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Bango is a KAL Online server emulator written from scratch, which makes it very different from the usual leaked source archives. Because the author had to reimplement the protocol themselves, the code doubles as documentation of how the client and server actually talk to each other.

What is Bango?
KalOnline Emulator

KalOnline MMORPG Server Emulator written in C++ for Linux 64bit OS. Install MySQL Server: sudo apt-get install mysql-server Install Libzdb: sudo apt-get install libzdb-dev https://github.com/lafreak/Bango/wiki/Getting-started

The facts, straight from GitHub

• Repository: Ollrogge/Bango
• 0 stars and 22 forks, with 0 open issues
• Written mainly in C++
• No standard license declared
• Started in 2017, last updated 2020-07-23

Getting started
Grab it with: git clone https://github.com/Ollrogge/Bango.git
You will need a C++ toolchain (Visual Studio on Windows or gcc/clang elsewhere) plus CMake if the project uses it. Check the README for exact build steps.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bango free to use?
The repository does not declare a standard license, which legally means all rights reserved. Treat it as reference and study material, and contact the author if you want to reuse the code.

Is the project still maintained?
Development has slowed down: the last push was on 2020-07-23. The code is still valuable as reference, and forks may carry the work forward.

What do I need to know before diving in?
The project is written mainly in C++, so some familiarity there helps a lot. Start with the README, then browse the open issues to see what the rough edges are. That is usually the fastest way to understand the real state of any repository.

Where do I get help if I am stuck?
Open an issue on the GitHub issue tracker, check existing discussions, and of course post right here in this topic. Someone in the KAL Online community has probably hit the same wall before you.

Over to you
Have you tried Bango? Are you running it, forking it, or did you rage quit halfway through the setup? Reply below with your experience, your questions or your own favorite alternative. If there is enough interest we can put together a community guide for it.