C# Private server development question

Hi guys, I am a passionate guy, I like to work hard for shat I want and now I want to learn c# and sql specially for the sake of developing my own version of conquer online.
I've long tried to use conquer sources here on the forum , bur never could really comprehend everything that went into building the backend of a conquer server.
I am an intermediate c# user and i have experience manipulating sql databases.

I'm looking for a list of programming skills one needs to do such things as mentioned above.
Also i want to ask someone with a kind heart to share with me some video tutorials on the skills needed.
I know you guys can help me and that's why i'm posting here.

Best regards,
Baloony

You need to understand how the game works.
Authentication server = connection server, performs key exchange and user routing to game server
GameServer = the game itself
You need to choose a version to study packet structure of it, through reverse engineering on the client or if you want to use the knowledge acquired by the community over the years I recommend the spirited wiki -> [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

Although old; my guide is probably still relevant.

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