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{{bug| there is a known memory leak bug in the client that can cause a crash(usually while logging in or zoning) when memory usage of the client exceeds 1.8GB this can be mitigated by always using a fresh instance of the client when swapping toons. if it becomes a significant issue can try asking in discord for the third party patch which increases the memory limit before a crash. This problem cannot be solved by the team here in an official patch because it requires modification of a binary they don't have the rights to edit to fix}} | {{bug| there is a known memory leak bug in the client that can cause a crash(usually while logging in or zoning) when memory usage of the client exceeds 1.8GB this can be mitigated by always using a fresh instance of the client when swapping toons. if it becomes a significant issue can try asking in discord for the third party patch which increases the memory limit before a crash. This problem cannot be solved by the team here in an official patch because it requires modification of a binary they don't have the rights to edit to fix}} | ||
− | {{bug| another bug is when logging in sometimes it will seem like it is taking forever to login. if the "Log In" button doesn't look pressed in hit the enter key which will clear the dialog and click the login button with your mouse}} | + | {{bug| another bug is when logging in sometimes it will seem like it is taking forever to login. if the "Log In" button doesn't look pressed in. hit the enter key which will clear the dialog and click the login button with your mouse}} |
Revision as of 09:32, 8 August 2021
Shards of Dalaya is the longest continuously running emulated EverQuest server, featuring completely reimagined lore and a number of custom mechanics not present in the parent game. To make a character of your own and set foot on your adventure, follow the steps outlined below.
Community Discord
If you have any questions after reading this starting guide, or just want to hang out, be sure to join us on Shards of Dalaya's official Discord server .
Install the Game via Steam (Windows)
To install EverQuest using Steam, do the following:
- Visit the official Steam website:
- Create a Steam account if you don't already have one by clicking on login and then Join Steam. (Steam accounts are free.)
- After creating an account, download the Steam installer from the website by clicking on the green Install Steam button.
- Open the Steam installer to install Steam.
- Open Steam and log in to your Steam account.
- Type EverQuest into the search bar.
- Click on the EverQuest game (dated Dec 13, 2012) and click on the green Play Game button to add the game to library.
- Click on the Library tab at the top.
- Double click on EverQuest Free-to-Play in your library list and download the game.
- When the game has finished downloading, right-click EverQuest Free-to-Play in the library list and select Properties.
- Under the Local Files tab, click on Browse Local Files.
- Click the "Up" arrow to the left of the file address bar.
- Right-click on the EverQuest F2P folder and select Copy (recommended) or Cut (if your hard drive is low on storage space).
- Navigate to wherever you want to place the folder, such as C: > Program Files (x86), and Paste (CTRL + V) the folder there.
- Open the Shards of Dalaya patcher (SoD 2.5 Patcher.exe).
- Within the patcher, check the Repatch All box, then click on the Browse... button to direct the patcher at your newly installed, newly moved EverQuest F2P folder.
- Click Patch and Run to update to Shards of Dalaya's files.
- After patching, enter the game!
- if you have errors try updating your .Net Framework and DirectX
there is a known memory leak bug in the client that can cause a crash(usually while logging in or zoning) when memory usage of the client exceeds 1.8GB this can be mitigated by always using a fresh instance of the client when swapping toons. if it becomes a significant issue can try asking in discord for the third party patch which increases the memory limit before a crash. This problem cannot be solved by the team here in an official patch because it requires modification of a binary they don't have the rights to edit to fix