Massively multiplayer online game.
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getting “lag” in my game
I'm having some lag problems. It's not because the amount of processes on my cellphone. I guess it's the timing of sending and receiving information from my server.
My game consists of moving around ...
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3answers
144 views
MMORPG with level system like The Elder Scrolls [closed]
Why arent there any MMORPS with a leveling system like the elder scrolls?
(Leveling skills/stats by using them and upgrading your character level at X skill lvlups)
And what are the Pros and Cons of ...
11
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2answers
1k views
Is this the right architecture for our MMORPG mobile game?
These days I am trying to design architecture of a new MMORPG mobile game for my company. This game is similar to Mafia Wars, iMobsters, or RISK. Basic idea is to prepare an army to battle your ...
3
votes
3answers
140 views
MMOFPS Choosing protocol for high-traffic network (UDP or TCP)? [closed]
my question about the player position sender protocol. In this article, he says "Never use TCP for networking a multiplayer game". Ok but UDP datas are not ordered. In this case, if somebody walking, ...
1
vote
2answers
77 views
MMOFPS Player Positions [closed]
I'm working on a MMO game project. I have a question about MMOFPS game architecture. (I have basic network knowladge)
(MMOFPS) I want to send player position to other players(clients) and other ...
2
votes
2answers
187 views
Stronger Hack-proof MMO Game Comparison: Game Client Based Vs. Via Web Browser [duplicate]
I was wondering. I observed most of any MMO that are hack-prone area. Hacks used one-hit kills, stealing accounts, instant level up, aimbots (mostly MMOFPS), and questionable wallers (also in MMOFPS). ...
4
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1answer
141 views
MMORPG game map in-memory storage techniques
For 2-3 years I've been interested into MMO development.
I'm browsing some emulators source codes and open source projects.
Usually I'm checking how the game server stores data about the 2D map.
...
0
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0answers
56 views
How to integrate Javascript into C# and run scriptcode step by step
We are currently working on a Pokemon MMO trying to figure out how to implement an asynchronous scripting language the best. We don't want to work with threads or tasks, but the goal was to wait for ...
0
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1answer
51 views
The game-server model to handle user actions
I'm starting to work on a mobile game that will have a server-side part (to handle user's interactions between them) and, of course, the client (game itself) part. It's not meant to be a browser game ...
4
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3answers
237 views
How to make sure user is running the newest version of mmo client?
In typical mmorpg game, you have a launcher and a client. You first run the launcher to update the client, then you run the client. In every mmo I tried if you run a client without updating first (if ...
6
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2answers
2k views
What are some good MMO middleware server packages? [closed]
If you have any experience with any MMO middleware packages and have any positive or negative experiences with them, your feedback will be appreciated.
Specifically I'm looking for server packages. ...
7
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4answers
439 views
Is there a way to make a dynamic world such as a MMORPG horizontally scalable?
Imagine a open-world of 500+ players with data changing as fast as 20 updates/player/second. Last time I worked in a similar MMORPG, it used SQL, so obvioulsy it couldn't query the DB all the time. ...
5
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5answers
432 views
PHP Browser Game Question - Pretty General Language Suitability and Approach Question
I'm developing a browser game, using PHP, but I'm unsure if the way I'm going about doing it is to be encouraged anymore.
It's basically one of those MMOs where you level up various buildings and ...
26
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4answers
1k views
What has stopped MMORTS games from being successful?
We all know that there have been attempts to create commercially successful MMORTS games, but all have failed. By failed, I mean that they didn't get really popular in the gaming community. Why is ...
27
votes
8answers
2k views
Profanity filter for an MMO chat
We are developing an MMO using Smartfox Server. The targeted audience is kids from 7 -12 years.
There is a global chat option in this MMO.
Whatever the user types in a textbox get displayed next to ...
2
votes
2answers
154 views
Integer vs String for “type” data in data-driven games
I've been developing a few mobile games, in which those games fetch their data from a server-database.
I'm used to storing "type" values as an integer identifier, and an enum in the client to ...
