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I have been running on live for almost a year now, I recently decided to try out Test Server. I cannot seem to get MQ to work for Test. I have a separate MQ folder for Live and Test, separate EQ folder for Live and Test. Live works fine but Test gives this error when I launch EQ. How do I fix this? thanks,
 

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Kordaaf said:
I have been running on live for almost a year now, I recently decided to try out Test Server. I cannot seem to get MQ to work for Test. I have a separate MQ folder for Live and Test, separate EQ folder for Live and Test. Live works fine but Test gives this error when I launch EQ. How do I fix this? thanks,
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that means you're trying to load live for test your eqlib and mq2main are mismatched

I would double-check your settings tab for folders

and then make sure you're only trying to load the live one for live and test for test
 
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Sic said:
that means you're trying to load live for test

I would double check your settings tab for folders

and then make sure you're only trying to load the live one for live and test for test
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Settings Tab in launcher shows the Test folder when i am trying to use Test. It loads until i try to launch EQ from the Test eq folder.
 
Kordaaf said:
Settings Tab in launcher shows the Test folder when i am trying to use Test. It loads until i try to launch EQ from the Test eq folder.
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make sure you have your autologin launching the correct eq location

I definitely see you more recently downloaded live rather than test, but assuming they are indeed going to the correct locations, i would make sure you're not telling your test mq to launch your regular eq
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Sic said:
make sure you have your autologin launching the correct eq location

I definitely see you more recently downloaded live rather than test, but assuming they are indeed going to the correct locations, i would make sure you're not telling your test mq to launch your regular eq
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Autologin is in the Config folder under MQ2AutoLogin.ini right? If so, that is set to my test EQ folder. I DLed live to make sure it was still working before posting =)
 
Kordaaf said:
Autologin is in the Config folder under MQ2AutoLogin.ini right? If so, that is set to my test EQ folder. I DLed live to make sure it was still working before posting =)
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yes your autologin.ini

[Profiles]
DefaultEQPath=F:\EverQuest

[servername]
EQPath=f:\everquest

etc

brain corrected me where i said it means you're trying to load the wrong version - it actually means you have a mismatched eqlib and mq2main - which could i guess be a couple of different things
 
@Kordaaf spitballing here

can you check your antivirus/defender for any quarantined files? (definitely suggest considering whitelisting your eq and mq folders)
 
I will check those in the morning. Thanks for the quick responses! Time to pass out. :)

I would assume if I delete those 2 files I could have it downloaded and fix that issue right?
 
Kordaaf said:
I will check those in the morning. Thanks for the quick responses! Time to pass out. :)

I would assume if I delete those 2 files I could have it downloaded and fix that issue right?
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yup, should be able to hit the "reinstall" button too and save the extra step

but definitely check quarantine first just in case

sleep well
 
Sic said:
yup, should be able to hit the "reinstall" button too and save the extra step

but definitely check quarantine first just in case

sleep well
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I tried all of those and it still didn't work. So I blew up both my Test EQ and MQ folders and started over. It is working now. Thanks for taking the time to help!
 
Mugly said:
How bad did they bork Test this time?
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I did not see any real change but I worked on PoP progression instead of actually playing content that was harder. But I kept watch on General and guild chat and nothing really seemed to have changed (I am 100% sure they did not fix the merc recruitement bug)
 
well i'd imagine the fact it was off schedule, unannounced on a friday afternoon being the bigger issue
 
Mugly said:
Ah, I didn't realize it was unannounced. Probably Monday before the launcher updates then?
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eq typically does something like:

second wednesday: test patch
third wednesday: live patch
fourth wednesday: test -> live "reup"

test has been on tuesdays lately instead of wednesdays
 
Sic said:
eq typically does something like:

second wednesday: test patch
third wednesday: live patch
fourth wednesday: test -> live "reup"

test has been on tuesdays lately instead of wednesdays
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I've been gone a while and forget these things. I checked the RG launcher and it said patch day so the new download wasn't available yet so I was wondering how bad they messed it up for MQ2.
 
