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MattKan 04-04-2012 11:06 PM

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Posted by MSM Graal (Post 89457)
Lol. Im only Co-Manager, LAT, and Gani. Sheesh.

Who is the other Co-Manager?

Cigam 04-04-2012 11:16 PM

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Posted by MSM Graal (Post 89862)
Wow. Im just not showing it because we arent done with it. But ill add some tiles we made i guess we just started it.

Heres some tiles that i tried making :p i know im not the best

Are those for the floor or wha...?

callimuc 04-04-2012 11:52 PM

I think I can predict the future

Chaotic 04-05-2012 03:26 AM

The server name reminds me of a reproductive organ

MSM 04-05-2012 02:05 PM

lol? well we are now 101% sure we are buying the server in a few weeks.

David K? 04-08-2012 02:32 PM

Most likely you will not read this, but here goes.

Listen, I am not trying to ruin your dreams, but I want to be honest with what a lot of people aren't telling you. And I will give you some examples as well of course...

It is pretty fun toying with servers, playing with staff tools, and even developing, however most people who pay for servers (which I feel is a great waste of money) quit after 4-6 weeks. Some people get even more dedicated and may even last about 6 months.

I don't know the exact statistics so these are off the top of my head..

It is VERY hard finding the right people to help you, and if you give just anyone rights to everything on the server, you can expect someone to ruin it purposefully or accidentally. I.e.: Deleting all your files, replacing a level by accident, or wiping everything for enjoyment.

Thor has been developing Classic for 5+ years, and he is an amazing programmer. He has paid someone to create a logo for the server, and has a few other great team members. His server isn't even hosted... (He also does not want it to be until it is completed)

After coming back a years ago I've worked on petty servers like Dev Twaina, Dev Astram, and finally Frontier, someone else who is a pretty good programmer and has been doing everything him self for almost two years... (he stopped the project) and as far as I know, the other two servers are gone.

I'm not telling you to not develop, nor saying you can't do it, but the odds are against all new servers, and it IS a waste of money. Think about it before you go into this MSM.

You might think that I'm against you or something, but I'm really trying to get you to look at the big picture... I'm not saying it couldn't happen, but most servers don't get anywhere, you will probably feel overcome with work needed to be done, and stop developing for it in a few months. Save your money..

Aeon and Maloriam both good looking servers, have gone hosted and classic, respectively, and they aren't on the hosted or classic tab any longer.. There really isn't much chance unless you happen to come into a lot of old things to use...

Elusive 04-08-2012 02:35 PM

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Posted by David K? (Post 92141)
Listen, I am not trying to ruin your dreams, but I want to be honest with what a lot of people aren't telling you. And I will give you some examples as well of course...

It is pretty fun toying with servers, playing with staff tools, and even developing, however most people who pay for servers (which I feel is a great waste of money) quit after 4-6 weeks. Some people get even more dedicated and may even last about 6 months.

I don't know the exact statistics so these are off the top of my head..

It is VERY hard finding the right people to help you, and if you give just anyone rights to everything on the server, you can expect someone to ruin it purposefully or accidentally. I.e.: Deleting all your files, replacing a level by accident, or wiping everything for enjoyment.

Thor has been developing Classic for 5+ years, and he is an amazing programmer. He has paid someone to create a logo for the server, and has a few other great team members. His server isn't even hosted... (He also does not want it to be until it is completed)

After coming back a years ago I've worked on petty servers like Dev Twaina, Dev Astram, and finally Frontier, someone else who is a pretty good programmer and has been doing everything him self for almost two years... (he stopped the project) and as far as I know, the other two servers are gone.

I'm not telling you to not develop, nor saying you can't do it, but the odds are against all new servers, and it IS a waste of money. Think about it before you go into this MSM.

You might think that I'm against you or something, but I'm really trying to get you to look at the big picture... I'm not saying it couldn't happen, but most servers don't get anywhere, you will probably feel overcome with work needed to be done, and stop developing for it in a few months. Save your money..

This ultimately describes how it is no walk in the park developing and maintaining an un-hosted server. Fair call. +rep<3

Skyzer 04-09-2012 06:11 PM

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Posted by David K? (Post 92141)
Thor has been developing Classic for 5+ years, and he is an amazing programmer. He has paid someone to create a logo for the server, and has a few other great team members. His server isn't even hosted... (He also does not want it to be until it is completed)

You're stupid. Thor's Classic is two years old, not five. The server will most likely never be completed. We want enough content to hold a player count before we go Classic, not Hosted.

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Posted by David K? (Post 92141)
Aeon and Maloriam both good looking servers, have gone hosted and classic, respectively, and they aren't on the hosted or classic tab any longer.. There really isn't much chance unless you happen to come into a lot of old things to use...

AEON and Maloria don't have enough content to be on Classic. AEON will probably never be anywhere close to going Classic because it is essentially four servers.

David K? 04-09-2012 09:50 PM

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Posted by Skyzer (Post 92877)
You're stupid. Thor's Classic is two years old, not five. The server will most likely never be completed. We want enough content to hold a player count before we go Classic, not Hosted.

I don't recall saying he wanted to go hosted, only that he was not hosted, and I'm almost sure he told me five to six. o.O

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Posted by Skyzer (Post 92877)
AEON and Maloria don't have enough content to be on Classic. AEON will probably never be anywhere close to going Classic because it is essentially four servers.

Maloria WAS classic.. for about a week lol...
Aeon I thought was killed...

^- These are the points I'm trying to make. Mal looked pretty good, but didn't have anything of interest.. I didn't even know what to do.. that and it lagged for me. :/ ...

Who owned Mal anyway?

MattKan 04-09-2012 09:55 PM

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Posted by Chaotic (Post 90080)
The server name reminds me of a reproductive organ

Again, the name is even worse than Stroseria.

David K? 04-10-2012 01:21 AM

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Posted by MattKan (Post 92986)
Again, the name is even worse than Stroseria.

Besides this is pretty mean, this has reminded me of an idea..
Thanks!

Shukie 04-10-2012 03:25 AM

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Posted by Skyzer (Post 89906)
How much did you pay for MSPaint?

I may have just died of laughter.

MSM 04-15-2012 10:00 PM

Lolollololol Shukie.

So David, I see what you mean. I know, it will never be the greatest server of all time. But we have really talented people that are skilled in the areas they are working in. The server will just be a fun thing to do.

Elusive 04-15-2012 10:15 PM

There is more behind new features and updates on other servers. I'm sure it isn't always fun scripting and making levels. Sometimes it can be another chore. But what do I know? It is your money, do what you want with it. However take into account these warnings highlighted in this thread. They are extremely valid if you want to make a successful server for others to enjoy. Personally if I wanted to muck around and have fun using RC I would go on the testbed server. The choice is yours..

Dont rush into things without considering the downsides of the project.

MSM 04-15-2012 10:19 PM

Well, we plan on putting it onto other platforms/consoles, but that is highly secret.


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