(Updated 3/26/2007)

Greetings,

Due to unavoidable conflicts in scheduling, we are changing the date for the Progression Server Merge to March 28, 2007. We will continue to provide you with updated information as needed. If you have any additional questions regarding the merge, feel free to join the Progression Server Merge Feedback Thread on the EQ Official Forums. Information about the merge can be found below.

Thank you!



On March 28, 2007, we will be merging the EverQuest Progression Servers. Characters will be moved from The Sleeper server to The Combine server and The Combine server will retain its name. The Sleeper server will then be closed.

We will not be doing the low level character wipe at the time of the merge. We will re-evaluate the situation after the merge and determine if the character wipe is needed.

The scheduled downtime is from 4:00 am Pacific Time to 12 noon. We will provide the answers to other questions as needed before the merge as needed.

Questions and Answers about the Merge:

Q: What will be the name of the server after the merge?
A: Characters will be moved from the Sleeper to the Combine server and the Combine server will retain its name.

Q: What will determine who gets to keep their character names?
A: Characters that have the longest played time will keep the character name. Characters that require a name change will have an x placed at the end of their name.

Q: What will determine which guild gets to keep its name?
A: Guilds with the oldest creation date on these servers will be able keep the guild name on the newly merged server. Guilds that require a guild name change will have an x placed at the end of the name.

Q: If my character name has to be changed how do I change it?
A: Characters that get an x placed on the end of their name due to server merge will receive the one time only ability to change their name via the /changename command. Be sure to loot your corpse BEFORE using the command.

Q: If my guild name has to be changed how do I change it?
A: If a gets an x placed at the end of the guild name due to the merge, only the Guild Leader should /petition to get a new name for the guild. Be sure to provide a list of new guild names that you would prefer in case you are not available when the petition is being addressed. Please do not reserve the guild name with other characters.

Q: Does time in trader mode count toward time played for purposes of deciding who will have the X next to their name?
A: Yes being in trader mode counts towards played time.

Q: How do I make sure I keep my character User Interface and other character settings?
A: If your character switched servers, you can simply, rename the related ini files for your characters in the EverQuest directory. There are two files you will need to change; these files exist whether you have a customized User Interface or not:
  • Character_server.ini - This file stores friends and ignore lists, hotbuttons, ability and combat buttons that have been set.

  • UI_character_server.ini – This file stores the placement of your windows
Example: If your character name is Bobbie on the Sleeper server you would check the EverQuest folder for Bobbie_sleeper.ini and UI_Bobbie_sleeper.ini and change the name to Bobbie_combine.ini and UI_Bobbie_combine.ini.

Q: What will happen to my corpse?
A: It would be best to loot your corpse where available however, corpses will be processed with the merge. If a character gets an x placed on its name, the corpse will also get an x. Be sure to loot your corpse BEFORE using the /changename command.

Q: What happens with my information on EQPlayers?
A: All characters that have been moved from The Sleeper server to The Combine server will need to select Update EQPlayers under Characters in the EQ menu in game. You can also use the /eqplayersupdate command.

Q: What will happen to my Shared Bank slots if I have them on both servers?
A: Everyone should try to clear out their Shared Banks before the move. However, if a shared bank exists on both servers, to access the "second" shared bank, you would have to empty your first one after the merge, log out and back in, and then the other shared bank would be loaded.

Q: Why is The Sleeper being merged into The Combine instead of the other way around? A: We evaluated both servers and decided to merge The Sleeper into The Combine for a few reasons. The main reason are:
  • The Combine server was created first and the original intent was to have just one server. The Sleeper was an overflow server and split off from The Combine.
  • The Combine has a higher population than The Sleeper.

Q: What happens if I have more than the allotted number of characters due to merge? A: Characters are listed in alphabetical order. In order to access characters at the bottom of the list if you have more than the allotted characters, you will need to delete one of the displayed characters. Be sure to remove any items that you wish to keep from that character before deleting the character. If for some reason you are not able to delete the character you can petition for assistance.

Visit the Progression Server Discussion forum on the Official EverQuest Forums for further discussion about the merge.