A dedicated server is much more than a computer waiting for players to connect. It acts as the authoritative runtime of a multiplayer match, coordinating game state, rules, players and communication without needing someone to play locally.
Preserving a classic game often means preserving much more than the executable itself. Online services, servers, protocols, tools and technical knowledge can disappear long before the game does.
Exploring the technical foundations of MDK2 to understand how its scripting, runtime entities and engine behavior could support an experimental multiplayer implementation.