Skarp Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 umm will flaming cliffs come with a dedicated server thing? I can't find it on the list of added features.
S77th-GOYA Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 No, ED will be looking at it for the next add-on. There is a previous post from a dev about it somewhere here.
Dmut Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 Skarp, look here - http://forum.lockon.ru/viewtopic.php?p=26327&highlight=dedicated#26327 btw, "search" is really helpfull button here on forums ;) "There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble." Sun Tzu [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic2354_5.gif[/sigpic]
Skarp Posted December 25, 2004 Author Posted December 25, 2004 I tried to search but was unable to find the search button. now I found it :) dang you would think the dedicated server software would come with the expansion. frankly it better come in the next patch at least! my god I'm not sure what people want more, new planes, better ai, or dedicated server software. but as my 60 year old teacher once said, "people who speak any of the off languages tend to think differently." JOKE! I"m looking forward to jumping into that su-25t :) or shooting it down in my f-15c ;)
-GI- Xfire Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 i think dedicated server-software ist one of the most important things.... mfg Geisterbaer 49th
S77th-Paralyzer Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 i think dedicated server-software ist one of the most important things.... Actually it is one of the most important things besides the friendly fire bug. :D
Drako_MDx Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 I AGREE. I think Dedicated Server App. is more important than the Add-on it's self (IMHO). I would pay to get a Dedicated Server App. and all the bugs fixed. If this game would have released with a Dedicated Server App. it would have rivaled IL-2 and PF in most players online for Flight Sims. Right now it's not even a shadow to those two games online. By having a Dedicated Server APP. a host would be able to run Lock ON without wasting CPU power on rendering Graphics. You would also have better Servers out there hosting this game (ours being one of them). Multiplayer games would run much smoother than they currently do. Hosting games would be way easier than having to remotely connect... End Match... Close Game... (closeing Game and Restarting Game is to improve the chances of Lock On not Lockin UP) restart Game... pick new Map... and hit Fly on Observation. <---This is not Host friendly.
Skarp Posted December 27, 2004 Author Posted December 27, 2004 I'm not exactly sure but i think most people in russia do not have cable. I could be wrong! this expansion was mainly ment for them and so it wouldn't be a good idea to work on a dedicated server. :( though I think that's kind of a poor excuse ;)
GGTharos Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 It's being considered, AFAIK, either for 1.2 or the successor to LOMAC. Thing is, it would -trule- help those who host especially if a good control pannel existed in-game to control the server from a client so long as you put the password in. It would be neat if a feature that took a plane 'out of the fight' if it was destroyed was implemented, so that this aircraft cannot be respawned or used by someone new unless the host 'released it' for use (to deal with bugs etc) ... this would help in running more 'realistic' missions which are pre-arranged, or online campaigns. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
schimmel Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Just wanted to bring this up again :D. This is VERYIEST IMPORTANT. Not only for me :D, but for you ED. Every game's success on the PC platform today is related to its multiplayer playability. Especially in times where broadband access is becoming a convenience. Till now you couldn't really play LockOn in multiplayer, except if you have some friends who play it too (but since I have no friends... :)). Suggestion: Why not open an online server with a monthy fee to pay as a first step? IMO ED is in need for money atm, so this would be a nice compromise. We get our multiplayer experience and you get your cash :D. This would also resolve to some extend the dyncamic campaign issue. What is more dynamic than real ppl? Really... IMO you have to put this on the top priority list.
GGTharos Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Uh...pay to play? No. Horrible, terrible, EVIL idea. Go play MMORPG's if youw ant to do that. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Nomad Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Actually, I think pay-to-play is a fairly good idea.. [brag]European dogfight champion 2006[/brag]
355th_Thomp Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 you must be kidding Nomad. Definately not a good idea. You would alienate half of the community base. Just have a dedicated server ability in lomac, like Skarp suggested! -Thomp
Dmut Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Actually, I think pay-to-play is a fairly good idea..not in CIS, and not for Lockons newcomers. "There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults; a delicacy of honor which is sensitive to shame; over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble." Sun Tzu [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic2354_5.gif[/sigpic]
Shaman Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Aye, for the dedicated server 8) 51PVO Founding member (DEC2007-) 100KIAP Founding member (DEC2018-) :: Shaman aka [100☭] Shamansky tail# 44 or 444 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 100KIAP Regiment Early Warning & Control officer
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