This idea originated with the idea of bringing back an old version of Classic from 2000 or so, but has transformed into something larger than that.
I was thinking about a server with a collection of backups of old (notable) servers.
I have been collecting backups of servers for a long time, and recently got my hands on a few good ones (Classic from 2000 and Valikorlia from about 2002, thanks Rufus and Kixt). So, I was thinking that if I can get enough completed backups of these sort of servers, why not show them to people? Old players would love to "go back in time" to view the servers they once loved and hold dear to their hearts, and new players would enjoy viewing what Graal used to be.
Here is where the problems come in: content ownership and respecting the current servers. A few servers I would love to put on this all-in-one inclusive nostalgia server include the early version of these servers (1999-2003):
- Classic [have bits and pieces]
- Valikorlia [have bits and pieces] - Have manager's permission
- Babylon
- Unholy Nation - Have manager's permission
- N-Pulse
- Delteria - Have manager's permission
- Maloria
- Doomsday
- Graal 2001
- Graal 3000
- Providence
- Rudora
- Enigma
- Elven Lands [have bits and pieces]
- And more greats...
However, out of respect for what these servers have become today, we would have to make sure they don't steal playercount from the current servers and I will need the permission from each current playerworld owner that would be interested. So, that means, I need an OK from the managers of: Classic, Val, Babylon, UN, N-Pulse, and Delteria.
I don't remember who the last manager of Elven Lands was, or other servers that would be fun to add, but would like their permission as well.
I will also need help collecting the backups of these fine servers. I do not want any GScript2 in any of the levels, because it ruins the nostalgic sense. The levels must be from <= 2003.
I will need your help, if you have backups of any of those servers from the time of 1999-2003, or even bits and pieces, email them to me.
I will also need someone to help by hosting a server to do this on.
Here is how I want it to work:
You will log into the server and get a choice of which server you want to "go back in time" to. There may be multiple versions of one server eventually.
Now, this is nothing set in stone, but I want to hear your guys' opinions/comments/suggestions.