Worlds/Classic - Revision history

MattKan: /* Classic's Redevelopment */

2011-07-27T18:07:40Z

Classic's Redevelopment

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	It wasn't until August 2010 that [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] saw the release of its starter content, which had the purpose of acting like a tutorial to new players, but in a more enjoyable fashion and integrated into the storyline, as opposed to isolating them from the overworld and other players, as had been felt in previous versions of the server.		It wasn't until August 2010 that [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] saw the release of its starter content, which had the purpose of acting like a tutorial to new players, but in a more enjoyable fashion and integrated into the storyline, as opposed to isolating them from the overworld and other players, as had been felt in previous versions of the server.

	~~Fast forward to~~ December 2010, ~~and [[Worlds/~~Classic~~\|Classic]] has~~ seen the release of both a second set of quests, plus a dungeon in the form of an entirely remade Zol's Toilet, ~~since~~ the ~~current focus~~ of the ~~server development is on continuing~~ the quest ~~content. In addition~~, ~~there is on occasion the hosting of events when there are enough willing and able participants visiting~~ the ~~server~~.		Since the focus of the server development was on continuing the quest content, by December 2010, Classic had seen the release of both a second set of quests, plus a dungeon in the form of an entirely remade Zol's Toilet.
			As of July 2011, a second dungeon has been released in the form of the Tomb, which follows the quest releases of the Christian's Shop task, as well as the warp ring cave.

			In addition to quest development, Classic has also seen the release of the Trading Card game, a form of end-game content. There is also on occasion the hosting of events such as Capture the Flag and Battlegrounds when there are enough willing and able participants visiting the server.

	=Staff=		=Staff=

Matt: Grammaer re-check.

2010-12-18T18:56:19Z

Grammaer re-check.

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	[[Image:Login_server_classic-new.png‎\|left]]		[[Image:Login_server_classic-new.png‎\|left]]
	[[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] is a server that focuses on its adventure aspects and player interaction rather than having tiresome grinding or large role play elements. As Graal's oldest world, it has a lot of prestige, reputation and history amongst players, while its levels and content have and will continue to be be closely built to the original Zelda-esque style.		[[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] is a server that focuses on its adventure aspects and player interaction rather than having tiresome grinding or large role play elements. As Graal's oldest world, it has a lot of prestige, reputation and history amongst players, while its levels and content have and will continue to be closely built to the original Zelda-esque style.

	As a Classic-subscription-enabled server, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] is available to players with a Classic subscription despite its current Under Construction status, though Trial accounts will still have restrictions in-game.		As a Classic-subscription-enabled server, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] is available to players with a Classic subscription despite its current Under Construction status, though Trial accounts will still have restrictions in-game.
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	On January 6th, 2005, the NPC-Server launched for [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]. This came somewhat early in the development of Storm's “New [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]”, but was pretty much forced, since support for old-style [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] GServer was being removed. It is fair to say that the server was rushed in order to meet this deadline, and that this has had large impact on quality. Not long after, GScript 2 was introduced, and this further delayed progress, as time had to be dedicated to meeting this new standard rather than to the creation of content.		On January 6th, 2005, the NPC-Server launched for [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]. This came somewhat early in the development of Storm's “New [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]”, but was pretty much forced, since support for old-style [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] GServer was being removed. It is fair to say that the server was rushed in order to meet this deadline, and that this has had large impact on quality. Not long after, GScript 2 was introduced, and this further delayed progress, as time had to be dedicated to meeting this new standard rather than to the creation of content.

	Since the introduction of the NPC-Server. up until the present day, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] has been using custom systems for things such as movement and hit detection. While these have been designed to closely emulate the built-in systems of Graal, by using custom movement, many interesting opportunities arise. The custom movement also allows more subtle tweaks, such as allowing for a greater range of player movement speeds, and the ability to make various bug fixes.		Since the introduction of the NPC-Server, and up until the present day, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] has been using custom systems for things such as movement and hit detection. While these have been designed to closely emulate the built-in systems of Graal, by using custom movement, many interesting opportunities arise. The custom movement also allows more subtle tweaks, such as allowing for a greater range of player movement speeds, and the ability to make various bug fixes.

	More controversial was the rewritten hit detection. It initially was written to calculate the hit detection entirely serverside, as opposed to the clientside, which many were accustomed to. This choice to use serverside hit detection greatly improved security but had been controversial with the players, most notably the sparring and PKing fraternity, as they had had to adjust to the much different lag behavior. Consequently, this has since been changed to custom clientside hit detection.		More controversial was the rewritten hit detection. It initially was written to calculate the hit detection entirely serverside, as opposed to the clientside, which many were accustomed to. This choice to use serverside hit detection greatly improved security but had been controversial with the players, most notably the sparring and PKing fraternity, as they had had to adjust to the much different lag behavior. Consequently, this has since been changed to custom clientside hit detection.

