Packet Decryption / Sniffing

[sofaking]

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this, but I'm unsure of where else to get help...

I'm currently a Delphi (pascal) database developer and am very interested in learning about packet decryption (relating to MMORPGs like EQ specifically).

Could anybody point me in the right direction of some helpful sites or books?

Truth be told, I want to start on a server emulator for another MMORPG but am not very experienced with packet decryption, however I'm *very* interested in learning...

Any help would be greatly appriciated.

[purple]

I'd imagine having skills in disassembly, patience to pour over hex dumps, an awareness of common networking practices, and a broad knowledge of the game you want to interpret would be the major requirements. Personally, I only have 3 of those 4 skills, but picking up an already existing project was a great way to learn.

[ksmith]

I'd also add "having someone to work with".

When you're going through disassembled code or large hex dumps, having another set of eyes is invaluable.