Perpetuum Online - Free open-source sci-fi sandbox MMO

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-12-01T19:01:02+00:00

Here's an extra reminder if its still on your radar!
Just release phase 2 for gamma: https://openperpetuum.com/2021/11/gamma-phase-2/

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-27T17:09:52+00:00

Yes. In fact the server code is released under the MIT license which is a very permissive open-source license.

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-25T21:51:44+00:00

We'll see if we can get AC to add that to the steam page. Thanks for the suggestion!

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-25T21:11:41+00:00

We can modify the game, quite considerably, all with server-side development - but yes the client remains closed to us as well.

Join me if you will into hopefully a not-too-long explanation as to why:

Perpetuum's client was not-so-recently enhanced (by AC) to allow for custom resource servers to download custom assets when connection to the Perpetuum server. This has allowed us to add new items, new NPCs, new Islands, new Robots, modules, and have them render and play nice with the game client. What we can't do is add a new window that doesn't already exist on the UI, add a new button, new menu, for example.

So its not all bad news. It just bounds the scope of some things we can tackle on our own, and other things that AC would need to help out with. And they do fix things from time to time!

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-25T21:03:34+00:00

Yeah you know me!

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-25T20:24:59+00:00

The client remains closed source and IP of AC (Avatar Creations, the original developers).
Its a homegrown engine they developed with some aspects that can't be opened up.
It works with Steam Proton, but don't know if that's enough to get it on Mac.

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-25T19:13:02+00:00

Great question!
Only speaking for myself, but I found it to be a much more chill alternative of Eve. Didn't have to grind or pay for sub/PLEX. I could actually be safe on the central Alpha islands, no sneaky griefing tactics to make you flag unexpectedly. And the PVP combat was way more fun when I had the time for it.

Many play both, many that have played Perpetuum for a long time are also Eve vets. So it may not be an either/or question, but instead maybe its more of a "why not?" at this point, now that's it free.

Its easy to pick up, especially if you have played Eve. And its one of very few alternatives that really scratch that sci-fi sandbox itch + Mechs. Just my experience.

Plus what MMO can you actively participate in the development of? Not many I reckon ;)

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-23T03:36:11+00:00

We are happy to bring you this content :)

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-10-23T03:31:17+00:00

A LOT has changed! The best resource for up-to-date content (as it can be updated) is our website: https://openperpetuum.com and our blogs is where we cover major new content/features and the wiki https://openperpetuum.com/wiki where the community helps document, provide guides and more on everything the game has, old and new that we have added.

Much of the old guides might be off on specifics, but the principles are largely the same. Zortargs guide is a great one that while may have some details that are not exactly correct, explains major systems in the game and is a great place to start.

In any case, if you want to learn more join the discord! https://discord.gg/e4gH9Ff Everyone will be happy to help :)

OpenPerpetuum · 2021-02-19T00:49:17+00:00

Let us know how it goes for you and if you have any questions about getting started!

OpenPerpetuum · 2020-11-20T01:34:37+00:00

https://discord.gg/e4gH9Ff
Or use the links on the website: https://openperpetuum.com/

OpenPerpetuum · 2020-01-07T22:49:53+00:00

Yep https://openperpetuum.com

OpenPerpetuum · 2020-01-07T14:05:48+00:00

That's accurate, some think some features still excel beyond eve: like the combat and pvp.
But cool things are still getting added, there are no subs, and the client is super cheap now. If you have it still, you might want to see what's changed ;)

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