definitely 2009 version, people want to be able to play BOTS!! as they remember it, meaning the later update would be more appropriate for that and also the game won't be the same without +4/5.
also, make sure you call it "BOTS!!" otherwise its just another Evo or whatever isn't it?
The one and only thing that made BOTS!! so much better than any private server was its player base. you could type "Selling *item* for *no. gigas*!" in lobby and you'd have a trade LITERALLY within seconds! thousands and thousands of players...
So I recommend, if you're willing to chip in, start advertising and such if you release it, that's what they did. (believe it or not, because I was like 10 or whatever when I started, I saw an add for it and pressed it. that's ACTUALLY how I found the game xD).
So yeah:
- 2009
- Same colour scheme website
- Same name (don't call it "BOTS!! return!" or whatever shit.)
- Advertise for larger player base
- guessing you'll close down BC, if you do that would be great for players, not to mention all the players from Dead Evolution will join too
- Consider, even though you will have the same items as BOTS!!, you will have to add new ones. This is because even they added new items & levels every now and again, its just a shame that there is no one that can design them... (example of this is the train wreck Dark Meto).
- You need a decent trailer, not a fan-made. e.g. the BOUT trailer (although ik u can't make one that good).
- Lastly, let people make SOME coins free (evo style). what if they just want to try something out? (1 day trans etc.)
Thanks if you actually bothered to read this, but seriously, consider