Players Guide: Connecting to EQ-Emulator

Ready to join the adventure? Follow this guide to set up your EverQuest client and connect to our server.

1. Getting the Client

To play on most EQEmulator servers, including ours, you will need the Rain of Fear 2 (RoF2) client. This is the standard client used by the community for maximum compatibility.

2. Windows Setup

1. Install the Client: Extract your RoF2 client to a folder (e.g., C:\Games\EverQuest). Avoid installing in Program Files to prevent permission issues.
2. Edit eqhost.txt: Navigate to your EQ folder and find the eqhost.txt file. Open it with Notepad and replace its contents with:

   [LoginServer]
   Host=eq-emulator.com:5999

3. Create Shortcut: Right-click eqgame.exe and select "Create Shortcut".
4. Modify Shortcut: Right-click the new shortcut, select "Properties". In the "Target" field, add patchme to the end, outside the quotes.
   Example: "C:\Games\EverQuest\eqgame.exe" patchme
5. Play: Launch the game using your new shortcut.

3. Linux Setup

You can play EverQuest on Linux using Wine or Lutris.

Using Wine

1. Install Wine: Ensure you have a recent version of Wine installed (Staging branch recommended).
2. Edit eqhost.txt: Just like on Windows, edit your eqhost.txt to point to eq-emulator.com:5999.
3. Launch Script: Create a script named start_eq.sh in your game folder:

   #!/bin/bash
   export WINEPREFIX=~/.wine
   cd "/path/to/your/EverQuest"
   wine eqgame.exe patchme

4. Run: chmod +x start_eq.sh && ./start_eq.sh

4. Creating an Account

When you launch the game and reach the login screen:

• If you have an existing Login Server account, enter your credentials.
• If you are new, simply enter a new username and password. The login server will automatically create an account for you if the username is available.

5. Selecting the Server

Once logged in, you will see the Server Select screen. Look for Best Emu (or our server name) in the list. Select it and click "Play EverQuest"!