How to play online 2021

[TonyThyGreat11]

Apparently now someone has made fan-made servers for the game now 

 

[Ac3dUd3-]

wow pretty awesome, might have to get the Mp trophies done

[Lord_Bane999]

Is there anymore information on this? Like what server this is connecting too or who is behind it? I only ask because while it's cool definitely wouldn't feel safe connecting to someone's random server especially with how vulnerable the PS3 security is.

 

Edit: Also to be used for online trophy hunting it needs to be confirmed there is no hacks or mods on the server that rewards the trophies outside normal gameplay.

 

I also seen it mentions accessing paid dlc, how does it access this and does it bypass Sony's PS3 Store? Alot of legality around that if so.

Edited February 23, 2021 by Lord_Bane999

[Sergen]

Don't use this if you don't want to be flagged on this website. It doesn't adhere to the rules regarding using custom servers to earn trophies. It is closed source so you don't have the option to host this on your own without the person who made it hosting it behind the scenes. Warhawk has a similar project to this which is not allowed so I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you won't be allowed to use this and earn trophies unless there is an open source alternative where you can run the server from your own network without someone else needing to host the DNS.

[ArmoredSnowman]

Yeah, I think without it being open-source, there's no way to knowing if any modifications are made to this server to make trophies unlock easier, or even instantly, in contrast to the real servers environment. I think the difference between this and GoneSpy is that GoneSpy's source code is on github, and relies on the developers' SDK. Though I'm interested in what a staff has to say about this? @Beyondthegrave07 @BlindMango

[Beyondthegrave07]

3 hours ago, ArmoredSnowman said:

Yeah, I think without it being open-source, there's no way to knowing if any modifications are made to this server to make trophies unlock easier, or even instantly, in contrast to the real servers environment. I think the difference between this and GoneSpy is that GoneSpy's source code is on github, and relies on the developers' SDK. Though I'm interested in what a staff has to say about this? @Beyondthegrave07 @BlindMango

According to the CRT, it's not acceptable the way the rule currently stands, so expect to be flagged if you use this. 

[SH06UN5126]

I'd just like to point out that this reddit post appears to have a bunch of fanmade servers in a spreadsheet.

One of these is Modnation Racers, with a github page and everything.

 

I can't confirm the legitimacy or stability of any of these, however.

All I did was see this thread and promptly search "open source custom server ps3 games" in Google out of pure interest on the matter.

 

Hope that something does come of this, though. Seems like a game I'd like to get into.

[DaivRules]

4 hours ago, ArmoredSnowman said:

Yeah, I think without it being open-source, there's no way to knowing if any modifications are made to this server to make trophies unlock easier, or even instantly, in contrast to the real servers environment. I think the difference between this and GoneSpy is that GoneSpy's source code is on github, and relies on the developers' SDK. Though I'm interested in what a staff has to say about this? @Beyondthegrave07 @BlindMango

 

41 minutes ago, Beyondthegrave07 said:

According to the CRT, it's not acceptable the way the rule currently stands, so expect to be flagged if you use this. 

 

It appears like it might be open source: https://github.com/derole1/ModNationServer

 

I haven't looked into everything yet, but I don't see any closed source blobs on there at first glance. It's worth a review from the Cheater Removers.

[Helyx]

16 minutes ago, DaivRules said:

It appears like it might be open source: https://github.com/derole1/ModNationServer

 

@MMDE @grimydawg___ @B1rvine

[Beyondthegrave07]

36 minutes ago, DaivRules said:

 

 

It appears like it might be open source: https://github.com/derole1/ModNationServer

 

I haven't looked into everything yet, but I don't see any closed source blobs on there at first glance. It's worth a review from the Cheater Removers.

It may be okay then. Too early to tell until someone can confirm.

 

I'll let the CRT figure it out. ?

[B1rvine]

The Cheater Removal Team will review it.  It appears some of the criteria has been met on some of these (being open source.)

 

Edited February 24, 2021 by B1rvine

[MMDE]

 

[Sergen]

Nice to see that it got allowed here, for now I've seen that online races don't work on this server so unfortunately the platinum is still unobtainable, but I believe they're working on it.

[grimydawg___]

Looks like it's good to me.

