"Kailo"
The rasoni found no one has is because, the free server thing is bare bones, so you need to make everything.
I see. Most viable option would be to acquire the whole thing from Winch Gate. On the other hand, such a populated world (not just by players but by database-driven stuff) could make it very difficult to try more ambitious refining.
While keeping Ryzom as it is right now, I wouldn't mind participating in a low-scale experimental spin-off to retake the original ideas and fully develop them. It would make it much easier to fix bugs in the process too. Both branches could benefit from each other.
New mechanics could be added, or current ones adapted, or simply reconfigured. I mean that depth of work doesn't need to be excessive in order to achieve satisfactory results. And could be even fun to play if it pursues that goal from the very begining.
Just imagine rich combat dynamics (ignoring magic for a second), not just "I am a master with elite gear smashing your head over and over".
How do you people feel about it?