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Originally Posted by NorviewsVeteran
Is there any way to play it alone or over the internet, not just on a LAN?
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Originally Posted by ttldomination
Hey Guys,
1. I assume this goes in the general forum...
2. Is there a way to play *other* people except for on a LAN network?
3. Can we play single mode?
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Hi - We are glad you are interested!
We developed this year's version with only LANs in mind. Like you, we would like to expand its reach out into WANs (ie any random set of half-fast nodes attached to the internet, or other WANs) but this year we have not done any testing in that sort of configuration, nor have we made a concerted attempt to have the code operate well in that sort of environment.
So, your mileage may vary. If the clients trying to participate in a match can all reach the server with very low delays, it might work OK. If not, then all bets are off.
I suggest trying it in a LAN, before trying it across a WAN, so that if you do try it across the net or another WAN, you can assess for yourself if it glitches.
About playing solo - The computer-controlled-robot software (to give you an opponent) is going to come out later, so for right now, solo play (one client connected to the server) wouldn't be too exciting, but, on the other hand, practice makes perfect.
Blake
PS: I'm guessing that running simulations across the internet or other WANs will be near the top of our most-frequently-requested-improvements-list by the time this season is over.