Dalaya is a free-to-play custom content emulated server for the original EverQuest, continuing the legacy of the popular 'Shards of Dalaya' server. Check out the official trailer below!

🚫👓💪 TLDR

• SoD client will not work. Please follow these instructions.
• DirectX 9 is required. Do not skip if you have newer installed.
• Add EverQuest to your Steam library but DO NOT DOWNLOAD
• Press Win + R and type steam://open/console, then press OK.
• Paste the following into the Steam console and press Enter:
  download_depot 205710 205711 1926608638440811669
• Wait for the download complete message.
• Find the client in %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Steam\steamapps\content\app_205710\depot_205711.
• Copy the depot folder to C:\ and rename it (e.g., 'Dalaya').
• Create your account with our account creation tool.
• Download the patcher (bottom of this thread), point it at C:\Dalaya, then Patch and Run.

Before You Begin 📝

• System Requirements:
  • DirectX 9 is required. Do not skip if you have newer installed.
  • Windows 7 and earlier are not supported by the patcher.
• Storage and Download:
  • Ensure you have approximately 9.5 GB of free space on the drive where Steam is installed.
  • The total download size (before patching) should be 8.91 GB, 8,720 files, and 57 folders.
• Download Process:
  • The Steam console does not show a progress bar, but you can track the download by right-clicking the folder and selecting Properties (Alt+Enter).
  • If files are missing after you receive the completion message, restart your PC and try downloading again.
• Other Considerations:
  • Download speeds may be throttled by Steam, so the process could take 1-3 hours.
  • Steam console downloads may ignore your drive settings and default to your primary drive.

Step 1: Install ROF2 Client via Steam Console ♨️⬇️

1. Add EverQuest to your Steam library (Do not download):
   EverQuest on Steam
2. Open the Steam console:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type steam://open/console and press OK.
3. Download the ROF2 client:
   • In the Steam console, paste the following command and press Enter:
     download_depot 205710 205711 1926608638440811669
4. Locate the client:
   After the download completes, the client will be located at:
   %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Steam\steamapps\content\app_205710\depot_205711
5. Move and rename the folder:
   • Move the folder to a location of your choice and rename it to something like 'Dalaya.'
   • Avoid leaving it in Program Files (x86) to prevent needing to run the patcher as Administrator.

Step 2: Create Your Account 👋

To log into the game, you need an account. You can either create a Dalaya account or use an existing EQEmu account. Your login is case sensitive.

Account Recommendations:

• Create one account per character.
• Use an email address that you’ll have long-term access to.
  • Avoid .edu or temporary/fake email addresses.
  • Some services like Google may purge inactive accounts, so choose an address you check regularly.
• Consider a naming scheme that helps you easily remember which account corresponds to which character.
  • Example: A Gnome Paladin named Bob could use juffPal or juffBob instead of something generic like juff2.

Option 1: Dalaya Account ✨

Create your account with our official account creation tool.

Option 2: EQEmu Account 🗺️

If you already have an EQEmu account, you can log into our server using that account by selecting the EQEmu option in the patcher.

Step A: Register an Account

• Visit the EQEmulator site.
• Click Register at the top left of the page.
• Complete the registration form with your desired username, password, and a valid email address.

Step B: Verify Your Email

• Check your email for a verification code from EQEmulator.
• Follow the instructions in the email to validate your account.
• If you don’t receive the email, contact an Administrator in the EQEmulator IRC channel.

Step C: Create a Login Server (LS) Account

• Log into the EQEmulator forums with your new account.
• Navigate to the Home page.
• Under Accounts, select Create Account.
• Fill in the required fields, and your Login Server account will be ready to use.

Step 3: Patch and Play! 🎉

1. Download our client from our official Discord server
2. Unzip the patcher anywhere on your computer.
3. Bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen:
   • If you see a Windows Defender warning while trying to run the patcher:
   • Click More Info.
   • Select Run Anyway.
4. Set up the patcher:
   • In the patcher, browse to your game folder (the one downloaded and renamed in Step 1).
   • Select any options you want, such as Run After Patch.
5. Using an EQEmu account?
   • In the patcher, check the Use EQEmu for Login Server box.
   • If not, leave it unchecked.
6. Patch and launch:
   Click Patch and Run to patch the client and start playing!