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-There is a detailed [[Players:DoV_Client | DoV setup guide]] and [[Players:Live_Client | free client setup guide]] showing all processes required to setup a client that might be easier to use.
+There is an AoM client located on [https://store.steampowered.com/app/201230/EverQuest_II/ Steam] that EQ2Emulator.net supports. Visit the [[Players:AoM_Client | detailed AoM guide]] for setup instructions. There is even a [https://youtu.be/pHr67hpcQLM video] to walk you through the whole process
 It is advised that you backup your Everquest 2 directory so that you can play both on Sony's Live servers while testing the server emulator out.
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 In order to use the client with the emulator you need to run the Everquest2.exe. There should not be any patching screen, you should be taken directly into the game login. '''If your game shows up with the sony patcher then it may be because you have clicked a shortcut link to the patcher instead of clicking on the Everquest2.exe program.'''

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 Once you have a forum account you will need to create a login account
-To do this, use the [http://eq2emulator.net/phpBB3/index.php?i=pages&mode=acctmgmt Account Management] module found on our portal.
+To do this, use the [https://eq2emulator.net/index.php?p=account Account Management] module found on our portal.
 Click on 'Create a Login Account', complete the form and click on "Register Account", Now you can begin connecting to the server.

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 There is a detailed [[Players:DoV_Client | DoV setup guide]] and [[Players:Live_Client | free client setup guide]] showing all processes required to setup a client that might be easier to use.
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 Everyone that wants to play, or host a server even, will need to [http://www.eq2emulator.net/phpBB3/ucp.php?mode=register register a forum account]. The process is simple, read through the terms and click on the agree button if you do agree to the terms. The next page is where you will enter you information like username, password, etc. Everything on this page will need to be filled out. Once you are done with that you should get an email that will allow you to activate your forum account.
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 Once you have a forum account you will need to create a login account
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 To connect to an emulator server you must first edit your eq_default.ini file.
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 For boxed set clients it is suggested to run the [[Tools:EQ2EMuPatcher|EQ2Emu Patch Utility]].
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 If you are using the [[Players:EQ2Emu_Launcher | EQ2Emu Launcher]] you can skip this part.
 In order to use the client with the emulator you need to run the Everquest2.exe. There should not be any patching screen, you should be taken directly into the game login. '''If your game shows up with the sony patcher then it may be because you have clicked a shortcut link to the patcher instead of clicking on the Everquest2.exe program.'''

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	In order to use the client with the emulator you need to run the Everquest2.exe. There should not be any patching screen, you should be taken directly into the game login. '''If your game shows up with the sony patcher then it may be because you have clicked a shortcut link to the patcher instead of clicking on the Everquest2.exe program.'''		In order to use the client with the emulator you need to run the Everquest2.exe. There should not be any patching screen, you should be taken directly into the game login. '''If your game shows up with the sony patcher then it may be because you have clicked a shortcut link to the patcher instead of clicking on the Everquest2.exe program.'''
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−	'''There may be additional client compatibility steps required to make your client work 100% properly. If you experience problems in game with the interface please check this wiki page for possible updates: '''[[Players:Compatible Clients\|Client Compatibility]]
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−	~~Alternatively you can always ask for assistance on the forums.~~
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−	~~<br />''(updated 7/19/13)~~

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	If you are using the [[Players:EQ2Emu_Launcher \| EQ2Emu Launcher]] you can skip this part.		If you are using the [[Players:EQ2Emu_Launcher \| EQ2Emu Launcher]] you can skip this part.

−	~~Now~~ run the Everquest2.exe ~~or simply click the Play EQ2emu button from the patch utility to login to the server~~. There should not be any patching screen, you should be taken directly into the game login. '''If your game shows up with the sony patcher then it may be because you have clicked a shortcut link to the patcher instead of clicking on the Everquest2.exe program.'''	+	In order to use the client with the emulator you need to run the Everquest2.exe. There should not be any patching screen, you should be taken directly into the game login. '''If your game shows up with the sony patcher then it may be because you have clicked a shortcut link to the patcher instead of clicking on the Everquest2.exe program.'''

