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EQOA: Sandstorm - Installation Guide

1. Server Information

EQOA: Sandstorm is currently in a Testing/Development phase.
The current level cap is 55. All content up to level 55 is available.
EQOA: Sandstorm will always operate one single server. There will never be a Test Server and a Live Server.

2. Installation Guide

Important Notes

Where do I get EverQuest Online Adventures? To play EQOA: Sandstorm, you must obtain a personal copy of EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers. You must acquire this yourself. We cannot distribute the game. A valid CD-Key is not required.

Which version should I use? The recommended Sandstorm patch method uses an .xdelta patch applied to your own EQOA ISO. Use the official install page for the current patch and instructions: https://eqoa.live/install.html

Where do I get a PS2 BIOS? You must also obtain a PS2 BIOS file. You must acquire this yourself. We cannot distribute BIOS files.

2.1 Required Downloads

PS2 Emulator (PCSX2): https://pcsx2.net/downloads
Official Sandstorm Install / Patch Page: https://eqoa.live/install.html
Sandstorm xdelta Patch: Download from the official install page above
EQOA Game ISO: Must be made from your own disc
PS2 BIOS: Must be self-obtained

2.2 Recommended Installation Method: xdelta ISO Patch

2.2.1 Create or Obtain Your Own ISO

Make an ISO from your own EQOA disc.
Keep the ISO somewhere easy to find.
Do not rename or modify the original ISO until after patching.

2.2.2 Download the Sandstorm xdelta Patch

Go to the official Sandstorm install page:
https://eqoa.live/install.html
Download the current sandstorm.xdelta patch file.
Save it in the same folder as your EQOA ISO if possible.

2.2.3 Patch the ISO

You need to apply the .xdelta patch to your original EQOA ISO.

Online Patcher

Open the online xdelta patcher linked on the official install page.
Select your original EQOA ISO as the source file.
Select sandstorm.xdelta as the patch file.
Apply the patch.
Save the newly created patched ISO.

Delta Patcher

Download Delta Patcher from the link on the official install page.
Open Delta Patcher.
Original file: select your EQOA ISO.
XDelta patch: select sandstorm.xdelta.
Click Patch.
Use the newly created patched ISO in PCSX2.

Command Line If you use xdelta3, the command format is:

xdelta3 -d -s eqoa.iso sandstorm.xdelta eqoa-sandstorm.iso

If the patcher says the checksum does not match, your ISO is the wrong version or was not dumped correctly.

2.2.4 Installing PCSX2

Install PCSX2.
When prompted for a BIOS:
1. Place your PS2 BIOS file inside the bios folder.
2. If the BIOS does not appear, click Refresh List and ensure the correct directory is selected.
Add your patched EQOA: Sandstorm ISO to PCSX2.

2.2.5 First-Time PCSX2 Setup

Network Settings

Go to: Settings -> Network & HDD
- Enable Ethernet
- Ethernet Device Type: Socket
- Ethernet Device: Auto

Memory Cards

Go to: Settings -> Memory Card
- Create two memory cards
- Insert one into Slot 1 and one into Slot 2

Controllers

Go to: Settings -> Controllers -> Controller Port 1
- Device Type: DualShock 2
- Use Auto-Mapping or set custom bindings

2.2.6 Launching EQOA: Sandstorm

Launch the patched ISO in PCSX2.
At the main menu, format the memory card when prompted.
Enter Network Setup and create a network profile:

Add Setting -> Right Arrow
Select SCE/Ethernet (Network Adaptor) -> Right Arrow
OK
Not Required -> Right Arrow
Auto -> Right Arrow
Auto -> Right Arrow
Name the profile -> Right Arrow
Confirm with X
OK -> No -> OK -> Exit

Back at the main menu:
1. Select Play
2. Select the network profile you created
3. Select Play

2.2.7 Account Creation

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

Select Create Account.
Enter:
1. Username
2. Password
3. Email Address
After creation, log in and select the Sandstorm server.

3. Alternative: PCSX2 cheat files (.pnach)

Not Recommended

This method is the older setup method. Use this only if you cannot use the recommended .xdelta ISO patch method.

The .pnach method works by enabling PCSX2 cheats and loading a cheat patch at runtime.

