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== What to expect == | == What to expect == | ||
| + | In the latest release (0.6.5), many features have been implemented. See the Project Status thread for a complete list. We are still in an ALPHA development stage, so nothing is 100% complete. Combat, spells, quests, items, loot, even mounts have found their way into the code. Everything requires a second look, so when you are playing on an EQ2Emulator, we ask that you utilize the /bug command in-game and report anything you find that is not working. | ||
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== Getting a copy of Everquest 2 == | == Getting a copy of Everquest 2 == | ||
| + | To play on the emulator you must first have a '''legal copy''' of ''Everquest 2: Rise of Kunark or The Shadow Odyssey'', or a patched version that will work on the emulator. Asking on the forums on how to illegally get Everquest 2 is frowned upon, you will not receive an answer and you may possibly be banned, so please do not ask this question. | ||
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== Client versions that work == | == Client versions that work == | ||
| + | The client version number is displayed in the window title of the game when in windowed mode. The following is a list of clients that are known to work on the emulator. | ||
| − | The client | + | The current supported client will always be updated on the main page of our Portal. Check there before asking questions about your current version being supported. If your version is higher than our current, you will have to wait til EQ2Emulator gets updated to your version. |
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| + | '''ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR CLIENT FILES BEFORE CONNECTING TO SOE LIVE SERVERS!''' | ||
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== Connecting to a server == | == Connecting to a server == | ||
| − | ==Getting an account== | + | ===Getting an account=== |
| + | Before proceeding, you must create a player account to play on the world servers. To do this, just visit this link, http://www.eq2emulator.net/index.php?page=14 and complete the first form. Hit 'Register Account' and now you can begin connecting to the server. | ||
| − | + | Note: This is NOT a Forum Account, but a LoginServer Account. Be aware of the difference, as they are totally separate. | |
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| + | ===Connecting=== | ||
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. | 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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cl_ls_address 199.108.12.33 199.108......... | cl_ls_address 199.108.12.33 199.108......... | ||
and change it to | and change it to | ||
| − | cl_ls_address | + | cl_ls_address eq2emulator.net |
That's it. | That's it. | ||
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Now run the Everquest2.exe 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. | Now run the Everquest2.exe 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. | ||
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| + | ''Guide Written By: Andrew'' | ||
Revision as of 09:19, 9 May 2009
Contents
What to expect
In the latest release (0.6.5), many features have been implemented. See the Project Status thread for a complete list. We are still in an ALPHA development stage, so nothing is 100% complete. Combat, spells, quests, items, loot, even mounts have found their way into the code. Everything requires a second look, so when you are playing on an EQ2Emulator, we ask that you utilize the /bug command in-game and report anything you find that is not working.
Getting a copy of Everquest 2
To play on the emulator you must first have a legal copy of Everquest 2: Rise of Kunark or The Shadow Odyssey, or a patched version that will work on the emulator. Asking on the forums on how to illegally get Everquest 2 is frowned upon, you will not receive an answer and you may possibly be banned, so please do not ask this question.
Client versions that work
The client version number is displayed in the window title of the game when in windowed mode. The following is a list of clients that are known to work on the emulator.
The current supported client will always be updated on the main page of our Portal. Check there before asking questions about your current version being supported. If your version is higher than our current, you will have to wait til EQ2Emulator gets updated to your version.
ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR CLIENT FILES BEFORE CONNECTING TO SOE LIVE SERVERS!
Connecting to a server
Getting an account
Before proceeding, you must create a player account to play on the world servers. To do this, just visit this link, http://www.eq2emulator.net/index.php?page=14 and complete the first form. Hit 'Register Account' and now you can begin connecting to the server.
Note: This is NOT a Forum Account, but a LoginServer Account. Be aware of the difference, as they are totally separate.
Connecting
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.
To connect to an emulator server you must first edit your eq_default.ini file.
Find the line similar to
cl_ls_address 199.108.12.33 199.108.........
and change it to
cl_ls_address eq2emulator.net
That's it.
Now run the Everquest2.exe 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.
Guide Written By: Andrew