Custom Zones

[Aldest]

I've been trying to wrap my head around adding a new zone to my server.

Now I'm not trying to make it accessible via a zone line nor am I changing the geography (yet).

Essentially I just want to take an existing zone, copy it, and rename it. I'll then repopulate it with different spawns. More or less it is a learning experience.

I copied a zone in the server map fold and renamed it. I did the same on the client side. I then added the zone to the table in my DP.

When I try to #zone to it, however, I get the error message: invalid zone number specified.

Anything simple I'm missing here?

[neiv2]

I don't think you can create a new zone from an existing zone. There are many things that are hard-coded in the functionality of the zones, and there are authentications throughout (at least that is my understanding). But . . . if you're able to figure it out, let us know.

[Aldest]

Ah, well that would certainly be a reason for it not working!

I'll endeavor to get it up and running. If I do I'll report back my findings.

[neiv2]

I said "authentications," but I meant "validations." Sorry; had a non-technical moment.

[Aldest]

No sweat =)

Well, I think I'm going to try to use openzone and come up with something. I know nothing about it but we'll see!