New maps at EQ2maps

[ZUES]

<p>Just a thoughtful reminder.....</p><p>run your patcher for the new OOB maps released today.</p><p>If you dont have your in game maps you can download the pack <a href="http://www.maps.eq2interface.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HERE </a>or go directly to the download page<a href="http://www.eq2interface.com/downloads/fileinfo.php?id=3509" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> HERE</a>. It's the greatest EQ2 tool ever created by a third party and a must have for all players.</p><p>edit : link was broke</p>

[Killque]

<p>Is this add-on SOE approved?  ie. I wont get banned for using it.</p>

[Galithdor]

No they even gave a link to it on the "Did you know" part of the patcher heh and many people use it <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> in other words..yes its approved by SoE

[mellowknees72]

<cite>Killque wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Is this add-on SOE approved?  ie. I wont get banned for using it.</p></blockquote><p> omg I don't know how you've gotten by without it!!  EQ2MAP is the most brilliant SOE-okay add on for the game out there.  If you don't have it already, download it now...by my command!*</p><p>*okay, only kidding, I can't command you to do it, but I strongly urge you to! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Looker1010]

I get lost, often. For me EQII would be totally unplayable without my annotated maps. LOVE this program!

[mellowknees72]

<cite>Looker1010 wrote:</cite><blockquote>I get lost, often. For me EQII would be totally unplayable without my annotated maps. LOVE this program!</blockquote><p> Me too!</p><p>I was a ranger in EQ1, and there was a reason...and the word "lost" was frequently used in connection with my character's name. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Lornick]

I'm one of those guys that can get by with out maps just fine, but even for me this is a beautiful addition to the game.  Like I can remember my way through dungeons by remember directions at intersections, but when you look at the map you might realize interesting things like left, left, right that takes you to the room you want to go to also has a wall that is directly next to another room of interest.  Or when I'm running through exterior zones I find my way around with zone wall or points of interest, but when looking at a map I can save time by running directly to the place I want to go.  No matter who you are, this program is an absolute must have.

[Brigh]

It is just a modification if the in-game map system. That is the beauty of the UI. They made it so you can mod it, hence all the UI mods available out there.

[Galithdor]

Heh yeah i use the maps but sometimes i can memorise a zone so i stop using my map there <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but it is a great add-on

[Morgane]

<cite>Looker1010 wrote:</cite><blockquote>I get lost, often. For me EQII would be totally unplayable without my annotated maps. LOVE this program!</blockquote><p><img src="/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Me, too! It seems my lack of directional sense extends to imaginary worlds as well. Thank the gods for the EQII Map tool and that pretty glowing trail... LOL</p>

[dartie]

<p>I didn't d/l the maps program because I didn't really understand what it was at first. When I did install it, I found it to be far better than I had ever imagined.     </p><p>Players who recommended it in game made it sound as if the main reason to use it was for dungeon maps (stuff like the down-below, where the map defaults to the EQ2 world map).  I didn't think I needed it because I had already printed out maps from gamepressure and was able to find my way around just fine.</p><p>But the EQ2 maps include lots of great features, such as markers for where quests begin, markers for where specific mobs can be found, and even individualized red dots labeled F2, F3, F4, etc. for the various members of your party.  It's very nice to be able to tell at a glance just which player is out of range of my heal spells.  The program is so incredibly useful that I still can't believe it's free.  </p><p>I give it 2 thumbs up, and I'm thinking of exposing myself to radiation just so I can give it 3!</p>

[DwarvesR]

If you look at the January 31 patch notes, you'll notice they even mention fixing a bug that was making the maps not always work right in the add-on.  I'd say it's pretty approved if they're fixing bugs for it. . .

[Bol2]

<p>I would love to do this, but looking at the d/l instructions makes me think its complicated to get it going? i've never used mods before, thats probably why it looks intimidating.</p>

[erin]

<p><cite>Bol2 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I would love to do this, but looking at the d/l instructions makes me think its complicated to get it going? i've never used mods before, thats probably why it looks intimidating.</p></blockquote><p>Its not.  Just follow all the instructions, in order <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  Seriously, its very easy to use.</p>

[Malvin]

<p>This is by far the best mod in the game.. Sony should just buy it and incorporate it as part of the game.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  It's worth every single minute you spend trying to figure out how to install it.</p>

[Delameko Stone]

<p><cite>Bol2 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I would love to do this, but looking at the d/l instructions makes me think its complicated to get it going? i've never used mods before, thats probably why it looks intimidating.</p></blockquote><p>Get the <a href="http://www.eq2interface.com/downloads/info3509-EQ2MAP-AutoUpdatingVersionOfficial.html" target="_blank">auto-updating</a> version and it's so easy your grandma could do it.</p><p>Download the executable and run it, easy as that.</p>

[Alenna]

