Better graphics, correct spell icons, and newer spell effects

[Sickboy]

I think we all love Classic, but to what end? I like the gameplay and the simplicity of not having 1000 zones n such, but I also love the newer spell effects, better graphics, and correct spell icons that come with the fresh install of EQ Titanium before the EQv3changes.zip Can someone help me find a way to keep the better graphics, correct icons, and the newer spell effects and still be able to play ok? I would just keep the fresh install the way it is but I notice you cant cast SOW. That was just one thing I noticed within the 5 minutes of logging in. Can someone please help me with this? Im sure im not alone in all this.

[Mcbard]

I think spell effects can't be changed, but for everything else you requested I would recommend looking at the stickies.

[Sickboy]

really? No one has any suggestions? Is it out of the question? Absolutely no way to keep newer spell graphics and textures if you want to run the game properly? Stupid... Classic sucks... sorta... lol

[MiRo2]

I believe they changed something server side to cue the classic spell effects, based off some comments one of the devs made a while back while trying to correct some of them. Does this mean theres nothing you can do to change it on your side as well, I haven't a clue.

[Maurk]

I know most people prefer this classic server to appear 100% classic, and although the blurry nostalgic memories of bad textures are nice for a bit, I have found a way to upgrade your textures which significantly improve your visual experience.

A lot of people have the idea that EQ Titanium already comes with the new textures (I believe Lucin brought these new textures) However, they do not for whatever reason (probably to save space, the new zone files are much bigger in file size)

From 2001: "EverQuest was first released in 1999 with low-resolution 32x32 textures. EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin will feature 256x256 textures, with some as large as 512x512. The higher-resolution textures will make the game's online fantasy world look more detailed and lifelike. Sony also released new screenshots showing off some of the game's environments using the higher-resolution textures. " - Gamespot.com

So how does one get these new textures?

NEW TUTORIAL:

1.) Back-up all current .s3d files in your Everquest folder (sort file types by using details view in windows)
2.) Download this: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YDIFVCGZ
3.) extract RAR to EQ folder C:\Program Files\Sony\EverQuest (rewrite all)

and you're done! easy right?

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Old method of getting textures if download is no longer available from tutorial above:

1.) Simply download the free version of EverQuest Trilogy linked here: http://eqplayers.station.sony.com/content.vm?page=Download
(http://eqplayers.station.sony.com/content.vm?page=Download)
2.) install the game in a different directory then your P1999 EQ titanium directory (to save space, uncheck Kunark and Vel)

3.) Do not run EQ trilogy, open the trilogy directory and sort the folder to view all .s3d files (details view in windows)

4.) Open your project1999 directory and backup your .s3d files just in case of any issues (So far no issues what so ever)

5.) After you’ve backed up your files, replace your P1999 .s3d files with your Trilogy .s3d files ( drag and drop or copy and paste)

6.) That’s it, now you can delete the Trilogy install files and download files

Just to reiterate, make sure you back up the files, I have tested many zones and have not had any problems with these new textues. if there is an issue with a zone, just replace that zone with the back up.

Screen shots:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4316770082_cb16a135c9_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4316770174_a920f49d0f_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4316036685_c61e1a9605_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4316037195_db445e20dc_o.jpg

Make use of the search engine.. if this was what you were looking for
As for spell icons, look for Savok on the forums, in his sig he has newer spell icons.