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	== This part of the guide will be moved soon ==		== This part of the guide will be moved soon ==
−	For boxed set clients it is suggested to run the ~~EQ2Emu Patch Utility. (I'm not sure if it's required for the live / current / streaming clients).~~	+	For boxed set clients it is suggested to run the [[Tools:EQ2EMuPatcher\|EQ2Emu Patch Utility]].
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−	~~I have copied the information over to the wiki from this thread here.~~
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−	~~http://www.eq2emulator.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=1535~~
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−	This is being provided for some users that seem to need help transitioning between live and the EQ2Emu version. This program should be rather straight forward and has a setup process that you have to follow. If you have any questions or run into issues you can ask them here.
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−	~~(Download link for patch utility) http://www.eq2emulator.net/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=712~~
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−	~~Edited by John Adams: 5/10/2011~~
−	~~We've switched to supporting this tool as part of our EQ2Emulator Core Utilities. See the details below for how to use this tool properly.~~
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−	~~First, unpack the RAR file. You should have 4 files in the folder:~~
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−	[[~~File~~:~~EQ2EmuPatcher0.jpg]]~~
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−	~~Run~~ EQ2EMuPatcher~~.exe. On first launch, it will ask you where your EQ2 Dir is. If it does not, click the button "Change EQ2 Dir":~~
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−	~~[[File:EQ2EmuPatcher1.jpg]]~~
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−	Browse to your Everquest II folder where the Everquest2.exe file is and select it. Then click Open. (In Windows 8 the directory is C:\Users\Public\Sony Online Entertainment\Installed Games\EverQuest II)
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−	~~[[File:EQ2EmuPatcher2.jpg~~]]
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−	~~Pick which version you wish to patch to~~. ~~By default, 5122L is selected.~~
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−	~~Values include (Info taken from Xinux's forum signature ;p)~~
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−	~~EQ II Original Build = 1360~~
−	~~Desert of Flames (DoF) Build = 1360~~
−	~~Kingdom of Sky (KoS) Build = 2654~~
−	~~Classic? Build = 3375~~
−	~~Echoes of Faydwer (EoF) Build = 3554~~
−	~~Rise of Kunark (RoK) Build = 4412~~
−	~~The Shadow Odyssey (TSO) Build - 5122~~
−	~~The Sundered Frontier (SF) Build = 6118~~
−	~~Destiny of Velious (DoV) Build - 7628~~
−	~~Age of Discovery Build (AoD) = 8295~~
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−	~~[[File:EQ2EmuPatcher4.jpg]]~~
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−	~~If your Everquest2.exe does not match our version, you will be asked if you wish to patch that file.~~
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−	~~[[File:EQ2EmuPatcher3.jpg]]~~
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−	~~A backup is always made, but you should ALWAYS back up your own files accordingly (specifically, Everquest2.exe in this case)~~
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−	~~If patching was successful, you should see a screen like this:~~
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−	~~[[File:EQ2EmuPatcher5.jpg]]~~
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−	There is an easier way, and you do not have to edit the eq_default.ini. Using the [[Players:EQ2Emu_Launcher \| ~~launcher guide~~]]	+	There is an easier way, and you do not have to edit the eq_default.ini. Using the [[Players:EQ2Emu_Launcher \| EQ2Emu Launcher]]. It is as easy as using Daybreak/SOE launcher.

	There is a detailed [[Players:DoV_Client \| DoV setup guide]] and [[Players:Live_Client \| free client setup guide]] showing all processes required to setup a client.		There is a detailed [[Players:DoV_Client \| DoV setup guide]] and [[Players:Live_Client \| free client setup guide]] showing all processes required to setup a client.

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		+	There is an easier way, and you do not have to edit the eq_default.ini. Using the [[Players:EQ2Emu_Launcher \| launcher guide]]

	There is a detailed [[Players:DoV_Client \| DoV setup guide]] and [[Players:Live_Client \| free client setup guide]] showing all processes required to setup a client.		There is a detailed [[Players:DoV_Client \| DoV setup guide]] and [[Players:Live_Client \| free client setup guide]] showing all processes required to setup a client.