17
votes
4answers
612 views
Tricks in game mechanics to avoid dealing with network lag compensation?
Implementing network lag compensation is hard, how to avoid it?
Maybe it's possible to use tricks and build game mechanics in such a way that lag would be percieved as a non critical or even as a ...
123
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30answers
8k views
How do you prevent inflation in a virtual economy?
With your typical MMORPG, players can usually farm the world for raw materials essentially forever. Monsters/mineral veins/etc are usually on some sort of respawn timer, so other than time there ...
6
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5answers
1k views
Persistent game where you program your own bot(s) [closed]
I'm looking for an online game with a persistent world where you are allowed to code (and add) your own 'players' (it can be in any language / script).
A sort of RTS but for bots.
Does that even ...
1
vote
0answers
161 views
Browser UDP Relay with TCP Websocket
I'm wondering if this is possible and what obstacles I might face.
I have a game that's browser based, and since I can't send UDP packets from a browser, Can I use a plugin that the browser connects ...
1
vote
2answers
298 views
Online MMO collision detection for players & walls
Let's assume the following:
I have a server which stores the player's position (float x, float y, float z)
Client sends the server it's updated position ever 250ms or so.
Server has bounding boxes ...
6
votes
3answers
415 views
Building an instance system
I am looking into how to design an instance system for the game I am working on.
I have always wondered how these are created in games like World of Warcraft, with its instances (dungeons/raids/etc). ...
8
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3answers
1k views
Anti-Cheat for MMOs issues and solutions?
Most online games suffer for this problem and there are some software companies out there to cover this but recently from what I've seen most companies are trying to avoid those programs creating ...
1
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7answers
1k views
List of Anti-Cheat Packages for MMOs? [closed]
i would like to start this topic for programs to counter-attack link text.
I am not aware of a big list but with everyone's help i hope to make this a fine topic.
Posting format:
NAME: nProtect ...
78
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23answers
24k views
Why is it so hard to develop a MMO? [closed]
I want to develop a MMO like World of Warcraft, but some basic research says that is going to take months (if not years) and cost a lot of money. I'd like to know why.
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votes
3answers
361 views
How many database connection should use in a MMO game server?
Game server links to database, how many database connection should use? The data update works like this:
update role object to database every X minutes, commit all updates every Y minutes.
There are ...
1
vote
2answers
195 views
Networking dynamic game worlds
I'm working on a 3D massively multiplayer space game in C++ and I'd like some advice from experienced game developers.
Essentially, the world (universe) simulated on the server is absolutely dynamic, ...
1
vote
1answer
137 views
When and where should I calculate collision response with multiplayer physics?
I've troubles wrapping my head around multiplayer physics and collisions on the client side, so far I interpolate the state of my network entities ( position and velocity ) of the other clients based ...
9
votes
3answers
509 views
From release to business
Let's say that I've finished programming an indie MMO game similiar to Tibia.
I've got a stable server application that is ready to launch, i've got a tested bug-free working client application that ...
3
votes
2answers
312 views
2D destructable terrain with collisions in MMO
Task
What I want is to create destructable terrain (like in Worms) and collisions with this terrain (with calculated normals) that will be fast enough to work on server machine.
Basically lets say ...
0
votes
0answers
230 views
How to monetize freemium game that is cross platform playable?
I have a query and am really not sure if this is the right place to post it but if any one can help I will be grateful.
Am developing a game based on fremium model. It's already live on web and ...
11
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4answers
892 views
Why do MMORPGs still use multiple servers?
MMORPGs, some MOBAs like League of Legends or even StarCraft 2 usually force you to pick a server. Usually they are US, EU and SEA, in MMORPGs many per location. I can see that that was necessary a ...
0
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1answer
195 views
Any examples of fair mmo games with quick completion [closed]
I'm looking for some example games for inspiration that allow from 10 to a large number of players at a time and can be completed in 10 to 30 minutes. I'm looking for something that would have ...
