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New Strategy-MMOG: AlphaOmega 
Michael (8 replies, 2077 views) (2003-Nov-1)
Michael (8 replies, 2077 views) (2003-Nov-1) AlphaOmega is a new Strategy - Massive Multiplayer Online Game. It is similiar to the strategy hit Master of Orion 2 but introduces lots of new concepts which will bring in more fun and tactical options into the game.
The server and client software are both implemented in VB.NET but don't use any advanced graphics API yet.
Check out the website for further information.
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 | I like Master of Orion, so I'm pretty sure I'll like this game as well.  Same here, it looks quite sweet. And with the free source code of the client given away, makes it even more sweet. :) double-thanks. What will the combat system be like ? One of the things about MOO2 was that the space combat could in theory become quite a tactical battle, but in reality degenerated into a face to face shoot-out where the side with the bigger guns would sweep away their enemies (usually). The battle will be calculated by the server based on the configuration of units and the tactical commands issued by the player before the battle. As it will be a MMOG with approx 30 to 15min ticks a real round-based or realtime battle is not possible cause this would affect the whole game for all players who would have to wait until the battle of two players is over (for ex. a third player wanting to attack). But the tactical issues and the unit configuration will leave plenty of space to figure out a personal strategy.
Looking forward to more comments.
Michael @Shannara:
Btw, to make things clear. The client won't be open-source so far. That would leave to much possibilities for cheating. Sorry!
Michael @Michael
Just for your info, you will be giving out the source code to the client when you provide the client for download (to testers)... lol, whether you meant to or not. You scripted it in VB.Net, so you gave out the source. If you didn't want to do that, you may want to try a programming language, such as VB6, C/C++, Delphi or some other flavor :)
Anyways, if you provide me with the client, I can provide you with the source code easily, as proof. I know what you mean.
But as long as i use a binary encrypter, that will not be that easy.
Obstructor? Encryptors will leave the file unable to run. Obstructors are a money-maker that really does nothing, as they have to keep releasing new versions when people crack their crap :)
Anyways, it's never easy until it's cracked, and thats usually with-in a week.. Anyways, good luck with the game. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
