Revamp of 2D MMORPG's Movement & Resolution

I'm seeking a skilled developer with experience in game advancement, specially in the area of 2d MMORPGs. I'm looking for someone who can enhance and streamline my beloved game from the 2000s, currently running on DirectX 7 with DirectDraw wrapper. The three main areas of focus would be: - Smoother Movement: Players in the game should experience smooth movements across the game universe. Any jerkiness or lag is unacceptable and needs to be ironed out. Also get rid of collisions and bumps - Uniform Movement Speed: All characters within the game should have equal movement speed, ensuring fair game play for all players. - Resolution & Window Mode: The game should operate in 800x600 resolution and feature a windowed mode. Importantly, I need the game to allow its window to be manually resized, unrestricted by aspect ratio constraints. Ideal Skills & Experience: The freelancer will need a strong background in 2D game development, particularly in MMORPGs. Knowledge and experience with DirectX 7 is crucial, since that's the current running environment. A deep understanding of game physics, particularly movement mechanics, is also essential. Please note, I'm not updating graphics, animations, user interface, or adding any new quests/content. The focus is strictly on improving character movement and resolution. If you're passionate about bringing old games back to life in the modern gaming environment, this project is for you. [login to view URL]