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Originally Posted by WhiteDragon

I don't understand where everyone is getting the idea that throwing a bunch of good developers at a server will make it succeed. Scripters don't like working together on large projects, it's annoying to work on bad code, and sometimes developers may not like the administration of the server. There is a big array of issues with just dedicating the GDT to a server.

I think the power of the GDT is in dedicating small groups (2-3 people) to small development projects. Or, for them to all work on stuff like common resources like the server pack, or things such as GS2 documentation, and development tutorials.

I don't understand why you are assuming that it wouldn't work. There is no reason why the GDT cannot develop servers, if not a single server. Obviously, with how many scripters we have we wouldn't need everybody to be working on a single server. But I think that a lot of you guys are completely missing the forest for the trees, if the GDT really is about improving Graal: this game is about playerworlds, not about GS2 documentation and pre-made tools and packs.

We can throw all the resources we want into the developing pool, but it's simply not as large as it once was. It's the least rewarding aspects of the GDT, in terms of how the team can benefit Graal. People don't just come to Graal to develop. They arrive first at a game and then become developers. Focusing on making tools and guides for a small pool of developers is kind of inconsequential if players (new developers) aren't coming in.

There are servers that need to be worked on and that can be improved. At the very least, the GDT can and should step in there. If there's enough impetus and reason, the GDT can and should develop an original server. These are the things that can really help Graal. I don't think we should forget about documentation and small projects, but pigeonholing the GDT into serving only those functions simply ensures that the group remains in the same position as it is right now.

Originally Posted by Inverness

Just because the members of the GDT might be more experienced/skilled than the average developer does not mean we're too good to use the code gallery or anything similar.

The Code Gallery is the least effective way of distributing and advertising GDT-created content. Sorry if you disagree.

Originally Posted by kia345

The GDT should not exist as a global resource, when they would be far more useful as legit server developers. As it stands, the GDT puts alleged "great developers" in a passive aid position, instead of attaching the dream team to a server and making it flourish.

My thoughts almost; I think we can exist as both a global resource and server developers.

Originally Posted by Cloven

Anybody who would seriously like to help out with Delteria and who has above-average skill is always welcome

I graduate June 12th. So long as I'm not salvaging the server (meaning, it's in good shape, so that coming and getting straight to work isn't difficult), I'm willing to help out some.