<p><cite>Lornick wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>I'm one of those guys that can get by with out maps just fine, but even for me this is a beautiful addition to the game.  Like I can remember my way through dungeons by remember directions at intersections, but when you look at the map you might realize interesting things like left, left, right that takes you to the room you want to go to also has a wall that is directly next to another room of interest.  Or when I'm running through exterior zones I find my way around with zone wall or points of interest, but when looking at a map I can save time by running directly to the place I want to go.  No matter who you are, this program is an absolute must have.</blockquote><p>not to mention if you happen to loose your group you can find them.</p>

[Rocc]

<p>Agreed this is by far a MUST HAVE for every player of EQ2. The fact that the dev team allows us to use it speaks wonders for the selfless time these guys have put into these map systems and their POI's. Thank you to all the creators of EQ2MAPS!</p><p>Do we have a date on the Hole map yet? I know some people are mapping it. Also the current autoupdater does not run the new patcher. If any of you eq2interface.com peeps read this please pass along the message. I'm too lazy to jump in your forums because I forgot my password and would have to go thru hoops.</p>

[Rocc]

<p>Also, does anyone know how I can get EQ2MAPs to work on testcopy server?</p>

[Bol2]

<p><cite>Bol2 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I would love to do this, but looking at the d/l instructions makes me think its complicated to get it going? i've never used mods before, thats probably why it looks intimidating.</p></blockquote><p>Easy, eh? I have tried and tried to download the auto-updater. wouldn't work. found another link to a differant d/l of it and tried that and at least this time i got a window with option, but it wanted the path the the eq2 folder. after hunting for it I discovered that the folder was empty, no .exe, nothing. Perhaps because i joined thru recruit a friend and the game files were all d/led through station launcher? no idea, but sooooo frustrated with this</p>

[feldon30]

First, EQ2.exe is the old patcher. It's what I use, but if you use Station Launcher or Streaming Client, you won't even have this file. The actual game is EverQuest2.exe. Because of the unnecessary complexity of Windows Vista and Windows 7, plus the introduction of the Streaming Client/Launcher, there are many different folders where EQ2 can be located. If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, your first step is to search for the file EverQuest2.exe. You may need to change options to search in hidden/system folders. By default the streaming client installs the game to c:users\AppDataLocalLowSony Online EntertainmentInstalled GamesEverQuest II Streaming These threads might be worth reading: <a href="http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13798" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/...ead.php?t=13798</a> <a href="http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13649" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/...ead.php?t=13649</a>

[Bol2]

<p><cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>First, EQ2.exe is the old patcher. It's what I use, but if you use Station Launcher or Streaming Client, you won't even have this file. The actual game is EverQuest2.exe. Because of the unnecessary complexity of Windows Vista and Windows 7, plus the introduction of the Streaming Client/Launcher, there are many different folders where EQ2 can be located. If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, your first step is to search for the file EverQuest2.exe. You may need to change options to search in hidden/system folders. By default the streaming client installs the game to c:users\AppDataLocalLowSony Online EntertainmentInstalled GamesEverQuest II Streaming These threads might be worth reading: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13798" target="_blank">http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/...ead.php?t=13798</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13649" target="_blank">http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/...ead.php?t=13649</a></blockquote><p>yes, your correct, i misspoke and used eq2.exe out of laziness. the empty folder i found does have the full name EverQuest2.exe. i am familiar with the search options. but will try it again, maybe i missed something. thnx for the links.</p>

[hempick]

<p>EQ2 is nearly unplayable for me without this mod.</p>

[Delameko Stone]

<p><cite>Bol2 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>First, EQ2.exe is the old patcher. It's what I use, but if you use Station Launcher or Streaming Client, you won't even have this file. The actual game is EverQuest2.exe. Because of the unnecessary complexity of Windows Vista and Windows 7, plus the introduction of the Streaming Client/Launcher, there are many different folders where EQ2 can be located. If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, your first step is to search for the file EverQuest2.exe. You may need to change options to search in hidden/system folders. By default the streaming client installs the game to c:users\AppDataLocalLowSony Online EntertainmentInstalled GamesEverQuest II Streaming These threads might be worth reading: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13798" target="_blank">http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/...ead.php?t=13798</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13649" target="_blank">http://www.eq2interface.com/forums/...ead.php?t=13649</a></blockquote><p>yes, your correct, i misspoke and used eq2.exe out of laziness. the empty folder i found does have the full name EverQuest2.exe. i am familiar with the search options. but will try it again, maybe i missed something. thnx for the links.</p></blockquote><p>On the installer there's dropdown for the "filetype" and it lists the three different types of EQ2 executable.  If it's set to "EQ2.exe" for example, the folder will appear empty unless EQ2.exe is present.  So you need to pick the one your installation uses.</p><p>Not sure why you had problems downloading it, it was a simple click for me.  Maybe there were problems with the site when you tried?</p>

[illaria]

<p>Can we say necro post</p>

[Landiin]

Necro post. What do I win?