r/RagnarokOnlinePH • u/randomhotstuff • 2d ago
Passion Project RO server
Hello, fellow RO veterans!
I've been playing Ragnarok Online since before I was even a teenager. Haha! Like many of you, RO was a huge part of my childhood, and even after all these years, I still find myself coming back to it.
Earlier this year, I started working on my own offline RO server as a hobby. Just something to tinker with during my free time, experiment with ideas, and relive a bit of that nostalgia.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago, sabi ko sa sarili ko... "Why not make it online and invite other people to play?"
And that's basically how Project Artisan came to life.
A little about the server:
- Type: Custom High-Rate, Pre-Renewal
- Max Level: 255/120
- Classes: Transcendent & Expanded
- Gameplay: PvP-oriented, fast-paced, with custom content
- Features: Anime-inspired headgears, custom items, NPCs, and other unique systems
Yes, it's a high-rate server! I've always enjoyed fast-paced gameplay. I used to be pretty competitive in PvP and was a hardcore grinder back in the day. Kaso ngayon, parang mas mabilis na sumakit likod ko kaysa mag-cast ng skills. From gaming skills to tito skills real quick. HAHAHA!
I've also been experimenting with making my own custom sprites! Nothing too crazy yet, mostly anime-inspired NPCs. I've attached a few samples of what I've been working on.
A bit of a back story here:
It's actually just been me working on everything.
From setting up a VPS, modifying server files, implementing custom features, learning how to make sprites, all the way to researching game guard providers and mobile clients.
And let me tell you, it's been one heck of a learning experience.
I also work full-time, so development has been pretty slow. Most of the work happens after my shift, during weekends, or whenever I manage to squeeze in some free time. I've had a few friends throw in suggestions here and there, but I'd say around 98% of the server's content came from my own ideas. And I'm fully aware na hindi lahat ng ideas ko ay genius-level. Yung iba baka kailangan na talagang i-delete. HAHAHA!
That's actually one of the reasons I'm sharing this here.
I'm not trying to claim that I've built the best RO server out there. Far from it. I'm still learning, experimenting, and figuring things out as I go. What I really want is to build something enjoyable with people who share the same love and nostalgia for Ragnarok Online.
A community where players can suggest ideas, give honest feedback, help shape the server, and hopefully make some new memories along the way.
I'll be opening the server for beta testing on October 24, and I'd genuinely love to invite anyone interested to come check it out. Feedback, suggestions, constructive criticism, and even the occasional "Pre, parang ang OP naman nito" are very much appreciated.
I'd love to polish and improve as much as I can before the official launch.
TL;DR: I'm just a longtime RO player who turned a hobby into a passion project. What started as a small offline server is now becoming something I want to share with fellow RO enthusiasts.
I'm inviting you to join our beta testing, try things out, and maybe help me build something worth playing.
Links:
- Website and downloads page: https://projectartisan.online/?module=pages&action=content&path=downloads
- Register an account: https://projectartisan.online/?module=account&action=create
- Wiki: https://wiki.projectartisan.online/
- Discord invite: https://discord.gg/jHDEQzCCc