Mugly said:
I've been gone a while and forget these things. I checked the RG launcher and it said patch day so the new download wasn't available yet so I was wondering how bad they messed it up for MQ2.
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Welcome back Mugly!

it is just "MQ" these days, the 2 has been yoten'd into yonder

patches are pretty quick these days, I'd suggest > Getting Notified When Test Is Patched < so you can do your thing and know when you're back in action
 
Mugly said:
Any ETA on Test?
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www.redguides.com

Question - - "What Should I expect on Patch Day?"

Hi all, I used the search function with keywords "patch day" and did not see much except patch notes so I thought I would put up this thread for new folks so we can set expectations accordingly. I realize that the folks here at Red Guides need to assess the code and check interactions with the...
www.redguides.com www.redguides.com

there is almost never an eta other than "it'll be patched when it is patched" - dbg treats test server like a test server, they re-patch often and do things off schedule without announcement, which can make additional off-schedule work for the MQ devs

you can get notified when it is ready as we previously discussed

good luck and hopefully it comes back soon


The MacroQuest scene has two standout developers who have requested tips from RedGuides users: @brainiac and @dannuic

To keep our favorite software modernized and updated, please consider contributing.

brainiac's tip thread is here:
https://www.redguides.com/community/threads/donate-to-mq2-dev-brainiac.71209/

dannuic's tip thread is here:
https://www.redguides.com/community/threads/tip-the-mq2-dev-dannuic.75656/

Thank you!
 
Sic said:
www.redguides.com

Question - - "What Should I expect on Patch Day?"

Hi all, I used the search function with keywords "patch day" and did not see much except patch notes so I thought I would put up this thread for new folks so we can set expectations accordingly. I realize that the folks here at Red Guides need to assess the code and check interactions with the...
www.redguides.com www.redguides.com

there is almost never an eta other than "it'll be patched when it is patched" - dbg treats test server like a test server, they re-patch often and do things off schedule without announcement, which can make additional off-schedule work for the MQ devs

you can get notified when it is ready as we previously discussed

good luck and hopefully it comes back soon


The MacroQuest scene has two standout developers who have requested tips from RedGuides users: @brainiac and @dannuic

To keep our favorite software modernized and updated, please consider contributing.

brainiac's tip thread is here:
https://www.redguides.com/community/threads/donate-to-mq2-dev-brainiac.71209/

dannuic's tip thread is here:
https://www.redguides.com/community/threads/tip-the-mq2-dev-dannuic.75656/

Thank you!
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Thanks for this. Tipped both $10 because test server is a PITA i'm sure.
 
The words Test and Best rhyme for a reason. its by far the best server to box on for so many of the wonderful perks ... but even the best situations have downsides ... the best server as mentioned does have more downtime than others but with a little patience and creativity (work on your copykits on FV) and some nice fitting patience pants ... the best server is well worth the wait.

hang in there!
 
Redbot updated Very Vanilla MQ (Test Server) with a new update entry:

20220829

Aug 29, 2022 (test):
- Update for test patch
Aug 17, 2022:
- Fix autoskills not returning proper values
Aug 17, 2022 (live):
- Updated for patch
Aug 12, 2022:
- /mapfilter will now store Radius values instead of toggle information (Fixes #600)
- Lua: Added mq.getAllSpawns and mq.getFilteredSpawns to return tables of spawns.
- LuaRocks is now distributed with MQ for using prebuilt Lua Modules from the MQ repo
- PackageMan is now distributed with MQ for a method of using LuaRocks in lua...
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Read the rest of this update entry...
 
an update for the testies from the main-dude, brainiac.

lots of test changes, so gonna take a lil bit

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519helvis said:
The words Test and Best rhyme for a reason. its by far the best server to box on for so many of the wonderful perks ... but even the best situations have downsides ... the best server as mentioned does have more downtime than others but with a little patience and creativity (work on your copykits on FV) and some nice fitting patience pants ... the best server is well worth the wait.

hang in there!
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Sic said:
an update for the testies from the main-dude, brainiac.

lots of test changes, so gonna take a lil bit

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I think 519helvis offered the best advice last month for those getting antsy about the patch and the fixing of VV. Like he says above, take the opportunity to hop on Firiona Vie and work on your /testcopy gear/items.

Be well. Happy gaming
 
No lag here. My only issue is with EQBC. Everyone is "connected", but sent commands arent being broadcasted to the group
 
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