Getting Started

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:

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 <a href="http://www.eqemulator.org/forums/register.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to register your forum account.
  • Create a forum account.
  • Accept confirmation in your email from eqemulator.org.
  • Create your EQ Emulator Server Account:
    • Click <a href="http://www.eqemulator.org/account/?CreateLS" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> 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.