How to Make a Classic Server?
 

Is there any particular way to go about making a classic server for EQ that is just Classic EverQuest? Is this a hard endeavor or something that is done commonly? I'm interested to hear any ideas, comments, or anecdotal or factual information.

I would honestly really be interested in seeing if anyone has composed of any guides on how to do this. :smile:

First you would need to define what "classic" means to you.

i think he meant the first EQ u see EQ 1 no expations at all only EQ.

Precisely.

You're going to want to lock out new-era zones, remove lootdrops and items that you don't want, restrict classes and races, modify the spells, and I'm sure quite a bit more. Sadly there aren't any pre-made sql scripts to help with this, and a lot of it will have to be done by hand. Definitely a difficult endeavor, but a damn good way to learn how the database works.

The items table by itself would be a good starting point - figure out some form of sql queries to filter out all post-classic items. Keep in mind I have no frigging clue how to do most of this with class and style, hopefully some others will be able to shed some light on it for you.