Netplay Plus Master Thread

[holloway]

Netplay Plus Master Thread

Quick Lowdown:

What is Netplay Plus?
Using the provided scripts you can play RMXP over the internet. Version 2.0 made this extremely stable. For small ORPGS and usage for it's network abilities it is perfect, however, although it is technically capable of them, MMORPGs still need a good server admin and script debugging to maintain a working game.

Is it easy to use?
Well, as far as is possible. If you don't know a good amount of RGSS you are utterly screwed. Simple as.

Who made it?
Core Socket Class: Goldenaura
Netplay Plus: Mr Mo, "Me"
Server: Trebor
Support, advice and designs: Myonosken, Aaron, Sucidemanic

What happened to the site?
Era few issues with it, including the actual data centre getting lightning surged with shitty protection. Thusly we have no data beyond May saved to the best of my knowledge (may be a backup I forgot). At the moment I don't have time to faff around, but I'm sure I'll get back to it at some point. Update: I have a much newer backup. Just over a week old. Huzzah!

Can you add xx feature?
No. Well not at the minute. Most features are just asking for work to be done for them anyway, so no.

Recommended Requirements:

Operating system - Microsoft? Windows? XP +
Processor - PC with 1.5GHz Intel? Pentium? 4 equivalent or higher processor
RAM - At least 1 GB or higher
Video adapter - 1024?768 or better video resolution in True Colour mode
Sound card - DirectSound compatible sound card
Free hard disk space - At least 500MB

Downloads:

Netplay Plus 2.0 Client and Ruby Server (Full Package): http://rapidshare.com/files/43139697/Netplay_2.0_Server_And_Client.zip

Netplay Plus 1.6.3 General Client (Outdated, no support): http://rapidshare.com/files/43140037/Netplay_Plusa_General_1.6.3.rar
Netplay Plus 1.0.2 Chat Addon (Outdated, no support): http://rapidshare.com/files/43140038/Netplay_Plusa_Chat_Pack_1.0.2.rar
Netplay Plus 1.0.0 Traders Addon (Outdated, no support): http://rapidshare.com/files/43140039/1154496146Netplay_Plusa_Traders_1.0.0.rar
Netplay Plus 0.84 C++ Server (Outdated no support): http://rapidshare.com/files/43140036/_N_Server_0.8.4.rar

Tutorials and Guides:

Basic Guide to setting up the server: http://www.rmxp.org/forums/showpost.php?p=244684&postcount=8
SQL guide: http://www.rmxp.org/forums/showpost.php?p=271028&postcount=65

Support:

Q: The server is shit.
A: No it isn't. It may be unstable on your PC, but that is because the current server is optimised for dedicated machines. Don't go expecting it to run well on the same PC as one you are playing on and talking on MSN with- some people have been able to do this, but very few.

Q: Can you add xx?
A: Again, no.

Q: Can I continue development?
A: There is actually a team set up for Netplay Plus 2.5/3 but you are free to apply in this thread. Make sure to state your experience and proficiency. If you wish to develop addons/ server rewrites please refrain from distributing them outside of this thread, unless you gain permission.

Q: I donated on the site, and now you've closed?!
A: Awfully sorry. However, your bonuses will still come. Just via PMs until we are back on our feet.

Statement for mods:
If you get anyone asking for NP elsewhere on the site, the best bet is to point them in here. I may get the domain to point here at some point, but not anytime soon.
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[Volrath]

I've opted to sticky this in the main Projects Discussion forum since there's always been so much interest in it. Hopefully that will cut down on confusion.

 

[Link in Pink]

Cool! 2.0 is out :D
Very nice scripts you guys.

 

[RMXPirate]

im quite stupid lol. I dont get how to get the server up for it. Its a folder with all kinds of stuff, it used to be a program u clicked on lol, how do i set it up? Also i know its not supported anymore but the chat addon does not scrool down after the message box gets filled up. Also what happened to the pvp for netplay 1.6?

 

[Link in Pink]

Yeah that was kinda confusing. I'm with pirate How exactly do you set it up?

 

[holloway]

If you cannot even run the server, I advise you don't even attempt to use this. Setting up the server is the most simple part of the process.

 

[RMXPirate]

Well the problem is we were never told how to set it up to begin with lol. Anywho so we just open the configuration file and thats how the server works? We set it up to our ip and stuff then it should work from there?

 

[holloway]

Basic Guide: How to set up the Ruby Server (for dummiezzz~)

1) Download Ruby. http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/downloads/ <-- Go for the one click installer

2) In the config file set it up (do you really need help here?) - make sure to include your remote SQL server (Don't have a host with SQL? http://www.freemysql.net/v2/ will host them for you)

3) Run the server and you should be set- MAKE SURE THE GAMECODE IN THE CONFIG IS THE SAME AS IN THE CLIENT


That's a pretty quick rundown.

 

[RMXPirate]

Well i got mostly all of it. I use 110mb.com, what would i set the
WebServer too?

 

[holloway]

How should I know?

 

[RMXPirate]

Well then if were using the free mysql.net what would we set the webserver 2 is it eh sqol6.mysql.net thing or what? Sorry but u cant expect everyone to know this. You should make something with everyone in mind not just advanced web people(not many people like to do that stuff) Also since it kind of is that way now u should still have support for netplay 1.6/7 because thats the version that is still easy to set up and that most people will get! Thats just an opinion.

 

[Jennestia]

Pirate is correct, not EVERYONE is oh so smart when it comes to this subject, so you just can't say "if you don't know how to set up the server don't bother using this" because as said, 2.0 made a huge leap from what it used to be, and not everyone is born with instant knowledge, as I'm sure you had to learn at some point, I haven't exactly used Freemysql.net, so not sure how they run it, but it's usually the sqol6.mysql.net (as in pirates post) that you used I believe.

I used prophp hosting, a bit cleaner and easier to understand.

 

[holloway]

No support is offered for versions 1.6 and 1.7 because they were god awful. If you ever tried playing a game with more than 3 people you know what I mean- it jumped and had so many bugs it would just take too much time to support. But more than that, developing for it is ridiculously hit and miss, so it defeats the "this is a starter setup, you are supposed to completely change it" concept.

 

[Icedmetal57]

Actually, I was able to set up a server just fine without prior MySQL knowledge, I just couldn't get mine to connect outside my network because my router is slow when it comes to port forwarding.

 

[RMXPirate]

mysql setting up is easy lol were not talking about that were talking about the configuration file and what ti put in for webserver and stuff if were using freemysql and stuff

 

[PeteD2S]

Well, site is down and i get an error saying File Not Found at the 2.0 download link (rapidshare). fix it please

 

[Icedmetal57]

The configuration file is also easy to set up. Port is the port, IP is the external IP of that computer the server is being hosted on, the Database server is either your external IP if it's hosted on your own computer using mysql, or if its from freemysql.net, it would be something like 'sql06.freemysql.net'. Database user is the username you use to log in with into the PHPMyAdmin, same with password, and Database Name is the name of the database that holds all the data that you uploaded.

 

[PeteD2S]

I have like 0 knowledge on this matter, could you post a tutorial on how to set up a working server?

 

[cheatking]

I've got the server running bot when I try to connect my game crashes.
No errors.

 

[Evilupstart]

How did you get it to run? I keep getting the error "Bad file descriptor - connect(2)uninitialized class variable @@_mysql in Netplay Server" then it terminates the server :/