[RedHotChiliFan1]

Only for PS3 or Vita too?

[grimydawg___]

@RedHotChiliFan1 it looks like just the PS3 version for now.

Edited February 24, 2021 by grimydawg___

[ArmoredSnowman]

6 hours ago, Sergen said:

Nice to see that it got allowed here, for now I've seen that online races don't work on this server so unfortunately the platinum is still unobtainable, but I believe they're working on it.

Yeah, the description of the video mentioned something about a Discord server that they'd be using for further updates to the server. I'm glad people will get to make progress with this game, though my secret hope is that someone will make a custom server for Portal 2 one day. 

[SH06UN5126]

This is still kinda weird to me, though. Sure it's open source, but this person is promoting his own hosting of the server.

 

If people aren't going to host their own copy of the server, then doesn't this go against the second point on the thread that MMDE posted here?

I mean, sure you still could host one yourself, but who knows what's going on behind the scenes at this "main" server?

 

Edit: Or am I reading into things a bit much here?

Edited February 24, 2021 by SH06UN5126
Second guessing myself on my argument

[DaivRules]

6 minutes ago, SH06UN5126 said:

This is still kinda weird to me, though. Sure it's open source, but this person is promoting his own hosting of the server.

 

If people aren't going to host their own copy of the server, then doesn't this go against the second point on the thread that MMDE posted here?

I mean, sure you still could host one yourself, but who knows what's going on behind the scenes at this "main" server?

 

Edit: Or am I reading into things a bit much here?

 

No matter who is running the instance, the source code shows there isn't anything that just triggers trophies to pop. This server facilitates what the defunct servers did, which was to connect people to play. We know what's going on behind the scenes because we know what the code is doing by reading it.

 

For playing a multiplayer game someone has to run the server for everyone to connect to. 

[SH06UN5126]

11 minutes ago, DaivRules said:

 

No matter who is running the instance, the source code shows there isn't anything that just triggers trophies to pop. This server facilitates what the defunct servers did, which was to connect people to play. We know what's going on behind the scenes because we know what the code is doing by reading it.

 

For playing a multiplayer game someone has to run the server for everyone to connect to. 

Just because it's on github doesn't mean that's the code that's being run. This is the honour system. You're trusting that they're running the same code that you're reading.

[DaivRules]

9 minutes ago, SH06UN5126 said:

Just because it's on github doesn't mean that's the code that's being run. This is the honour system. You're trusting that they're running the same code that you're reading.

 

Yes, you are correct. Everything on this site is done on the honor/honour system. We only know that it is possible to run an open source ModNation Racers server. 

[SH06UN5126]

1 minute ago, DaivRules said:

 

Yes, you are correct. Everything on this site is done on the honor/honour system. We only know that it is possible to run an open source ModNation Racers server. 

Right. So if that's how it's deemed to be okay, then I am reading into things a bit much. lol

[Detox2033]

Can someone clearly tells me if I can use this method this evening without bad feelings? Which link is now the open source one which I can trust?

 

And I read correctly, online works with that, but not online races against each other?

 

I just started this ps3 game one week ago!! No joke, so I am happy for ANY online trophy I can get (the legit way!!)

Edited February 26, 2021 by Detox2033

[Lord_Bane999]

I personally still wouldn't use this even if open source.

 

There's still a big question about the server when they talk about purchasing/accessing dlc content. The dlc was removed form the NA version of the game. Even if it exists on Sony's servers there's no legitimate way to connect to "purchase" this dlc using this server I find. Unless it can be shown how it does its basically pirating the DLC for users.

[Detox2033]

38 minutes ago, Lord_Bane999 said:

I personally still wouldn't use this even if open source.

 

There's still a big question about the server when they talk about purchasing/accessing dlc content. The dlc was removed form the NA version of the game. Even if it exists on Sony's servers there's no legitimate way to connect to "purchase" this dlc using this server I find. Unless it can be shown how it does its basically pirating the DLC for users.

Is there just the option to BUY the DLCs from these servers or do you have them already integrated when you load up the game?

 

I have so many questions about that! First I would just need the typical online stuff (not even races), for example to share a creation, to watch the video tutorial of an online mode or to visit every place (the explorer trophy). When these trophies are functional with that solution, it would help me a LOT!