Unable to log into Server

[campertod]

Good evening!

I wanted to make a better/updated posting about my current issue trying to log into the game.

Currently I've downloaded the game via means of discs/IVOs/an all-in one download from a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj_MMVgJ_Dk

After downloading through whatever means -- I would update it by downloading the v53 current patch over the files in the brand new eq folder.

After doing so -- I would make sure that the server connect was set up for p99 and not SOE servers.

From my perception -- it appears that everything is installing correctly -- but the problem is -- it's not registering my account when I go to log into the game. Anything that may be tampering with this?