my theory of daybreak recognizing us.

[stormlord]

Originally Posted by muggalol [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They are scared and know once velious hits we will take their flagship game away from them. We are playing the game from Verants original core game and 2 expansions. This server doesn't break any rules. I hope i dont get in trouble for saying this but they had to acknowledge P99 now since they did more Live will come here hopefully red blows up for the few left over on Rallos zek live. Our velious release scares them honestly and their progression isnt p99 (core game plus 2 expansions) the progression is trash based off what is left of EQs community voting. I dont play EQ i play P99. I can see why we are happy about this we made such a huge impact that they asked a emulator to not drop velious. PRAS. Thank you Rogean (and the rest).

Given all that Rogean says is true and Daybreak is saying they somehow acknowledge p1999's existence and won't pursue legal course, I think ti's just a show of faith. By lending p1999 some weight, I envision some p1999 players will in turn play on live just for the hell of it, or at least think of them on good terms.

It's a general thing. I think for it to really work they need to bank on a new game or something, though. EQ is old hat. EQ was fun, but if daybreak wants a future they need to focus on it, not the past.

But damn ya Rogean is a great organizer and voice for this community. Solid and reliable so far.

EDIT: Credit goes to Nilbog and everybody else too.

[mgellan]

Originally Posted by Treats [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good grief, some of you are delusional.

There is no way they do not have every patch and alteration of the game from 1999 to present archived somewhere.

Why would they pay for their own product, thats just stupid.

They don't, they've said they don't. They may have object code archives of patches (like those posted) but not source code. And by the way, even if they HAD source, recreating a running system (including database, config etc etc) as of a certain point in time from old source code archives is pretty damned difficult work for expensive people who are currently engaged in developing code that is aimed at maximizing their revenue. Buying code is cheap in comparison. I hope they just decide to distribute clients for a reasonable amount rather than buying out P99 tho...

Regards,
Mg

[Millburn]

http://www.tentonhammer.com/intervie...t-john-smedley

Smedley: "What we recently announced with Project 1999 is the first time we've ever endorsed one of these emulators, and I am really proud of that deal. We never could have done that at Sony. It is really important to us because I never want to paint these emulator guys as anything but our number one fans and the hardest working people I've ever met. So to be able to support it officially like we have, it makes me feel good. I'd like to think that those are the kind of people I would hang with, and those are good people.
Q: On that note, does that open the door for other modders and emulators to start projects for Star Wars Galaxies, Vangaurd, or any other former or current properties for these kinds of experiences?
Smedley: So Star Wars Galaxies isn't ours. That's a Lucas call entirely. So we're not road-blocks on that. What I will say though, is that we will support people who do it right. On the SWG side, there were some who weren't. There were source code issues - and we need to look at that a little tighter, but in general if people want to do it right we will support them."

[pharmakos]

from the newest FAQ regarding the new EQLive Progression server:

Q: Will Kithicor Forest be in its current dangerous state at night?

Yes. The zone was changed before we had the ability to save alternate datasets, so it will start off as it is now. Keep an eye on the clock!

[Grimjaw]

so they didnt save anything pre kunark but maybe by kunark they started saving everything. note how they are restoring plane of hate with all the original spawns

[Treats]

Originally Posted by Wrench [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

lol, im still shocked how some around here consider you some sort of pillar of knowledge and rational thought

As opposed to some dipshit that can barely form coherent sentences and posts meaningless drivel?

Gotcha.

The Velious RC database from May 2001 has already been shown to exist on some Germany server.

To think the code is not backed up there or somewhere else is stupid, most likely they just have no desire/gain to retrieve it.

Originally Posted by mgellan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

And by the way, even if they HAD source, recreating a running system (including database, config etc etc) as of a certain point in time from old source code archives is pretty damned difficult work for expensive people who are currently engaged in developing code that is aimed at maximizing their revenue.

Yes, and this is why it probably won't ever happen.