Before you go patching to real EQ, take a minute and read what I have to say!
For most people, they have been using the patcher to autoconnect to EQ. However, all the patcher is doing (besides checking for new files) is run a simple line that you can too!
Go to run, type in:
"C:\<EverQuestDirectory>\eqgame.exe" patchme
WITH the quotes, and hit enter. If you didn't patch to EQ normal, you should have no problems getting on!
However, if you patched to EQ, there is a solution. PM me for details on how to revert to the EMU standards for files, if you don't know how. I'll try to get back to you.
Have fun, and enjoy the game!