Your spells file is outdated.

[newt3k]

I understand the outdated spells file error is common for those who use the wrong version zip file patch, or don't replace the file at all due to my searching for a solution.

I had it working fine last night, using the V30 zip file on a fresh install since I haven't played in a long time. I changed nothing, and log in today to my character selection being replaced by the error message.

My last ditch effort was to re-install and try duxa's installer to patch myself current, but I get the same error message.

As an aside, I'm using WinEQ 2.15 as linked from the getting started guide.

edit: I don't know if it's related, but I have had to try logging in a couple times in a row in order to get the server list to come up. Sometimes it just hangs for a minute with no servers.