We want multiplayer! [Archive]

Frej444

01-01-2010, 07:00 AM

Hi,
I think there's a couple of games that could really use a multiplayer!
I don't know if starting a thread will change anything, but it's worth a shot!
Games where multiplayer would be awesome:

1. Jet Car Stunts
2. Doodle jump
3. Canabalt
4. minigore (next update will have co-op)
5. SpeedForge
6. MC: Sandstorm (already multiplayer, but co-op would be nice)

That's it! Happy new year!

(Okay i've remade the list, removing some of the games that woldn't be good with MP)

ataloss

01-01-2010, 07:01 AM

Hi,
I think there's a couple of games that could really use a multiplayer!
I don't know if starting a thread will change anything, but it's worth a shot!
Games where multiplayer would be awesome:

1. Jet Car Stunts
2. Doodle jump
3. Canabalt
4. Bloody xmas (Maybe a co-op?)
5. minigore (next update will have co-op)
6. Avatar (co-op?)
7. Skater nation
8. SpeedForge
9. Ravensword (Co-OP!!)
10. MC: Sandstorm (already multiplayer, but co-op would be nice)

That's it! Happy new year!

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Chronical

01-01-2010, 09:43 AM

ataloss STFU.
@Topic:
Honestly, some of these games can't have MP.
But it's a pretty good suggestion for SpeedForge.

Vingdoloras

01-01-2010, 09:52 AM

Doodlejump and Canabalt... How would you add multiplayer to these? It's not possible

Chronical

01-01-2010, 09:56 AM

It would be possible. Imagine a little bubble on the top or under your screen (depends where your friend's doodler or Canabalt guy is. ) if he's under or above (or further and behind) you.

Frej444

01-01-2010, 10:37 AM

It would be possible. Imagine a little bubble on the top or under your screen (depends where your friend's doodler or Canabalt guy is. ) if he's under or above (or further and behind) you.

It was something like that i was thinking, or maybe make to different (or more) colors of either doodlers or canabalt runners, then you'd be able to recognize your own character? I don't know if it's possible.. Anyway that's not my job :P just giving with feedback.

@Cronical
which of the games can't have MP?

wootbean

01-01-2010, 10:41 AM

I don't see co-op being implemented in any of those

Frej444

01-01-2010, 11:26 AM

I don't see co-op being implemented in any of those

You wouldn't like to play MC: sandstorm co-op? i think it's perfect for a co-op. maybe not ravensword, that might not work very well..

JoshCM

01-01-2010, 11:33 AM

You wouldn't like to play MC: sandstorm co-op? i think it's perfect for a co-op. maybe not ravensword, that might not work very well..

co-op would be really cool in Ravensword, especially for taking down larger beasts. I'm not sure how 'easy' it is to put in though.

Frej444

01-01-2010, 11:41 AM

co-op would be really cool in Ravensword, especially for taking down larger beasts. I'm not sure how 'easy' it is to put in though.

I think first they should focus on implementing more RPG stuff in the game, it's great, but i gotta say it needs RPG elements.

eggzbacon

01-01-2010, 12:01 PM

I think first they should focus on implementing more RPG stuff in the game, it's great, but i gotta say it needs RPG elements.

You do know that you were talking to the dev of Ravensword, right? :p

JoshCM

01-01-2010, 12:05 PM

oh yeah multiplayer is not first priority in fact I think thats the last thing in Russ's head right now to put in. I just think it would be cool to have a co-op mode - it would probably have to be wifi though.
We're kind of figuring out 'the world' of Ravensword 2 right now - so we've got a ways to go.

Frej444

01-01-2010, 12:20 PM

Well, just saw you're the dev :D well, there you got some feedback!
i think it would be cool with some skills, spells, whatever that you could purchase every level, instead of some spell at lvl 50 :p, or maybe some other cool stuff you figure out! Right now it's very much tap on monster, tap a couple of billion times at attack button, and win! but don't get me wrong, i think it's entertaining, spent more hours than on many other games, and the graphics are lovely! i also like the thing about amor and so on.. but there's always place for improvement, but you know that :)

Kamazar

01-01-2010, 12:29 PM

I'm pretty sure multiplayer is harder than just typing a couple lines of code and setting up a server.

backtothis

01-01-2010, 12:51 PM

I think first they should focus on implementing more RPG stuff in the game, it's great, but i gotta say it needs RPG elements.

Why should they, they've clearly stated it's an openworld adventure not a rpg. Go implement more rpg elements yourself, god.

