I scripted some kind of a language file installer & updater for Linux. It is currently in use for the german translation, but can work for any language. You just have to edit some values like language, download url (for the patch AND the language file) and you are good to go.

0. Features

• Automatically downloads and installs the latest version of the set language
• Automatically updates itself
• Possibility to start HoN directly after patching
• Debugmode
• Can be used for any translation and language

1. Installation
1.1 Installation with GNOME

1. Download “language_patch.sh” and save it to your HoN-directory ( e.g. /home/user/.HoN/ )
2. Right click “language_patch.sh” and select “Properties”
3. Click “Permissions” tab
4. Check “Allow executing file as program” checkbox
5. Click “Close”
6. Double click “language_patch.sh”
7. Click “Run”

1.2 Installation with KDE

1. Download “language_patch.sh” and save it to your HoN-directory ( e.g. /home/user/.HoN/ )
2. Right click “language_patch.sh” and select “Properties”
3. Click “Permissions” tab
4. Check “Is executable” checkbox
5. Click “OK”
6. Double click “language_patch.sh”

1.3 Installation via terminal

1. cd <HoN> ( replace <HoN> with the path to you HoN-directory, e.g. /home/user/.HoN/ )
2. wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3593471/hon_mods/language_patcher/language_patch.sh
3. chmod +x language_patch.sh
4. ./language_patch.sh

2. FAQ
Q: The patcher doesn’t work, what should I do?
A: Open “language_patch.sh” with a text editor like gedit (GNOME), Kate (KDE) or nano (Terminal), set DEBUG to 1 and save the file. Run the patcher again, copy the output and post it here/send it to me.

Q: Is there a version for Windows?
A: Currently not. There is one for the german translation mentioned above, but it cannot be used for other languages or translations. Maybe I am going to write a new version, which will work for any operating system capable of Java.

Link: Heroes of Newerth Forum

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