Oldnet Archival/Recycling Project[itsrealto.me]

Here is the current state of the site. I only have a handful of worlds available. The history page and Misc. archive aren't active yet.

Stay tuned and watch the catalog grow, or drop me a message or email with worlds you would like included.

Originally posted by GradualDIME:

https://discord.gg/y7MchKb

This link above is the invite link to my new Discord channel, which will focus on the development of OA/RP (Oldnet Archival/Recycling Program) -- my last effort to create an archival space for old virtual worlds.


The goal: To coherently document all remaining virtual worlds, even in redundancy, to give context for future generations of people who wish to remember the golden age of the internet. These programs laid the foundation for gaming, socializing, and much more.

The idea: My vision of the final hub is to mimic the designs and simplicity of GeoCities and early HTML design of the 90's. In a primarily HTML site, you will be able to access a complete database of worlds from Worlds Player and Traveler, as well as the history and historical context of both programs. More than these two platforms will be documented, but they are the immediate focus as they both still have active servers and rely on individual files for their environments as opposed to open world.

The first step: Currently, the project will be spearheaded by myself and a few friends. I'm open to suggestions and will accept any submissions from you guys. That includes, but not limited to:

• .world or .dsv files with information of their origin
  
• Screen shots with appropriate information attached
  
• Archived web pages that house lost data (WayBack machine)
  
• Information/resources pertaining to other programs (esp. dead servers)
  
• Cyber Net's rated R servers (I only have a few screens)
  
• etc.

Until the site is designed and we have a structure to fill with information, we will simply be gathering everything we possibly can that pertains to this project.

Please, only serious inquiries. The same applies for the Discord channel.

I'll be in touch.

-Gradual

Hey guys, it's been quite a while since I was here last. It's strange coming back, but something has been telling me to revisit this part of my life and it feels right.

Anyways, I'm considering doing another PDF, but possibly even more than that. I have a few other files from different old 3D chat programs, and I want to make a directory of up to date information on what is left of these ancestral programs.

Is anyone up for one last focused push to document what remains of the oldnet?

livestream.com/worlds_stream

Join the stream at the link above. Look forward to seeing all of you again!

Hop in group chat for the details. Will start in 5 minutes.