New Game Information
More info coming soon.
This project is in progress and there is not currently a timeline for access. The game is set in the same universe as Wayfar 1444 and the plan is to release the source code to the public as it may be adaptable to other types of games.
Status of the Original Wayfar 1444 MOO
For those unfamiliar with the original project, Wayfar 1444 is a text-based online multiplayer game where players assume the role of colonists on an alien world. The game features robots, colony management, hacking, vehicles and spacecraft, turrets, in-depth crafting, and a procedurally generated universe.
Several obstacles must be addressed before relaunching the original Wayfar 1444 MOO. While we cannot provide a timeline, we can provide our plan. We will tackle these challenges in stages:
Physical Hosting
The MOO server consumes an expensive amount of RAM that made hosting it on a VPS impractical. Using a high RAM AWS or Azure instance is a possibility. Our current solution involves assembling a local physical server from spare parts to accommodate these requirements.
Game Bugs
Multiple systems within the game are flawed and cause problems. Our plan is to leverage LLMs to analyze and address these issues efficiently. We believe problems with coordinate systems, blueprints, the black market, and various spawning systems can be resolved using this approach.
Core Technical Issues
Using the same LLM-assisted methodology, we will investigate longstanding issues with security, hard crashes, and memory management in the modified LambdaMOO server source code. We are exploring the possibility of transitioning the game logic to a more reliable server codebase such as ToastStunt, though this remains conceptual at present.
Wildlife/Game Mastering Feature
The development roadmap includes implementing the previously conceived but never completed “play as wildlife/game mastering” feature. While ambitious, we believe this enhancement is within the realm of possibility.
Quality of Life Improvements
Our lowest priority, but still under consideration, are LLM-powered features to address quality of life issues. These would be limited to functions like password retrieval, support features, tutorial systems, NPC chat capabilities, and improved help documentation.
Although it is not checked frequently, please feel free to send inquiries or general chatter to admin@wayfar1444.com
–Code002