Classic Everquest II Theme... reimplemented?

Pixiewrath · 03-07-2012, 11:25 AM

I am a bit tired of hearing the Freeport Theme everytime I am logging in to the game. Especially since I am a good aligned character.Yes, Freeport was reborn. And before that it was the War theme.But the Everquest II Theme is the true classic and I wish I could hear this upon logging in again...Any chances of EQ2 to get back the EQ2 theme?

Brigh · 03-07-2012, 01:20 PM

You can probably insert it yourself, backing up the current music, and renaming your music as the name of the current so it plays. You can do this with any of the music in the folder. It may be overwritten on patches though.

Calthine · 03-07-2012, 01:41 PM

I'm with Pixie. I missed the EQII theme when they brought the Zek music in, and would like it back.

Hamervelder · 03-07-2012, 01:57 PM

The classic theme is still there, I think. You just need to find it, copy it to your custom music folder, and rename it appropriately. I have one of the Faydark themes playing as my main theme rather than the horrid War theme currently. SMILEY

Zorastiz · 03-07-2012, 02:16 PM

Day 1 in EQ2 I turned off ALL music and have never turned it back on, I hated it in EQ1 and didn't want to listen to this games version of it!

Brigh · 03-07-2012, 03:17 PM

Wow...how can you hate the sailing theme, the Kelethin theme, the Qeynos bard guild theme, the reggae othmir theme, etc?

Morrias · 03-07-2012, 04:35 PM

[email protected] Bayle wrote:

Day 1 in EQ2 I turned off ALL music and have never turned it back on, I hated it in EQ1 and didn't want to listen to this games version of it!

The EQ2 music is actually quite well done, aside from Velious for whatever reason.. Not too impressed with the Velious music..

Also +1 for switching back to the classic theme..

cookiedough · 03-07-2012, 06:01 PM

I've been wanting to figure this out myself, perfect timing.

What you first want to do is create a folder named custom_music inside your main EQ2 directory, create another folder inside of that called zones, and another called _exp08.

Then head over to the main music folder and look for eq2shorttheme.mp3, copy and paste that in your _exp08 folder back in custom_music and re-name it to MX_GU62_MAIN_THEME.mp3.

I noticed though after it gets done playing, it loops the newer Faydark music. To fix that, copy eq2shorttheme.mp3 again and place it in your zones folder back in the custom_music folder, and re-name it to CharacterCreate.mp3. And mission complete!

Iad · 03-07-2012, 06:08 PM

Brigh wrote:

Wow...how can you hate the sailing theme, the Kelethin theme, the Qeynos bard guild theme, the reggae othmir theme, etc?

no idea, but the kelethin theme is instant nostalgia overload for me.

The EQ composer actually has an album Amazon that I purchased a while back that is decent if you enjoy the music. http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-...4522&sr=8-3

Pixiewrath · 03-07-2012, 06:51 PM

It's true we can rename then. We could probably even make Rammstein our theme song.But the question is, won't the launcher mess it up when it compares the file sizes and see they differ?Or doesn't the launcher do that?

cookiedough · 03-07-2012, 07:37 PM

Renaming them is the only way you can change the ingame music. Looks like you're right though, the client crashes or at least it does when zoned in Freeport.

My character kept crashing a few seconds after loading, so I made a test character in NH and nothing happened. After that I deleted the custom_music folder and that stopped the crashing. Don't know why

Deago · 03-08-2012, 12:19 AM

I am waiting for the halflings to take back Rivervale and pop in that groovy tune from eq1. I used to get 'crunk' on Friday nights listening to that tune. Put that strobe light on and just get down with some jumjum.

Put that on a cd...roll the windows down...crank it up stroll around the city. That my friends is how you pick up the ladies. Jumjum power!

Ealthina · 03-08-2012, 01:45 AM

I turned off the music in about 1999/2000 in eq1 and never turned it back on.. I can't stand the music in games. I always turn all game music off.

Gravy · 03-08-2012, 02:00 AM

[email protected] wrote:

I turned off the music in about 1999/2000 in eq1 and never turned it back on.. I can't stand the music in games. I always turn all game music off.

I keep the sound effects up but turn down music and combat music. But I listen to Radio Rivendell while adventuring.

Halo of G4 · 03-08-2012, 07:14 AM

Best soundtrack for expansions was DoF. Also is there a copy of the original loading music that came with DoF and KoS?

Aardvarkus · 03-09-2012, 03:56 PM

I'd be content if it picked one theme and stuck with it. Right now I get the Freeport Reborn theme as the game is initially loading up, and someone was even clever enough to time the popup of the login box (if you don't use the launcher and log in directly) with the climax of the opening theme. That was a nice touch. But then just when I'm starting to get into the music, it immediately shifts to the Character Select theme when I start logging a character, even as it stayed with the Freeport theme at the character select screen itself. This makes no sense and leaves me hearing a too-short snippet of both themes. It's very awkward and disjointed.

03-07-2012, 11:25 AM	#1
Pixiewrath Server: The Bazaar Guild: Aristocrats Rank: Marquis / Markesa 200kgsp 1yr Loremaster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 964	I am a bit tired of hearing the Freeport Theme everytime I am logging in to the game. Especially since I am a good aligned character.Yes, Freeport was reborn. And before that it was the War theme.But the Everquest II Theme is the true classic and I wish I could hear this upon logging in again...Any chances of EQ2 to get back the EQ2 theme? __________________

03-07-2012, 01:20 PM	#2
Brigh Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,159	You can probably insert it yourself, backing up the current music, and renaming your music as the name of the current so it plays. You can do this with any of the music in the folder. It may be overwritten on patches though. __________________ Anything you can achieve through hard work, you can also just buy. -Stephen Colbert CoD3 double XP Rank Up promotion lesson for kids

03-07-2012, 01:41 PM	#3
Calthine ZAM EQII Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,439	I'm with Pixie. I missed the EQII theme when they brought the Zek music in, and would like it back. __________________ Please visit my non-gaming Blog! or follow me on Twitter!

