H3 Launcher Multiplayer suggestions

[evaamo2]

hi all,
I have a few suggestions for your consideration regarding the H3 Configuration Launcher Multiplayer settings:

- It would be nice if you could add a feature to "save" a list of preferred or previously used servers by the user, including server name/ip addy/tcp port and nickname.

-Would be cool if you could add a "live" update button to the launcher, where you would get a master list of the different H3 servers available to play around the net. That means that you would need to make a way of letting a master server over at agsi/matrix know about yourself as a game host in order to appear on the game list. Maybe make that online game notification as default, but also make it an option for those who want to host a private game, unless you want to throw in a username and password scheme for access control.

I think something like this would encourage more online participation, which leads me to my last suggestion:

AGSI/Matrix... make a central server for your players to play! I don't know if it has been done with any of your other games, but in my opinion unless you add a feature like the one I mentioned above, the best option to encourage online play is to host a dedicated server yourselves and organize some online play events etc. What about an online virtual RIMPAC Exercise? That would sure draw more people. An "opponents wanted" forum section is definitely good, however I believe there are more ways to achieve massive online play by your new customers [:)]

thanks for reading...please post your thoughts.

cheers,
-E

[jpkoester1]

ORIGINAL: evaamo2

hi all,
I have a few suggestions for your consideration regarding the H3 Configuration Launcher Multiplayer settings:

- It would be nice if you could add a feature to "save" a list of preferred or previously used servers by the user, including server name/ip addy/tcp port and nickname.

The problem is that most people are not on fixed IPs so even if you have the IP saved it might have changed in the meantime. I'll look into it though to see if it makes sense to keep some sort of server-history in some cases.

ORIGINAL: evaamo2
-Would be cool if you could add a "live" update button to the launcher, where you would get a master list of the different H3 servers available to play around the net. That means that you would need to make a way of letting a master server over at agsi/matrix know about yourself as a game host in order to appear at the list. Maybe make that notification as default, but make it an option for those who want to host a private game, unless you want to throw in a username and password scheme for access control.

Cool idea. I have actually thought about adding an IRC interface to the launcher that would automatically connect you to the #harpoon IRC channel which would allow you to look for enemies there. However, due to my real job I unfortunately don't have the time to do much coding on it apart fromo maintenance and miscallaneous improvements.

ORIGINAL: evaamo2

I think something like this would encourage more online participation, which leads me to my last suggestion:

AGSI/Matrix... make a central server for your players to play! I don't know if it has been done with any of your other games, but in my opinion unless you add a feature like the one I mentioned above, the best option to encourage online play is to host a dedicated server yourselves and organize some online play events etc. What about an online virtual RIMPAC Excersise? That would sure draw more people. An "opponents wanted" forum section is definitely good, however I believe there are more ways to achieve massive online play by your new customers [:)]

Cool idea too. I am sure Matrix has thought about hosting tournaments and such.

ORIGINAL: evaamo2

thanks for reading...please post your thoughts.

cheers,
-E

Cheers,
JP

[evaamo2]

Hi JP,

ORIGINAL: jpkoester1

most people are not on fixed IPs

True... although real geeky MultiPlayer 'pooners should get a dynamic dns service to avoid the changing IPs drama [;)]

ORIGINAL: jpkoester1

I have actually thought about adding an IRC interface to the launcher that would automatically connect you to the #harpoon IRC channel which would allow you to look for enemies there.

Now THAT would be definitely a cool thing to have, hope you find the time to do it. Thanks!!

ORIGINAL: jpkoester1

Cool idea too. I am sure Matrix has thought about hosting tournaments and such.

Here's hoping too...

nice reply...thank you JP.

cheers,
-E

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