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Standalone MP server for AC
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:39 pm
by G-LOK
I have been reading through the boards and sites and see there is a stand-alone MP server for EA.
Does this same server work of AC clients?
Standalone MP server for AC
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:06 pm
by Vice
No, since the game doesn't require (or even have an application for) the use of a persistent server hosting system. AC's multiplayer is multi-stage, where players join a common lobby on a server, can chat for a while, then the host is manually in control of advancing the game to the ship and weapon selection menu, then advancing it again to gameplay. So the multiplayer system is entirely on demand, the host creates a session when it's needed and is control of menu and gameplay selection/progression.
Standalone MP server for AC
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:39 pm
by G-LOK
That totally makes sense based on the interface I saw, and maybe I misunderstood what I was seeing. I need to mess with it a bit.
I was just thinking it would be cool to have a persistent server that ran timed games. The idea was you join in with the match in progress. Maybe have some AI pilots fill in when humas are not present to encourage people to hang around for a bit. But, I don't know how much work that is and it may not be justified. I've only written simple apps and never any games.
-=G-LOK
[Edited on 6-3-2007 by G-LOK]