New Server Underway...

[Jamie]

New Thread
http://www.lomcn.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=66755

EDIT: Forgive me for not updating main post, I been too busy working on the project, Please take a minute to search for my posts in this thread for a quick update.

Hey guys,

I am working on a project currently, I have been creating a server from scratch for a few days now... (since 16/03/2010.)

What do I mean from Scratch?
I mean completely from scratch using no one's Source codes but creating my own.

What Language?
I have been coding the server in C# with VS2010...

Why?
The reason being is that any previous bugs won't exist, although there is a chance of new bugs arising, I am confident that it won't be major and easier to find and fix. Almost no cheats would work as it would be a new client made in C#. It will also allow an oppertunity for many more features to be added. there was alot more reasons some personal.. such as to reinforce my course knowledge.

Progress on Server (Estimations)
Interface... 40%
Server Control... 30%
Game Settings... 25%
Monster AI... 50%
Enviroment... 50%
Database Structure... 50%
Items... 30%
Players... 30%
NPC... 0%

Progress on Client
Started ...
Engine Structure is in place ready to be built upon

Server ETA... 2-3 weeks for the Server to be operational...
Client ETA... 1 - 3 Weeks for the client to be operational...

I posted to get some feed back and opinions...

Any questions.. Please ask.

 

[steve]

Interface? why change it?

 

[Jamie]

Interface? why change it?

I think you miss understood, The interface had to be redone because it was being made from scratch in a different language..

This is the Interface I am refering to... (OutDated).. It won't be called "Fate Server" was just a random name.

 

[dopey]

interesting, good luck with the coding.

Have you decided on a exp rate, drop rate etc etc.

 

[boothy]

Good luck with the coding/server.

 

[Jamie]

interesting, good luck with the coding.

Have you decided on a exp rate, drop rate etc etc.

Thank you and, Nope, Not sure whats the most popular (low / med / high) etc etc.

Good luck with the coding/server.

Thank you

 

[Kani]

High rate is good if done properly, so is low rate and med :P

 

[Koriban]

Stick to med rate... Low rate attracts too low users nowadays, high rates die out way too fast... med is more or less perfect.

Goodluck with your server.

 

[Jamie]

High rate is good if done properly, so is low rate and med

I see, I'll probably look at getting a Poll made at a later date to see peoples prefrence.

Stick to med rate... Low rate attracts too low users nowadays, high rates die out way too fast... med is more or less perfect.

Goodluck with your server.

Bah I can't infract you here either

Guess Who. <3.

Cheers for the insight.

 

[Koriban]

Ello M.T x x

 

[Kani]

Ello M.T x x

Mr.T?!? SNICKERS PLOX



also how custom is this gna be

 

[Jamie]

Mr.T?!? SNICKERS PLOX



also how custom is this gna be

Ultimatly, I plan to keep the client similar, its what the user are used to, (interface / movement).

other then that where I see improvements they will be made.

I plan to add alot of unseen/new feature.

 

[IceMan]

nice to hear ppl coding

but looks like atm you change the m2server layout

but you have to be copy the mir2 layout from some code around

what codes are you looking at?

 

[Bon]

3 weeks to re-code the game in c++?

wow, never heard of ppl coding full games that quick O_o

good luck with that tho

 

[CBA2POT]

sounds good, good luck. dont play mir atm but will have a go at ur server

 

[Kani]

I mean like, will the mobs, maps, items etc be custom?

 

[Celsius]

3 weeks to re-code the game in c++?

wow, never heard of ppl coding full games that quick O_o

good luck with that tho

Its not c++ its c# using the .NET framework.

Been speaking to him about it on msn, looks funky.

 

[Jamie]

Server Progress updated... Unfortunatly I'm gonna lose a day due to leveling up my social status in RL... I going out drinking... I'll do a double shift tomorrow

Celsius has given me a few things to consider during our chat, I hope to incorperate measures for them.

 

[Tashohnie]

Wish you all the best Jamie.

 

[Bon]

Server Progress updated... Unfortunatly I'm gonna lose a day due to leveling up my social status in RL... I going out drinking... I'll do a double shift tomorrow

Celsius has given me a few things to consider during our chat, I hope to incorperate measures for them.

I heard about ur chat, just a few things to consider:

fourheroes has well over 40million mobs spawnin, with 100+ players. m2 uses 15-25% CPU 1-1.4mil ish memory on an i5 2.6 ghz 4gb ram machine.

i heard with just 6k spawns and 1 players urs was usin 25% cpu on a fairly decent machine?

i cant see it performing well