New Ideas For PVP Darkorbit

Hey guys I've been developing a multiplayer standalone clone for only PVP. I want to change some stuff for better action. Like firstly trying to make every ship in game equal and usable against eachother likewise trying to make all 3 different LF-4 equal by giving them different bonuses (shield-HP-damage). Also I changed havoc drone design (as %20 damage and %15 HP bonus) to compete with Hercules design so later I can add different design for different play styles. What do you think about these changes and what would you like to see different about DO for better pvp action ?:rolleyes:

Just give everybody all the equipment, ammo & upgrades and then let them choose their configs as they want, btw set "game rooms" like 1v1, 2v2, TDM, old JP battle...

I think the havoc idea is pretty bad. There are certain strategies which revolve around configs. Such as a different tactic when running double herc configs vs hav/herc config.

The main thing I suggest is, try to eliminate as much lag as possible in the actual client. A lot of these other servers do very poorly in this regard, it has delay's when using the hotkeys. When there is delays, there isn't even a point to play on the server, bcuz DO is better.

Also, make sure everyone has all the equipment from start. Including upgrades/apis/zeus. Other servers give you just 8 drones where as other people in the server have 10 already.

Good luck to you and Regards,

Snow

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Originally Posted by puregewalt9622 Just give everybody all the equipment, ammo & upgrades and then let them choose their configs as they want, btw set "game rooms" like 1v1, 2v2, TDM, old JP battle...

This is exactly what I did everyone has every equipment and upgrades you set your configs for your ships and before starting every turn you can choose your ship.

And also I set the game based on rooms at the begining only death match but later can add different game styles.

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Originally Posted by Snow❄️ I think the havoc idea is pretty bad. There are certain strategies which revolve around configs. Such as a different tactic when running double herc configs vs hav/herc config. The main thing I suggest is, try to eliminate as much lag as possible in the actual client. A lot of these other servers do very poorly in this regard, it has delay's when using the hotkeys. When there is delays, there isn't even a point to play on the server, bcuz DO is better. Also, make sure everyone has all the equipment from start. Including upgrades/apis/zeus. Other servers give you just 8 drones where as other people in the server have 10 already. Good luck to you and Regards, Snow

I think in the real game havoc is useless when you have hercules and spartan. So I made havoc stronger like spartan.

And I am also aware of that lag problem for servers thats why I am not going to allow many people on my server at a time and I am trying to limit information sent between server and clients for a smoother gameplay.

Regards.

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I think in the real game havoc is useless when you have hercules and spartan. So I made havoc stronger like spartan. And I am also aware of that lag problem for servers thats why I am not going to allow many people on my server at a time and I am trying to limit information sent between server and clients for a smoother gameplay. Regards.

Have a herc/spartan option. Some will prefer to run double herc configs and some will prefer dbl spartan and some will prefer spartan/hercs. You cannot please everyone its simply impossible, so do what you feel is best. As for the limiting of the player base, that is of course the easiest solution however it may not be the best. Those players who will be allowed to play, will get kind of bored fighting each other all the time and then you have those who are angered that they cannot login to play. Good luck!

Regards,

Snow

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Originally Posted by Snow❄️ Have a herc/spartan option. Some will prefer to run double herc configs and some will prefer dbl spartan and some will prefer spartan/hercs. You cannot please everyone its simply impossible, so do what you feel is best. As for the limiting of the player base, that is of course the easiest solution however it may not be the best. Those players who will be allowed to play, will get kind of bored fighting each other all the time and then you have those who are angered that they cannot login to play. Good luck! Regards, Snow

:D yeah you are right about limiting makes people angry but it's a process that's why I'll need some patient testers. first I have to see how it's working for small number of people and efficiency of my algorithm then make some improvements on my hardware and algorithm based on the budget I have(donations if have any)

Btw I already have option of having both design in different configs just like real DO