	This era of the server saw a massive expansion of the overworld, but it was to little avail, as there wasn't a great deal of progress made in terms of questing content which has historically provided the server with its identity. Unfortunately, the overworld largely empty and provided little incentive for exploration. The custom systems, while a sound concept, suffered from a lack of organization and abstraction. As they grew in size from their initial rushed foundations, they had become difficult to work with, which slowed down the creation of new content.		This era of the server saw a massive expansion of the overworld, but it was to little avail, as there wasn't a great deal of progress made in terms of questing content which has historically provided the server with its identity. Unfortunately, the overworld was largely empty and provided little incentive for exploration. The custom systems, while a sound concept, suffered from a lack of organization and abstraction. As they grew in size from their initial rushed foundations, they had become difficult to work with, which slowed down the creation of new content.

	In February 2009, Thor was promoted from his position of Development Administrator to co-manage the server with Master Storm due to his previous releases of questing content as well as reorganization of existing content. DarkCloud took direct control of Development in Thor's place, however, attempts to move forward with the server were, for various reasons, unsuccessful.		In February 2009, Thor was promoted from his position of Development Administrator to co-manage the server with Master Storm due to his previous releases of questing content as well as reorganization of existing content. DarkCloud took direct control of Development in Thor's place, however, attempts to move forward with the server were, for various reasons, unsuccessful.
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	===Classic's Redevelopment===		===Classic's Redevelopment===

	Master Storm and Thor were both in agreement that the best route to take regarding the server would be to remove the existing content and repeat the process of remaking it from the ground up. However, this time the reconstruction would be carried out as a hidden server to focus on development and be fully ~~prepare~~ for maintaining a high player count in future, rather than get distracted by the politics that staff had previously been engulfed by, or by keeping existing players occupied.		Master Storm and Thor were both in agreement that the best route to take regarding the server would be to remove the existing content and repeat the process of remaking it from the ground up. However, this time the reconstruction would be carried out as a hidden server to focus on development and be fully prepared for maintaining a high player count in future, rather than get distracted by the politics that staff had previously been engulfed by, or by keeping existing players occupied.

	Planning and preparations commenced and eventually the wipe was completed on the 31st July 2009. At this point, although the server was hidden, it was to remain publicly accessible for old or interested players to see the work in progress. While the new custom systems were being developed, the players were using the built-in Graal systems to give the development team the time to build the custom system with more care and organization. The new systems were implemented as early as October, which was considerably quicker than the previous systems had taken to make between 2005 and 2006. It was within this time that the decision was made for Master Storm to step down as the server's manager, leaving the responsibility lying solely in Thor's hands. However, Master Storm continued to help with the system and networking side of development.		Planning and preparations commenced and eventually the wipe was completed on the 31st July 2009. At this point, although the server was hidden, it was to remain publicly accessible for old or interested players to see the work in progress. While the new custom systems were being developed, the players were using the built-in Graal systems to give the development team the time to build the custom system with more care and organization. The new systems were implemented as early as October, which was considerably quicker than the previous systems had taken to make between 2005 and 2006. It was within this time that the decision was made for Master Storm to step down as the server's manager, leaving the responsibility lying solely in Thor's hands. However, Master Storm continued to help with the system and networking side of development.
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	* Forum PM: ffcmike		* Forum PM: ffcmike
	* E-Mail: mike.the.cubed@gmail.com		* E-Mail: mike.the.cubed@gmail.com
	* MSN: ~~Thor Graal~~		* MSN: mike.the.cubed@gmail.com

	===Development===		===Development===
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	===Graal Police ''(GP)''===		===Graal Police ''(GP)''===
	The Graal Police is the oldest, and in some ways most prestigious, of all the staff divisions. Led by [[User:StrykerTFFD\|Stryker]], this division is in charge of ensuring that all players act in an orderly manner, and jailing those who offend. The GP are also out to detect those using hacks/trainers to gain an unfair advantage, deterring them as appropriate.		The Graal Police is the oldest, and in some ways most prestigious, of all the staff divisions. Led by [[User:StrykerTFFD\|Stryker]], this division is in charge of ensuring that all players act in an orderly manner, and jailing those who offend. The GP are also out to detect those using hacks/trainers to gain an unfair advantage, deterring them as appropriate.

