A new server

[NaikBoi]

Hi, I have some questions about making a WoW server.

First of all, it's going to be a small server, so I guess I could use Mangos, right ?

Maybe someone can direct me to places where I can get information about -
1. How to configure my server so, that it would accept different versions of clients.
2. How to change class abilities, like what type of armor can they wear and how powerful can their skills be.
3. Where can I get quest fixes, as I know that there is not a single server out there for download that has all the quests 100% working.
4. Where to get a nice web design ?

I have more questions, and I hope someone is willing to help me out a bit.

[MentaL]

[Akreao]

Due to the changes that happen between patches one server won't usually support different clients unless the changes are minimal. You'd have to run separate emulators for major client version differences.

The only way to change the core mechanics of WoW are to edit the client's files and Ragezone doesn't allow discussion involving editing the game's files.

It's hard to just say something like "Get this database, it has lots of quests." because a lot of quests require scripting server-side. I use Trinity for the emulator and Trinity Database and I'm fine. Just find what works for you, there isn't anything close to perfect.

[NaikBoi]

Well, I have one website open that says
For 3.3.5 Set realmlist pvp.xxxxxxx.xxx
For 2.4.3 to 3.09 Set realmlist logon.xxxxxxx.xxx

So, you can connect with clients 2.4.3 ... up to 3.0.9

How is that possible?

And OM...G, is it for real, that Blizzard gave us open hands to do anything we like?
I mean, if all those things are mostly client sided, then we could ... you know what, I'm not suprised anymore that the server is so small.

And Akreao, I'm guessing, you just download a server, change the name, and host it, like it was yours ?

I was hoping that someone knows how is WoW server even made, how is it written?!

But oh well, I guess my best friend, GOOGLE, will help me out.