Awesome Elixir·2yBuilding a WoW server in Elixir
Thistle Tea is a World of Warcraft private server project built in Elixir. The author shares details on implementing authentication, character creation, game server development, and synchronizing player actions. The project explores MMO server functionality using MaNGOS data, Elixir's actor model, and various Elixir tools. Future plans include adding PvP, quests, mob AI, and further optimizing the server.
GamesIndustry.biz·1yWhy RuneScape creator Andrew Gower has returned to MMORPGs with Brighter Shores
Andrew Gower, the creator of RuneScape, has returned to MMORPGs with his new project, Brighter Shores. After departing Jagex in 2010, Gower founded Fen Research and developed the FenForge engine. Initially focused on creating a game engine, Gower realized he needed a project to demonstrate its capabilities. Despite originally working on a different game, community demand pushed him to create another MMORPG. Brighter Shores launched into Early Access on November 6th, designed to incorporate modern player expectations and the passive gameplay systems catering to those with limited time.
Lobsters·1yYou can’t get more adversarial than PvP MMORPGs
PvP MMORPGs face numerous security challenges, including network-level attacks, client-level cheating, and economic exploits. Mitigation strategies include using encryption, validating packets, setting rate limits, obfuscating traffic, and performing rigorous security assessments. It's crucial to avoid trusting client inputs and to implement strong authentication methods. Duplication of items and currency due to poor transaction handling can critically impact game economies. Balancing combat mechanics and curbing exploits like aimbots, teleportation hacks, and random number generator (RNG) manipulation are also essential to maintaining game integrity.