Looking for new devs

[kathgar]

We are not in desperate for new coders, but we can always use
more. If you are interested reply to this thread with examples of some of your code or links to threads with examples, your list of skills and any ideas you have for the emu.

That is all.

[kathgar]

-Lol, bump =/

[Trumpcard]

I'd offer, but Im not good enough of a C++ coder these days to do much more than bugfixes...

[alkrun]

Well, I'd like to get CVS access. The only problem for me currently is that I'm busy at work with a tight release schedule and spending a lot of the afternoons working on that.

I'm a C/C++ developer, almost entirely windows side of things, but I'm somewhat familiar with pthreads, signals and some very basic *nix development. I've got quite a bit of winsock, security, nt services, ODBC, ADO, .NET, and COM experience. Other than those strengths I'm just a typical windows developer, a little of everything, DirectX as a hobby, etc...

sockets multihomed fix (http://forums.eqemu.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=206) - That's something I did a long while back. It just let me run 2 world servers on the same box that was multihomed. One production world server and one development world server.

At any rate, like you're saying, you don't _need_ developers and I don't have much time to dedicate until we're code-complete at work, but figured I'd post here anyway and see.

[Omega]

Welp Im looking to get involved somehow, been on irc regularly and people know im very helpful, mostly with the stack dump error messages that knowbody seems to know anything about. I know minilogin is not supported but I have that down pretty good too and have helped people set it up. Im not the greatest programmer in the world but I can do it and usually stay up for days trying new things since I dont like to stop untill i accomplish what I set out to do. I love to tweek graphics and sound as a hobby, and I am a Computer tech by trade. I also do web development for www.ednews.com on the side for spanish learning, (Dont speak a word of it so dont ask lol). There is almost no program known to the average man that I havent dealt with at my job and hope that bit of information alone will be of use to you.

I have 3 systems to contribute to public login which will bring at least 20 people that I know from live servers to "the cause". (EverLight) has been up for awhile but I took it down recently to add the other 2 machines to the first. They will be all up and running shortly though I promise, I'm just working out a few bugs at the moment because I have more than 1 machine running the zones. I always keep a level head, always have alot to offer for ideas, and am a firm believer that the word's "impossible" and "cant" do not exist. "Where there is a will, there is a funeral" I always say =).

I have also set up dial up servers for quake, warcraft, diablo and fifty other games with a friend of mine which consisted of 8 phone lines back when 56k modems were a big deal. I have alot of experience helping people, alot of hidden talents, and hope you feel that I have what it takes to be given a shot with eqemu.

Omega
swchamberlain@yahoo.com
Challenge me, beat me, rock my brain....I will come back for more

[Shawn319]

We are in desperate need now!!! lol

[quester]

I'm sorry.. i'd love to help out, but I simply can't commit to any specific amount of time on the emu. If you don't mind sporadic work, then I can help, otherwise..

My company just picked up a big contract, then you got the holidays, and familiy.. oi!

Just not going to have a lot of free time for a while.

[Trumpcard]

I dont think there's a specific time commitment, just a commitment to helping out when you can. I have alot of time some weeks, very little others, just the nature of life, I think very few people can consider themselves 'fulltimers'...

[alkrun]

Would it help or hurt my chances of getting CVS access if I pointed out that you have a typo/ grammar error in your previous post?

[kathgar]

Only if it was code grammar

[alkrun]

Rats!

[yenenden]

Well I've had 2 years in college of C++ and C++ advanced, I used to be CS in eq so I know what to do, I have programmed some spawn tables in the past before I even knew about eqemu. I'd love to help you code because it will keep me fresh and on top of coding. I have programmed many games before working part time at Activision, creating such games as Hexen II, Dark Reign, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Mechwarrior 2. So if you need me to help, hit me an email at Yenen@earthlink.net because I have time since all my finals in college this year are takehome except for my C++ lol.

[Pneu]

I don't use C/C++ and I would not be interested in working inside the existing kernel and backbone - it just does not appeal and sort of creates a conflict of interest. However I do program and am keen to support the project. I would be most interested in creating a graphical front end for the server software.

