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<small> This is a work in progress. Please send questions or comments to krakmojo via a Conversation in the [http://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php| forums]. </small>
<small> This is a work in progress. Please send questions or comments to krakmojo via a Conversation in the [http://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php| forums]. </small>


=== <u>Current Process to install TAKP EQ on Linux</u> ===
=== Current Process to install TAKP EQ on Linux ===
# Install Wine and PlayOnLinux
# Install Wine and PlayOnLinux
#* Arch: From Console: "sudo pacman -S wine playonlinux"
#* Arch: From Console: "sudo pacman -S wine playonlinux"
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*You can run the eqgame.exe multiple times and it will automatically rename the windows Client1, Client2, Client3, etc
*You can run the eqgame.exe multiple times and it will automatically rename the windows Client1, Client2, Client3, etc
#Repeat this process to create additional instances for multi-boxing that doesn't share files.
#Repeat this process to create additional instances for multi-boxing that doesn't share files.
 
=== Optional Window Switching Global Hotkeys ===
 
'''You may want to check the [https://www.takproject.net/forums/index.php?threads/running-in-linux-v2.5286/ forums] for the latest details on how other users have successfully installed it.'''
 
=== <u>Optional Window Switching Global Hotkeys</u> ===
#Install AutoKey
#Install AutoKey
#Open Autokey and make a new script for each instance you want to switch to.
#Open Autokey and make a new script for each instance you want to switch to.
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elif winTitle == ('Client3'): system.exec_command("wmctrl -a Client1", False)<br/>  
elif winTitle == ('Client3'): system.exec_command("wmctrl -a Client1", False)<br/>  
else: system.exec_command("wmctrl -a Client1", False)
else: system.exec_command("wmctrl -a Client1", False)
=== <u>Details on The Supported Windows Client</u> ===
Since this is essentially running the Windows Client on Wine on Linux, the following from the Windows client information section applies here.


This client is configured/modified in the following way:
=== Linux Troubleshooting ===


* Virtually all unnecessary files removed. No zones beyond PoP. Client size is 2.28 GB.
* Mouse cursor is moving too rapidly:
* All character files, logs and client settings deleted. Client is about as clean as it gets.
#Open PlayonLinux
* Haynar's modifications allowing alt-enter full screen mode, a built-in FPS limiter, automatic renamed client windows, and other quality of life improvements.
##Configure
* The executable has been modified to allow the mouse cursor to leave the game window. (Secrets' mod)
###Select your TAKP install
* EQW functionality has been merged into eqgame.exe, eliminating the need to run eqw.exe.
####Miscellanious Tab
* Beastlord MGB AA implemented in the UI.
#####Set "Mouse Warp Override" to "Enable"
* Desktop gamma changes no longer crash the game.
* The missing sun and moon put back in. (Sony apparently broke it in our era)
* HotKeyNet with a simple client switcher script is included.
* Seven custom UIs included.
* Missing environmental sound effects files (emt and xmi) added.  Volume adjusted in these files since the client has no environmental sound volume slider.
* The zip archive (but not the installer) has the Luclin zone music files added. (Daybreak recently released these)
* Missing strings added to eqstr_en.txt.
* readonce.txt edited with server staff credits.
* eqhost.txt points to TAKP.
* DataRate.txt set to 9.0.
* MP3 window made functional.


eqclient.ini is completely default save for:
* Alliance chat autojoin.
* Target Group Buffs turned on.
* ShowAlarmWindow set to false.
=== <u>Optional Steps</u> ===
=== <u>Optional Steps</u> ===


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LoadArmor23=TRUE</pre>
LoadArmor23=TRUE</pre>
Velious armor textures are not enabled by default as they can cause an issue with Vah Shir armor not displaying.  Most players would probably prefer them on however.
Velious armor textures are not enabled by default as they can cause an issue with Vah Shir armor not displaying.  Most players would probably prefer them on however.
==== EQClassicHD - higher resolution texture pack ====
A port of the EQClassicHD is available for TAKP [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByJldqMGux7CVUh6a2taTWlndmM HERE].
Prior to installation, verify you're using the latest version of the client linked above.
There are two installation methods. Windows users can utilize the install.bat file and point to their TAKP directory.
Alternatively, the .s3d files can be copied into a TAKP directory, overwriting the old files (make a back up of your old files!)
If you notice coloring issues or other oddities, it is advised to DISABLE texture caching within the eqclient.ini file: TextureCache=FALSE. Once the issue is resolved and the texture mod is working properly, you can reenable texture caching.


==== Using Classic Spells and Models ====
==== Using Classic Spells and Models ====
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==== Other general issues ====
==== Other general issues ====
'''Mouse cursor is moving too rapidly:'''
#Open PlayonLinux
##Configure
###Select your TAKP install
####Miscellanious Tab
#####Set "Mouse Warp Override" to "Enable"




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