October 27, 2012

Combatics Evolution 0.1.6

After a few little minor headaches, I am proud to announce the first version of Combatics Evolution with multiplayer!

So far, multiplayer only works on the desktop clients for the map editor. There are chat channels and a server lobby. You can simply host the server by downloading the exe (for windows) or the jar file (for all) and running the application. There is a minor bug with the console at the moment, you will have to close the window to kill the server as I need to figure out a better way to support console commands.

Combatics Evolution v0.1.6 Release Notes:


  • Game progress is currently not cross-release compatible, previous profiles will not be able to function with the latest version.
    • Android Version will have errors if you attempt to use an old version.
    • Note: Long term profiles are in the pipeline.
  • Multiplayer Update
    • You can connect directly to servers, to launch a server simply run the server application.
    • Server Lobby:
      • View other open games
      • Create a new map editor session
    • Editor Lobby:
      • View map to be played
      • Chat while in editor lobby
      • Only host can start game
    • Multiplayer Editor:
      • Instantly view changes made by other users.
      • Save map locally
      • Exit from session
        • Note: In-game chat in a future release.
    • Currently, linked to google accounts and uses your name to identify you. Meaning, if you want to play with random people consider waiting until I implement nicknames.
  • There are tons of other changes under the covers.
  • I am aware of android performance currently being horrible, I will need to do a few optimizations soon, but I will be mostly focusing on networking right now.

The latest version can be found here:
Desktop Version
(Direct Link: Desktop Version)

Android Version

(Direct Link:Android Version)
Note: APK Download, you must have unknown sources enabled in the application menu.

Server EXE
(Direct Link: Server EXE)

Server JAR
(Direct Link: Server JAR)

Enjoy!

Goals for next update (0.1.7):


- Initial online battle support (with in-game chat)

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