norrath-native

Deterministic, idempotent deployment toolkit to run EverQuest natively on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via Wine and DXVK.

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Getting Started

Install prerequisites, deploy, and launch EQ in minutes.

Multiboxing

Run multiple EQ instances with smart window tiling.

Chat Setup

4-window raid chat with WCAG-compliant colors.

Command Reference

All make targets and CLI commands.

Features

  • One-command deploy — Wine prefix, DXVK, EQ install, and config in a single make deploy
  • 30 health checks — make doctor validates your entire installation
  • Smart multiboxing — staggered launch, automatic window tiling, focus cycling
  • 91 WCAG-compliant chat colors — designed for dark backgrounds and raid readability
  • 107-channel chat routing — 4-window layout (Social, Combat, Spam, Alerts)
  • 5 performance profiles — from high quality to minimal stick figures
  • 47 managed INI settings — optimized for each profile, never touch your keybinds
  • EQLogParser integration — auto-install with separate Wine prefix

Requirements

  • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (or compatible)
  • Vulkan-capable GPU (AMD or NVIDIA)
  • EverQuest account