	~~===Levels Administration Team ''(LAT)''===~~
	Currently fronted by [[User:jake13jake\|Massokre]], the LAT team is there for all aspects of development, from graphics and tiling, through to scripting. They are also in charge of handling player submissions of content. More specifically [[User:newCappa\|Cappa]] and [[User:trifle\|PKT]] take charge of graphics and ganis, while [[User:playared\|Exodus]] is in charge of levels content. [[User:jake13jake\|Massokre]], as admin has a large influence into the evolution of the server, and with his team are responsible for creating the quests of tomorrow.

	===Events Team ''(Game Coordinator)''===		===Events Team ''(Game Coordinator)''===

Matt at 18:53, 18 December 2010

2010-12-18T18:53:01Z

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	Can be contacted via:		Can be contacted via:
	* Forum PM: ffcmike		* Forum PM: ffcmike
	* E-Mail: mike.the.cubed@gmail.com		* E-Mail: mike.the.cubed@gmail.com
	* ~~AIM~~: Thor Graal		* MSN: Thor Graal

	===Development===		===Development===

Matt: Description, and logo update.

2010-12-14T18:27:03Z

Description, and logo update.

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Matt: Management update.

2009-10-11T08:28:50Z

Management update.

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	=Staff=		=Staff=
	===Management ''(Manager)''===		===Management ''(Manager)''===
	[[User:~~Polo~~\|~~Master Storm~~]] is the current Manager of [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]], and is in charge of directing each staff divisions, also well as overseeing the development of the server.
			[[User:ffcmike\|Thor]] is the current Manager of [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]], and is in charge of directing each staff divisions, also well as overseeing the development of the server.

	Can be contacted via:		Can be contacted via:
	* Forum PM: ~~Polo~~		* Forum PM: ffcmike
	* E-Mail: ~~admin~~@~~master-storm.co~~.uk		* E-Mail: mike.the.cubed@gmail.com
	* AIM: ~~StormLagmaster~~		* AIM: Thor Graal

	===Graal Police ''(GP)''===		===Graal Police ''(GP)''===

Cyan3 at 01:44, 10 September 2009

2009-09-10T01:44:58Z

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Cyan3 at 22:49, 7 September 2009

2009-09-07T22:49:30Z

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Cbk1994 at 00:40, 21 July 2009

2009-07-21T00:40:40Z

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	By mid 2003, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] was bulging with content, with some 7000 levels on the server. Whilst this was great for the players, especially those with a tendency to explore, Tyhm and his development team himself were finding it increasingly difficult to convert everything over for the emerging [[NPC_Server\|NPC-Server]] technology.		By mid 2003, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] was bulging with content, with some 7000 levels on the server. Whilst this was great for the players, especially those with a tendency to explore, Tyhm and his development team himself were finding it increasingly difficult to convert everything over for the emerging [[NPC_Server\|NPC-Server]] technology.

	In March 2004, due to other commitments, Tyhm left the management of [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]], and after a brief period of anarchy, [[Stefan]] stepped in, appointing a new manager, Master Storm on the 7th of April. Storm made it his primary focus to get the NPC Server released, as it was by now some many years overdue. Due to various situations, namely the difficulty with converting everything, Storm decided instead to rebuild [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] from scratch, focusing on getting compatibility with the NPC server at a base level, and expanding with content after. The wipe of content also meant that new ideas could be implemented, and that the [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] development team could create a world closer to the servers roots.		In March 2004, due to other commitments, Tyhm left the management of [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]], and after a brief period of anarchy, [[User:Stefan\|Stefan]] stepped in, appointing a new manager, Master Storm on the 7th of April. Storm made it his primary focus to get the NPC Server released, as it was by now some many years overdue. Due to various situations, namely the difficulty with converting everything, Storm decided instead to rebuild [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] from scratch, focusing on getting compatibility with the NPC server at a base level, and expanding with content after. The wipe of content also meant that new ideas could be implemented, and that the [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] development team could create a world closer to the servers roots.

	==='New Classic'===		==='New Classic'===

Tigairius: /* 'New Classic' */ Adding & Fixing some links/spelling mistakes.

2008-04-01T20:13:51Z

'New Classic': Adding & Fixing some links/spelling mistakes.

