L++: Networked multiplayer Lemmings

[Dullstar]

Also, what about a little music?  Put in the .mod files from the original game, and when you start a level, it will randomly pick a song, except in the case of levels that specifically specify one.

[Clam]

My replays from today are all broken. They're missing level data. http://www.lemmingsforums.com/Smileys/lemmings/sad.gif" alt=":(" title="Sad" class="smiley" />


EDIT: okay, got some of them back now. I had to copy/paste in the level data.

[chaos_defrost]

3p maps are really hard to make, just because it's hard to make a map fair with three people; keeping symmetry and all that. The wrapping does really help with that, though.

I tried my hand at one, I think it turned out alright but it needs testing of course.

[Minim]

I've made a list of how many users have played L++:

Simon
geoo
Dullstar
Clam Spammer
minimac (Signs up as "Liam" on the game screen)
Isu (Signs up as "Iain" on the game screen)
Insane Steve
Adam

Well, we have 8 at the moment which is great, and my WWE pack introduces the first ever 8-player (and 7-player, why is that file not there?) level created. Maybe on Saturday night. If everyone comes in at 8:30PM UTC on 14th November, we could have our first ever 8-player game of lemmings!

[Clam]

There's also Dragonslover (signs in as "Dragon") and Peter.


I wonder if it would be possible to add support for "x-player" levels, where you build one segment of the map, and any number of players can use the map with one segment per player, and world wrapping as appropriate. I don't know how you'd work out who gets which exit, but maybe you could default to the farthest from the entrance for each player, and perhaps even choose which one (in terms of the number of segments between entrance and exit) in the game room before playing.

Maybe sometime in the future we could add some more customisable options, like the ability to choose a tileset (including L2 tribes) for your entrances and exits in MP, or even make your own.


A couple more thoughts:

• Could you add room for slightly longer names? Currently I show up as "Clam Spamm".
• It might be a good idea to stop blockers from turning jumpers. At present, you need to time the jumper very well, and in some cases you can't jump out at all. In L3 it's very easy to jump a blocker.
• Maybe ad support for multiple entrances per player. At the moment, it gives each player one trapdoor and removes the others. Ideally the game would be able to handle any number of players with any number of entrances and exits.
• Add the option to "kick" a player if they aren't responding and everyone else is ready to start.

And remember, now that we have a server, you can connect at any time and see if anyone is on. You'll find me there if you connect right now

[Clam]

We've got a nice little session going now, if anyone's interested.  http://www.lemmingsforums.com/Smileys/lemmings/wink.gif" alt=";)" title="Wink" class="smiley" />

(edit: it's over now http://www.lemmingsforums.com/Smileys/lemmings/sad.gif" alt=":(" title="Sad" class="smiley" />)


The new server system is great. If you're at all in the mood for a game, be sure to jump on the server and see if anyone's online. You never know who might show up...

And on that note, another suggestion: some sort of alert when a player comes online and you're working in another window. In Windows XP (at least on mine), the taskbar button flashes orange on some programs when something requires your attention. I have no idea what you call that, (edit: OK, it's called "taskbar button flashing". Seems logical enough) but it would be nice http://www.lemmingsforums.com/Smileys/lemmings/smiley.gif" alt=":)" title="Smiley" class="smiley" />

[Dullstar]

How about a Firefox plugin that plays a noise every time someone goes online?

[Dullstar]

Is anyone available at the moment?  If so, I am waiting for opponents on the main server.

[chaos_defrost]

We have 3 now, but there's a lot better choice in 4p maps -- if anyone's on and wants to play, that'd be awesome
 http://www.lemmingsforums.com/Smileys/lemmings/smiley.gif" alt=":)" title="Smiley" class="smiley" />

[Dullstar]

Tommorow at 17, maybe (locally)?  Can anyone do that?

[chaos_defrost]

Tommorow at 17, maybe (locally)?  Can anyone do that?

We're still on if you still want to play  http://www.lemmingsforums.com/Smileys/lemmings/tongue.gif" alt=":P" title="Tongue" class="smiley" />

[Clam]

How about a Firefox plugin that plays a noise every time someone goes online?

That gives me another idea. You could have a button in the MP room that plays the "Let's Go!" sound. That way, you can just leave the speakers on and go away from the computer while you're waiting.

By the way, I noticed the "flip" option in the editor isn't working correctly - it rotates the object instead. I thought it worked properly in the original version...

[chaos_defrost]

If anyone wants to rack up some cheap wins against me I'm waiting in the L++ lobby

people who played me can vouch for me being a softer opponent than usual

weeeeeeeee

[Dullstar]

Steve, you could join the game right now, I think we might be waiting for a fourth player!

[Dullstar]

I've made a list of how many users have played L++:

Simon
geoo
Dullstar
Clam Spammer
minimac (Signs up as "Liam" on the game screen)
Isu (Signs up as "Iain" on the game screen)
Insane Steve
Adam

Well, we have 8 at the moment which is great, and my WWE pack introduces the first ever 8-player (and 7-player, why is that file not there?) level created. Maybe on Saturday night. If everyone comes in at 8:30PM UTC on 14th November, we could have our first ever 8-player game of lemmings!

Send me a PM, if I'm on the computer, I should get it fast with Firefox addons to notify me.
I'd love to participate, minimac