Over this past weekend I somewhat followed this instructions, thank you for making them. Here are couple of things that could be added to OP post:
It is ok to use unnamed instance (SQL Standard or Enterprise), just instead of SERVER\INSTANCE name you place SERVER name.
If for whatever reason you decide to move Runewalker folder to any other drive except C, you have to modify XML/INI in controller folder to reflect correct location for all instances and server files. In my case everything is in D drive on VM server. Also do not forget to make changes to global.ini to reflect new file locations.
In the case you are running server / client scenario, and want to keep firewall up on server, ports 21002, 16401, 16402 should be open in firewall for RoM server to be able to communicate with client.
Now couple of issues I found - most (if not all) of my addons from 6.07 are not working. I downloaded new(er) versions of some addons, non work. Interestingly, my couple of years old CoA setup addons do work. (Except ZZ Info Date - Time. I assume it has to do with some changes in client regarding time, not sure how to fix this.
Most annoying is that I can't find working version of QuestHelper. (anyone who can find one that works with this version, please let me know)
When starting zones, AKOR crash right away. (it used to work on 6.07)
It still takes quite a bit of memory to start zones / instances, I have not measure between 6.07 and 6.5.2, but it is close.
For those who experience client crashing (mostly due to memory leaks and similar), just install
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(free or pro version which costs only 5 bucks) and in settings set to clean memory for client.exe (easy to add when client is running) every 5 (or less) minutes if memory is over 100MB. This will make client much more stable. Usually I could run client for multiple days without any issues, even when porting and changing locations a lot. (I used to play on Reni for a while in chapter 3 - 5, and this was fix for client issue we found long time ago)
Also for those having issue questing - most likely GM addon set attackflag to off and your account is admin. Change attack flag in order to do quests - see loot when playing.
Server files did not have shop, used one from Janebug - Full shop and wheel release, that brings really memory from CoA and official server.
Next things I plan to try this week:
Change festival to Halloween
Test Guild stuff and Siege
Questing through start zones
Make list of working add-ons and see if fixing some broken might not be too hard
Setup automated mail
I used to have automated script mail every night that would send me stacks of housekeeper stuff / potions.
Wonder if anyone tried similar with auction house. (to place random items for auction)
One more thing I wonder - if is possible to use RA Controller to group zones / instances per chapter. For example to have chapter 2 enabled for all chapter 2 zones and instances.