Guide
What is an OTS?
OTS stands for Open Tibia Server: a Tibia server run by players and fans instead of CipSoft, the company behind Tibia. Thousands of people play on them every day. This guide explains how they differ from the official game and how to pick one.
How an OTS works
An OTS runs on open-source server software written by the community, such as The Forgotten Server or Canary. The owner chooses the map, the experience rate, the rules and any custom systems, and players connect with a Tibia-compatible client, usually OTClient or a client the server provides.
Every server is run independently, so each one is a separate world with its own characters, economy and community. A character from one OTS does not exist on another, and nothing carries over to official Tibia.
How an OTS differs from official Tibia
Most OTS are free to play and fund themselves with optional donations. Leveling is usually faster, often much faster, and many servers add content official Tibia never had: custom maps, events, new items or whole new game systems.
The trade-off is that every server depends on its owner. Servers can reset, change rules or close, and support quality varies a lot. That is why OTSLIST.NET shows live status, real player counts and who runs each server, so you can judge a server before you invest your time.
Client versions: 7.4, 8.6, 10.98 and 15
Every OTS emulates one Tibia client version, and you need a client that matches it. Old school servers use 7.x clients such as 7.4 or 7.72. 8.6 (8.60) is by far the most popular version. 10.98 is common for custom servers, and the newest servers follow the current 14.x and 15.x clients.
The version is shown on every server card and profile on OTSLIST.NET, and you can browse servers by version below.
Server types: real map, evo, baiak, war and more
Real map servers (called global in Brazil) use the official Tibia map. Evo servers use the classic Evolution map, baiak servers are built around a compact hub with very fast leveling, and war servers start you at a high level for team battles. RPG servers do the opposite: low rates and a long, quest-driven game. Custom servers build their own world from scratch.
PvP rules matter too: on non-PvP servers players cannot attack each other, while open PvP and hardcore servers are built around fighting other players.
How to choose a good OTS
Look at the player count over several days, not one evening: a full server that is empty a week later is a warning sign. Check how long the server has been online, whether it has a real website with rules and a changelog, and whether the owner has verified the profile on OTSLIST.NET.
Be careful with servers that promise huge rewards for donations, ask for your password outside their own website, or make you download a client from a random link.
Is playing on an OTS allowed?
Tibia, its graphics and its name belong to CipSoft GmbH. Open Tibia servers run without CipSoft's permission, and CipSoft has acted against servers and websites that used its material. OTSLIST.NET does not operate any game server and is not affiliated with CipSoft; you play on any OTS at your own risk. This is general information, not legal advice.