The Game Reaper

01-01-2010, 01:55 PM

I'm pretty sure multiplayer is harder than just typing a couple lines of code and setting up a server.
Depends on what type of multiplayer you mean. Apple provides the basic infrastructure for LAN and bluetooth, no server needed. WAN is an entirely different animal. Zero support from Apple, maintaining the servers, tonnes of code, etc.

iball

01-01-2010, 07:07 PM

I just want some WORKING multiplayer on the game I bought - Modern Combat.
Right now the multiplayer on Modern Combat is about as useful as tits on a boar hog.

starmonkey101

01-01-2010, 07:11 PM

omg pirates would be cool

starmonkey101

01-01-2010, 07:23 PM

i would also like to see lab 2 maybe with a co-op or something where the balls can interact on the same screen, like bump into each other

Random_Guy

01-02-2010, 05:12 AM

Enviro-Bear 2010 would be awesome with multiplayer.

Hmar9333

01-02-2010, 06:06 AM

Enviro-Bear 2010 would be awesome with multiplayer.

OMFG!

This.

kohjingyu

01-02-2010, 08:00 AM

Of course, multiplayer, it's so easy to add multiplayer to games now, especially with the multiplayer ray gun developers get. We just zap our game, and poof, multiplayer!

starmonkey101

01-02-2010, 08:08 AM

Of course, multiplayer, it's so easy to add multiplayer to games now, especially with the multiplayer ray gun developers get. We just zap our game, and poof, multiplayer!

Ummmm..... No need to get sassy... Nobody said it was gonna be easy! We, as the greedy ta'ers Just want more! Hahahahahaha

Frej444

01-02-2010, 10:21 AM

i would also like to see lab 2 maybe with a co-op or something where the balls can interact on the same screen, like bump into each other

Yeah that'd be cool! But the current multiplayer is Nice also ;)

by the way folks, i never said implementing multiplayer would be easy!
And i think rpg elements would be very apropriate for Ravensword. Open-World or not.

Vingdoloras

01-02-2010, 01:33 PM

Of course, multiplayer, it's so easy to add multiplayer to games now, especially with the multiplayer ray gun developers get. We just zap our game, and poof, multiplayer!

:D nice

EDIT:
Could you shoot at Pocket God? I want to see what happens :D two Gods... xD

starmonkey101

01-02-2010, 03:39 PM

a co-op in omg pirates, once again, would be nasty

Hodapp

01-02-2010, 04:16 PM

Unfortunately, developing the multiplayer component of games including working out all the kinks in the netcode to make clients sync up with massive discrepancies in latency and setting up the server infrastructure to host or do matchmaking isn't as simple as checking a box in Xcode. These things take tons of time, cost money to host and mostly just aren't feasible for most games that after Apple's cut a developer might see anything from a few quarters to a few dollars per download.

da shiz wiz 19

01-02-2010, 04:20 PM

MidianGTX

01-02-2010, 05:08 PM

i would also like to see lab 2 maybe with a co-op or something where the balls can interact on the same screen, like bump into each other

You could probably have it if you'd settle for 5fps.

starmonkey101

01-02-2010, 05:17 PM

You could probably have it if you'd settle for 5fps.

? whats 5fps?

backtothis

01-02-2010, 05:19 PM

? whats 5fps?

frames per second? wtf.

Grumps

01-02-2010, 05:49 PM

starmonkey101

01-02-2010, 05:50 PM

Co-op is always the best of gaming. Nobody wants to go through hours of dungeon / quest themselves. It will eventually get boring. We all learn this in online gaming and the good old LAN party.

Bring it!!

agreed! i love co-op... plus my little brother will never play anything with me unless its co-op cuz he's a noob and always loses hhahahaha:D:D

Will090

01-02-2010, 05:59 PM

Jet Car Racing would essentially be weed in the form of an app. That and WAN multiplayer and I will never leave my house again. Touchgrind also could use some S.K.A.T.E. style multiplayer or that mode in Tony hawk games where you take over as many obstacles as possible by performing the best trick on them. Meteor Blitz co op would be nice. Above and Beyond multiplayer would be the shit. And to end my rant Gangstar multiplayer and Rolando multiplayer where each person controls a different Rolando would be sick

kohjingyu

01-02-2010, 07:47 PM

Thank you! I heard hosting a server is like 700 bucks a month for a 1,000 players.

Not with the new server hoster gun that all devs get now! Point it at your multiplayer game (check out our other gun here (http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=766602#post766602)), and poof! It is now supported by a FREE server!!

vbxz47

01-02-2010, 09:22 PM

I love jet car stunts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

da shiz wiz 19

01-02-2010, 09:23 PM

Not with the new server hoster gun that all devs get now! Point it at your multiplayer game (check out our other gun here (http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=766602#post766602)), and poof! It is now supported by a FREE server!!
:eek: WOW stupid devs, make your app free and add multiplayer NOW!!!

str1f3

01-03-2010, 04:22 PM

Just curious as to what you think about this. What if Apple created some kind of XBOX Live service?

The prez 12521

01-03-2010, 04:40 PM

Just curious as to what you think about this. What if Apple created some kind of XBOX Live service?

it would suck, apple should be making other things. openfeint seems to be getting better and better, and soon i think it will become a standard...maybe...some still love plus+