Setting Up Laragon + MySQL + Forgotten Server database(Local Dev Guide)
While setting up an OpenTibia server locally, I knew I didn’t want to use outdated and clunky XAMPP. Instead, I decided to try Laragon — a lightweight, modern alternative that includes everything I need for MySQL, PHP, Apache, and more. This guide walks through installing Laragon, setting up a MySQL user for forgottenserver, importing the…
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Running forgottenserver 1.7 downgraded to 8.6
How to Build and Run forgottenserver on Windows using Visual Studio and vcpkg I chose the forgottenserver-downgrades repository because it’s the most up-to-date continuation of the well-known TFS (The Forgotten Server) project. Since many developers and tools are already familiar with TFS, it provides an easier entry point for modifications and integrations. I also considered…
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Couple words about me
👋 About Me Hey there! I’m a programmer with a slightly unusual origin story — my journey into code began not in a university or job, but in the world of Tibia. Back in 2008, I spun up my first Tibia server using Hamachi (yep, no static IP back then!). It was messy, chaotic, and…
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Installing Visual Studio
🧰 How to Install Visual Studio for Tibia Server (OTServ) Development Developing an OTServ (Open Tibia Server) requires a solid C++ development environment. Visual Studio 2022 is one of the most reliable IDEs for this task, especially when paired with tools like vcpkg for dependency management. This guide walks you through the installation process optimized…
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Installing GIT
Download the latest Git for Windows from git-scm.com. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard. Choose Git Bash as your preferred terminal. I would use notepad++ as default texeditor for git, you can download one here Downloads | Notepad++ Leave rest options as deafult Verify the installation by opening Command Prompt (windows + r…
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