Founded November 2011 Origins Multiverse Network | Type Non-Profit Software Volunteers c. 200 | |
Founder Tristan Bacon, Shane Fischer Focus Online Games, Game Development | ||
The Multiverse Software Foundation is a non-profit organization that was formed by volunteers in November 2011 to take over and manage the assets of the now-defunct Multiverse Network [1]. The Foundation maintains the Multiverse MMO Development Platform, which is a collection of open-source software used to create online games. The platform and assets are made available under the MIT License. [2]
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Mission Statement
The Mission of The Multiverse Software Foundation is to shepherd the open source Multiverse Virtual World and MMOG Platform.
This includes the technology behind the system, as well as the community of users and developers. We aim to advance the knowledge, usage, and availability of free open source software and tools.
We do not limit how the Multiverse platform can be used. We encourage casual usage as well as usage by for-profit businesses. The Multiverse Software Foundation functions as a non profit entity. We believe this is the best way to advance the future of virtual worlds and MMOG platforms.
Software Releases
Since acquiring the software and media assets of the Multiverse Network, the Multiverse Software Foundation has released new versions of the client [3], tools, and server packages.
Technology
Multiverse client technology is based on the Axiom 3D Rendering Engine which is a C# based fork of the Ogre3D rendering engine. The client can be scripted and customized in Python. The server technology is based on Java and may be customized and modified in either Java or Python. The database uses MySql and JDBC. Assets in Collada and Ogre 3D format may be imported.
Original Multiverse Network
The original Multiverse Network was shut down following an inability to achieve a profitable business model. Several online and promotional games were planned or in development by Multiverse including games based on Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and James Cameron's Avatar. There were also independent developers using the original Multiverse engine.
Virtual Worlds in Development
Some games and virtual worlds that were in development under the original Multiverse Network are listed on the original Multiverse website. http://www.multiverse.net/games/built.jsp?cid=4&scid=1