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DevRenodor at 18:42, 29 June 2026

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DevRenodor at 00:49, 2 June 2026

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	== <span class="ig-header">EQOA: Sandstorm ~~ΓÇö~~ Installation Guide</span> ==		== <span class="ig-header">EQOA: Sandstorm — Installation Guide</span> ==

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	'''Where do I get EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers?'''		'''Where do I get EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers?'''
	To play EQOA: Sandstorm, you must obtain a personal copy of '''EQOA: Frontiers (PAL)'''.		To play EQOA: Sandstorm, you must obtain a personal copy of '''EQOA: Frontiers (PAL)'''.
	You must acquire this yourself ~~ΓÇö~~ we cannot distribute it.		You must acquire this yourself — we cannot distribute it.
	A valid CD-Key is not required.		A valid CD-Key is not required.

	'''Where do I get a PS2 BIOS?'''		'''Where do I get a PS2 BIOS?'''
	You must also obtain a PS2 BIOS file.		You must also obtain a PS2 BIOS file.
	You must acquire this yourself ~~ΓÇö~~ we cannot distribute BIOS files.		You must acquire this yourself — we cannot distribute BIOS files.
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	'''Network Settings'''		'''Network Settings'''
	* Go to: <code>Settings ~~ΓåÆ~~ Network & HDD</code>		* Go to: <code>Settings → Network & HDD</code>
	** Enable Ethernet		** Enable Ethernet
	** Ethernet Device Type: <code>Socket</code>		** Ethernet Device Type: <code>Socket</code>
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	'''Memory Cards'''		'''Memory Cards'''
	* Go to: <code>Settings ~~ΓåÆ~~ Memory Card</code>		* Go to: <code>Settings → Memory Card</code>
	** Create two memory cards		** Create two memory cards
	** Insert one into Slot 1 and one into Slot 2		** Insert one into Slot 1 and one into Slot 2

	'''Controllers'''		'''Controllers'''
	* Go to: <code>Settings ~~ΓåÆ~~ Controllers ~~ΓåÆ~~ Controller Port 1</code>		* Go to: <code>Settings → Controllers → Controller Port 1</code>
	** Device Type: <code>DualShock 2</code>		** Device Type: <code>DualShock 2</code>
	** Use Auto-Mapping or set custom bindings		** Use Auto-Mapping or set custom bindings
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	==== 2.2.3 Launching EQOA: Frontiers ====		==== 2.2.3 Launching EQOA: Frontiers ====
	# Launch the game by double-clicking it in the PCSX2 game list.		# Launch the game by double-clicking it in the PCSX2 game list.
	# Open: <code>Settings ~~ΓåÆ~~ Game Properties ~~ΓåÆ~~ Cheats</code>		# Open: <code>Settings → Game Properties → Cheats</code>
	## Enable:		## Enable:
	### '''Cheats'''		### '''Cheats'''
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	:* Add Setting ~~ΓåÆ~~ Right Arrow		:* Add Setting → Right Arrow
	:* Select '''SCE/Ethernet (Network Adaptor)''' ~~ΓåÆ~~ Right Arrow		:* Select '''SCE/Ethernet (Network Adaptor)''' → Right Arrow
	:* OK		:* OK
	:* Not Required ~~ΓåÆ~~ Right Arrow		:* Not Required → Right Arrow
	:* Auto ~~ΓåÆ~~ Right Arrow		:* Auto → Right Arrow
	:* Auto ~~ΓåÆ~~ Right Arrow		:* Auto → Right Arrow
	:* Name the profile ~~ΓåÆ~~ Right Arrow		:* Name the profile → Right Arrow
	:* Confirm with '''X'''		:* Confirm with '''X'''
	:* OK ~~ΓåÆ~~ No ~~ΓåÆ~~ OK ~~ΓåÆ~~ Exit		:* OK → No → OK → Exit
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RenodorDev at 09:46, 25 November 2025

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	* EQOA: Sandstorm is currently in a <span class="ig-highlight">Testing/Development</span> phase.		* EQOA: Sandstorm is currently in a <span class="ig-highlight">Testing/Development</span> phase.
	* The current level cap is <span class="ig-highlight">55</span>. All content up to level 55 is available.		* The current level cap is <span class="ig-highlight">55</span>. All content up to level 55 is available.
	* EQOA: Sandstorm will always operate <span class="ig-highlight">one single server</span>. There will never be a Test Server or Live Server.		* EQOA: Sandstorm will always operate <span class="ig-highlight">one single server</span>. There will never be a Test Server and a Live Server.
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== EQOA: Sandstorm ΓÇö Installation Guide ==
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== <span class="ig-header">EQOA: Sandstorm ΓÇö Installation Guide</span> ==

