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== Read the Rules: ==
 
== Read the Rules: ==
First start by reading the rules here. Following the rules is required. Failure to comply may result in a suspension, ban, or termination of your account.
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*First start by reading the rules here.  
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*Following the rules is required.  
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*Failure to comply may result in a suspension, ban, or termination of your account.
  
 
== Download and install EQ ROF2 client (available on the internet): ==
 
== Download and install EQ ROF2 client (available on the internet): ==
Download EQ ROF2 client from some source.
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*Download EQ ROF2 client from some source.
Unzip client to desired installation directory.
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*Unzip client to desired installation directory.
Right Click on eqgame.exe -> Send To -> Desktop (create shortcut)
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*Right Click on eqgame.exe -> Send To -> Desktop (create shortcut)
Do not launch or you must reload from clean files!
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* <strong>Do not launch or you must reload from clean files!</strong>
Click on shortcut and select properties.
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*Click on shortcut and select properties.
In Target, add ” patchme” (without quotations) to the end of the line. See example below:  
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*In Target, add ” patchme” (without quotations) to the end of the line. See example below:  
  
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[[File:Shortcut Properties.png|thumb]]
  
 
== Download and install the EQ Reborn Files Pack: ==
 
== Download and install the EQ Reborn Files Pack: ==

Revision as of 04:33, 2 April 2019

We’ve tailored EQ Reborn to the classic era. In order to play on EQ Reborn, you’ll need to:

Read the Rules:

  • First start by reading the rules here.
  • Following the rules is required.
  • Failure to comply may result in a suspension, ban, or termination of your account.

Download and install EQ ROF2 client (available on the internet):

  • Download EQ ROF2 client from some source.
  • Unzip client to desired installation directory.
  • Right Click on eqgame.exe -> Send To -> Desktop (create shortcut)
  • Do not launch or you must reload from clean files!
  • Click on shortcut and select properties.
  • In Target, add ” patchme” (without quotations) to the end of the line. See example below:
Shortcut Properties.png

Download and install the EQ Reborn Files Pack:

Option 1 – Use the EQ Reborn Patcher (Highly Recommended): Download the Patcher. Extract it to a directory and then run it, selecting your EQ ROF2 installation directory. Select whether you would like classic or new models. Option 2 – Download and Install the Files: Download the EQ Reborn Files Pack. Remove the following files: nektulos.eqg nektulos_EnvironmentEmitters.txt lavastorm.eqg lavastorm_EnvironmentEmitters.txt highpasshold.zon highpasshold_EnvironmentEmitters.txt highpasshold.eqg HighPassHold.mp3 spellsnew.eff spellsnew.edd Replace with the files from the EQ Reborn Files Pack.

Setup EQ Emulator Server Account:

EQ Emulator leverages two accounts; a forum account and a server account. Registering for a forum account is required in order to get a server account. If you have previously registered for an EQ Emulator server account, it will work on this server.

If not follow the steps to setup your accounts:

Create Your EQ Emulator Forum Account: Click here to register your forum account. Create a forum account. Accept confirmation in your email from eqemulator.org. Create your EQ Emulator Server Account: Click here or on the Login Server Page (located under Miscellaneous in your UserCP) Fill out the fields and proceed.

Join Discord (Optional):

Click here to find out how to get setup with Discord. Join our Discord server by clicking here.

Logging into the Server:

Log into Everquest with your server account. Click on EQ Reborn and Play Everquest. Create your character and log in.