7
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4answers
787 views
Multiplayer online game engine/pipeline
I am implementing online multiplayer game where client must be written in AS3 (Flash) to embed game into browser and server in C++ (abstract part of which is already written and used with other ...
0
votes
2answers
189 views
Most suited technology for browser games? [closed]
I was thinking about making a 2D MMO which I would in the long run support on various plattforms like desktop, mac, browser, android and ios.
The server will be c++/linux based and the first client ...
13
votes
6answers
1k views
Recommended RPG game that can be used to learn game Modding? [closed]
I would like to learn game development via game modding. RPG/MMORPG is one of my favorite genres. Could someone recommend me a good and recent ( I would like to play the game as well) game to learn ...
0
votes
1answer
91 views
Server costs and back loading for mobile devices
A company approached me to design an MMO for the mobile platform and I have the perfect idea for them. My question is how much would a server for a FTP game that has both a PVE element and PVP cost? ...
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votes
1answer
104 views
How are dependant quests generated in Guild Wars 2? [closed]
I recently read that Guild Wars 2 uses a system where the creation of quests depends on which actions user took when they were presented another quest. An example was: There might be a quest to ...
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votes
1answer
161 views
Modular Open MMO RPG [closed]
Has there been an MMORPG type attempt at some kind of open universe where you could host a server on your own if you wish and it would merely be added to the collective of possible places to travel ...
1
vote
3answers
197 views
OOP implementation of BUFFS and Stats. Suggestion
I am developing an MMORPG server using NodeJS.
I am not sure how to implement Buffs, i mean, equipped objects or used skills have effects on the Player() which has many Stats(), some of them have a ...
1
vote
3answers
674 views
MMORPG Server architecture: How to handle player input (messages/packets) while the server has to update many other things at the same time?
This is more or less like what I'm thinking up to now:
while(true)
{
if (hasMessage)
{
handleTheMessage();
}
}
But while I'm receiving the player's input, I also have objects ...
5
votes
4answers
555 views
Need an engine for MMO mockup
What I don't need is an MMORPG engine, at the moment.
What I do need is a flexible easy-to-use engine that I can make a mock-up with. I don't need support for more than 10 players in an instance, so ...
1
vote
1answer
176 views
Client-Server MMOG & data structures sync when joining / playing
After reading a few articles on MMOG architecture, there is still one point on which I cannot find much information: it has to do with how you keep in sync server data on the client, when you join, ...
1
vote
5answers
690 views
multi-thread in mmorpg server
For MMORPG, there is a tick function to update every object's state in a map. The function was triggered by a timer in fixed interval. So each map's update can be dispatch to different thread. At ...
21
votes
7answers
1k views
Does an inventory limit in an MMORPG make sense?
I am currently developing a simple 2d MMORPG. My current focus is the inventory system.
I am currently wondering if I should implement a limit on what a player character can carry. Either in form of ...
2
votes
3answers
218 views
How to store and update data table on client side (iOS MMO)
Currently I'm developing an iOS MMO game with cocos2d-x. The game depends on many data tables (Excel file) given by the designers. These tables contain data like how much gold/crystal will be cost ...
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14answers
2k views
MMORPG design for time-limited players
I believe that there is a significant market of players who would enjoy the exploration and interaction aspects of MMORPGs, but simply don't have the time for the endless grinding marathons which are ...
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votes
1answer
87 views
MMO market (subscribe model, not play for free) [closed]
What mmo games do you know (play) with WoW-like monetization-subscribing (not play 4 free)?
And how many active gamers playing them and what cost of each of them?
Thank you!
5
votes
1answer
731 views
I need to sell an almost-complete MMORPG project. How can I do that?
I need your help. We have to sell MMORPG at an advanced stage. The game has a unique engine, written on the need for the game, graphics, sound, map editor, web site etc.
As it happens in the play ...
5
votes
1answer
304 views
MMO Data Persistence Question
I wanted to ask a question regarding data persistence strategies for an MMO. I have some experience in the games industry with social synchronous games. At Zynga, we stored static proto data in XML ...
