Xarious
Blame Canada! Blame Canada! 
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SELK
Jul 6, 2016 10:41:16 GMT -8
Post by Xarious on Jul 6, 2016 10:41:16 GMT -8
Why have you abandoned us?
You haven't been online since April. We had to endure a mild spambot attack without you, but we survived. Also, I just miss you is all.
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Post by O-Ren Ishii on Jul 6, 2016 16:25:47 GMT -8
I still think Selk should set up a FFXI private server for just our LS. Make it happen money man!
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Xarious
Blame Canada! Blame Canada!
Don't tell me what to do Proboards
Posts: 842
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SELK
Jul 7, 2016 8:53:41 GMT -8
Post by Xarious on Jul 7, 2016 8:53:41 GMT -8
Yeah money man! I didn't know you were rich. Now you're pretty much obligated to do it!  |
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Post by O-Ren Ishii on Jul 7, 2016 10:27:02 GMT -8
Our gracious founder travels the world frequently. That's why he hasn't logged in recently.
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SELK
Jul 12, 2016 10:10:09 GMT -8
Post by Talbain on Jul 12, 2016 10:10:09 GMT -8
FFXI Private server? What sorcery is this?
I'll chip in on the initial hardware for the server. >.>
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Malakai
Woot Supplier 
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SELK
Jul 12, 2016 14:11:14 GMT -8
Post by Malakai on Jul 12, 2016 14:11:14 GMT -8
Wow, I didn't realize private servers were a thing. That would be pretty cool.
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SELK
Jul 12, 2016 18:11:10 GMT -8
Post by O-Ren Ishii on Jul 12, 2016 18:11:10 GMT -8
There are actually quite a few private servers to join (already setup). What I would love is a whole server to ourselves. All of the ones I've read about are 75 cap and try to keep a 2007 vibe (although, they code new content all the time). That sounds fun to me (higher cap would be fine as well). I'm not very computer savvy, but I know many of you are. I would literally play this with you guys til the end of time. Hell, it might even bring Peti back!
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Xarious
Blame Canada! Blame Canada!
Don't tell me what to do Proboards
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SELK
Jul 13, 2016 8:27:11 GMT -8
Post by Xarious on Jul 13, 2016 8:27:11 GMT -8
If we had a F2P Private Server I'd be all over that, just to spend time with my brothers again. I miss playing with y'all so much. :[
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Darkmage
Certified Taru Therapist
I casts the spells that make the peoples falls down
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SELK
Jul 13, 2016 10:30:08 GMT -8
Post by Darkmage on Jul 13, 2016 10:30:08 GMT -8
I wasn't aware that XI private servers had been cracked and became operational. If we had a DF XI private server, I might be inclined to play on there, that would be kind of fucking awesome.
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selk
Dreams of Mithra Tail 
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SELK
Jul 13, 2016 13:50:55 GMT -8
Post by selk on Jul 13, 2016 13:50:55 GMT -8
Why have you abandoned us?You haven't been online since April. We had to endure a mild spambot attack without you, but we survived. Also, I just miss you is all. Aww I miss you guys too! There are actually quite a few private servers to join (already setup). What I would love is a whole server to ourselves. All of the ones I've read about are 75 cap and try to keep a 2007 vibe (although, they code new content all the time). That sounds fun to me (higher cap would be fine as well). I'm not very computer savvy, but I know many of you are. I would literally play this with you guys til the end of time. Hell, it might even bring Peti back! OK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=085fjZSpcqEgithub.com/DarkstarProject/darkstarforums.dspt.info/index.phpffera.com/login.phpHow serious is everyone about this? It's quite a bit of effort. |
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SELK
Jul 13, 2016 14:17:15 GMT -8
Post by O-Ren Ishii on Jul 13, 2016 14:17:15 GMT -8
*Serious Face* The main reason, even after coming back several times, that FFXI didn't quite stick with me as it used to is because I was chasing that feeling of playing back in 2003-2007. This was never possible because the game had changed so much. With a private server, you can customize the game however you want (lv cap, exp gained, gil, items, etc).
We can create any kind of experience we want. That sounds awesome to me. All NMs uncamped (even the kings), can you imagine? Maybe a higher lv cap would be better since we are a smaller group. Either way, it would be a completely fresh start.
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SELK
Jul 14, 2016 9:32:29 GMT -8
Post by Talbain on Jul 14, 2016 9:32:29 GMT -8
I concur all the way around. I'm well aware it is an intense undertaking, likely well out of my reach programming wise. I'm damn sure I could build a great dedicated server box for it, though, building computers is one of my hobbies and I'm a gear head by nature. I'm definitely down to at least start piecing together what we would need to start one. Like how heinous of a machine do we need to run it, because I might be able to piece one together from spare parts and all we would need are some HDDs. Where would we house it? How fast of a connection do we need and how much is that monthly? Sidenote: Even though I'm down to build the physical box I don't think South Florida is the most stable place to house it, personally, between the heat/humidity and potential for server wrecking storms/floods. That said, where would be a better place?
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selk
Dreams of Mithra Tail
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SELK
Jul 15, 2016 10:01:52 GMT -8
Post by selk on Jul 15, 2016 10:01:52 GMT -8
The package is already precompiled so no real need for any compilers/programmer knowledge. The system likely doesn't need to be beefy as servers require more clock processing and all the graphic processing is handled by the client. The install would just be tricky but I imagine it's trickier for the client. Considering a small user-base I don't see a need for large bandwidth requirements, although broadband is a must with a decent upload rate, the latency and uptime is more important.
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SELK
Jul 16, 2016 16:33:01 GMT -8
Post by O-Ren Ishii on Jul 16, 2016 16:33:01 GMT -8
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SELK
Jul 18, 2016 12:59:23 GMT -8
Post by Talbain on Jul 18, 2016 12:59:23 GMT -8
So do you think a Skylake Xeon with a microATX mobo running 3.3Ghz would be enough or would a 5820K be necessary? Can probably put a cheap enough system together with some of my spare parts, I have a couple SSDs laying around from previous builds (nothing huge, but it shouldn't need anymore than a 90GB if it's only purpose is running the server). Can probably build a solid little rackmount for $500ish ($600ish if we need the 5820K).
Also @oren, mmmm Optical Hat, Kraken Club, Hundred Fists... I miss having so much haste that my auto attack animations can't keep up.
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