score!
    • Clay pigeon shooting range

      One of the Clay Shooting Ranges

      Perhaps you like to see how you stack up against some of our the hunters? Evergreen Reserves offers a wide range of exciting competitions for you to test your skills.

Troubleshooting

Need help installing the game and start playing? Please see the Installation Guide.

Want to know more?

Here are some helpful resources if you want to know more about the game and how to play.

  • Join the active community in our forum to get help and share your experience - forum.thehunter.com

If you have any problems of any sort, please take a peek at the Support & Help page.

Beginner's Guides

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