Guess I need to post here ...
 

I set up pre 5/11 6.1 server according to guide.I have a problem with the gates in neriak not opening therefore couldnt get out heh so i created a ogre beastlord when i logged him in for the first time he only had 76% health and his health wont regen .also getting a petstruct error visual c+++debug error that causes eq to crash.Also if any of you are noticing a commands error need to get the commands.pl thing and place in directory that stopped my crash after char creation screen.

[Edit] gfay wont load heh crashes everytime just gonna keep a running tab here of issues

0.6.2 version is less buggy thant 0.6.1...
My advice if you can (have the last eq client)
work with 0.6.2, you find better support
Don't use tutorial but this guide : http://www.eqemulator.net/wiki/wikka...ka=ServerGuide

6.2 not compatible with my client and i have tried several other guides only to get nowhere with them

I understand :(
But you will have some problems to have support in this version.
Have you try some users exe versions of 0.6.1 ? here :
http://www.eqemulator.net/wiki/wikka.php?wakka=Linkit
Perhaps working fine than the guide version ?