I have failed to make it work! (Spells are out of date)

[Nimmanu]

Hi, I posted this also on the 1999 forums, since that's what I found EQEMU through. But I'd really like to play and I don't care what server it's on.

I have followed all of the instructions using Titanium. I have managed twice to get past "loading servers... timed out" and to the char creation screen. At which point, it tells me my spells are out of date and that I cannot proceed.

My PC is windows 8 and it doesn't get along well with steam, so I am hoping against all hope not to have to go that route.

I've created the eqhost file (which was a huge PITA). I've created the link on the desktop (shortcut).

I honestly don't know what else to do, and I've been at this for almost 3 weeks. At this point, I'd desperate and would really appreciate any help at all. I want to play on pre-velious graphics, if that matters.

Anyway, my greatest thanks to anyone who's able to assist me in actually getting to play!