Hi guys,
I remember back in like 2000. I was playing quake 3 and I hosted a server in-game and it was really really fun to do that. It was called Cryomatrix's Instagib server. I actually prefer that than actually playing.
so my question is, hypothetically, if I wanted to host an (insert MMO) private server, like Classic Lineage 2 or Classic WoW.
What would I need in terms of Hardware? Manpower? Cost? Skills such as coding? Is it something I could do out of my home? Or would I need to rent a small office space and set it up?
Thanks.
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It can be very expensive if you do not use a good provider. I would check that out first. Most likely a business/commercial ISP to start. If you plan on running a mmo with more than 100 people on it.
Then after you get that contract down you can look at servers. You do not need a office, just a ISP account with your home addy ect. There are numerous servers on the web. The cheapest I have seen that is decent was around 5k.
A good personal computer can operate as a server if you have under 50 people. But that is not recommended unless its for something like TS or Vent or Mumble ect. Or a game that is low spec. But for a full mmo there will be issues.
Most people who have 100 people or less often rent. It is easier and affordable. I hope that helps a bit.
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you would look into 1gbit virtual private servers -- and then attempt to find the specs you want correlating to the price.
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Once you've gotten the code, I imagine it's probably going to be quite a challenge to get something up and running. You may not need to know code, but you'll need to know server technologies and have some database management skills.
Following that, you'll need to ensure that you have a private client that you can distribute, otherwise the people you want to play with won't be able to find your server when they boot up the game. That might require some coding.
I'd recommend he go with hosting a legal title such as Life is Feudal, Conan Exiles or Ark to start out.
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I dont think the specs of a wow server is very high demanding...
It all depends on how many poeple you are planning to connect to your wow server.
for example:
Wow server you can host on your pc aswell.. playing with some friends max 20 orso?
Also, there's a specific board for these discussions so it doesn't pop on the front page: http://forums.mmorpg.com/categories/private-emulated-server-discussion
If you are REALLY talented, and you have a really really good Internet Provider, you may be able to get that under 3 grand. But this is definitely not play time. You need a revenue source out of your players if you want to host an MMORPG.
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