Invitation to an International Time Honored Experince

[trevius]

One of the major issues with this idea that hasn't even been mentioned yet is the possibility for exploits. Since you aren't authenticating at the login server again, you don't need a password, and that means that someone could potentially find a way to log in characters/accounts on other servers that they do not own and most importantly GM accounts. It just isn't worth that kinda risk. This would be a bit too much hassle for it to be worth the effort IMO.

I do think that some kinda combined effort between servers would be cool, but I am sure there are probably better ways of doing it. The hard part is finding something that everyone can agree with. It would be awesome to see some kinda Frankenstien custom server that had many people working on it, but without a VERY strict guideline for the content of that, it would be nearly impossible to make anything well-balanced and consistent quality. I think PEQ works well because they all have a common ground to agree on and work towards. But, you get devs working on custom servers and they all want to shoot for the sky lol. Can you imagine King Mort, Jibbatwinkers, Hunter, Spider, me and all of our dev teams all working on 1 server together? That would be a nightmare lol.

[AndMetal]

Originally Posted by trevius

Since you aren't authenticating at the login server again, you don't need a password, and that means that someone could potentially find a way to log in characters/accounts on other servers that they do not own and most importantly GM accounts. It just isn't worth that kinda risk. This would be a bit too much hassle for it to be worth the effort IMO.

I could see that being possible if you put up your own server & knew the LS account name, LS account ID #, etc, but you would also have to know what account would be that of a GM/Admin. That doesn't include knowing how to code that ability in, which I can only think of a handful of people on the forums that may be able to accomplish that.

In the same token, you could create some sort of Access Control List to limit what servers have access to put characters onto your server using some sort of password/key, either per-server or shared.

Anyways, just some thoughts...

[KingMort]

Can you imagine King Mort, Jibbatwinkers, Hunter, Spider, me and all of our dev teams all working on 1 server together? That would be a nightmare lol.

Hahha yeah he is right, We are are very strong minded / strong willed people.. Could cause some bit of friction Still it would be interesting.

King

[Richardo]

Originally Posted by trevius

Can you imagine King Mort, Jibbatwinkers, Hunter, Spider, me and all of our dev teams all working on 1 server together? That would be a nightmare lol.

Oh lord.. 1200dmg 2delay weapons, tons of zones with custom storylines and portals to extra-terrestrial dimensions + a whole lot of tom foolery.

[spider661]

lol sorry guys i have not been around much lots of work going into our server (lots of new stuff coming soon) but hey i like this idea i would not be opposed to talking about it.. we should all get together one day and talk on the topic.. the portal things sounds like a great idea it would need some work and some cooperation but what doesn't now days..

what about a linked chat/mail servers even that would be a step in the right direction.. heck i have a server setting here with the same specs i use for my server right now i would love to work on a project server as a whole even.. anyways you all know my vent if not its on my site jump on talk with me im always there.. may take me a min to answer if im not sitting at the computer so dont log in say hi and leave ask for me and wait a few.

anyways ill defiantly keep a watch on this topic now.

[liquest]

Originally Posted by trevius

Can you imagine King Mort, Jibbatwinkers, Hunter, Spider, me and all of our dev teams all working on 1 server together? That would be a nightmare lol.

gotta add secrets to shes good lol