<div class="ig-section" id="server-info">
=== 1. Server Information ===
* EQOA: Sandstorm is currently in a <span class="ig-highlight">Testing/Development</span> phase.
* The current level cap is <span class="ig-highlight">55</span>. All content up to level 55 is available.
* EQOA: Sandstorm will always operate <span class="ig-highlight">one single server</span>. There will never be a Test Server or Live Server.
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<div class="ig-section" id="install-guide">
=== 2. Installation Guide ===

<div class="ig-subsection" id="important-notes">
==== Important Notes ====
'''Where do I get EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers?'''
To play EQOA: Sandstorm, you must obtain a personal copy of '''EQOA: Frontiers (PAL)'''.
You must acquire this yourself ΓÇö we cannot distribute it.
A valid CD-Key is not required.

'''Where do I get a PS2 BIOS?'''
You must also obtain a PS2 BIOS file.
You must acquire this yourself ΓÇö we cannot distribute BIOS files.
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</div>

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=== 2.1 Required Downloads ===
* '''PS2 Emulator (PCSX2):''' https://pcsx2.net/downloads
* '''Sandstorm Patch File:''' https://eqoa.live/eeee1fcc.pnach
* '''EQOA: Frontiers (PAL):''' Must be self-obtained
* '''PS2 BIOS:''' Must be self-obtained
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=== 2.2 Installation Steps ===

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==== 2.2.1 Installing PCSX2 ====
# Install '''PCSX2'''.
# When prompted for a BIOS:
## Place your PS2 BIOS file inside the <code>bios</code> folder.
## If the BIOS does not appear, click '''Refresh List''' and ensure the correct directory is selected.
# Place your EQOA: Frontiers (PAL) ISO inside the <code>iso</code> folder.
## If it does not appear, use '''Refresh List''' and verify the folder path.
# Place the Sandstorm patch file (<code>.pnach</code>) inside the <code>cheats</code> folder.
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==== 2.2.2 First-Time PCSX2 Setup ====

'''Network Settings'''
* Go to: <code>Settings ΓåÆ Network & HDD</code>
** Enable Ethernet
** Ethernet Device Type: <code>Socket</code>
** Ethernet Device: <code>Auto</code>

'''Memory Cards'''
* Go to: <code>Settings ΓåÆ Memory Card</code>
** Create two memory cards
** Insert one into Slot 1 and one into Slot 2

'''Controllers'''
* Go to: <code>Settings ΓåÆ Controllers ΓåÆ Controller Port 1</code>
** Device Type: <code>DualShock 2</code>
** Use Auto-Mapping or set custom bindings
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==== 2.2.3 Launching EQOA: Frontiers ====
# Launch the game by double-clicking it in the PCSX2 game list.
# Open: <code>Settings ΓåÆ Game Properties ΓåÆ Cheats</code>
## Enable:
### '''Cheats'''
### '''Sandstorm DNAS/DNS Patch'''
# At the main menu, format the memory card when prompted.
# Enter '''Network Setup''' and create a network profile:

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:* Add Setting ΓåÆ Right Arrow
:* Select '''SCE/Ethernet (Network Adaptor)''' ΓåÆ Right Arrow
:* OK
:* Not Required ΓåÆ Right Arrow
:* Auto ΓåÆ Right Arrow
:* Auto ΓåÆ Right Arrow
:* Name the profile ΓåÆ Right Arrow
:* Confirm with '''X'''
:* OK ΓåÆ No ΓåÆ OK ΓåÆ Exit
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# Back at the main menu:
## Select '''Play'''
## Select the network profile you created
## Select '''Play'''
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==== 2.2.4 Account Creation ====

'''Important:''' Use a valid working email. This is required for account support.

# Select '''Create Account'''
# Enter:
## Username
## Password
## Email Address
# After creation, log in and select the '''Sandstorm''' server.
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<div class="ig-footer">
'''Welcome to EverQuest Online Adventures: Sandstorm!'''
Please follow the [[Play-Nice Policy]].
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