Deprecated Darkstar fourms

I was recently helping a friend set up for FFXI to play on a DSP server. She is running Windows Vista SP2. I recall in system requirements, that DirectX 8.1 was necessary for the game to run. The catch is, when using the digital files from SE's PlayOnline site, the setup claims to install DirectX. W...

I've been hearing bits and pieces about setting up a map server with the maps being clustered on a series of virtual machines. Could someone point me in the direction of any links or articles that could give more in-depth information on the subject?

I spoke with a buddy of mine and this question came up. Is it possible to play on 2 different private servers whose client versions are different? I've been playing on one for about a year and a half, but would like to try out a new one that's more up-to-date as far as client version is concerned. I...

That sounds interesting. Did you overwrite 2 existing avatars, or was it possible to just add them to the existing roster of avatars?

Thanks for the response, I don't mind doing some trial and error to come up with something spectacular.

I've recently stumbled across this project, and have been pondering ways to create a unique gaming experience in the world of Vana'diel. I've been studying the files used to govern the private server, and am getting wiser with each day. I currently play on 3 existing private servers to gain perspect...