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Windcatcher · #1 07-17-2007, 04:28 PM

One thing I'd like to point out is that SimpleClient uses entirely its own LS protocol. Doodman's LS supports it, but SimpleClient connects to it using a separate port and it goes through a totally different code path. One possibility for open-sourcing the client might be to implement our own encryption on the SimpleClient LS protocol and use a closed-source code module for it. Then we might be able to release every part of the client except that part, which would let people compile their own clients for use with their own servers. We would have to also release an open-source version of a LS that only SimpleClient could talk to (minus encryption), but that shouldn't be a problem (I've already written a simple one that's sort of like Minilogin). I'd really like to hear the devs' take on this idea.

techguy84 · #2 07-17-2007, 07:58 PM

Does SOE still use the same encryption on LIVE knowing that EQEmu uses it also. I find that really hard to belive, as you would think that they would change that to something similar to EQ2 and update all the clients.

Xavius · #3 08-05-2007, 08:14 AM

I know I'm fairly new to the EQEmu scene, but just got myself together and got my server up and running, my goal is to build a custom server with custom content, expanding as the server grows...

Anyway, back to my reason for posting, have to agree that if EQEmu remains tied to a CD copy of EQ (Titanium), and access to that CD becomes restricted - its not sold over the counter anywhere I know of anymore. Then logically you're new player base will dry up, especially if they know they can go out and quite easily obtain other game emulators. To me this would sort of explain largely a dwindling player base - can folks still get hold of the Titanium Client - if not, doesnt it make sense to move to a newer client version (and I know this isnt as easy or straightforward as it might sound)?

Xavius

John Adams · #4 08-05-2007, 08:18 AM

The devs are playing with a newer Anniversary Edition as a base, but it might take some time to sort it all out. The source code shows the beginnings of it, but some have reported it's just not ready yet.

As for "dwindling populations", for me only being around a year I have to say the populations appear way UP right now from one year ago. I used to see servers with all 0's or 1-3 players online, except some of the preferred ones which were still not that impressive. Now, you can total nearly 200-300 players at any given time. To me, that seems like an increase.

This emu might never see it's SOE C&D days again, but I am happy it's around for when that dark day comes that EQLive is no longer worth SOE's budget. That's really all this is about to me.

Wizzel · #5 08-05-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by John Adams

The devs are playing with a newer Anniversary Edition as a base, but it might take some time to sort it all out. The source code shows the beginnings of it, but some have reported it's just not ready yet.

As for "dwindling populations", for me only being around a year I have to say the populations appear way UP right now from one year ago. I used to see servers with all 0's or 1-3 players online, except some of the preferred ones which were still not that impressive. Now, you can total nearly 200-300 players at any given time. To me, that seems like an increase.

This emu might never see it's SOE C&D days again, but I am happy it's around for when that dark day comes that EQLive is no longer worth SOE's budget. That's really all this is about to me.

Why will the end of Everquest Live be the dark days. Sure, a lot of people are still invested in the game, but at the current rate, Everquest is digging itself a grave. People don't leave a game because they are overjoyed. People leave because they are tired of the same. The end of Everquest Live will only mean a population increase here and more people willing to lend a hand. Do you still play EQLive?

-Wizzel

John Adams · #6 08-07-2007, 03:11 AM

Wizzel, if you are going to follow me around the forums and openly disagree with everything I say, I am going to develop a chronic dickhead complex.

If you are honestly asking why I think EQ's closure will be "a dark day", it is merely for the nostalgia of the game from a day when it WAS playable and enjoyable by so many for so long. Dark Day = End of an Era, which I guess to most has already happened.

As for my play time, I definitely do not "play" like I used to... but I am a guild leader still, and login regularly if for nothing more than to make my presence known and chat with the very few remaining friends I have that still log in.

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Everquest is digging itself a grave.

Agreed. :(