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FPSC Classic Scripts / Multiplayer, Any Chance of a server list?

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soperryan
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As many of you will know, FPSC allows you to create online games.
Annoyingly, you have to know the host's I.P address, annoying if you want to release your game to the general public.
Would it be possible to implement a server list? Im thinking the add on could work like so.

Player Computer >>>Connects To>>> Game Developers Computer/Server, which hosts a list of other players that are currenley hosting games.

I think if this could be acomplished, FPSC would become even more popular because it would allow people to create online shooters cheaply and easily.

Anyway, i await the response of the many scripting Gurius around here!

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You may want to get into contact with Urlforce (who has, once again, fallen off the face of the TGC boards and possibly the planet) who developed Lemur V4 which supposedly had the capability of provided such a server list and even a lobby system for multiplayer.


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Hey, thanks for the reply!
I'm currently e-mailing him now,
Thank You!

Ryan.

Have a beer on me!
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Are there any other suggestions, because i don't UrlForce will reply, just a gut feeling!

Thanks,

Ryan
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Well, one alternative would be to get your hands on DBP, sownload the last source code that was released for FPSC and Mod the engine to provide a server list. That may be a little difficult if you're new to programming, so it's really up to you.


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ok, so URLForce logged back in on the 30th of december, so URLForce is back!!!!
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not exactly he said that lemur v4 is no longer in production and then he left and hasn't been back science. And he said he moved on to a different engine.

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Quote: "Annoyingly, you have to know the host's I.P address, annoying if you want to release your game to the general public."


Aha. So thats why I can't see any games appearing when I try and play going postal. THEY DONT. LOL

Yeah this a must soperryan. Not being able to locate other people hosting FPSC multiplayer games means you've got to constantly try and organise 1 off games with forum members or friends.

I doubt TGC have the resources available to host dedicated servers for us to use for free and I'm not technical enough to know how to get an FPSC executable to search for other IP addresses unfortunately.

Annoying that UrlForce isn't going to release Lemur v4 as the lobby system was pretty much essential.
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Why not make a starter app for your game that automatically adds the user's ip to a list on a web server(ask the user first).

Then you can show the user this list in the app and show it in the app so the user can choose a game to play and get the IP.

If anyone wants this I can make it for them.

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Posted: 11th Jan 2009 22:08 Edited at: 11th Jan 2009 22:15
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@Knxrb Yes please! If you want any help etc like a webmaster i can do that. would you allow me to use it in a commercial game possibly?

Regards,
Ryan

@Nomad Soul, Yes but if they released free software for a person to host their own server that would work.
Anyway Knxrb has come to the recue!

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@Knxrb

Yes please. Its no secret that multiplayer is the weakest part of FPSC and anything to improve it is a really big help.

@soperryan

True.

Hope to see some progress with this soon.
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Quote: "If anyone wants this I can make it for them."

Yes, please.
I want it too.

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Ok, seems more people want it than I thought!
I'll do 2 versions, one for people with their own web servers and one for people without a web server.

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Wow,
Have a virtual beer!

Thanks for your help,
Ryan,


P.S. Now thats what i call community spirit!
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Quote: "I'll do 2 versions, one for people with their own web servers and one for people without a web server."


Thanks

Which programming language are you using for the application?

Could I possibly get a look at the source?

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I've almost finished it now, I'll release it tomorrow (I'm in UK).

soperryan: Cheers

conjured: I'm using VB.Net, and if you want you can take a look at the source, I'll send it tomorrow.

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i was going to post about this at some point, i cant wait to see the release.
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i was going to post about this, but someone beat me to it. cant wait to see the release.
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FPSC IP has moved to it's own thread:
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=143385&b=21&p=0


FPSC IP - Multiplayer Lobby System, Multiple Levels etc...
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FPSC IP has moved to it's own thread now:
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=143385&b=21&p=0


FPSC IP - Multiplayer Lobby System, Multiple Levels etc...
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Wow, youre a great guy!
Oh while you're here, you couldn't tell me how to make my own scipts.

Ryan,

P.S do you want a website for the program? Just that's kind of my forte!
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Quote: "Wow, youre a great guy!"

Thanks

Quote: "Oh while you're here, you couldn't tell me how to make my own scipts."