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	==='New Classic'===		==='New Classic'===
	On January 6th 2005, the [[NPC-Server]] launched for [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]. This came somewhat early in the development of 'New Classic', but was pretty much forced as support for old style Classic ~~GServers~~ was being removed. It is fair to say that the server was rushed to meet this deadline, and this has had large knock on effects. Not long after, GScript 2 was introduced, and this ~~futher~~ delayed progress, as time had to be dedicated to compatibility rather than the creation of content. The appointment of a new LAT Admin in August '05 has greatly improved the situation, and [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]is finally rebuilding itself.		On January 6th 2005, the [[NPC_Server\|NPC-Server]] launched for [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]]. This came somewhat early in the development of 'New Classic', but was pretty much forced as support for old style Classic [[GServer]]s was being removed. It is fair to say that the server was rushed to meet this deadline, and this has had large knock on effects. Not long after, [[Creation/Dev/GScript2\|GScript 2]] was introduced, and this further delayed progress, as time had to be dedicated to compatibility rather than the creation of content. The appointment of a new LAT Admin in August '05 has greatly improved the situation, and [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] is finally rebuilding itself.

	Since the introduction of the [[NPC-Server]], [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] has been using custom movement and hit detection. Whilst these have been designed to closely emulate the built in system of Graal, by using custom movement, the opportunity for interesting new ideas is greatly increased. The custom movement also allows more subtle tweaks, such as allowing for a greater range of player movement speeds, and encompasses various bug fixes.		Since the introduction of the [[NPC_Server\|NPC-Server]], [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] has been using custom movement and hit detection. Whilst these have been designed to closely emulate the built in system of Graal, by using custom movement, the opportunity for interesting new ideas is greatly increased. The custom movement also allows more subtle tweaks, such as allowing for a greater range of player movement speeds, and encompasses various bug fixes.

	More controversial is the rewritten hit detection. This places the hit detection entirely serverside, as opposed to the clientside detection with which many are accustomed. This greatly improves security, and provides a more consistent, lower lag, but has been controversial with the players, most notably the sparring and ~~pk'ing~~ fraternity, as they have had to adjust to the different lag behavior.		More controversial is the rewritten hit detection. This places the hit detection entirely [[serverside]], as opposed to the [[clientside]] detection with which many are accustomed. This greatly improves security, and provides a more consistent, lower lag, but has been controversial with the players, most notably the sparring and PKing fraternity, as they have had to adjust to the different lag behavior.

	There remain few who still believe that the rebuilding is, in essence, wrong. There remain even fewer who hold a hope of actually gaining the beloved [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] back. The current view of the ~~Levels~~ Administration Team is to not reject any fair content that is already existing on the server, and there are also efforts to restore older content.		There remain few who still believe that the rebuilding is, in essence, wrong. There remain even fewer who hold a hope of actually gaining the beloved [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] back. The current view of the [[Level]]s Administration Team is to not reject any fair content that is already existing on the server, and there are also efforts to restore older content.

	=Staff=		=Staff=

Tigairius: /* The Middle Ages */

2008-04-01T20:09:20Z

The Middle Ages

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	===The Middle Ages===		===The Middle Ages===
	By mid 2003, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] was bulging with content, with some 7000 levels on the server. Whilst this was great for the players, especially those with a tendency to explore, Tyhm and his development team himself were finding it increasingly difficult to convert everything over for the emerging [[NPC-Server]] technology.		By mid 2003, [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] was bulging with content, with some 7000 levels on the server. Whilst this was great for the players, especially those with a tendency to explore, Tyhm and his development team himself were finding it increasingly difficult to convert everything over for the emerging [[NPC_Server\|NPC-Server]] technology.

	In March 2004, due to other commitments, Tyhm left the management of [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]], and after a brief period of anarchy, [[Stefan]] stepped in, appointing a new manager, Master Storm on the 7th of April. Storm made it his primary focus to get the NPC Server released, as it was by now some many years overdue. Due to various situations, namely the difficulty with converting everything, Storm decided instead to rebuild [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] from scratch, focusing on getting compatibility with the NPC server at a base level, and expanding with content after. The wipe of content also meant that new ideas could be implemented, and that the [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] development team could create a world closer to the servers roots.		In March 2004, due to other commitments, Tyhm left the management of [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]], and after a brief period of anarchy, [[Stefan]] stepped in, appointing a new manager, Master Storm on the 7th of April. Storm made it his primary focus to get the NPC Server released, as it was by now some many years overdue. Due to various situations, namely the difficulty with converting everything, Storm decided instead to rebuild [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] from scratch, focusing on getting compatibility with the NPC server at a base level, and expanding with content after. The wipe of content also meant that new ideas could be implemented, and that the [[Worlds/Classic\|Classic]] development team could create a world closer to the servers roots.