3.1 Alternative Downloads

Frontiers US pnach: https://eqoa.live/eeee1fcc.pnach
Vanilla EU / PAL pnach: https://eqoa.live/973e3177.pnach

3.2 PCSX2 Cheat File Setup

Download the correct .pnach file for your game version.
Place the .pnach file inside your PCSX2 cheats folder.
Launch PCSX2.
Open the game properties for EQOA.
Go to: Settings -> Game Properties -> Cheats.
Enable:
1. Cheats
2. Sandstorm DNAS/DNS Patch
Launch the game normally.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 <div class="install-guide">
-== <span class="ig-header">EQOA: Sandstorm ΓÇö Installation Guide</span> ==
+== <span class="ig-header">EQOA: Sandstorm - Installation Guide</span> ==
 <div class="ig-section" id="server-info">
@@ Line 7: / Line 7: @@
 * 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.
+* EQOA: Sandstorm will always operate <span class="ig-highlight">one single server</span>. There will never be a Test Server and a Live Server.
 </div>
@@ Line 15: / Line 15: @@
 <div class="ig-subsection" id="important-notes">
 ==== Important Notes ====
-'''Where do I get EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers?'''
+'''Where do I get EverQuest Online Adventures?'''
-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 '''EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers'''.
-You must acquire this yourself ΓÇö we cannot distribute it.
+You must acquire this yourself. We cannot distribute the game.
 A valid CD-Key is not required.
+'''Which version should I use?'''
+The recommended Sandstorm patch method uses an <code>.xdelta</code> patch applied to your own EQOA ISO.
+Use the official install page for the current patch and instructions: https://eqoa.live/install.html
 '''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.
+You must acquire this yourself. We cannot distribute BIOS files.
 </div>
 </div>
@@ Line 29: / Line 33: @@
 === 2.1 Required Downloads ===
 * '''PS2 Emulator (PCSX2):''' https://pcsx2.net/downloads
-* '''Sandstorm Patch File:''' https://eqoa.live/eeee1fcc.pnach
+* '''Official Sandstorm Install / Patch Page:''' https://eqoa.live/install.html
-* '''EQOA: Frontiers (PAL):''' Must be self-obtained
+* '''Sandstorm xdelta Patch:''' Download from the official install page above
+* '''EQOA Game ISO:''' Must be made from your own disc
 * '''PS2 BIOS:''' Must be self-obtained
 </div>
-<div class="ig-section" id="install-steps">
+<div class="ig-section" id="recommended-install">
-=== 2.2 Installation Steps ===
+=== 2.2 Recommended Installation Method: xdelta ISO Patch ===
+<div class="ig-subsection" id="make-iso">
+==== 2.2.1 Create or Obtain Your Own ISO ====
+# Make an ISO from your own EQOA disc.
+# Keep the ISO somewhere easy to find.
+# Do not rename or modify the original ISO until after patching.
+</div>
+<div class="ig-subsection" id="download-xdelta">
+==== 2.2.2 Download the Sandstorm xdelta Patch ====
+# Go to the official Sandstorm install page:
+#: https://eqoa.live/install.html
+# Download the current <code>sandstorm.xdelta</code> patch file.
+# Save it in the same folder as your EQOA ISO if possible.
+</div>
+<div class="ig-subsection" id="patch-iso">
+==== 2.2.3 Patch the ISO ====
+You need to apply the <code>.xdelta</code> patch to your original EQOA ISO.
+'''Online Patcher'''
+# Open the online xdelta patcher linked on the official install page.
+# Select your original EQOA ISO as the source file.
+# Select <code>sandstorm.xdelta</code> as the patch file.
+# Apply the patch.
+# Save the newly created patched ISO.
+'''Delta Patcher'''
+# Download Delta Patcher from the link on the official install page.
+# Open Delta Patcher.
+# Original file: select your EQOA ISO.
+# XDelta patch: select <code>sandstorm.xdelta</code>.
+# Click '''Patch'''.
+# Use the newly created patched ISO in PCSX2.
+'''Command Line'''
+If you use <code>xdelta3</code>, the command format is:
