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About Calindor

Calindor is a Fantasy World Simulation server that implementes Eternal Lands(TM) protocol and can be played with Eternal Lands(TM) or compatible client software.

The Eternal Lands(TM) is a FREE MMORPG with Open Source Client and closed source server.

There are 3 main reasons why this project was started:

  • Learn about an architecture of an massive user, mutlithreaded server software
  • Create detailed models of fantasy worlds and evaluate how they will evolve by human or artificial interaction
  • Enable map makers to test their maps in live environments

FAQ:

  1. Why the server does not have its own protocol?
    ANSWER: First, I played EL a lot and really enjoyed the game. Second, while I was interested in world modeling and simulation, I was not interested in client software. Availability of EL Open Source client as well as other clients and bots allowed focusing on the main goal of the project.

  2. Is this Eternal Lands(TM) emulation server?
    ANSWER: The aim of this project is to create a rich (idealistic?) simulation model, not to re-implement the EL model and rules. However, this IS open source. You can modify the rules as much as you want.

  3. Is this server safe to host over internet?
    ANSWER: I would say NO. The aim of this project is to develop a rich model of the world. Security is not a top concern. I would advise to set up this server in local networks, with trusted players.

  4. You wrote that there is a skill/feature X available but I can't see it in the client I use?
    ANSWER: That's correct. The world model is quite different and many features will only be accessible through server commands. Of course it's not as easy as GUI, but it's the only way to extend beyond EL model.