The Multiplayer Wishlist thread

[112th_Rossi]

Just thought I would collate some of thoughts that would be a welcome addition to the multiplayer side of DCS World.

 

1. Dedicated server software

2. A lobby system. Much like Hyperlobby where squads can talk and organise before playing

3. A mission rotation system. Servers should load the next mission if the objectives are completed or a time out is reached

4. 'World Model' downloads for Third party add ons. If a player joins the server but does not have a specific aircraft, the model downloads to the client allowing them to see the aircraft in game but not fly it.

5. Integrated voice communication. This could be very cool, no need for complicated TARS setup.

6. Skin download. Automatically download the custom skins pilots are using

7. 'Off server' resource download. For the aforementioned downloads, the client is redirected to a HTTP location and the download comes from there. This happens within the client, much like Valves HLDS does. This elimiates download lag on the server.

8. When radio calls are made by clients, the text in the top left shows who is making that call by name.

9. When clicking on a server in the lobby, list who is on the server.

10. Timeout for idle clients

11. Sync server to real world time :)

 

Like I said, its a wish list. :D

[TurboHog]

12. A logbook for multiplayer that keeps track of your flights, day and night flight time, kills, deaths, ejections, refuels, landings etc. etc.

[112th_Rossi]

12. A logbook for multiplayer that keeps track of your flights, day and night flight time, kills, deaths, ejections, refuels, landings etc. etc.

 

Yes good idea! Perhaps stored online?

[TurboHog]

Or, at least, make the current logbook MP compatible. That would be the easiest option for ED... Why not?

[Snoopy]

5. Integrated voice communication. This could be very cool, no need for complicated TARS setup.

 

Nice list...agree integrated VOIP would be nice but I've never seen anything complicated with TARS setup :joystick:

 

8. When radio calls are made by clients, the text in the top left shows who is making that call by name.

11. Sync server to real world time

 

Make these two optional and I'm all for it...

[Revelation]

 

3. A mission rotation system. Servers should load the next mission if the objectives are completed or a time out is reached

4. 'World Model' downloads for Third party add ons. If a player joins the server but does not have a specific aircraft, the model downloads to the client allowing them to see the aircraft in game but not fly it.

5. Integrated voice communication. This could be very cool, no need for complicated TARS setup.

6. Skin download. Automatically download the custom skins pilots are using

 

 

3. This can already be accomplished by mission designers, but stability needs to be improved. I prefer a different approach than what is currently offered though.

4. I imagine that if they are licensed or authorized ED will make that possible. I envision when you log into DCSW a box might pop saying an updated model is available and you only need to download that one file instead of the entire DCSW.

5. I would actually like to see the guys behind TARS work with ED to incorporate it within the sim. I don't find TARS complicated at all, I did when I first started using it, but it became second nature very quickly.

6. I agree with this one. It goes back to another one of your ideas, make it so that when someone clicks on a server a message says that you don't have "x skin." YOu don't need it to fly, but if you wanted to see that custom skin while in-game then you will commit to the quick download.

 

Overall I liked your ideas. I'm a little concerned with trying to get ED to do "too much" with DCSW but I think your ideas could be implemented over time with good results.

[112th_Rossi]

I could never get TARS to work. Perhaps complicated is the wrong word. Integrating something more seamless would be beneficial to all though.

 

And yes 8, 11 optional. Options are always good!

[[FD]Ripper]

12. A logbook for multiplayer that keeps track of your flights, day and night flight time, kills, deaths, ejections, refuels, landings etc. etc.

 

Great idea, I'm working on a script of a logbook in PHP!