Retro Server, and other retro or nostalgic threads
We do not plan to set up and maintain a retro server for several reasons. For example, it would be extremely time consuming and too complex. There are many different ideas on how a "retro server" should be. Just have a look at all the posts in the threads dealing with this topic. It is quite hard to find a common ground as some players would prefer client version 7.6, others 7.3 or 7.2., some would like to have the old client but with parts of the new content, technical improvements (e.g. performance optimisation, rule reporting improvements, security improvements) and so on. However, some of the new content would not work with an old client, or at least it would be an immense extra effort to make it work with an old version. Without any new content, though, many players would probably get bored sooner or later.
Generally speaking, Tibia has indeed a long history and many of you have great memories of the past. Many players wish they could relive or return to those golden days once again. Naturally, we come across proposal threads every now and then in which players ask us to go back to a certain point in Tibia's history, or to bring back old features. Yet, memories tend to be selective. While you may remember some things, you tend to forget others, often less pleasant experiences or reasons why something was changed. All changes were made for a reason, though, some were necessary because of problems that existed back then but might not be a pressing issue anymore nowadays as a result of these changes. So simply going back to the old Tibia versions or removing new features would probably also bring back old problems. This is also the reason why proposals such as "remove swapping", "bring back old PvP", or "get rid of stamina system" are not really constructive and are usually closed or deleted without further notice.
Another example of one of these proposals is "Bring back GMs!". We do not plan to go back to the system of voluntary gamemasters. We will do our best to address the points players criticise about the new reporting system within the scope of this new system instead of simply going back to an old system that had become outdated over time and did not work efficiently and effectively enough anymore. Therefore we will either close or delete threads concerning this topic.
Of course, it is important for us to treasure precious memories and to not forget Tibia's past. We want to build upon past experiences, both good and bad, move forward, and develop Tibia further instead of moving backward or getting stuck in the past. Appreciate new experiences instead of clinging to the old ones too much! Instead of trying to convince us to simply go back, try to explain what you miss nowadays and think about new ways that could help to fill the gap you feel.
