Any updates on Prophecy MP Patch?

Icefire69 · 05-06-2006, 01:20

Well, the topic says it all, so please take a few minutes, and talk to me (us).

AD · 05-06-2006, 02:50

HCl Posted this in the UE forum two days ago: http://www.crius.net/zone/showthread.php?t=19937

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Well, i could say i've been "busy with work" lately, but that doesn't even begin to describe the crazy work hours i put in on past month. News is good however, since I did manage to finish the project i was involved with, and with that milestone out of the way i will have a couple of days off that i will be able to divert to MP patch development. Some fault tolerance mechanisms and improvements i had planned to introduce into the network code were actually finished today, and the network packets were optimized enough to allow modem players to participate in 8 player battles (in theory).

When will the first version be released? Well, there will be a testing session this weekend where the latest code will see some action. I will be able to tell more by then, either way.

Mario

Icefire69 · 05-06-2006, 03:32

Thanks for the info.

maniac89 · 05-06-2006, 05:21

Can't wait to get my hands on this patch . . .

The Maniac

Dundradal · 05-08-2006, 17:16

just curious how the latest round of test sessions went...

HCl · 05-08-2006, 17:31

Things went fairly well. The patch is still not 100% bugfree as i had hoped, as Hades still ran into an unexpected crash with the latest DLL version (deathcam related, probably), but i think it is getting close. Since then i added 8 player support (the current code supported only 4 so far) and added a few exit triggers for cases where you could be stuck in the game (if the server went down or all players disconnected), so we'll probably need another testing session in a day or so.

Once the main code is declared fairly stable, which i'm hoping will not that much longer, it's just a matter of creating a small launcher to make the process of connecting user friendly.

Dundradal · 05-10-2006, 18:32

all those auto turrets firing is pretty crazy

Mace · 05-11-2006, 14:27

On this topic, what kind of modes does(or will) the re-enabled code support?

Deathmatch, co-op, teams, etc?

HCl · 05-11-2006, 19:32

For the first release there will be deathmatch and team deathmatch modes. Other game modes are planned and will be implemented for a later release.

Lt.Death100 · 05-11-2006, 19:41

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Originally Posted by HCl

For the first release there will be deathmatch and team deathmatch modes. Other game modes are planned and will be implemented for a later release.

Any work on coop?

ChrisReid · 05-11-2006, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Lt.Death100

Any work on coop?

This gets asked and answered in every thread on the subject. Coop is included in "other modes" that are on the plan for later down the road.

PopsiclePete · 05-12-2006, 05:25

Although you may consider team deathmatch as some sort of coop.

Maj.Striker · 05-12-2006, 05:49

You may, but I wouldn't.

Lt.Death100 · 05-12-2006, 13:26

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Originally Posted by ChrisReid

This gets asked and answered in every thread on the subject. Coop is included in "other modes" that are on the plan for later down the road.

Sorry, I don't even really know why I asked that question. But however are there plans for more advanced modes such as last man standing or a CTF-style mode?

Dyret · 05-12-2006, 13:41

Space CTF, hahaha. the thought of a Panther flying around with a flag on top is pretty entertaining!

Lt.Death100 · 05-12-2006, 16:43

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Originally Posted by Dyret

Space CTF, hahaha. the thought of a Panther flying around with a flag on top is pretty entertaining!

More like a special package of intel/maps/blueprints than a flag. Both sides try to get it to either learn the info or hide the info.

ChrisReid · 05-13-2006, 11:56

A flag works just as well of any of that actually. The problem with CTF is that you should really have some obstacles and terrain to deal with. Dashing directly to one point and back isn't that great of a mode.

Dundradal · 05-13-2006, 14:54

perhaps placing picket vessels on the route to and from may make it more interesting and challenging...

d3r3k · 05-13-2006, 18:44

I think asteroid fields could be suitable obstacles.

Lt.Death100 · 05-13-2006, 18:56

Or perhaps have 2 teams fighting over an ejected pilot with a S&R vessel on each side.

Cpl Hades · 05-14-2006, 09:12

Doing S&R stuff would probably be difficult to implement since there isn't code for player controlled tractor beams in the game. It'd be simpler to have a mode where two teams have a carrier each, and the first team to blow up the other's carrier wins.

Of course you'd have to make sure at least one person on the team is flying a bomber otherwise it'd go on forever.

Dundradal · 05-14-2006, 09:22

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Originally Posted by d3r3k

I think asteroid fields could be suitable obstacles.

I've never encountered an asteroid field in WCP that could be dense enough to be much of a slow down. Is it possible to create a really dense field?

Quarto · 05-14-2006, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Dundradal

I've never encountered an asteroid field in WCP that could be dense enough to be much of a slow down. Is it possible to create a really dense field?

Sure is - the reason you didn't encounter such fields in WCP, obviously, is because they didn't want the players to experience slow-downs.

ChrisReid · 05-14-2006, 14:54

It's worth noting that Proving Grounds used some monstrous asteroids to spice up its battlefields. The rock below is thousands of clicks away. If you flew around behind it, you'd disappear off enemy radar scopes and could pull a jack-in-the-box ambush maneuver like in the WC movie.

Lt.Death100 · 05-14-2006, 16:26

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Originally Posted by ChrisReid

It's worth noting that Proving Grounds used some monstrous asteroids to spice up its battlefields. The rock below is thousands of clicks away. If you flew around behind it, you'd disappear off enemy radar scopes and could pull a jack-in-the-box ambush maneuver like in the WC movie.

