Getting Started Guide

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: Frontiers? To play EQOA: Sandstorm, you must obtain a personal copy of EQOA: Frontiers (PAL). You must acquire this yourself — 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 — we cannot distribute BIOS files.

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

2.2 Installation Steps

2.2.1 Installing PCSX2

1. Install PCSX2.
2. 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.
3. Place your EQOA: Frontiers (PAL) ISO inside the iso folder.
   1. If it does not appear, use Refresh List and verify the folder path.
4. Place the Sandstorm patch file (.pnach) inside the cheats folder.

2.2.2 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

2.2.3 Launching EQOA: Frontiers

1. Launch the game by double-clicking it in the PCSX2 game list.
2. Open: Settings → Game Properties → Cheats
   1. Enable:
      1. Cheats
      2. Sandstorm DNAS/DNS Patch
3. At the main menu, format the memory card when prompted.
4. 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

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

2.2.4 Account Creation

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

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

Welcome to EverQuest Online Adventures: Sandstorm! Please follow the Play-Nice Policy.