Introduction

In the dynamic world of game development, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency is paramount. It was with this objective in mind that, in 2019, North entered into a strategic partnership with Atavism Online (www.atavismonline.com).

Understanding Atavism Online

Atavism Online is a robust and comprehensive massively multiplayer online (MMO) framework for the renowned Unity Engine game engine. It provides developers with a powerful platform to create immersive and sophisticated online games. Recognizing its potential and the value it brings to the game development community, Atavism Online is also being developed for the Unreal Engine, another industry-leading game engine. In 2019, Atavism Online received a mega grant from Epic Games, the creators of Unreal Engine, to facilitate this development. This grant was a significant endorsement of Atavism Online’s capabilities and its contribution to the game development industry.

The Genesis of the Partnership

The partnership between North and Atavism Online was born out of a shared vision to simplify the game development process. The goal was to make the backend processes as straightforward as possible, allowing users of Atavism Online to focus primarily on their projects. Given that Atavism Online is an online framework, it requires a server solution to run effectively.

North’s Role in the Partnership

North stepped in to provide this server solution. With North’s infrastructure, users could deploy the Atavism Online framework seamlessly. The objective was to automate the entire process, eliminating the need for users to worry about backend systems. This automation would free up the users’ time and resources, allowing them to concentrate on their creative process and game development.

Collaboration and Innovation: The Path to Automation

Achieving this level of automation required close collaboration and innovative problem-solving. I worked hand-in-hand with one of Atavism Online’s developers to create a sleek and secure API integration between Atavism Online’s systems and North’s systems. This integration was the key to achieving the desired level of automation.

Our API system, built on PHP, Python, and Bash, worked flawlessly. With just a few clicks, users could create a virtual machine specifically pre-configured for them. The system would retrieve all the necessary information via API from Atavism Online’s system. This information would then enable our system to automate the creation of the machine and the configuration of software licenses and user accounts on the server.

Conclusion: A Step Forward for Game Development

The partnership between North and Atavism Online represents a significant step forward in simplifying game development. By automating backend processes, we have made it easier for developers to focus on what truly matters – creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. This collaboration is a testament to the power of partnership and innovation. As we continue to refine and enhance our systems, we look forward to contributing even more to the game development community.