My commercial experience of software development and research & development was mostly in front ends, useability and accessability. Although my actual area of expertise is dynamic fractal mapping and artificial inteligence sadly I cannot contribute these to the project without contractual issues :(

I would very much like to redesign the way we use EqEmu, both from a server configuration and databasing point of view. If the community is interested and the devs would support me where necessary then I am willing and able, and likely to have the time in the new year.

Pneu

[DeletedUser]

Cant create graphical interfaces because EQEMu runs off of Win32 and Linux

[just_add_water]

but it dosn't mean u can't create a Win32 addon GUI

[DeletedUser]

Better be an option, gui takes memory.

[Trumpcard]

I think a graphical frontend is fine as long as it's a plugin product, or an addon as opposed to modifying the eqemu source code directly.

It could be done directly in the code through creative ifdefs, or some of the few cross platform graphical libraries, but would probably just make the code look to much like spagetti so probably makes sense to keep it seperate.

[Lyenu X`Arie]

You could also use Trolltech QT, which allows for a graphical user interface that is compatible with windows and linux. But I would totally agree with the fact it should be some type of an option, either command line or #ifdef.

[Pneu]

Let's be honest, most Linux users would not want a GUI interface for EqEmu even if you used pictures of nude women in the backdrops and put their telephone numbers on a drop down menu.

Linux = techie = text.

Hmm, maybe I used a bad example. I'll have a play with the concept, I think I can do most everything needed anyway just with DOS pipe. Although if anyone knows the .dll calls to isolate and delete active program threads i'd be grateful, i'm not sure on how to close down a remote application.

Pneu

[Rynet]

i would like to join the dev team, my coding skills are still adept, but i have been working on reviewing and modifying the code in all my spare time. i have released a few fixes, but they are minor ones. as each day passes i learn more and more of the indephs workings of eqemu :)
(aka telmet on irc)

[Edgar1898]

I want to join the dev team :) (This is LethalEncounter) So far I have found a division by zero bug, have implemented petitions on the client, and have implemented tradeskills on my server. I can code in C and C++ :P Let me know if I can help I really think I could help out.

[ozme]

I dont really c the need for a GUI for eq emu eather basicly u run the servers once they are up thats it and u already have someone working on the eqadmin BTW i do mess around with delphi i have the standard version so no database componets but i will help with the eqadmin tool anyway i can.

[The_FA_Solili]

Well hey! I am always up to Help.
I know some stuff about coding and I am a GM-Admin on the Fredom Alliance so.... email is eqcaladini@yahoo.com if u need me plz give me a tell or something lol..

[Joolz]

You could also use Trolltech QT, which allows for a graphical user interface that is compatible with windows and linux. But I would totally agree with the fact it should be some type of an option, either command line or #ifdef.

You could also use wxWindows. Which is properly open source rather than Trolltech's 'You can have the sourece forever, we promise' stuff.

[DannMann99]

hrm, i would like to join the dev team. But my lack of C++ probably would inhibit me from doing so. I know minimal C++ and have a good understanding of VB.

So go review my facts, see if you can place me to do something.

[Kryptik]

It seems as if though, you guys only code in C++. Would anyone be of any use if they used languages such as Java or Ruby, or is this simply C++ based?

->Kryptik

[a_Guest03]

Almost any language is fine for the 3rd party tools, I would think. Just find a niche and dive in.

[bbbill_42]

I've got about 4-6 years pro coding c/c++ and about everything else in win and unux. Time might be an issue but otherwise what'd you need? I can start putting together a gui for the server, those go pretty fast and dont take much background.

bill

[Divide]

Well I want to be a Dev so i can have the 5 Orange Ass icon under my name. Hows that for a reason?

Umm and cuase im ...
ok leave that part out

[Tugurce]

I have a good understanding of Turbo Pascal, but I really don't think that old-ass language will be of any use in this case.

[Valdain]

To begin, I've been lurking around the boards for a few days and I must say I am very impressed with the progress of EqEmu and the helpful community.

