1.C++ 101: Everything you should know before developing a private server in C++

Before we get started, I should point out that you should download this file for reference. It will be the base of things to come and where I am getting all of my information/code from.

You can get the file here on RapidShare. If you want the file on another host, please let me know and I will be more than happy to upload it to multiple hosts.

Now that you have the file or should have it, let's look at what is inside the folder.

1. GameServer.sln - This holds all the project files needed for the Game or World Server.
2. LoginServer.sln - This holds all the project files needed for the Login and Character Server.
3. flyff.sql - This is a very basic and outdated sql file. Run it in mysql to install the database. Discussed later on.
4. These are project folders for each solution. The Common and Connection folders are dll project files that are linked in each solution. Discussed later.
5. libmysql.dll - Needed to execute all the database functions and methods. Discussed in Database section.
6. NeuzWin - A version 6 client with GG turned off. Vista has problems with it shutting down. Something about Data Execution Prevention. Add an exception and you should be fine.

I'm going to leave this part as done. Look for the next part of Section I which will show you some basic C++ functions and habits to get into when developing in C++.Net.