[MapleStory] [C#] MapleGlobal v0.01

[Snopboy]

A server full in development. We're here to search for people who would help bring back our awesome childhood and help players who didn't have the chance to play the early versions of MapleStory. Below there is more information about the positions that you could apply for and information about beta testing our source code.
The server will be a really low version of MapleStory starting by v0.01 and we will update our server from time to time to a newer version until a certain point. At that point it will get interesting and things will be done that has never been done before by any private server.


Positions to apply for

• C# Developer (open) [1/3]
• Reverse Engineer (open) [0/1]
• UX Designer/Visual Designer (open) [0/1]
• WZ Editor (open) [0/1]

What is expected from you?

• Must be at least 16+ years old;
• Able to prioritize tasks;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good understanding of English (writing, reading);
• Being able to operate independently and execute your assignments without the need of supervision.

C# Developer

• Familiar with object-oriented programming;
• Previous experience with C#;
• Previous experience with MySQL;
• Familiar with Test Driven Development;
• Previous experience with Git or any other version control;
• Preferably previous experience developing MapleStory private servers, familiarity with WvsBeta source and Nexon's server structure.
• Preferably previous experience with Interactive Disassembler (IDA) and Reverse Engineering in general.
• Preferably previous experience dealing with MapleStory packets.

What will you be doing

• Working on the game server;
  
• Create new packet handlers;
  
• Discover and fix bugs;
  
• Write unit test;
• Cooperate with other staff;
• And much more!
  

Reverse Engineer

• Previous experience developing MapleStory private servers, familiarity with MapleStory clients.
• Previous experience with Interactive Disassembler (IDA), OllyDBG, Unpacking & modifying clients and Reverse Engineering in general.
• Previous experience dealing with MapleStory packets.
• Preferably have the ability to create Localhost clients and edits

What will you be doing

• Working on the game client;
  
• Unpack our clients, make usable localhost clients.
• Develop new features on client side;
  
• Discover and patch exploits/hacks in the client.
• Discover and fix bugs;
• Cooperate with other staff;
• And much more!
  

UX / Visual Designer

• Able to use your own set of tools;
• Cooperate with other designers;
• Able to give feedback and instructions to any developer;
• Show a portfolio of your work (past work);

What will you be doing

• Cooperating with Web Developers to work on the website (discarded for now);
  
• Design all the graphics necessary for server promotion and news/patches.
• Design banners.
• Create anything, even when it sounds bizar;
• Come up with new ideas based on feedback of users;
• Cooperate with other staff;
• And much more!

WZ Editor

• Familiar with WZ extension and nodes;
• Previous experience with HaRepacker;
• Previous experience with editing and maintaining WZ files;
• Familiar with WZ data storing;
• Preferably having your own set of tools.

What will you be doing

• You're not going to create your own custom content*
• Working on the game assets;
  
• Work on all the WZ files;
  
• Maintain the data within the WZ files;
  
• Remove all unnecessary data of the next patches;
• Add the data of the next patches when introduced;
• Maintain all client assets and content;

Screenshots
-Do not mind the exp gain, we have set the exp rate on about 100 for testing.
-Our official rates are 1x/1x/1x

Spoiler:

Video has been removed due to DMCA by Nex0nz Intellectual Property agents due to alleged copyright infringement, sorry..

[MentaL]

[Straight Edgy]

"starting at v0.40 Beta and advancing to 0.03, 0.04, 0.05 and so on" .... "advancing with the version patches every week or two.I'm aware that we will eventually catch up with GMS but that will take a year or two, perhaps even more."166 / 25 = 6.6 years. The whole idea of "providing the good old MapleGlobal we all loved" kinda gets lost if you intend to catch up to gms.

[AristoCat]

how are u even going to get the ms files for these versions
also nobody mature is going to volunteer you might want to pay them which will probably result in a loss since ms is ded

[Snopboy]

"starting at v0.40 Beta and advancing to 0.03, 0.04, 0.05 and so on" .... "advancing with the version patches every week or two.I'm aware that we will eventually catch up with GMS but that will take a year or two, perhaps even more."166 / 25 = 6.6 years. The whole idea of "providing the good old MapleGlobal we all loved" kinda gets lost if you intend to catch up to gms.

True, but 6 years as you say, well - that's a lot of time to play the good old maple, as I said - we will be adding our own edits so theoretically we may not follow Nexon and continue with the BigBang patch but rather maintain the old game experience and features in addition to new ones that we will develop.
The details of the project are still undisclosed, things may change.