+<pre>
+xdelta3 -d -s eqoa.iso sandstorm.xdelta eqoa-sandstorm.iso
+</pre>
+If the patcher says the checksum does not match, your ISO is the wrong version or was not dumped correctly.
+</div>
 <div class="ig-subsection" id="pcsx2-install">
-==== 2.2.1 Installing PCSX2 ====
+==== 2.2.4 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.
+# Add your patched EQOA: Sandstorm ISO to PCSX2.
-## 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.
 </div>
 <div class="ig-subsection" id="pcsx2-setup">
-==== 2.2.2 First-Time PCSX2 Setup ====
+==== 2.2.5 First-Time PCSX2 Setup ====
 '''Network Settings'''
-* Go to: <code>Settings ΓåÆ Network & HDD</code>
+* Go to: <code>Settings -> Network & HDD</code>
 ** Enable Ethernet
 ** Ethernet Device Type: <code>Socket</code>
@@ Line 58: / Line 105: @@
 '''Memory Cards'''
-* Go to: <code>Settings ΓåÆ Memory Card</code>
+* Go to: <code>Settings -> 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>
+* Go to: <code>Settings -> Controllers -> Controller Port 1</code>
 ** Device Type: <code>DualShock 2</code>
 ** Use Auto-Mapping or set custom bindings
@@ Line 69: / Line 116: @@
 <div class="ig-subsection" id="launch-first-time">
-==== 2.2.3 Launching EQOA: Frontiers ====
+==== 2.2.6 Launching EQOA: Sandstorm ====
-# Launch the game by double-clicking it in the PCSX2 game list.
+# Launch the patched ISO in PCSX2.
-# 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:
 <div class="ig-network-steps">
-:* 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
-:* 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'''
-:* OK ΓåÆ No ΓåÆ OK ΓåÆ Exit
+:* OK -> No -> OK -> Exit
 </div>
@@ Line 97: / Line 140: @@
 <div class="ig-subsection" id="account-creation">
-==== 2.2.4 Account Creation ====
+==== 2.2.7 Account Creation ====
 '''Important:''' Use a valid working email. This is required for account support.
-# Select '''Create Account'''
+# Select '''Create Account'''.
 # Enter:
 ## Username
 ## Password
 ## Email Address
 # After creation, log in and select the '''Sandstorm''' server.
+</div>
+</div>
+<div class="ig-section" id="alternative-pnach">
+=== 3. Alternative: PCSX2 cheat files (.pnach) ===
+<div class="ig-subsection" id="pnach-warning">
+==== Not Recommended ====
+This method is the older setup method. Use this only if you cannot use the recommended <code>.xdelta</code> ISO patch method.
+The <code>.pnach</code> method works by enabling PCSX2 cheats and loading a cheat patch at runtime.
+</div>
+<div class="ig-subsection" id="pnach-downloads">
+==== 3.1 Alternative Downloads ====
+* '''Frontiers US pnach:''' https://eqoa.live/eeee1fcc.pnach
+* '''Vanilla EU / PAL pnach:''' https://eqoa.live/973e3177.pnach
+</div>
+<div class="ig-subsection" id="pnach-setup">
+==== 3.2 PCSX2 Cheat File Setup ====
+# Download the correct <code>.pnach</code> file for your game version.
+# Place the <code>.pnach</code> file inside your PCSX2 <code>cheats</code> folder.
+# Launch PCSX2.
+# Open the game properties for EQOA.
+# Go to: <code>Settings -> Game Properties -> Cheats</code>.
+# Enable:
+## '''Cheats'''
+## '''Sandstorm DNAS/DNS Patch'''
+# Launch the game normally.
 </div>

Getting Started Guide: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 18:42, 29 June 2026

Contents

EQOA: Sandstorm - Installation Guide

1. Server Information

2. Installation Guide

Important Notes

2.1 Required Downloads

2.2 Recommended Installation Method: xdelta ISO Patch

2.2.1 Create or Obtain Your Own ISO

2.2.2 Download the Sandstorm xdelta Patch

2.2.3 Patch the ISO

2.2.4 Installing PCSX2

2.2.5 First-Time PCSX2 Setup

2.2.6 Launching EQOA: Sandstorm

2.2.7 Account Creation

3. Alternative: PCSX2 cheat files (.pnach)

Not Recommended

3.1 Alternative Downloads

3.2 PCSX2 Cheat File Setup

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