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Source of Mana is an early-stage open source 2D MMORPG inspired by classic pixel art RPGs, developed by veterans of The Mana World using the Godot 4 engine. It offers both solo and multiplayer gameplay in a fantasy world where players explore, interact with NPCs and other players in real-time, battle monsters, complete quests, and collect loot. The project features a server-authoritative architecture and uses Tiled for level design. Available platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Web via HTML5 and WebAssembly. The game uses WASD for movement with various keyboard shortcuts for combat, inventory, stats, quest tracking, and chat. The project welcomes contributors including pixel artists, sound designers, programmers, UI/UX designers, and writers. Code is released under the MIT License while art and design assets use CC BY-SA 4.0. Community coordination happens through Discord and the sourceofmana channel on Libera.Chat. The Manasource organization aims to establish Source of Mana as the leading

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Source of Mana

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Source of Mana is a classic 2D MMORPG inspired by the golden era of pixel art RPGs. This game project is truly open source and welcomes contributions from around the globe.

The game is still in early development but already offers a playable solo and multiplayer experience.

About the Project

Engine: Godot 4 (client and server)

Design Tools:

  • Game editor: The latest Godot version available, currently 4.6
  • Level editor: The latest Tiled version available, currently 1.11.2

Organization: Manasource

Origins: We are veterans of The Mana World, building upon and improving its assets

Goal: Become the go-to open source 2D MMORPG project

Platforms: Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), Mobile (Android) and Web (HTML5/WebAssembly) clients

Gameplay Highlights

  • Explore a fantasy world crafted in charming pixel art
  • Interact with NPCs and other players in real-time
  • Battle monsters, complete quests, and collect loot
  • Dynamic server-authoritative design
  • Frequent updates and community-driven development

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Controls

General Movement

  • Move: WASD
  • Interact: Ctrl
  • Target: E
  • Untarget: Shift
  • Pickup Items: Q
  • Morph / Transformation: M
  • Sit: C

Camera

  • Zoom In / Out: Mouse Scroll
  • Reset Zoom: Middle Mouse Button
  • Screenshot: P

UI Shortcuts (Keyboard Only)

  • Open Stats: F1
  • Menu Bar: F2
  • Inventory: F3
  • Skills: F4
  • Quest Progress: F5
  • Minimap: F6
  • Chat: F7
  • Credits: F8
  • Settings: F9
  • Emotes: F12

Contextual Actions

  • Validate: Enter
  • Cancel / Close: Esc
  • Context Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Community & Contribution

We’re always looking for contributors of all kinds:

  • Pixel artists
  • SFX makers
  • GDScript or general programmers
  • UI/UX designers
  • Writers and worldbuilders

If you’re interested in helping, join our community and check out our open issues.

License

For detailed information on the licensing of code, assets, and design, as well as credits for individual asset files, please refer to the LICENSE.md file.

  • Code License: MIT License
  • Art & Design License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Source of Mana is developed by volunteers in their free time. If you like retro RPGs & MMORPGs and want to help shape the future of open-source gaming, come say hi!