Getting Started
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.
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 Underfoot (Do not use Titanium, as several custom aspects of EZServer will not work properly)
This can be downloaded in 7 parts at the following links:
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/...)
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" for Client, and "Classic" for build, then click download
5. Run "MacroQuest2.exe" and "EQBCServer.exe" before launching client
Basic allowed uses for Macroquest:
- /target npcname (targets any npc in zone)
- /stick (much better version of /follow)
- /bca //command (tells all of your characters except the one issuing the command to do a specified command)
- /bcaa //command (tells all of your characters including the one issuing the command to do a specified command)
- /bct charactername //command (tells charactername to do a specified command)
- /itemnotify slotname rightmouseup right-clicks specified item
- Dynamic map NPC locations (all NPC locations show up on minimap in real time)
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) (e.g. "C:\EverQuest\eqgame.exe" patchme)
Creating Your Character
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 every group in EZServer has a warrior, usually as the most frequently played character. In addition to the warrior, you need a healer. You can choose between two classes for this job, as they both have an epic that procs a group heal - Paladin or Cleric. For a first-time player, I might suggest playing a Paladin as your healer, since they can take more of a beating in addition to healing.
After these two manditory classes are in your group, 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). Monk, Rogue, 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 to start a quest that will reward you with experience and an item, or find and hail the Universal Teleporter and select a Zones to gain experience in
Once you reach level 70, you are ready for Progression
