[crossfire] Metalforge server RC v1.12.0 EoL (approx: Jan-2025)

[Mark Munro]

I second Ruben's vote of thanks!

On 20/11/24 10:29, Ruben Safir wrote:
> Thanks for the decades of dedicated service!
> 
> 
> On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 02:46:52PM -0600, Rick Tanner wrote:
>> **Metalforge Server RC v1.12.0 Update**
>>
>> **September 2003 – January 2025**
>>
>> The current Metalforge Crossfire Server is scheduled to go offline
>> around January 2025.
>>
>> Changes in hosting requirements have made it impossible to continue
>> running the server in its current form. The v1.12.0 code base
>> depends on outdated packages and an operating system version that no
>> longer meets the minimum requirements of the updated hosting
>> architecture. Furthermore, new hosting policies prohibit the use of
>> these older software components.
>>
>> I am currently exploring the possibility of migrating existing
>> player files to a new server. However, transitioning to the latest
>> Trunk development code base will introduce the following changes:
>>
>> - **Guilds**: All guilds will be purged and reset.
>>
>> - **Skills and Experience Levels**: Players will lose a significant
>> amount of experience and levels (the exact amount is yet to be
>> determined).
>>
>> - **Apartments**: Some apartment maps may experience issues. Updates
>> to movement code and the use of outdated archetypes could result in
>> tiles blocking player movement (e.g., grates that previously allowed
>> movement may now block it). These issues will need to be addressed
>> on a case-by-case basis.
>>
>>
>>
>> These compatibility issues have been documented on the website:
>>
>> http://www.metalforge.net/compatibility/index.html)
>>
>>
>>
>> Further updates will be posted as progress is made or in response to
>> questions here.
>>
>> - Rick Tanner
>> leaf at real-time.com
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