theres also this in eqemu_config.xml.. right underneath </loginserver>...
Code:
<!-- Server status. Default is unlocked -->
<!-- <locked/> -->
<!-- <unlocked/> -->
just remove the <!-- --> on each side to ensure your server is locked or unlocked... BUT this also might not matter cause i think default is unlocked anyways... but just some more infos
EDIT: World will say LOCKED if you dont have your zones booted up.. but it still is unlocked.