27-10-2006, 08:48 PM
Well the best approach... and i know this may not sound to great. Is to go through and just try stuff out.
Basic packet structure is another great place to start. Just look at how the packets are sent back and forth between the client and server.
Ultimately the more you look through the code and make hands-on tests, the better you'll get at it, and the more you'll understand.
Don't be afraid to "break" the game, because you can always just restore backups. And it'll also help you understand what works and what doesn't, and how to correct errors.
Basic packet structure is another great place to start. Just look at how the packets are sent back and forth between the client and server.
Ultimately the more you look through the code and make hands-on tests, the better you'll get at it, and the more you'll understand.
Don't be afraid to "break" the game, because you can always just restore backups. And it'll also help you understand what works and what doesn't, and how to correct errors.