The problem with using a backpatch is first it's illegal to host (and talking about it on these forums or in irc is forbidden), and secondly item links won't work with Titanium which I know would be a problem on PEQ when 80% of the population is using Titanium. Though, on the plus side no chance of eqgame.exe error
Man, I was one of the last old timers to start using Titanium. I refuse to let go of my 0.6.2 client because I like the UI better. I never thought I'd be on Titanium's side!
My solution above is the only real solution. The new data SOE is sending the client needs to be indentifed and support for it has to be added to the EQEmu code.