So here we are, two months later, with the third instalment of the strategic multiplayer dev log. While Christmas and a busy January took their time, a lot of work has gone into making the details of conquest multiplayer work.
The setup GUI now works in the same way as resume, with a set of slots available to players. Any number of players can join in LAN and server-based MP mode, and players can also spectate.
Like in the single-player version, players are now able to do combat setup and use reserves. Combat chat is also much nicer now. Finally, there's now a detailed desync detection system that will report when the world state of two players deviates.
So now is the time to start testing this in earnest! Because it's a big update that changes a lot of things under the hood, I don't just want to dump this on all players. Instead, I'm going to start with a closed alpha.
I'm looking for a small number of players - you, perhaps - who would like to thoroughly test strategic multiplayer. I need feedback both at the technical level with detailed bug reports and at the game experience level, where you tell me what the user interface and game balance needs.
Are you up for it? Join the Discord and message me.
[ 2018-02-20 17:58:50 CET ] [ Original post ]
- Airships Linux 53 [139.2 M]
- Airships Linux 64 [545.79 M]
- Airships: Conquer the Skies - Soundtrack
- Airships: Heroes and Villains
In the game, ships are viewed side-on, and their modules are operated by individual crew members. During combat, players give high-level commands to a small fleet, positioning their ships, ramming and boarding others. Ships and terrain are fully destructible: they can catch fire, explode, break apart, and fall. Players can also compete against one another in Internet and LAN matches.
The ships are highly detailed, teeming with sailors moving around at their individual tasks, like an ant farm or a cut-away drawing. The player's choices in ship layout are crucial, and an important part of the game is exploring the design space of different airships and their matching tactics.
- OS: Ubuntu/Debian/Mint
- Processor: 1.8 Ghz+Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB VRAM+
- Storage: 1 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Not currently compatible with Intel HD graphics controllers. May run on other Linux distros. but no guarantees.
- OS: Ubuntu/Debian/Mint
- Processor: 2.2Ghz+ Dual-coreMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB VRAM+Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Not currently compatible with Intel HD graphics controllers. May run on other Linux distros. but no guarantees.
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