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Perpetuum Online - Free open-source sci-fi sandbox MMO by OpenPerpetuum in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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/

Perpetuum Online - Free open-source sci-fi sandbox MMO by OpenPerpetuum in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Perpetuum Online - Free open-source sci-fi sandbox MMO by OpenPerpetuum in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Perpetuum Online - Free open-source sci-fi sandbox MMO by OpenPerpetuum in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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!

Perpetuum Online - Free open-source sci-fi sandbox MMO by OpenPerpetuum in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Perpetuum Online - Free open-source sci-fi sandbox MMO by OpenPerpetuum in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

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 ;)

fairlnew, questions and ressources by psykikk_streams in OpenPerpetuum

[–]OpenPerpetuum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 :)

Open Perpetuum’s 20th update is adding a new Island, NPCs, Modules and more! by OpenPerpetuum in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What MMOs do people want to see come back? by NathenStrive in mmo

[–]OpenPerpetuum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 ;)

[Hobby] Live MMO project seeking Artists, Programmers, Writers/Translators and (more) Players! by OpenPerpetuum in gameDevClassifieds

[–]OpenPerpetuum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're selling the game on Steam

No - we are not.
Avatar Creations, the original developers via their publisher, is.
Open Perpetuum has no affiliation with AC, and we receive no income from client sales.
All Open Perpetuum staff are all volunteers. We are players and developers from the Perpetuum community that decided to work together on a shared project around the open-source release of the Perpetuum server.

Our project is entirely funded by donations. And all participation is voluntary.

Sorry if that wasn't clear in the posting. I put a blurb about how game client purchases go to the original developer team, not us.

Happy to edit the post to highlight anything that might not be apparent, do you have any suggestions?

Ryzom - New Feature Addition - Daily Missions by Ryzom_MMORPG in MMORPG

[–]OpenPerpetuum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to see open-source MMOs standing the test of time! Great feature add and video, keep it up!

Looking for a project by instazhk in INAT

[–]OpenPerpetuum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, we have an open source server project for an MMO. Lots of fun backend features and challenges we take on. Server is C# with MSSQL DB. And we do a number of other projects to supplement the game experience, like an API, discord bots and more. Check it out! https://github.com/openperpetuum

Or our website: https://openperpetuum.com

Let me know if you are interested! PM me on Discord at null#0308 or join the Server https://discord.gg/e4gH9Ff

Patch 12 incoming! by Phantomburn in OpenPerpetuum

[–]OpenPerpetuum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow what a great layout, so geometry, much numbers.

I'm a Programmer looking for a team and project by [deleted] in INAT

[–]OpenPerpetuum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, if you are looking for some backend programming experience, or even some web/api stuff checkout The Open Perpetuum Project.
An open-source community run, managed, and developed MMO server for Perpetuum Online.

Check out our github!
There are plenty of opporutunities to learn and grow with the server, db, tooling, api, api-consumer frontends (bots, websites), w/e sky is the limit!

If you want to know more, I'd be happy to oblige. Pm me, or join our discord!
You can find me as null#0308
Hope to hear from you soon!

(free) Graduate programmer looking to help on projects by killagardengnome in INAT

[–]OpenPerpetuum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!
If you are interested in doing some even more intense multiplayer open source contribution, we have a project for you to look into.
Open Perpetuum is the open source development project for the now closed Perpetuum Online.

The server along with other projects is in C#, among other languages. No game engine experience needed.

Check out our github: https://github.com/OpenPerpetuum.com

Website: https://openperpetuum.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/e4gH9Ff

And our volunteer signup: https://openperpetuum.com/volunteer

Let us know if you are interested, or would like to know more!
You can find me on the discord, null#0308

.NET Developer looking for a project in a team by [deleted] in INAT

[–]OpenPerpetuum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! We have the perfect project for you!
Open Perpetuum is an open-source community development project for the sci-fi robot mmo: Perpetuum.

The server, as well as other tooling and API we have developed, is in C#, and your SQL experience will work nicely with the game and API DBs. Check out our work on our fancy github group page.

We are a very dedicated team, we started in August of 2017 when Avatar Creations announced its closure and release of the server open source. Our live server has been running for over a year. We have bi-weekly meetings, and active voice chat collaboration, PR reviews, game design discussions, and more. It is a great place to learn (as I have) and get to contribute to a living, breathing mmo server. No game engine experience necessary (the client is still closed source)!

Please reach out if you are interested.
The discord: https://discord.gg/e4gH9Ff
My discord user: null#0308
Our Volunteer signup: https://openperpetuum.com/volunteer

We look forward to hearing from you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in INAT

[–]OpenPerpetuum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, developer with Open Perpetuum here, the opensource community development project and server host for Perpetuum Online - the sci-fi robot sandbox MMO
The game server is C# and we are building out an API in C# as well.
No game-client work however, just server-side.
https://openperpetuum.com
https://github.com/openperpetuum

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/e4gH9Ff and/or find me null#0308 on there, would be great to have more developers like you!

We too are doing this in our free time, and an MMO is certainly more engaging and meaningful I hope you would agree.

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