This is not really smart for the simple fact that this is 2015 and everyone that played these old versions is well into their adult years and honestly do won't waste their precious time playing on this idea.

You're partially correct. That being said, I'm currently 19 years old, I haven't played MapleStory for a long time (except for logging into Extalia every here and there to see what's going on and sell my NX stock, but I don't really like the post big bang experience and feel) yet I am interested in playing such a server.
You're pretty much right but regardless of being adults, don't 20+ y/os play COD, BF and GTA V every now and then? Aside from being busy all the week with work and real life stuff, there are weekends where you have free time and can spend it however you want.
I'm pretty sure you, just like me, liked the old MapleGlobal, don't you?

how are u even going to get the ms files for these versions
also nobody mature is going to volunteer you might want to pay them which will probably result in a loss since ms is ded

Didn't expect to see you commenting here, good to see you though (btw, Linux sux :3)
As mentioned above, Either Java/C#/C++ will do the job.
If most of the team are familiar with Java - we will go with Odin (unless we all have sufficient knowledge and experience), if C#/C++ or just having sufficient knowledge with Java - we will write our own source. After all the version we will start with has barely any features so it will not take too much time. Then updating every week or two will keep us constantly busy with work but we will not be overloaded with work because these aren't big jumps between patches but rather small ones.
This project may or may not generate revenue (chances are it will), any way.. the keep positions will be paid, if not by revenue generated by the server, then by me.
When you buy an Ice cream, do you see this as a lose? No, because you enjoy it.
I don't see spending money on a MapleStory server, a lose, as long as you enjoy it and as long there is a community full of people who enjoy it.

[AristoCat]

True, but 6 years as you say, well - that's a lot of time to play the good old maple, as I said - we will be adding our own edits so theoretically we may not follow Nexon and continue with the BigBang patch but rather maintain the old game experience and features in addition to new ones that we will develop.
The details of the project are still undisclosed, things may change.

You're partially correct. That being said, I'm currently 19 years old, I haven't played MapleStory for a long time (except for logging into Extalia every here and there to see what's going on and sell my NX stock, but I don't really like the post big bang experience and feel) yet I am interested in playing such a server.
You're pretty much right but regardless of being adults, don't 20+ y/os play COD, BF and GTA V every now and then? Aside from being busy all the week with work and real life stuff, there are weekends where you have free time and can spend it however you want.
I'm pretty sure you, just like me, liked the old MapleGlobal, don't you?

Didn't expect to see you commenting here, good to see you though (btw, Linux sux :3)
As mentioned above, Either Java/C#/C++ will do the job.
If most of the team are familiar with Java - we will go with Odin (unless we all have sufficient knowledge and experience), if C#/C++ or just having sufficient knowledge with Java - we will write our own source. After all the version we will start with has barely any features so it will not take too much time. Then updating every week or two will keep us constantly busy with work but we will not be overloaded with work because these aren't big jumps between patches but rather small ones.
This project may or may not generate revenue (chances are it will), any way.. the keep positions will be paid, if not by revenue generated by the server, then by me.
When you buy an Ice cream, do you see this as a lose? No, because you enjoy it.
I don't see spending money on a MapleStory server, a lose, as long as you enjoy it and as long there is a community full of people who enjoy it.

what happens if half of ur dev team only knows c++ and the other half only knows java?
also of course there is a loss if you pay your dev team and the project fails
if the project fails there is no server to enjoy and you end being fucked up

[Snopboy]

what happens if half of ur dev team only knows c++ and the other half only knows java?
also of course there is a loss if you pay your dev team and the project fails
if the project fails there is no server to enjoy and you end being fucked up

Thank you for pointing it out, however every problem has a solution and I will take my chances.
C++ can be used for other application developments related to the server like Administration tools and even client side application which the players will be using (like a patcher for instance, or a fork of the publicly release client from MS section), also I plan for the team to make contributions to the MS Dev community by releasing useful stuff every once and a while.

[Mikuri]

Just a quick question, is being 18+ a real necessity? I'm kind of interested in being part of the Creativity Team but I'm afraid I'm underage.

[Snopboy]

Just a quick question, is being 18+ a real necessity? I'm kind of interested in being part of the Creativity Team but I'm afraid I'm underage.

Hey Mikuri,
I see this may cause some confusion so I'll clarify it.
Age of 18+ is mostly required but there are exceptions of course, that is if the applicant prove being mature.

