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EZServer is a completely customized, emulated version of EverQuest. Some things will be the same as your experience on EQLive, some things will be different. Similar to EQLive, the real fun of the server begins at the end game, level 70.

EZServer is primarily a solo boxing server, and most users on EZServer play at least one full group of players, and upwards of 18 players every time they log on. There is, however, collaboration and helping between players on EZServer.

Setting up your client

1. Obtain a copy of EverQuest Rain of Fear (Do not use Titanium, as several custom aspects of EZServer will not work properly)
This can be downloaded in 10 parts at the following links:
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF1
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF2
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF3
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF4
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF5
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF6
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF7
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF8
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF9
http://tinyurl.com/EZROF10

If, for whatever reason, the Rain of Fear client does not work, you can download the (legacy) Underfoot client from the 7 links below
http://tinyurl.com/ezclient1
http://tinyurl.com/ezclient2
http://tinyurl.com/ezclient3
http://tinyurl.com/ezclient4
http://tinyurl.com/ezclient5
http://tinyurl.com/ezclient6
http://tinyurl.com/ezclient7

2. Extract these into a folder of your choice (e.g. C:/EZServer/...) - Dump the contents of all 7 folders into this new EverQuest folder.

3. Download Server Files and Spell Files (these are dynamic links, and will update periodically, so make sure to re-download after a patch, or every few weeks.)
Extract these two zipped files into your main everquest directory

4. Download Macroquest. Select "Underfoot" or "ROF2" (depending on which client you are using) for Client, and "Classic" for build, then click download

5. Run "MacroQuest2.exe" and "EQBCServer.exe" before launching client

• Macroquest Guide

6. Create a forum account and loginserver account. Each forum account can support 3 login server accounts. One login server account is required per character. (i.e. if you want to create six characters, you will need to create 2 forum accounts, each with 3 loginserver accounts). Your loginserver account will be the username and password used to login to EverQuest.

7. Create a shortcut to EverQuest that DOES NOT USE THE EQLIVE PATCHER.

• Go to your EverQuest directory
• Find EQGame.exe
• Create a shortcut to EQGame.exe on your desktop (right click --> Send to --> Desktop (create shortcut)
• Right click on the newly created shortcut to EQGame.exe on your desktop
• Select "Properties"
• Look for "target" and add " patchme" after the text (with a space before the word patchme)
  • Example: "C:\EverQuest\eqgame.exe" patchme
    

8. Read the RULES for EZServer EZServer Rules

If your computer can not handle more than one or two characters at a time, you may want to read the Optimization Guide, which is a guide to tweak your computer to allow the maximum amount of bots.

Note: If you get "The program can't start because d3dx9_30.dll is missing from your computer..." message, download Direct X.

Creating Your Characters

Since EZServer is a boxing server, you will eventually need to create more than one character. Characters gain the same experience solo as they do in a group, so it may make sense to create multiple characters to start. However, you can get to level 70 with just one character if you choose to start with just one.

There are many considerations to make when selecting classes for your first group, but you do need at least two types of classes, a tank and a healer.

Warriors make the best tank, hands down, and most groups on EZServer have a warrior, usually as the most frequently played character. The only possible warrior alternative is the Shadow Knight, although that class can be more difficult to use in a tank role, especially when starting out.

In addition to the tank, you need a healer. Two classes are healers on EZ: Paladin and Cleric. Paladins and Clerics both have an epic weapon that procs a sizeable group heal in combat. Playing a Paladin as your healer can be a great choice, since they can take more of a beating in addition to healing, and they heal and cure diseases and poisons for the entire group just by swinging their epic weapon. The Cleric will also do very well at the start for healing, perhaps better than any other class. Clerics also, later (3.5 and up), get an epic that has the same group heal/cure as the paladin, and eventually (5.0+) get in addition to that effect a click on their epic that does a very heavy group heal. In addition to these two healers one can also go with a Shaman or Druid for heals, both of which have abilities that set them apart from the other healers, and both of whom make an excellent choice for heals.

After these two mandatory roles are in your group (Tank and healer), you can fill the rest of your group with almost any class you choose, as they all add interesting variety to a group.

Berserkers are a good choice for DPS, as their Epic does Area of Effect (AoE) Damage per second (DPS), and because initially they are the best melee damage, and even long term do solid damage without having to rely on expensive weapon strike augments. Monk, Rogue, Beastlord, Ranger and Bard are also good choices for DPS to add to your group.

Your characters will start out in QRG, (Surefall Glade from EQLive). The first thing you need to do is find the Newbie Vendor and purchase free food, drink, and newbie armor. Then, find the Epic Vendor and purchase your free Epic 1.0

Next, locate Alcarmaba in Surefall Glade to start a quest in one of the custom leveling zones that will reward you with experience and an item, or find and hail the Universal Teleporter and select a zone to gain experience in

Once you reach level 70, you are ready for Alternate Experience and Progression.