I've been coding for several years now with focus on C++ for the last few. I have experience in VB, C++, and I have 'working' knowledge of SQL. I have been working on creating a smaller Everquest-type game for the last few months. For a quick peak you can see my SourceForge project page at http://sourceforge.net/projects/caves. (Not much there at the moment)

I have looked at the source for EqEmu and am getting a feel for the project layout. Since getting my own server up and running yesterday, I have been very eager to see this project hit 1.0

I don't have tons of time to work on this due to my 9-to-5, but I can definetly spare a few hours a week to help with this project. At the very least I will probably develop some more robust dbase admin tools for creating worlds on my own. I can be reached at bluenexus@hotmail.com or at blue.nexus@verizon.net. Hope you would like my help.
-Valdain

[Arroe]

i can help out part time. i have school on the weekdays, but weekday evenings i have some time and same on weekends. i don't really have experience with coding, but i got my own server up that i put up sometimes, and i know how to work the admin tool and all that. i played a 57 ranger on live and racked up 80 days with that, plus i read message boards all the time (glade, FoH, safehouse everyonce and a while), so i think i know the game pretty well. :wink:

[JP]

Cant create graphical interfaces because EQEMu runs off of Win32 and Linux

Actually you can if you use the Qt widgets, a well written app will run on both Win32 and X Windows. You could also do it in tcl/tk (shudder) or java.

And the Qt license issue noted earlier doesnt apply these days as Qt now has a dual licence with LGPL.

back to topic....

I'm intending on looking at some latency reduction hacks once EQEmu works with Win98 again <sigh>

[kaldec]

I've been playing around with the emulator and DB for a week or so now, and have had a blast with it. I left EQ over 3 years ago, so it's been fun getting re-aquainted. Classes are done for the year, and I've been trying to think of a good summer project.

I've got some relevant skills - experience in database design and implementation, my C++ isn't the strongest, but I've got a decent amount of experience w/ C and tons of experience in object-oriented API development with Perl.

Ultimately, I'd like to do work on the DB side of things, maybe coming up with a utlility to make it easier to add data, merge databases, and customize gameplay aspects.

In the short term, I'd like to tackle some less ambitious projects to get more aquainted with the internals. I'm not too picky, in fact my only requirement is that I work on an open portion of the project, that will be available to anyone wanting to run a server.

Drop me a note at eqemu@islay.uits.indiana.edu if I can help.

[bower12345]

Very Interested in joining the coding team. Going on about 3 and a half years of C/C++ coding experience with a good 1 yeah in Win32 development. "Knowledge" of sockets and DirectX. If interested, check out my most recent work in progress at: http://cs.wpunj.edu/~bowersom/PeNES/main.html. Once again, Looking forward to hearing from you folks and being interested in taking me aboard. Thanks.

[DeletedUser]

We pick people to become coders when we see they give new code to insert into the emulator, bug fixes, etc.

[luvmyhonda]

What's your emulator written in? I write in C, some C++, but C's for winners. do a lot of PERL scripting at work, used to write in Pascal and Cobol, lol. been around the scene for a while, hate GUI's, hate Microsoft. If you want my code, well I've written socketed servers, FTP server apps, games, what do you need? Tell me and I'll send you some.

[Trumpcard]

Take a look at our sourcecode (available on CVS) and improve it, fix something, add something,etc.

Any improvements to the network layer would be appreciated Im sure.

[luvmyhonda]

rockin. i'll do it up man. thx a lot.

[afrospy]

would like to help u guys i have fun helping in any sort of way and atm i dont have anything to show but i can get u stuff i guess when i can help on a server thx looking forward if iam accepted

[Zaphod]

Yes, it's me. Zaphod (dohpaZ) from ShowEQ. I'm looking to improve coordination of effort between ShowEQ and EQEmu in both new development and coordinated response to SOE EQ patches (opcode finding, structure updates, etc.).

many of you have seen examples of my code in ShowEQ (http://seq.sourceforge.net/).

Thanks and Enjoy,
Zaphod (dohpaZ)