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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 The Multiverse Network, Inc. was an American startup company creating a network and platform for massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) and 3D virtual worlds. Multiverse's stated aim was to lower the barrier of entry for development teams by ...
. 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
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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, 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.


External links


The Multiverse Foundation Homepage

Multiverse Platform project on Sourceforge

Multiverse Wiki

Ogre3D rendering engine

Axiom 3D Rendering Engine


Original Multiverse Network links






Virtual Worlds under development


References

{{reflist Virtual reality organizations Free game engines