start up help

riff · #1 11-24-2008, 10:11 PM

Hello, i just downloaded the game change the file path and everything... i load game fine and see servers but when i go to join one, it just stops

anyone know why? please help im dying to play

email: mccabe.tonna@gmail.com

Furinex · #2 11-28-2008, 08:13 AM

We require more information about the issue... otherwise there's not much we can do.

riff · #3 11-28-2008, 05:45 PM

what would you like to know?

im running windows XP

i have taken all the necessary actions and it Should be working

game starts up and login's perfectly fine.. .

i see the servers and that's a good sign but i go to log-in to the servers and it doesnt do antyhign except go black... i have to Ctrl+ alt+ delete to get out of it.

**AndMetal** · #4 11-29-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by riff

i just downloaded the game

Unless by downloaded you mean installed, that's probably going to be the problem.

From Forum Rules (at the top of each forum):

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You must have a fresh install (no patches) of Everquest Titanium Edition to play on Standard EQEmulator Servers.

Warez Is NOT Allowed
-This includes the transfer of any copyrighted material, including EQ Files and backpatches. Requesting files, even in a PM, will result in a ban.

Also, from the FAQ:

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Are there any costs to play the Everquest Emulator?
Other than the ~20$ cost to buy Everquest Titanium, there are no other costs to play the emulator.

What is required to play on an Everquest Emulator Server?
The only requirement is a fresh install of Everquest Titanium (Legal Copy) unpatched.

Can I use the separate Expansion CDs if I have all of the Expansions included in Titanium?
No, only Everquest Titanium Pack will work for the emulator. Nothing else will work.

Is there any place I can download Everquest Titanium?
No, you must buy the actual CDs and install them.

If you are running a legit (purchased), unpatched copy of Titanium, I would recommend reading the Player Support section of the FAQ, especially this part, since it seems like the closest to your issue:

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I can log into the Server Select screen, but when I try to connect, the screen goes black and then goes to the login screen again.
There are multiple reasons that could be causing this. Here are some of them:

1. Most likely you are running the wrong version of Everquest. Only Legal copies of Everquest Titanium completely unpatched will work.
2. You may want to try other servers to make sure that it isn't a problem on that particular server.
3. If you live in a dorm or are playing at work, you might be using a proxy that is blocking port 5998, which means you won't be able to connect.
4. If you are running a P2P or Torrent program, it might be using all of your bandwidth. Try turning them all off.
5. You may have a firewall that is blocking EQ. Disable all firewalls.
6. If you are running a Dual Core CPU or Windows Vista, you will probably need to read the following post and apply at least one of the fixes listed in it: http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/showthread.php?t=25327
7. You may need to adjust your Windows Desktop and/or your Everquest Resolution settings.
8. Make sure your drivers are up to date for your Video Card.
9. If you have sound enabled, make sure your sound card is working.
10. Try resetting your router. If that doesn't help, try connecting your PC directly to your cable/dsl modem and see if that helps.

**trevius** · #5 11-29-2008, 03:02 AM

I've already recommended the same things to him multiple times.

Here:
http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/showthread.php?t=25219

And here:

http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26040

Keep it all in 1 thread, riff. Posting about the same issue in 20 threads is only going to make it take longer to get your issue resolved. It also wastes the time of people here trying to help and has multiple people saying the same thing in multiple threads.

**cavedude** · #6 11-29-2008, 12:01 PM

Somebody posted a torrent of Titanium on a private game tracker so I expect to see more posts like this. :(

Although, it is true some people do legitimately confuse the term "install" with "download." I have a friend who doesn't install programs off a CD, but rather he claims to download them. *sigh*

**AndMetal** · #7 11-29-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cavedude

Although, it is true some people do legitimately confuse the term "install" with "download." I have a friend who doesn't install programs off a CD, but rather he claims to download them. *sigh*

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down⋅load
/ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ [doun-lohd]
–verb (used with object) Computers.
to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device.
Origin:
down + load

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in⋅stall
/ɪnˈstɔl/ [in-stawl]
–verb (used with object)
1. to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
2. to establish in an office, position, or place: to install oneself in new quarters.
3. to induct into an office or the like with ceremonies or formalities.
Also, instal.

Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < ML installāre. See in- , stall

Of course, I work in tech support mainly installing software, so I get to deal with this on a daily basis