Thank you for your showing interest in the project,
Snopboy.

For mods;
I tried to set up on my local machine the server and upload pictures yesterday, however I have issues with Java which would require me to format my PC and reinstall it, therefore I did not include any screenshots.
However, the actual server will eventually be coded in C#.

[Snopboy]

Bump.

[druchfrink8]

Hey, could you perhaps remove some of your old private messages in your inbox, SnopBoy? I wish to send you a private message but can't because your inbox seems to be full :)

[Snopboy]

Hey, could you perhaps remove some of your old private messages in your inbox, SnopBoy? I wish to send you a private message but can't because your inbox seems to be full :)

Hey,
I've cleared my inbox, feel free to resend it :)

Regards,
Snopboy.

[AristoCat]

Thank you for pointing it out, however every problem has a solution and I will take my chances.
C++ can be used for other application developments related to the server like Administration tools and even client side application which the players will be using (like a patcher for instance, or a fork of the publicly release client from MS section), also I plan for the team to make contributions to the MS Dev community by releasing useful stuff every once and a while.

there is only so much side programs you will need and when theyre done your devs will be idle
youve just said the server language will be c# which is not really used that much around ms dev meaning you will have a hard time finding devs
it just seems all wrong when you involve that much languages for one project

you require "social skills" and good english while many good programmers dont have both especially when it comes to speaking nontheless they are still good

[Snopboy]

there is only so much side programs you will need and when theyre done your devs will be idle
youve just said the server language will be c# which is not really used that much around ms dev meaning you will have a hard time finding devs
it just seems all wrong when you involve that much languages for one project

you require "social skills" and good english while many good programmers dont have both especially when it comes to speaking nontheless they are still good

Hey Itzik,
It doesn't matter how good programmer you're, if you can't communicate or work in a team, you'll simply drag the entire team down with you, it will cause a huge mess.

The reason I'm in need of C# and C++ are mainly because C# is better than Java, cleaner and easier to learn than Java.
Server will be based off WvsBeta, client will either be Nexon's official v0.40Beta localhost or a fork of Journey's C++ client.
C++ will be used for client-side programs such as our game manager which includes downloads and installations, patches and updates of all kinds.
Administration tools will also be coded later on.
Also don't forget that the server will have a new patch every 2 weeks, which means we will constantly have work to do.

One developer has joined the team, his name is Kevin.
His expertise is Java, C#, C++, SQL (low-level as well), proficient in web development technologies such as Java (for web), php and more.

With that being said, Java is officially dropped off the requirement list.
If any other developer wishes to join, feel free to PM me.
A git was created for the project.

Regards,
Snopboy.

[druchfrink8]

you require "social skills" and good english while many good programmers dont have both especially when it comes to speaking nontheless they are still good

Couldn't agree with you more.

there is only so much side programs you will need and when theyre done your devs will be idle
youve just said the server language will be c# which is not really used that much around ms dev meaning you will have a hard time finding devs
it just seems all wrong when you involve that much languages for one project

Developers will indeed be idle at some point. I think that's okay to schedule time to work on proper documentation and work on the performance of the server in general. Thanks for mentioning that point though, because it brought up some ideas :)

C# isn't that different from Java. It's just the difference between the source code. If you're used to Odin, then it requires some time to get on track of a different project structure. Also, yes it takes time to find some proper developers to get on board of this project. Again, I must agree, using too many programming languages will slow down of producing code in general. So far, we've got our minds set on C#.

I'm Kevin, the new developer whom SnopBoy mentioned. I've got a background with distributed applications in Java and C#. I used to play MapleStory that's the reason how I ended up here, eventually and thought it was cool to work on such project in my spare time.

I will bring structure to the project, revamp the current source code and port it to Mono. Other than that, will add some cool features, MITM attack prevention tool and much more.

Don't think this reply as of I'm attacking you, I think your questions and replies are very resourceful to prevent others from confusing what's really meant in the thread. I'm not here to brag either but I wish you to know who I am and what I'm doing because you're contributing a lot to this topic and putting effort in it:)

[sunnyboy]

starting at v0.40 Beta and advancing to 0.03, 0.04, 0.05 and so on.

There is no v4, v5 setup available and v40b is the same as v3, v8 so you'll just waste time. Skip 40b since cs doesn't work. This just feels like a bad thing to spend your time on, but w/e it's your idea. Too bad i've already done this (privately anyway)