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Originally Posted by zephy111
I'm never commenting on anything, and I don't want to get involved in this, or hurt anyone, but this sentence got my attention, am I the only one who thinks this is already dead if the developer has this attitude towards the whole thing? If you really love the game and if you are already putting effort into it, don't you think it should worth your time? If you don't really care about your audience (and a private server is built around one) it's over, at least in my opinion.
On the other hand, I hope that you stay strong and show everyone that you can accomplish great things, I've been waiting for this server too, and it's really promising, just keep it that way, don't let others opinion ruin your motivation towards your goal.
I think everyone should take a deep breath, we all want the same exact thing, don't blame someone because of a delay, it feels bad I get it but he is making it for you guys too.
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Let me answer this as a person who has "been there, done that". Let's begin with "why does it even happen, that developer is bored with the project". It doesn't take long to set up the server - just download the files, prepare the database, get some networking done and voila - "server" is running. That's all there is to it; basic configuration takes no longer than a few hours. That is, if you want to release another generic server, another G1/GC clone.
Some of the other stuff you have to consider (that list is far from being complete):
- server concept,
- resources/collectibles/crafts,
- security,
- new features,
- gifts,
- new content.
Don't forget these files are quite old. All of the private servers are based on 8-year-old leaked stuff, and that doesn't make it any easier. A lot of features are missing, can't connect with any newer client without hardcore tampering, etc.
Long story short - it's tiresome and I can see why there is a lot of boredom in server development. We (server developers) spend tons of hours on features - and trust me, eventually, you will find yourself at your wits' end. It doesn't mean that we don't love the game, but it's something we can't avoid, sooner or later.