Hardcore rpg ots inspired with metin2, hear me out, discuss, help, give ideas

[Chemiann]

My Server Idea

I want to create a unique server, my dream server. It will be a hardcore classic server, but with changes. It will be a mix of my favorite games: Tibia and Metin2.

1. The Map

• I will use a edited real Tibia map.
• I will add one big castle in the middle, called Camelot.
• At the start, Camelot will be the main (and maybe only) city.
• It will be a home and meeting place for all players. Many quests (inspired by King Arthur, Tolkien, and other classic stories) will start here.
• Other cities on the map could be enemy kingdoms.

2. Main Changes

a) Equipment Upgrading (like Metin2)

• You can upgrade items to +9. Higher levels make your character glow a little.
• Upgrading is a gamble; it can succeed or fail.
• It costs gold and maybe other items.
• To keep it balanced, hardcore ad not too OP a +0 item will have for example 50% of base power, and a +9 item will have 110% or so.

b) Spell Upgrading

• Spells can also be upgraded, from (for example) 50% to 110% power.
• You upgrade them using skill books that drop from...

c) Metin Stones

• You find these stones on the ground or in dungeons while exploring.
• When you hit one, monsters appear.
• You get loot and exp from the monsters and from the stone itself.
• Their location should be random - to make them a nice surprise while normal exp, but also possible to play as "metin hunter"

d) Fishing

• You cast your fishing rod and wait 20 seconds (you don't have to watch the screen, so you can do some pushups or smth).
• A sound plays, and then an anti-bot mini-game starts (like pressing spacebar or using the mouse).
• You can catch junk, valuable upgrade items, fish, or hair dye.
• Fishing should be profitable and fun - so you can fish at work, or while you are broke to catch up

e) Character Look

• Your character's outfit should show the equipment you are wearing - if its to hard to do, then... skip it
• If that's not possible, everyone will look similar, but you can change your hair color (or maybe haircut as well) with dye or your hairstyle at a barber ONLY
• The style will be classic Tibia. No flashy wings or auras. Only simple changes.

3. General ideas

• Grinding will be hard. The experience rate will be low (like 0.5x).
• There will be daily activities, like a "Demon Tower" (from Metin2) where you can upgrade gear for free / almost free
• PvP will be less hardcore. I'm thinking about using client 8.0 or 7.4 with hotkeys.
• The main focus is on RPG quests and grinding. PvP is important, but it's an extra feature.

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I need your help! I want to work on this project, but I am alone. I only know how to build maps in RME.

My questions for you:

1. Is OTClient the best and most legal option? If I use 100% custom sprites (not from CipSoft), could I even put it on Steam? What do you think?
2. Where can I find a real map base, as well as custom sprites base, to start editing in RME and build my Camelot? ( [7.4] Authentic Real Map - Extracted from TibiCAM files (https://otland.net/threads/7-4-authentic-real-map-extracted-from-tibicam-files.270466/page-7) - is this base okay? ) For now, I would like to run a real map with RME, change its sprites to custom and start mapping/editing on my own

You are welcomed to help / discuss

regards

 

[NvSo]

My questions for you:

1. Is OTClient the best and most legal option? If I use 100% custom sprites (not from CipSoft), could I even put it on Steam? What do you think?

You are welcomed to help / discuss

regards

Look at Zezenia: it's on Steam as an indie MMORPG with 2D graphics and similar mechanics (quests, random loot, enchantments). This proves that a custom project with a modified client can make it to Steam.

Therefore, your idea of using 100% custom sprites and a client like OTClient does have viable precedents.

But beware, the fact that Zezenia is on Steam doesn't guarantee that its technology (server/client) is free of legal risks. Zezenia most likely uses resources with its own or controlled licenses.

For you, that means:


- You must replace absolutely everything from CipSoft/official Tibia that may be copyrighted (sprites, names, lore).

- Using OTClient or a modified client is technically valid, as long as the client (and the assets) are yours or licensed.

- Forking a base is fine for local development, but for Steam, you need all content visible to the player to be original or copyrighted.



Zezenia is an example that you can publish a "modded server + client" game on Steam, but only if you take copyright precautions and ensure complete originality in graphics, names, and assets.

 

[Chemiann]

Look at Zezenia: it's on Steam as an indie MMORPG with 2D graphics and similar mechanics (quests, random loot, enchantments). This proves that a custom project with a modified client can make it to Steam.

Therefore, your idea of using 100% custom sprites and a client like OTClient does have viable precedents.

But beware, the fact that Zezenia is on Steam doesn't guarantee that its technology (server/client) is free of legal risks. Zezenia most likely uses resources with its own or controlled licenses.

For you, that means:


- You must replace absolutely everything from CipSoft/official Tibia that may be copyrighted (sprites, names, lore).

- Using OTClient or a modified client is technically valid, as long as the client (and the assets) are yours or licensed.

- Forking a base is fine for local development, but for Steam, you need all content visible to the player to be original or copyrighted.



Zezenia is an example that you can publish a "modded server + client" game on Steam, but only if you take copyright precautions and ensure complete originality in graphics, names, and assets.

thank you <3 it's all clear