We need that to be in WCP multiplayer.

ChrisReid · 05-14-2006, 21:30

You can already play Armada Proving Grounds right now!

Chernikov · 05-15-2006, 12:26

That does require owning Armada, yes?

Edfilho · 05-15-2006, 13:37

BTW, i think that the flag to be capture should be the Eel Flag.

05-06-2006, 01:20	#1
Icefire69 2nd Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 91	Any updates on Prophecy MP Patch? Well, the topic says it all, so please take a few minutes, and talk to me (us).

05-06-2006, 05:21	#4
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05-08-2006, 17:16	#5
Dundradal TCS Tarawa (CVE-8) "Plank Owner" Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Confederate Archives, Confed HQ, Sol System Posts: 3,722	just curious how the latest round of test sessions went... __________________ "To you, we are deeply grateful, and release what little hold we might, as Durandal, have had on your soul. Go." - Final Terminal Message Marathon Infinity

05-10-2006, 18:32	#7
Dundradal TCS Tarawa (CVE-8) "Plank Owner" Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Confederate Archives, Confed HQ, Sol System Posts: 3,722	all those auto turrets firing is pretty crazy __________________ "To you, we are deeply grateful, and release what little hold we might, as Durandal, have had on your soul. Go." - Final Terminal Message Marathon Infinity

05-12-2006, 05:25	#12
PopsiclePete Mission programmer Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Amos, Québec Posts: 842	Although you may consider team deathmatch as some sort of coop. __________________ PopsiclePete's WC Page : http://popsiclepete.solsector.net E-mail : PopsiclePete [at] hotmail.com

05-06-2006, 03:32	#3
Icefire69 2nd Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 91	Thanks for the info.

05-08-2006, 17:31	#6
HCl WC EXE archaeologist Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 129	Things went fairly well. The patch is still not 100% bugfree as i had hoped, as Hades still ran into an unexpected crash with the latest DLL version (deathcam related, probably), but i think it is getting close. Since then i added 8 player support (the current code supported only 4 so far) and added a few exit triggers for cases where you could be stuck in the game (if the server went down or all players disconnected), so we'll probably need another testing session in a day or so. Once the main code is declared fairly stable, which i'm hoping will not that much longer, it's just a matter of creating a small launcher to make the process of connecting user friendly.

05-11-2006, 14:27	#8
Mace Major Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 513	On this topic, what kind of modes does(or will) the re-enabled code support? Deathmatch, co-op, teams, etc?

05-11-2006, 19:32	#9
HCl WC EXE archaeologist Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 129	For the first release there will be deathmatch and team deathmatch modes. Other game modes are planned and will be implemented for a later release.

05-12-2006, 05:49	#13
Maj.Striker Swabbie Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Des Moines Posts: 2,067	You may, but I wouldn't.

05-12-2006, 13:41	#15
Dyret Super Carrot! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 2,145	Space CTF, hahaha. the thought of a Panther flying around with a flag on top is pretty entertaining! __________________ Glory to the many

05-13-2006, 11:56	#17
ChrisReid Super Soaker Collector Administrator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 9,865	A flag works just as well of any of that actually. The problem with CTF is that you should really have some obstacles and terrain to deal with. Dashing directly to one point and back isn't that great of a mode.

05-13-2006, 14:54	#18
Dundradal TCS Tarawa (CVE-8) "Plank Owner" Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Confederate Archives, Confed HQ, Sol System Posts: 3,722	perhaps placing picket vessels on the route to and from may make it more interesting and challenging... __________________ "To you, we are deeply grateful, and release what little hold we might, as Durandal, have had on your soul. Go." - Final Terminal Message Marathon Infinity

05-13-2006, 18:44	#19
d3r3k Major Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 550	I think asteroid fields could be suitable obstacles. __________________ I'm back...with a vengeance.

05-13-2006, 18:56	#20
Lt.Death100 Colonel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The heart of all evil, Utah. Posts: 1,162	Or perhaps have 2 teams fighting over an ejected pilot with a S&R vessel on each side.

05-14-2006, 09:12	#21
Cpl Hades Mr. Kat Administrator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 1,372	Doing S&R stuff would probably be difficult to implement since there isn't code for player controlled tractor beams in the game. It'd be simpler to have a mode where two teams have a carrier each, and the first team to blow up the other's carrier wins. Of course you'd have to make sure at least one person on the team is flying a bomber otherwise it'd go on forever.

05-14-2006, 14:54	#24
ChrisReid Super Soaker Collector Administrator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 9,865	It's worth noting that Proving Grounds used some monstrous asteroids to spice up its battlefields. The rock below is thousands of clicks away. If you flew around behind it, you'd disappear off enemy radar scopes and could pull a jack-in-the-box ambush maneuver like in the WC movie.

05-14-2006, 21:30	#26
ChrisReid Super Soaker Collector Administrator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 9,865	You can already play Armada Proving Grounds right now!

05-15-2006, 12:26	#27
Chernikov Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 826	That does require owning Armada, yes? __________________ Missiles? Er, oh, yeah... forgot I had those, sorry.

05-15-2006, 13:37	#28
Edfilho Cry some more! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil Posts: 3,522	BTW, i think that the flag to be capture should be the Eel Flag.