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Visibility:       ✅ Public",null,"Shell",525,48,18,21,0,6,19,179,9.07,false,"main",true,[],"2026-06-12 02:00:09","# ⚙️ Dad's MMO Lab — Steam Deck Offline MMO Server Project\n\n> *\"The games we grew up with deserve to live forever. This project makes that possible on a single handheld device.\"*\n\n**By [u\u002FKingspoken](https:\u002F\u002Freddit.com\u002Fu\u002FKingspoken)**\n\n---\n\n## 🎯 What Is This?\n\nThis is a collection of **step-by-step guides, Docker scripts, and automated installers** for running classic MMO private servers **completely offline** on a Steam Deck (or any Linux machine).\n\nNo subscription. No internet required. No servers getting shut down. Just you and the games you love — forever.\n\nEvery guide here is built around:\n- ✅ **Open source emulators only** — no copyrighted assets, no game files distributed\n- ✅ **Docker-based** — clean, repeatable, easy to remove\n- ✅ **Steam Deck tested** — every setup verified on SteamOS\n- ✅ **Dad-friendly** — written for people who love games, not just developers\n- ✅ **One command install** — automated installers handle everything\n\n---\n\n## 🌍 The Story\n\nI'm a dad who grew up on MMOs. Like a lot of you, I watched the servers for games I loved get shut down one by one. Nostalrius. Felmyst. Turtle WoW. Games that meant something — gone.\n\nThen I got a Steam Deck.\n\nAnd I started wondering: *what if I could bring them back? Offline. On a handheld. Forever.*\n\nTurns out — for a lot of classic MMOs — you can. The emulator community has done incredible work over the years. This project is about packaging that work into something any dad (or mom, or kid) can actually use.\n\n**This is not piracy.** We use open source server emulators. You supply your own legally obtained game clients. We just help you run them.\n\n---\n\n## 📺 Videos\n\n**▶️ [Dad's MMO Lab — YouTube Channel](https:\u002F\u002Fyoutube.com\u002F@DadsMmoLab)**\n\n| Video | Description |\n|-------|-------------|\n| [It Still Lives](https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F0XwLmaz3tao) | The proof of concept — WoW running offline on Steam Deck |\n| [Full Install Guide](https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FGVUVnngY93I) | Complete walkthrough from scratch using the auto-installer |\n\n---\n\n## ✅ Currently Working\n\n| Game | Emulator | Bot Support | Status | Guide |\n|------|----------|-------------|--------|-------|\n| ⚔️ WoW WotLK 3.3.5a (Standard) | AzerothCore | Playerbots | ✅ Complete | [View Guide](.\u002Fguides\u002Fwow-wotlk\u002FREADME.md) |\n| ⚔️ WoW WotLK 3.3.5a (NPCBots) | AzerothCore + trickerer fork | NPCBots | ✅ Complete | [View Guide](.\u002Fguides\u002Fwow-wotlk-npcbots\u002FREADME.md) |\n| 🌿 Ragnarok Online | rAthena | — | ✅ Working | Guide coming soon |\n\n---\n\n## 🔥 In Progress\n\n| Game | Emulator | Status |\n|------|----------|--------|\n| 🐉 Monster Hunter Frontier Z | Erupe CE | 🔨 Building |\n| ⚔️ WoW Vanilla 1.12 | VMaNGOS | 🔨 Planned — easy build |\n| ⚔️ WoW The Burning Crusade | TrinityCore | 🔨 Planned — easy build |\n| 🏰 Dark Age of Camelot | OpenDAoC | 🔨 Docker ready — coming soon |\n| 🎮 Warframe | OpenWF \u002F SpaceNinjaServer | 🔨 Researching |\n\n---\n\n## 📋 Planned\n\n| Game | Emulator | Notes |\n|------|----------|-------|\n| 🍄 MapleStory (v83 Pre-Big Bang) | Cosmic | Wife's pick 👩 |\n| ⚡ PSO Blue