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Linamas at 13:09, 5 February 2026

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	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.		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.

	[[Warrior]]s 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~~ [[Paladin]] or [[Shadow Knight]], ~~although~~ that class ~~can be more difficult to use in a~~ tank ~~role, especially when starting out~~.		[[Warrior]]s make the best tank, hands down, and most players on EZServer have at least one warrior, usually as the most frequently played character. While using a [[Paladin]] or [[Shadow Knight]] as an alternative is possible, be aware that as you progress through the tiers that melee mitigation afforded the warriors thorugh tier [[Epic]] augment makes using any other class as your primary tank impractical.

	In addition to the tank, you need a healer. While there are several classes that can heal, the two [[Classes\|classes]] that stand out as healers on EZ are the [[Paladin]] and [[Cleric]]. [[Paladin]]s and [[Cleric]]s 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. [[Cleric]]s also, later (3.5 and up), get an [[epic]] that has the same group heal/cure as the [[Paladin\|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, there is also the [[Shaman]] and [[Druid]] which have abilities that set them apart from the other healers.		In addition to the tank, you need a healer. While there are several classes that can heal, the two [[Classes\|classes]] that stand out as healers on EZ are the [[Paladin]] and [[Cleric]]. [[Paladin]]s and [[Cleric]]s 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. [[Cleric]]s also, later (3.5 and up), get an [[epic]] that has the same group heal/cure as the [[Paladin\|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, there is also the [[Shaman]] and [[Druid]] which have abilities that set them apart from the other healers.

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	#*If you do not receive the activation code or you have forgotten your username, click [http://www.eqemulator.org/forums/register.php?do=requestemail here] to have the codes emailed to you again. (May take multiple requests)		#*If you do not receive the activation code or you have forgotten your username, click [http://www.eqemulator.org/forums/register.php?do=requestemail here] to have the codes emailed to you again. (May take multiple requests)

			== Server Files ==
			Download the server file pack from the [https://discord.com/channels/942872710449623050/1425896432564568206 latest-server-files] thread on discord and for any spell updates etc

	= Macroquest=		= Macroquest=

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	EZServer is a customized emulated version of EverQuest. You can explore old content, be be aware that although some things will be the same as your experience on EQLive, some things will be very different.<br><br>		EZServer is a customized emulated version of EverQuest. You can explore old content, be be aware that although some things will be the same as your experience on EQLive, some things will be very different.<br><br>
	First off:- "EZ"Server does not mean or stand for "Easy" Server- it means "Extended Zones". these "extended zones" form the progression route of the server.<br>		First off:- "EZ" Server does not mean or stand for "Easy" Server- it means "Extended Zones". these "extended zones" form the progression route of the server.<br>
	The difficulty level increases significantly once you reach Level 70 and start your progression in the plain of time with the Epic 1.5.		The difficulty level increases significantly once you reach Level 70 and start your progression in the plain of time with the Epic 1.5.

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	EZServer is a customized emulated version of EverQuest. You can explore old content, be be aware that although some things will be the same as your experience on EQLive, some things will be very different.<br><br>		EZServer is a customized emulated version of EverQuest. You can explore old content, be be aware that although some things will be the same as your experience on EQLive, some things will be very different.<br><br>
	First off:- "EZ"Server does not mean or stand for "Easy"Server- it means "Extended Zones". these "extended zones" form the progression route of the server.<br>		First off:- "EZ"Server does not mean or stand for "Easy" Server- it means "Extended Zones". these "extended zones" form the progression route of the server.<br>
	The difficulty level increases significantly once you reach Level 70 and start your progression in the plain of time with the Epic 1.5.		The difficulty level increases significantly once you reach Level 70 and start your progression in the plain of time with the Epic 1.5.

	Currently the maximum level is ~~L80~~<br>		Currently the maximum level is L81<br>
	Level 71 - ~~80 if~~ achieved though [[progression]] and not ~~kill~~ experience, remember to set your AA experience to 100% once L70 is achieved.<br><br>		Level 71 - 81 is achieved though [[progression]] and not the normal killing for experience you'll remember from Live. As such, remember to set your AA experience to 100% once L70 is achieved (you can do this easily by broadcasting via MacroQuest /alt on 100).<br><br>
	EZServer is primarily a solo boxing server. Most users start with at least one full group of 6 characters and some go upwards to 12 and beyond.<br> There is however a lot of collaboration and helpful players should you need assistance.<br>		EZServer is primarily a solo boxing server. Most users start with at least one full group of 6 characters and some go upwards to 12 and beyond.<br> There is however a lot of collaboration and helpful players should you need assistance.<br> You should be aware that while there is no limit to how many characters you can play on EZ Server, later tiers do place limits on how many characters can be in the zone simultaneously (24 in Tiers 12+)

	If your prefer solo play (single character) / grouping, then unfortunately this probably isn't the server for you..Solo play/progression will be become extremely difficult once L70 is achieved.<br>		If your prefer solo play (single character) / grouping, then unfortunately this probably isn't the server for you..Solo play/progression will be become extremely difficult once L70 is achieved.<br>

	If you have friends who also play, then this could work, but would be reliant on them playing at the same times as you do.		If you have friends who also play, then this could work, but would be reliant on them playing at the same times as you do.
	Realistically, the minimum you should start solo box playing with is 3 characters,		Realistically, the minimum you should start solo box playing with is 3 characters.

