Below is an overview of Shaiya Valinor’s features and systems, as listed in our Discord.

Server Features

Quality of Life

• A rich array of timed cosmetics (titles, name colours, costumes).
• Instant mounts with effects, brand new mounts too.
• Class specific balancing and improvements in gameplay (e.g. magic casts can no longer be interrupted); these are specified in detail in #modifications.
• Classical, but smoother farm system.
• The ability of seeing your map ID; displayed centrally on screen and activated by the 'H' key as well as item IDs.
• Functional third skill-bar via shift.
• Extended (150-member) raid.
• Bosses send a call to the server when attacked with attacker faction and HP %.
• Ability to block someone in game in a way that their text won't be visible to you on any chat, not only trade chat.
• Boss notice upon respawn and death.
• No guild penalty and ability to re-enter GRB.
• Re-adjusted respawn spots (e.g. respawn in front of CS when dead in Floor 1 of CS).
• New resolutions.
• Enchant cap [10].
• Ability to run in stealth mode.
• Faster map transitions.
• Move your buffs by Ctrl + Right click.
• Add stats by 10s via shift key.

Technical / Events-related

• PvP on/off toggle on any map.
• Ability to turn farming on or off on a map.
• Automatic events system.
• Maps that confer your character unique permanent buffs/abilities.

Technical / Cheats-related

• Protection against most commonly used cheats.

Technical / Operational system-related

• Wine support for a problematic key on Linux/Mac.

Technical / Player commands

• Zoom limit can be set at any value between 13 and 60 meters, as chosen by the player: /camlimit 13::60
• Change game font and font size by /font
• Effects on/off

Unique Features

• ModLoader, a technical possibility that allows you to select from the array of officially provided and supported game appearances (interface, etc), but also you have the possibility of modifying the visuals of your game and even sharing your mods with friends and on our dedicated discord channel.
• Optimised (minimised) client - exceptionally high FPS even on a less optimised or old PC.
• In-game font menu - allowing you to play the game with any of the dozens of available fonts and sizes.
• Complete multi-language original client versions with more than 7 languages supported and an easy switch between them.

Website Features (Work in progress)

• Differential pvp ranking: by class, faction, level, time (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Automated pvp rank reward system.
• Fortune wheel for daily prizes with one free spin per day per IP.
• Tiered spender.
• Email verification upon acc creation.
• Guild ranking.
• Services shop (item class change, item restoration etc).
• Voting and vote rewards.
• Donation page and system.
• Boss respawn counter.

Safety

• Utmost game security guaranteed by proper security blocks at all check-points.
• Reliance on a globally leading host provider ensuring stability, lag-free experience and proper DDoS protection.
• Unique interference-proof website and patching system.

Fundamentals and Principles

A clear, honest overview of our core values and philosophies for this project.

Classic+

• A 4.5 server based on the original experience — revitalizing content and progression to feel smoother and more rewarding without compromising nostalgia.
• Redesigned content: quests, items, and skill balance tuned for consistently enjoyable PvE and PvP across all stages of the game.
• A feature-rich server with extensive quality-of-life improvements, new systems, and refined mechanics for players to enjoy.

Quality

• A highly polished, thoroughly tested server with exceptional stability — no constant bug issues or disruptive updates.
• Designed with players in mind — focused on fun, immersion, and meaningful progression.
• Smooth, lightweight gameplay using the classic client, optimized for performance on any hardware.
• Highly customizable experience through commands, settings, and optional Mods to suit personal preference.
• A massive number of enhancements, fixes, and improvements to the base game — overall, a far superior experience to the original.

Reliability

• Stable gameplay environment — no frequent patches, random item changes, or shifting metas every week.
• Your progression is protected: take a break for a month and your gear will still matter.
• No irresponsible admin decisions — no random free gear, x10 EXP weekends, x2 drop rates, swapping Episodes, or adding thousands of broken items just to chase players.
• We are fully committed to long-term stability.
• Low latency for most regions and a solid foundation for you, your friends, and your guild to settle and grow — we aim to remain online for many years.

Balance

• Absolutely no pay-to-win — now or ever.
• Multiple viable ways to play: solo, group, guild — progress however you enjoy the game most.
• Updated class balance maintaining original gameplay identity while making every class viable and enjoyable.
• Real PvE accessibility: farming and progression are viable for all classes (yes, even Priests/Oracles).
• No broken items, no absurd buffs, no VIP-exclusive advantages — a fair and fun experience for everyone.

Freedom

This is not a daycare server, and we are not fragile or over-sensitive admins looking to punish every minor incident. We know players can be direct or competitive — while we do not encourage toxicity, we allow the community to resolve common conflicts organically.

• Freedom of expression is a core value here. Players can use enhanced blocking tools to permanently block all chats (including cross-faction) from anyone they find problematic.
• Of course, this applies to general banter — we do take firm action against serious offenses such as harassment, abuse, threats, and behavior intended to harm the server or its community.

Community Diversity

• A truly international server, currently supporting 8 fully developed languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Russian, and Turkish. This includes full interface translation, system messages, and game content — like playing the original in your language!
• Our primary communication may be in English, but we are not an “English-only” server. Every community is welcome to speak their own language and thrive here without restrictive rules.

Transparency & Serious Administration

• This is not a one-month temporary project. It has been developed for over two years, with major investments of time and resources — built to be the best Episode 4.5 server out there.
• You can trust our mission: we are not chasing quick profit — we are building a warm, lasting home for classic Shaiya fans.
• We remain focused and consistent — no ego, no impulsive changes, no hidden agendas.
• Both @Interloper and I have extensive knowledge and experience — we are committed to delivering the best for this server, nothing less.
• We are transparent — no fake staff, no mystery owners. Just two passionate people building a great server for everyone to enjoy.

Final Words

We hope you can feel the countless hours of work, passion, and care poured into this project.
We are fully committed to keeping this server healthy, stable, and welcoming for all classic lovers.
Make yourself at home — and invite your friends, even those who stopped playing years ago.