backup EQ (major noob question)

[xXToilet_DuckXx]

hey, i just got into this whole eqemu thing and i was wondering why everyone says to backup my everquest directory. i found this out after installing the patch, eqwin, the readme.txt, and patching eq live for the first time. I was just wondering if i had to backup files because there's a possibility of damaging my hard drive or my computer system, of if it's just for updating purposes.

[dcjoedog]

you need to backup your eq dir incase you play on live eq and want to preserve the ability to play on eqemu

but its all a moot point if you have patched it since 12/2002

i think this should be in the instructions somewhere

imagine the questions we can head off at the pass