I suggest getting the community guide or some other script tutorials and looking through those, and my app will probably help you as well: http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=142689&b=23

Quote: "P.S do you want a website for the program? Just that's kind of my forte! "

I'm a web designer myself but make a sample of a website for me and I'll take a look and see if I want to use it


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Oh whoops, sorry i hadn't realised you were a web developer, and by the looks of a large tad better than me!

Anyway thanks for the software, your going to heaven!
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Does anyone want any of the following added to the software?:
1. Lobby System With Chat.
2. Multiple Levels (Host chooses level)
3. Friends Lists
4. Avatars
5. Something else that you think would be a good to add.


@soperryan: No problem, make a sample still and I'll take a look


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Yes! i would like the lobby system and multiple levels thing definitly! the others if they are too hard don't worry but they will make a great addition! The friends list sounds interesting.

Regards,
Ryan,

P.S are you some sort of god? because you keep answering my prayers!
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Quote: "P.S are you some sort of god? because you keep answering my prayers! "


Ha ha!

I'm adding in the lobby and chat system now, then when that's done I'll move onto multiple levels

Also if it was too hard for me to do I wouldn't have put it in the list.


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Wow this is great im am actually having a real-time conversation with you, which also means you are in my timezone. So i don't have to wait all night for a reply when all the Americans come on.
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Quote: "Also if it was too hard for me to do I wouldn't have put it in the list."


Sorry! I forgot about your Godly Powers...
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@soperryan: Can you beta test a chat system for me?


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Yes
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Ok, do you have an email address I can send it to?


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Thanks, check your email in about 5-10 mins and you should be able to chat to me real-time if it works


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Got the email... trying now!
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I got an error about:

Installing the following versions of .NET Framework: v2.0.50727
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Ok, check your emails.


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no email...
Are you sure you sent it to .co.uk and not .com? I do that all the time.
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Can a moderator delete all posts after and including the 'chat beta test' post, thanks.
(including this one)


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you should add a stats system, but more important, an ingame updater if possible. for instance Jimmy killed Bobby and so on.
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btw this definitely deserves a dev thread.
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Quote: "Does anyone want any of the following added to the software?:
1. Lobby System With Chat.
2. Multiple Levels (Host chooses level)
3. Friends Lists
4. Avatars
5. Something else that you think would be a good to add."



Yes!yes yes. that would be amazing.

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Quote: "btw this definitely deserves a dev thread. "

Do you mean I should put it in it's own sperate thread?

Quote: "you should add a stats system, but more important, an ingame updater if possible. for instance Jimmy killed Bobby and so on. "

Good idea, I'll look into it.


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Also my server is a bit slow at the moment so it's better if you use the version for your own web servers


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Quote: "You must have a web server that supports ASP and MS Access."

That's great.
I have a Linux server at the moment but was thinking of adding a Windblows server for extra compatibility.

Quote: "It's fully customizable, you can change the screen size, background image, buttons etc.. and there are no pop-ups or logos so you can use it commercially "

That is just great.
Many thanks.

Quote: "conjured: I'm using VB.Net, and if you want you can take a look at the source, I'll send it tomorrow."

That is great, cause I have the Net Studio.
So, in short...

Yay, yaay, that's grrrrreeeeaat!

Quote: "Does anyone want any of the following added to the software?:
1. Lobby System With Chat.
2. Multiple Levels (Host chooses level)
3. Friends Lists
4. Avatars
5. Something else that you think would be a good to add."

YES, but really that was a no brainer!


Quote: "I'm adding in the lobby and chat system now, then when that's done I'll move onto multiple levels "


Yay, yaay, that's grrrrreeeeaat!

Thanks, I am looking forward to seeing any of your code you are willing to share.

Quote: "Do you mean I should put it in it's own sperate thread?"

Most definitely!

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WOW

One of the most important FPSC applications ever.

Please implement a lobby and chat system then we will have a COD quality multiplayer interface.

Thanks for this
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Edit - oh and please add multiple levels
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Quote: "Please implement a lobby and chat system then we will have a COD quality multiplayer interface."

Will do, it will be out in Version 2 later this week

I'm going to add multiple levels in Version 3.


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FPSC IP has now got it's own thread
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=143385&b=21&p=0


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