Burst | newserv \u002F Archon | Steam Deck proven |\n| 🌌 Phantasy Star Universe | Clementine | Community server |\n| 💎 Mu Online | OpenMU | Docker native |\n| 🧱 LEGO Universe | Darkflame Universe | For the kids |\n| 🏨 Habbo Hotel | Havana | Browser client |\n| ⚔️ Tibia | The Forgotten Server | |\n| 🗡️ Cabal Online | Freya | |\n| 🌟 Final Fantasy XI | LandSandBoat | High demand |\n| 🌟 Final Fantasy XIV | Sapphire | High demand |\n| 🏰 EverQuest 1 | EQEmu | |\n| 🚀 Star Wars Galaxies | SWGEmu | |\n| ⚔️ Lineage 2 | L2J \u002F Mobius | |\n| 🌐 Ultima Online | ServUO | |\n| 🦸 City of Heroes | Homecoming | |\n| 🏹 Asheron's Call | ACEmulator | |\n| 🌿 RuneScape (2006-2012) | 2009Scape \u002F Darkan | |\n\n---\n\n## 📦 What's In This Repo\n\n### WoW Guides (`guides\u002Fwow-wotlk\u002F`)\n\n| File | What it does |\n|------|-------------|\n| `install.sh` | Full automated installer — one command does everything |\n| `install-npcbots.sh` | NPCBots version — compiles from source (2-4 hours) |\n| `uninstall.sh` | Safe removal with character backup |\n| `docker-compose.yml` | Server configuration |\n| `wow-gaming-mode.sh` | Gaming Mode launcher — auto-shuts down with WoW |\n| `migrate.sh` | Move characters and accounts between server versions |\n| `fix-after-update.sh` | Fix Docker after a SteamOS update breaks it |\n| `HOWTO-INSTALL.md` | Beginner install guide — zero Linux knowledge needed |\n| `HOWTO-UNINSTALL.md` | Beginner uninstall guide |\n| `HOWTO-DESKTOP-CONTROLS.md` | Full Desktop Mode control guide with GM console |\n\n---\n\n## 🚀 Quick Start\n\n```bash\nchmod +x install.sh && .\u002Finstall.sh\n```\n\nThe installer handles everything automatically:\n- ✅ Detects SteamOS and fixes the pacman keyring\n- ✅ Installs Docker if needed\n- ✅ Downloads AzerothCore\n- ✅ Creates a default **admin \u002F admin** account with GM Level 3\n- ✅ Builds a Gaming Mode launcher\n\n**First time on Linux?** Read [HOWTO-INSTALL.md](.\u002Fguides\u002Fwow-wotlk\u002FHOWTO-INSTALL.md) first — every step explained in plain English, zero assumed knowledge.\n\n---\n\n## 🤖 Bot Options\n\nTwo different bot systems — pick the experience you want:\n\n| | Standard | NPCBots |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Script** | `install.sh` | `install-npcbots.sh` |\n| **Bots** | Playerbots (roam the world) | NPCBots (hired companions) |\n| **Feel** | Living populated world | Personal party members |\n| **Install time** | ~30 minutes | 2-4 hours (compiles from source) |\n| **Folder** | `~\u002Fwow-server` | `~\u002Fwow-server-npcbots` |\n\n---\n\n## 🎮 Gaming Mode Setup\n\nPlay entirely from Steam Gaming Mode — no Desktop Mode needed after setup:\n\n1. Add `wow-gaming-mode.sh` as a Non-Steam game via Konsole\n2. Launch **\"WoW Server\"** from your Steam library\n3. Watch the dots... **\"AZEROTH IS READY!\"**\n4. Press Steam button → launch WoW from your library\n5. Play your session\n6. Close WoW → **server auto-shuts down**\n\nFull setup instructions in [HOWTO-INSTALL.md](.\u002Fguides\u002Fwow-wotlk\u002FHOWTO-INSTALL.md)\n\n---\n\n## 🔀 Character Migration\n\nMove characters and accounts between server versions:\n\n```bash\nchmod +x migrate.sh && .\u002Fmigrate.sh\n```\n\n- Migrate full account + all characters between servers\n- Copy a single character to another server\n- Move characters between accounts on the same server\n- Automatic backups before every operation\n\n---\n\n## 🔧 After a SteamOS Update\n\nIf Docker stops working after a Steam Deck update:\n\n```bash\nchmod +x fix-after-update.sh && .