What happen?
The server was not under DDoS-attacks. It was an attack ordered by the administration of Eloth/Tibijka/Xavato/Kasteria/Evolera/ThoraOT/Huntia. Prior to the server, I received information that the server will go down before launch and it was not something they hid either, I didn't take it seriously and what happen was the result of it. You can even see Wille confirming it on OTLand prior to the server start (image below). Note that they never dared to go head to head with OriginalTibia before, 3 times they refused to start due to knowing they can't outstand competition.
Why don't you just solve the problem?
Can I find the problem and solve it? Yes probably, but is it worth it? No, because if they hire people like Elf who is one of the core programmers of TFS, who it is fair to suspect in this attack due his affiliation with this dirty team, God knows how many other things he have hidden under his sleeves. And I am not interested in investing time to fight dirty battles over a hobby project.
What happens now?
Sad to say, but this is the finish line for OriginalTibia. Throughout the years I have learned alot from this community, both good and bad. But it is time to step down and actually retire, this time probably for good.
I donated and I want to know what happens to my money
One thing I hope I am remembered for in this community, despite if you like me or not, is that I keep my word and I am not a thief nor a person who would scam others. If you wish to keep your donation as a gift for us to regain some of the expenses we paid for advertisement, dedicated etc, we highly appreciate that. If you on the other hand want to reclaim your money, please file a charge back report on PayPal and I will accept it.
Appreciation
During hardship is when you learn who is truly supportive and who is not. I am glad I met many of you and the way some of you stood up for me and the server today, is something that warms my heart. We can never anticipate the future, but I believe I pushed my best to deliver what I believed in and what many of you have enjoyed throughout the years that I have been active as an OpenTibia host. I thank you all once again and I wish you the best in what ever you proceed to do next.
Over and out,
Joseph (Fribben).