The Dink Network

Update.

I asked SockOpen a few questions about the project...

SC: So your online project, is its name still Dink Online?

SO: Yes, It is still called Dink Online.

SC: Has it been tested

SO: Yes it has been tested with multiple people

SC: How Big is it?

SO: It is the standard map. I am more than likely going to expand it though, I like the original map, adding dungeons and new towns to it etc.. is what's going to be done probably.

SC: What will this game have in it?

SO: Area spells, guilds, online interactions including player versus player battles, hundreds of new monsters, spells, races and classes for your character, special feats for each type of race, lots of new items, online, message system and auction sales, etc.. Lots of things, with new graphics that still match with dink.

SC: What do the spells look like?

SO: They look like they would fit into Dink properly, although some of the area spells are pretty massive, they are very cool, I also added single target spells etc.. Overall, they are very well done.

SC: Will there be summoning spells

SO: Yes, you can summon anything from a frog to a daemon.

SC: What is the NPC AI like?

SO:
NPC's: They will not ask you the same question twice, or repeat statements, they are well done, and react to you based upon your karma, and previous replies to them.

Monsters: The AI is done exceptionally well, some monster's run away from you at low healths, some will fight to the death, some move faster than others, etc... They can navigate through the maps well, around walls etc..

Summons: Can be controlled with certain commands, they automatically follow and defend you though.

SC: When will you upload it to the Network?

SO: Within 48 Hours

SC: Will it be free

SO: Of course what type of Dmod costs Money!

SC: How big is this download anyway?

SO: The size should be quite small, most of the information is stored on the server, and I will attempt to keep client size as small as possible. Hopefully less than 10 megs.

SC: You said that most of the data is stored on the server, will this make it hell for dial up users, will they have a hard time?

SO: No, anyone with a stable connection should have no problems. People with a faster connection should have no clear advantage over those with a slower connection.

SC: Will network connections effect the login process?

SO: I have one of the most complicated networks, and I have no problem connecting. Everyone with a connection to the internet should be able to play the game.

SC: Will there be an Admin Team

SO: Sure, I will create a Counselor PLevel when I get back, it will allow you to teleport to players and answer any questions they may have, you will be invulnerable and incapable of attacking, or being attacked. You can still have a normal character of course though.

SC: Who would be on this team?

SO: You and me.

SC: When will it be up?

SO: I will have it posted on Monday, aswell as several screenshots, although, I would like some votes. lol.

SC: A few people are saying that they dont belive you, that its too good to be true what do you have to say to them?

SO: I am not going to say anything to try and convince them, they can download it either this Monday, or Tuesday if I am delayed for some reason.

SC: Cool, Any Last Comments?

SO: Go team sockopen, and vote for my sever by doing the following goto http://www.uogateway.com/download.php?id=31 and download/install program run it and goto Public Serverlist find Akara Essex on the list and vote for it by clicking the number of votes, then you can uninstall the program again

So there you have it, Dink Online Should be comming out soon very soon Have a Good Day