03-07-2012, 01:57 PM	#4
Hamervelder Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,585	The classic theme is still there, I think. You just need to find it, copy it to your custom music folder, and rename it appropriately. I have one of the Faydark themes playing as my main theme rather than the horrid War theme currently. __________________ Elhonas Warden of Mayhem, Antonia Bayle

03-07-2012, 02:16 PM	#5
Zorastiz Server: Antonia Bayle Guild: Dressed To Kill Rank: Prince of Darkness Loremaster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 955	Day 1 in EQ2 I turned off ALL music and have never turned it back on, I hated it in EQ1 and didn't want to listen to this games version of it! __________________

03-07-2012, 03:17 PM	#6
Brigh Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,159	Wow...how can you hate the sailing theme, the Kelethin theme, the Qeynos bard guild theme, the reggae othmir theme, etc? __________________ Anything you can achieve through hard work, you can also just buy. -Stephen Colbert CoD3 double XP Rank Up promotion lesson for kids

03-07-2012, 04:35 PM	#7
Morrias Server: Antonia Bayle Guild: Dynasty Reborn Rank: Member Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 552	[email protected] Bayle wrote: Day 1 in EQ2 I turned off ALL music and have never turned it back on, I hated it in EQ1 and didn't want to listen to this games version of it! The EQ2 music is actually quite well done, aside from Velious for whatever reason.. Not too impressed with the Velious music.. Also +1 for switching back to the classic theme..

03-07-2012, 06:01 PM	#8
cookiedough Champion Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	I've been wanting to figure this out myself, perfect timing. What you first want to do is create a folder named custom_music inside your main EQ2 directory, create another folder inside of that called zones, and another called _exp08. Then head over to the main music folder and look for eq2shorttheme.mp3, copy and paste that in your _exp08 folder back in custom_music and re-name it to MX_GU62_MAIN_THEME.mp3. I noticed though after it gets done playing, it loops the newer Faydark music. To fix that, copy eq2shorttheme.mp3 again and place it in your zones folder back in the custom_music folder, and re-name it to CharacterCreate.mp3. And mission complete!

03-07-2012, 06:08 PM	#9
Iad Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 250	Brigh wrote: Wow...how can you hate the sailing theme, the Kelethin theme, the Qeynos bard guild theme, the reggae othmir theme, etc? no idea, but the kelethin theme is instant nostalgia overload for me. The EQ composer actually has an album Amazon that I purchased a while back that is decent if you enjoy the music. http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-...4522&sr=8-3

03-07-2012, 06:51 PM	#10
Pixiewrath Server: The Bazaar Guild: Aristocrats Rank: Marquis / Markesa 200kgsp 1yr Loremaster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 964	It's true we can rename then. We could probably even make Rammstein our theme song.But the question is, won't the launcher mess it up when it compares the file sizes and see they differ?Or doesn't the launcher do that? __________________

03-07-2012, 07:37 PM	#11
cookiedough Champion Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	Renaming them is the only way you can change the ingame music. Looks like you're right though, the client crashes or at least it does when zoned in Freeport. My character kept crashing a few seconds after loading, so I made a test character in NH and nothing happened. After that I deleted the custom_music folder and that stopped the crashing. Don't know why

03-08-2012, 12:19 AM	#12
Deago Loremaster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 625	I am waiting for the halflings to take back Rivervale and pop in that groovy tune from eq1. I used to get 'crunk' on Friday nights listening to that tune. Put that strobe light on and just get down with some jumjum. Put that on a cd...roll the windows down...crank it up stroll around the city. That my friends is how you pick up the ladies. Jumjum power! __________________ Hello fellow EQ2 gamers!

03-08-2012, 01:45 AM	#13
Ealthina Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Spellbound Posts: 477	I turned off the music in about 1999/2000 in eq1 and never turned it back on.. I can't stand the music in games. I always turn all game music off.

03-08-2012, 02:00 AM	#14
Gravy Lord Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 382	[email protected] wrote: I turned off the music in about 1999/2000 in eq1 and never turned it back on.. I can't stand the music in games. I always turn all game music off. I keep the sound effects up but turn down music and combat music. But I listen to Radio Rivendell while adventuring.

03-08-2012, 07:14 AM	#15
Halo of G4 Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 283	Best soundtrack for expansions was DoF. Also is there a copy of the original loading music that came with DoF and KoS? __________________ LU2012: Valve has bought SoE. EQ2 has been renamed FortressQuest 2 with Freeport and Qeynos respectively becoming Blu and RED base. Added Raid Zone: The Goldrush: Dwell into the depths of RED base to defeat the Heavy, a powerful foe that even the Nameless fears.

03-09-2012, 03:56 PM	#16
Aardvarkus Server: Butcherblock Guild: The Bucket Brigade Rank: Dinosaurs Go Rawr Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 27	I'd be content if it picked one theme and stuck with it. Right now I get the Freeport Reborn theme as the game is initially loading up, and someone was even clever enough to time the popup of the login box (if you don't use the launcher and log in directly) with the climax of the opening theme. That was a nice touch. But then just when I'm starting to get into the music, it immediately shifts to the Character Select theme when I start logging a character, even as it stayed with the Freeport theme at the character select screen itself. This makes no sense and leaves me hearing a too-short snippet of both themes. It's very awkward and disjointed.