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Nov 21, 2008 - Beta 4 build 11 is available.
Build 11 has some pretty important bug fixes in it that go along with the eventual plan
to have Realms in Worlds Apart Online. A Realm in the Worlds Apart Online universe, will
be a collection of servers (specific number unknown) that will each be running a copy of
the game server application. They'll also be linked to each other through a private LAN
connection. They'll transmit data about players and NPCs so that everyone in that realm
will receive updates on everything in range. This will hopefully make it possible to host
as many as 1,000 players per realm.
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Nov 20, 2008 - Server Rebuild complete
The main game server was taken down yesterday, and has been rebuilt. It's now running
lean and mean with only the bare essentials it needs to run the game server app. We've
already seen the difference in server performance.
Next hardware project will be to build a second server so we can start coding for realms.
Nov 10, 2008 - Beta 4 build 3 is now available.
Beta 4 includes many things that have been long overdue. Check out the release notes on
the downloads page for more details, but the biggest addition is networked COMBAT!
This version, and all future versions should not require you to download the full install
package. The Online Update system in the Launcher handles all the file updates necessary
Nov 3, 2008 - Chatroom Open
After testing out 10 more chat rooms I've decided to go back to phpFreeChat. So far it's
still the one that works the best. If you know of another chatroom package I should look
at please let me know.
Nov 1, 2008 - Router Crash
Our primary router was down from about 3 - 8:30 AM this morning. We're checking to see why
but I'll probably be setting up a new one this afternoon as this one is old and apparently
not all that stable anymore.
Oct 31, 2008 - Beta 3 build 7 is now available on the download page.
Beta 3 is a complete rewrite of the Online File Update system, and a new look for the game launcher.
The new launcher performs the Online File Update automatically so you always have the latest game files,
and it also introduces a Worlds Apart Online News page that will be updated on a regular basis as things
change in the game.
We've put out the call for a full onslaught of the server this weekend. Jump into the forums and check out
the Beta Test Weekend topic to have a look at the discussion about when the test will happen. Let's make
this a good test so we can get on with making the fun parts of the game.
Oct 23, 2008 - After doing some tinkering with our router, and replacing a defective Ethernet
card in it, our 20Mbit fiber internet connection is finally running at full throttle again.
Oct 21, 2008 - Beta 2 is now available on the downloads page, and through Online Update.
I've also unlocked the downloads page so you don't have to log in to the website to get those since you
have to register for the beta to be able to log in from the game anyway...
I've also added a separate link to the WorldsApartUpdate.exe file so you don't have to download the
entire package again to get around any bugs that might have been in the previous version.
Oct 19, 2008 - I think we've fixed all of the issues with the website and forums.
Logins, registrations, and downloads should be working now.
I've also installed a simple chat room. Not so simple a task at times, but it's functional and should
provide us a nice easy place to chat about bug fixes during the beta. The chat room is now accessible from
the menu at the left. I'll do some work on it so it doesn't look so sad.
Oct 15, 2008 - I'm working as fast as I can to get the closed beta ready.
All current plans are to make it available by Monday October 20th.
If you haven't registered for the beta, jump on it now. If you aren't one of the first 100 to register
that's ok. You may be called upon to replace testers that leave, or that aren't meeting their testing
and reporting obligations. Also, those that are registered will be the first ones notified when the open
beta begins.
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