Newb

[Dr Zauis]

1..Zones are populated. But not nearly as many as live..It depends on the servers database. Expect to play no further than luclin and some POP.

2..Usually someone collects the info from live and then adds the spawns to their database. There are ready made databases with many zones spawned just like live. However if one wishes to populate his own zone on his own server then it can be done within the game itself. There is lots of room to customize..

3..No..Not if you dont want to..You dont even have to run your own server..
I suggest to read the wiki for players. You will need a titanium client and with afew small changes you can play on a server. I would try PEQ first as its the closest to live there is right now..Or try a non-legit server and be a GOD!

4..The real EQ is not affected..We merely use the client to play..

5..They can play on your server or you all can play on an open server hosted by someone else..There are about 20 or more active right now...