Invitation to an International Time Honored Experince

[Richardo]

I could make a portal zone and custom portal objects per server. (Like a stone that you can click that says, "PEQ" on it Physically.)

[trevius]

I try to keep custom files down to a minimum and nothing that would effect playing on other servers. The only custom files I have right now are the spell files. I think custom files alone is a huge reason why this idea would be very hard to implement properly. Most custom servers have at least a custom spell file, and I know that many of them are not compatible. And if there are other custom files, it would cause even more issues.

The idea Secrets has is an interesting one. But, many custom servers tend to use the same zones, so it would be hard to give one that doesn't overlap with custom content on another server. Plus, I doubt people would be willing to give up their best zone. Which means that it would just be a bunch of mediocre stuff, which I don't think makes it worth the hassle and possible issues.

I have shared many quest files that were made for my server that I thought might be useful to other admins. If I was to share any of my custom zones, I think one that probably wouldn't overlap with other servers is my Corathusa zone. The zone is pretty simple, but it has a unique system in it for leveling and gaining points to spend on armor instead of just getting normal item drops from the NPCs.

[xexllama]

I agree Trevius.

Example being the last time I played on RA I believe CH was modified to have a 2 second cast time? That's just one example of many which differ greatly from server to server.

While the idea on paper sounds fantastical and euphoric, it would encompass an array of issues. Now why not a collaboration server? Maybe have each server Dev agree to one or two zones, which they can customize in anyway they deem fit, with custom lore drops etc within context. Almost a Picasso server filled with various pieces which congeal to form a larger picture?

A 'combine' custom server if you will?

I would view this as a way for each server to demonstrate it's unique ability to host the best WHILE improving the community strength by involving multiple participants..

or maybe I've had to many beers?

[KingMort]

Well the level 85 heal is 2 seconds or something... Yeah it's going to be hard if anyone were to want to come or go from RA to other servers due to the fact that 100% of the spells are either custom or modified...

As far as RA goes thats the only files that are Custom..

King

[Richardo]

You guys are over thinking this completely. There are several zones that are no longer used anymore.

"Load" - "Arttest" etc...

If a custom server uses these zones, then oh well. Too bad so sad, they have to make a choice to host and be a part of the portal or not have it at all. Anywho, the code work seems like it would be astronomically difficult. If someone wants to step up and do it, then I am board for creating a zone + new 3d objects per each server op's request for this.