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Best starting base for 7.1/7.4 Otserver with custom client

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Hello,

I have been trying to start a 7.1 or 7.4 Otserver with custom client (Linux Server).

I have a team, someone that knows all about Linux and runs that side of things, Also a scripter to help develop custom quest etc for the server, and lastly a mapper.

However the only struggle I am having is trying to find a very good base of an Otserver to make my own, a lot of stuff I have downloaded luckily its been on my VM has had virus' and stuff.

If someone would be able to recommend a good Linux based server that I can modify to make it feel/look like 7.1 or 7.4 that would be fantastic.

The server I am looking for is an original map/feel as possible to either 7.1 or 7.4, If it has an original map of 7.1 or 7.4 I can modify the server files to make it feel like 7.1 or 7.4, even if the actual server is 7.7 or something if you know what I mean.

I do not need help on setting up the server or website or anything I just really struggling to find a good starting base.

Any advise or pointing me in the direction of a good start would be much appreciated.
 
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Honestly, for oldschool 7.1–7.4 projects I’d strongly recommend sticking to well-known open-source bases from established communities instead of random “ready-to-run” packs, because a lot of those old distributions floating around really do contain malware, backdoors, or badly modified code. A clean forgottenserver fork adapted for older protocols is usually a much safer starting point. Since you already have a Linux admin, scripter, and mapper, you’re honestly ahead of most people trying to launch nostalgic OT projects. The main thing now is stability and authenticity - getting the mechanics, pacing, and map feeling right matters more than having a million custom systems. I’d also suggest checking GitHub activity and community reputation before downloading anything, especially for older 7.x content.
 
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Using The Forgotten Server (TFS) 1.5 for a 7.4 server is the absolute best route if you want modern C++ performance, extreme engine stability, and security. However, there is a catch: TFS 1.5 does not natively support protocol 7.4 out of the box. [1]
To make TFS 1.5 work for a 7.4 environment, you must choose between a protocol downgrade or a client-side mimic. [1, 2]


Option 1: Use Nekiro’s TFS 1.5 Downgrades (Recommended) [1]
The community standard for running old-school versions on TFS 1.5 is the Nekiro TFS 1.5 Downgrades GitHub Repository. [1]
  • The Catch: Nekiro’s project provides protocol downgrades for 7.72, 8.0, and 8.60. There is no official 7.4 branch. [1, 2]
  • The 7.72 Workaround: Most 7.4 developers use Nekiro's 7.72 downgrade as their engine base. Since Tibia 7.4 and 7.72 share nearly identical classic sprite architectures and mechanics, you can use a 7.72 client but strip out the features you don't want (like hotkeys or certain items) via Lua scripts or features.lua in OTClient. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Pros: Incredibly stable, uses modern C++ rules, and supports advanced Lua scripting systems. [1, 2]
  • Cons: It is an engine-only protocol downgrade. It does not come with a full 7.4 datapack (monsters, spells, NPCs, maps), meaning you have to build or import your own 7.4 data. [1]
 
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