\u002Ffix-after-update.sh\n```\n\nRebuilds the pacman keyring and reinstalls Docker automatically.\n\n---\n\n## 🛠️ How It Works\n\n```\nSteam Deck Gaming Mode\n        │\n        ▼\n   Docker Container      ← Runs silently in background\n   (Server Emulator)\n        │\n        ▼\n  MySQL Database\n   (Game Database)\n        │\n        ▼\nGame Client via Proton\n   → connects to localhost\n   → completely offline\n```\n\n---\n\n## ⚠️ Legal & Ethical Notes\n\nThis project:\n- ✅ Uses **only open source server emulators**\n- ✅ Does **not** distribute game assets, client files, or copyrighted content\n- ✅ Requires you to **supply your own game client**\n- ✅ Is intended for **personal, offline, single-player use**\n- ❌ Does **not** help run public servers\n- ❌ Does **not** support monetization of private servers\n\nHuge credit to the communities that make this possible:\n- **[AzerothCore](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fazerothcore\u002Fazerothcore-wotlk)** — the incredible open source WoW emulator\n- **[trickerer](https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Ftrickerer\u002FAzerothCore-wotlk-with-NPCBots)** — the NPCBots fork\n- Every emulator project linked in our guides\n\nGo give them a star. They deserve it.\n\n> *\"This is preservation, not piracy.\"*\n\n---\n\n## 🤝 Contributing\n\nFound a bug? Got a game working that's not listed? PRs are welcome!\n\nPlease read [CONTRIBUTING.md](.\u002FCONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting.\n\nSpecial thanks to the community testers who have helped improve these installers through real-world bug reports. You know who you are. 🙏\n\n---\n\n## 💬 Community\n\n- **Reddit:** [u\u002FKingspoken](https:\u002F\u002Freddit.com\u002Fu\u002FKingspoken)\n- **Reddit Thread:** [The post that started it all](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reddit.com\u002Fr\u002FSteamDeck\u002Fs\u002FA8SvXK0eOc)\n- **YouTube:** [youtube.com\u002F@DadsMmoLab](https:\u002F\u002Fyoutube.com\u002F@DadsMmoLab)\n\n---\n\n## ☕ Support the Project\n\nThis project is free and always will be.\n\nIf it helped you relive something you thought was gone forever — a coffee goes a long way toward keeping this going and eventually making it a full time mission:\n\n**[☕ ko-fi.com\u002Fdadsmmolab](https:\u002F\u002Fko-fi.com\u002Fdadsmmolab)**\n\nOr just:\n- ⭐ **Star this repo** — helps more people find it\n- 📢 **Share it** with other dads who miss their old games\n- 💬 **Comment** on the YouTube videos\n\n---\n\n## 📜 License\n\nScripts and guides in this repo are released under [MIT License](.\u002FLICENSE).\n\nGame emulators linked here are subject to their own licenses. Game assets belong to their respective owners and are NOT included here.\n\n---\n\n*Built with love by a dad who just wanted to play WoW on the couch without a subscription.*\n\n*And then things got out of hand.* 😄\n\n*5,400 views. 565 likes. Two videos. A community. In 48 hours.*\n\n*We're just getting started.* ⚔️\n","DadsMmoLab\u002Fdads-mmo-lab 是一个旨在让经典大型多人在线角色扮演游戏（MMORPG）能够在Steam Deck或其他Linux设备上完全离线运行的项目。其核心功能包括提供详细的步骤指南、Docker脚本以及自动化安装器，以支持用户在无网络连接的情况下体验这些游戏。该项目基于开源模拟器，确保了软件的可移植性和易用性，并且所有设置都经过了SteamOS上的验证。适合那些希望在便携式设备上重温旧日游戏乐趣而不受互联网限制或服务器关闭影响的玩家使用。",2,"2026-06-11 02:31:14","CREATED_QUERY"]