# patch8 client staging (2026-10-06) - NOT published
- dinput8.dll: hjclient.c + byte patch RangedTooClose (0x5A5ECA jp->jmp: /shoot and auto-fire allowed under 30 units;
  server rule Combat:PlayerMinRangedAttackDist 0). verify_sites.py patch_files/eqgame.exe -> 0 problems. md5 f93fa29b.
- dbstr_us.txt: + 30254^1..4 (Call Group AA name/hotkey/description) and 42705^6 (spell description).
- spells_us.txt: + 42705 Call Group (clone of 42703 Bazaar and Back).
Publish AFTER the prod deploy (shared memory must hold spell 42705 / AA 30254 first): bash staged_patch8/publish.sh