	= EQEmu Setup =		= EQEmu Setup =
	Skip to Macroquest if you already have login account(s) setup		Skip to Macroquest if you already have login account(s) setup
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	= Creating Your Characters =		= Creating Your Characters =
	<span style="color:red">'''WARNING!'''</span> Before going any further, know that 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 from the start. Even leaving additional characters in a group [[shorthand\|AFK]] at the zone-in will still grant them experience. However, you can get to level 70 with just one character if you choose to start with just one then PL others.		<span style="color:red">'''WARNING!'''</span> Before going any further, know that 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/raid, so it generally makes sense to create multiple characters from the start. Even leaving additional characters in your group/raid [[shorthand\|AFK]] at the zone-in will still grant them experience. However, you can get to level 70 with just one character if you choose to start with just one then PL others.

			Note In Surefall Glade, if you'd like to skip the level 1-70 grind, you can hail the Lorekeeper of EZServer, and instantly progress to level 70.

	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.		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.
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	[[Warrior]]s 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 [[Paladin]] or [[Shadow Knight]], although that class can be more difficult to use in a tank role, especially when starting out.		[[Warrior]]s 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 [[Paladin]] or [[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\|classes]] ~~are~~ healers on EZ: [[Paladin]] and [[Cleric]]. [[Paladin]]s and [[Cleric]]s 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. [[Cleric]]s also, later (3.5 and up), get an [[epic]] that has the same group heal/cure as the [[Paladin\|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, there is also the [[Shaman]] and [[Druid]] which have abilities that set them apart from the other healers.		In addition to the tank, you need a healer. While there are several classes that can heal, the two [[Classes\|classes]] that stand out as healers on EZ are the [[Paladin]] and [[Cleric]]. [[Paladin]]s and [[Cleric]]s 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. [[Cleric]]s also, later (3.5 and up), get an [[epic]] that has the same group heal/cure as the [[Paladin\|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, there is also the [[Shaman]] and [[Druid]] which have abilities that set them apart from the other healers.

	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.		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.

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	= Starting out =		= Starting out =
	Your characters will start out in [[QRG]], (Surefall Glade from EQLive). You start with your Epic 1.0 and some food/water, food/water can be bought from the [[Noobie Vendor]] along will basic armor / Magic Box(s)<br>		Your characters will start out in [[QRG]], (Surefall Glade from EQLive). Make sure you hail the Lorekeeper of EZServer and read up on the newest information. You may also insta level to 70 here. You start with your Epic 1.0 and some food/water, food/water can be bought from the [[Noobie Vendor]] along will basic armor / Magic Box(s). Most importantly perhaps is to buy the clickie that allows you to summon your group, Call of Heroes style.<br>
	Find and hail the Spell Vendor and click relevant skill say links, <br>		Find and hail the Spell Vendor and click relevant skill say links, <br>
	Next, locate Alcarmaba to start a quest in one of the [[Zones#1-70 Custom Leveling Zones\|custom leveling zones]] that will reward you with experience and an item, or find and hail the [[Universal Teleporter]] and select a [[Zones\|zone]] to gain experience in.		Next, locate Alcarmaba to start a quest in one of the [[Zones#1-70 Custom Leveling Zones\|custom leveling zones]] that will reward you with experience and an item, or find and hail the [[Universal Teleporter]] and select a [[Zones\|zone]] to gain experience in.

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	= Starting out =		= Starting out =
	Your characters will start out in [[QRG]], (Surefall Glade from EQLive). You start with your Epic 1.0 and some food/water, food/water can be bought from the [[~~Newbie~~ Vendor]] along will basic armor / Magic Box(s)<br>		Your characters will start out in [[QRG]], (Surefall Glade from EQLive). You start with your Epic 1.0 and some food/water, food/water can be bought from the [[Noobie Vendor]] along will basic armor / Magic Box(s)<br>
	Find and hail the Spell Vendor and click relevant skill say links, <br>		Find and hail the Spell Vendor and click relevant skill say links, <br>
	Next, locate Alcarmaba to start a quest in one of the [[Zones#1-70 Custom Leveling Zones\|custom leveling zones]] that will reward you with experience and an item, or find and hail the [[Universal Teleporter]] and select a [[Zones\|zone]] to gain experience in.		Next, locate Alcarmaba to start a quest in one of the [[Zones#1-70 Custom Leveling Zones\|custom leveling zones]] that will reward you with experience and an item, or find and hail the [[Universal Teleporter]] and select a [[Zones\|zone]] to gain experience in.

