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firethorn
02-09-2008, 11:40 AM
Just downloaded map pack to new laptop and placed in correct folder ((maps) and they do not work in game. I am running Vista. Anyone have any suggestions?. I have several friends that are having the same problems. It only seems to effect TSS, TBS and SOF.

marvinprobot
02-14-2008, 10:44 AM
I've been having the same problems. The maps system worked at first, then after the last expansions I had to upgrade my computer. I'm running on a much more powerful computer with Vista, re-loaded the game (I have every expansion now) and the maps are blank. I downloaded them from here and unzipped them into my maps folder in EQ...still nothing. Makes me very cautious to wander around many of the zones.

marvinprobot
02-14-2008, 07:38 PM
I figured the problem, and it's a VISTA related issue that's easily worked around. It seems that VISTA does not like changes made in any program in it's "Programs" folder, which naturally EQ is in. The work-around is to create a sub-folder someplace else, unzip the map file into THAT folder, then cut-paste the contents into your map folder. When VISTA asks if you're sure you want to do that/grant "administration" access hit the <yes> button.
VOILA! I did that and lo and behold, when I got into my EQ Game all the maps were up and loaded!

stevemw
06-30-2008, 04:14 PM
I am having the same issues.I run windows.I download to desktop and unzip to maps folder but nothing ever shows in game.Very frustrating.

drmrfrk03
07-09-2008, 11:05 PM
I am on XP. I have verified they are in the correct eq / maps directory. mine is Blightfire Moors, in game the map is blank. this is even after a restart.

stevemw
07-12-2008, 10:49 AM
My problem is in TBS and SoF cannot get any maps whatsoever in those zones.I have to zone in and create my own.

Xyrre
07-12-2008, 04:19 PM
Have you tried downloading the maps individually and see if they work that way? I have read elsewhere that others have done that and it worked. I am not sure what else the problem could be. My maps are not blank and I get them all from here.