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	Realistically, the minimum you should start solo box playing with is 3 characters,		Realistically, the minimum you should start solo box playing with is 3 characters,
	= EQEmu Setup =		= EQEmu Setup =
	Skip to ~~Setting up your client~~ if you already have login account(s) setup		Skip to Macroquest if you already have login account(s) setup
	#Create a [http://www.eqemulator.org/ forum account] and login server accounts on EQEmu. - This is the home for the public login server		#Create a [http://www.eqemulator.org/ forum account] and login server accounts on EQEmu. - This is the home for the public login server
	#*Each forum account gives 3 login server accounts initially.		#*Each forum account gives 3 login server accounts initially.

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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 ==
[[File:InstallVL.jpg|right|250px|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAmVxc7GDVw]]

1. Obtain a copy of '''EverQuest Rain of Fear 2'''
* Start by downloading the downloader: https://tinyurl.com/yx2pxrqt
* In the zip file will contain a '''client_download.bat''' - you can run this as Administrator to start downloading the client files

2. Once this is done you will have a folder named '''everquest_rof2''', rename/store it where you want (e.g. C:/EZServer/...)

3. Download the EZ Server Files located at the main website on the left pane (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 [http://mqemulator.net/downloads.php 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|Macroquest Guide]]

6. Create a [http://www.eqemulator.org/forums/register.php 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 [http://ezserver.online/forums/index.php?topic=8.0 EZServer Rules] 
9. You may find it helpful to view the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBiO2xybW8E EZ Server: Getting Started YouTube video]

=== Game Launch Troubleshooting ===
* '''VCRUNTIME140.dll Error''' - If you run into this error when starting '''eqgame.exe''' you will need to install '''Microsoft Runtime Redistributables''': https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=52685

* '''Note:''' If you get "The program can't start because d3dx9_30.dll is missing from your computer..." message, download [http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/7/1/1718CCC4-6315-4D8E-9543-8E28A4E18C4C/dxwebsetup.exe Direct X].

=== Optimization ===
If your computer can not handle more than one or two characters at a time, you may want to read the [http://ezserver.online/forums/index.php?topic=2988.0 Optimization Guide], which is a guide to tweak your computer to allow the maximum amount of bots.

== Creating Your Characters ==

'''WARNING!''' Before going any further, know that 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 from the start. Even leaving additional characters in a group [[shorthand|AFK]] at the zone-in will still grant them experience. 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. 

[[Warrior]]s 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 [[Paladin]] or [[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|classes]] are healers on EZ: [[Paladin]] and [[Cleric]]. [[Paladin]]s and [[Cleric]]s 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. [[Cleric]]s also, later (3.5 and up), get an [[epic]] that has the same group heal/cure as the [[Paladin|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, there is also the [[Shaman]] and [[Druid]] which have abilities that set them apart from the other healers. 

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. 

[[Berserker]]s 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 [[QRG|Surefall Glade]] to start a quest in one of the [[Zones#1-70 Custom Leveling Zones|custom leveling zones]] that will reward you with experience and an item, or find and hail the [[Universal Teleporter]] and select a [[Zones|zone]] to gain experience in 

== Instances ==

Instancing on EZ is very simple: just say "Instance" and follow the scripted links and info. Money for the instances is no longer fed to a spawned or static waypoint, but instead is automatically taken from your inventory. There are 3 types of instance: solo, guild and raid. A solo instance is just that: solo! However, it also acts as a group instance, allowing up to 5 other characters to enter as well. While this type instance is slightly cheaper than the other two, it has its own issues and bugs, making it all in all usually not worth using. Most just use the guild or raid instances. Guild instances have no limit to characters you can have as members, and raid instances are limited to 76 total characters. How it works....you can /say instance to pull up the instance interface, and follow the links, type prompts in say. To create...
*/say create [solo/raid/guild] instance - Creates an instance of the current zone that you are in
* /say create [solo/raid/guild] instance [zone_short_name] - Does a remote instance create when you use zone short name When a Guild Instance is created, you will see a message that prompts other Guild members that it had been created, along with a link to immediately zone you into their instance. When you first create your instance, it is marked as a private instance in which others will need a direct invitation to join (see below), but if you wish to have this instance be open so people can just, for example, say "enter raid akkadius qrg", you need to mark it as open in the links shown when you /say instance. To invite specific players to a closed instance...
* /say raid invite (zone name) player1, player2, player3 etc
* /say solo invite (zone name) player1, player2, player3 etc You must be added to someones instance in order to be able to enter it when it is private, however when it is public you can perform "enter" syntax to enter their instance without invite. For example, /say enter [solo/guild/raid] Akkadius nexus. Alternatively, you can click the saylink in your 'instance list' menu to enter an instance. Once an instance is created, you can delete your owned instance, however you have a 12 minute delay before you can create another instance. Every 10 minutes you can also repop an instance (resetting all spawns) by typing /say repop instance, which will automatically charge whatever the cost was for a raid instance to your inventory. 

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