DSubs - abstract multiplayer subsim

ljqcn101 · 04-30-20, 12:01 AM

Just found this from the subsim main page, looks great! As a DW and DCS player too, definitely gonna try with my buddies.

HobbitJack · 05-04-20, 09:39 PM

I just downloaded the game and gave it a spin. Very nice!

I'm going to keep watching this. I'm no good but maybe I'll get better =).

Boris-Barboris · 05-30-20, 07:53 AM

https://github.com/Boris-Barboris/ds...ses/tag/v0.1.0

Good progress on a rather complex multi-simulator front.
I've got a working 'instancing' system that allows to run multiple simulators on my server simultaneously, which opens a path to scenarios, campaigns and tutorials. For now a duplicate of the main circular arena scenario is available as a "singleplayer" (you still play on the server, just not with other players) 'instance'.

Stub of scenario selection creen:

That was the main chunk of work I've pulled off in these 3 months. Some minor tweaks that I've also done:

Subtle 2.5km map grid.
Fix various bugs is scrollbar and text box.
Better noise level estimation in broadband tracker code, fixes Lima hydrohones.
Fix OpenAL source queing algorithm to improve min latencies on very high-latency connections.

Grid example:

I hope it is very subtle and does not annoy the player.

I will start working on all these boring mechanisms that need scenarios work: triggers, progress state saves, dialog boxes, text/radio messages, win/loss conditions, hints and all that. Will probably be ready around October, with a couple of tutorial scenarios.

Boris-Barboris · 05-31-20, 02:38 AM

frpandore, red cross in left upper corner to abandon the instance.

HobbitJack · 06-02-20, 11:28 PM

Just a note, when I go to get on, I authorize, select a mode (singleplayer, in my case =), select a sub, and then get booted to the startup screen, which then prevents me from authorizing to try again.

Is this a known issue?

Boris-Barboris · 06-03-20, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HobbitJack

Just a note, when I go to get on, I authorize, select a mode (singleplayer, in my case =), select a sub, and then get booted to the startup screen, which then prevents me from authorizing to try again.

Is this a known issue?

My bad, didn't test windows client properly.

https://github.com/Boris-Barboris/ds...ses/tag/v0.1.1

HobbitJack · 06-04-20, 11:17 PM

Thanks man!

Boris-Barboris · 09-08-20, 05:30 PM

https://github.com/Boris-Barboris/ds...ses/tag/v0.2.0

I've got some work done on the scenario system.
Triggers, conditions, goals, map element classes take shape and are already sufficient to write basic missions.

4 mediocre half-text half-exercise tutorials can now be selected in the main menu and played:

Navigation
Active sonar + TMA
Torpedoes
Hydrophone + more TMA.

Some QoL features, namely:

hydrophone ray data rendered on waterfall display.
active sonar ping visualized on F1 tactical map.
split window button in the top right corner.

It looks like it is finally time to work extensively. The last thing I want to do before public release is a campaign.

It will require new submarines, new weapons, decoys, and some writing skills. After that the game should be ready to have something like an itch.io page.
Hopefully, it will be ready in January.

maxadmiral · 09-25-20, 06:21 AM

I think it would be great if there were a few different multiplayer modes, particularly one that would not have the hostile AI.

It would be great when playing with/against friends, especially those who are new to the genre.

04-30-20, 12:01 AM	#1
ljqcn101 Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 50 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 3	Just found this from the subsim main page, looks great! As a DW and DCS player too, definitely gonna try with my buddies. __________________ Automatic TMA calculator (metric system) Automatic TMA line detector and solver for DW/SC/688i Automatic TMA line detector and solver for maneuvering target (new)

05-30-20, 07:53 AM	#3
Boris-Barboris Mate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 56 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	https://github.com/Boris-Barboris/ds...ses/tag/v0.1.0 Good progress on a rather complex multi-simulator front. I've got a working 'instancing' system that allows to run multiple simulators on my server simultaneously, which opens a path to scenarios, campaigns and tutorials. For now a duplicate of the main circular arena scenario is available as a "singleplayer" (you still play on the server, just not with other players) 'instance'. Stub of scenario selection creen: That was the main chunk of work I've pulled off in these 3 months. Some minor tweaks that I've also done: Subtle 2.5km map grid. Fix various bugs is scrollbar and text box. Better noise level estimation in broadband tracker code, fixes Lima hydrohones. Fix OpenAL source queing algorithm to improve min latencies on very high-latency connections. Grid example: I hope it is very subtle and does not annoy the player. I will start working on all these boring mechanisms that need scenarios work: triggers, progress state saves, dialog boxes, text/radio messages, win/loss conditions, hints and all that. Will probably be ready around October, with a couple of tutorial scenarios.

09-08-20, 05:30 PM	#8
Boris-Barboris Mate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 56 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	https://github.com/Boris-Barboris/ds...ses/tag/v0.2.0 I've got some work done on the scenario system. Triggers, conditions, goals, map element classes take shape and are already sufficient to write basic missions. 4 mediocre half-text half-exercise tutorials can now be selected in the main menu and played: Navigation Active sonar + TMA Torpedoes Hydrophone + more TMA. Some QoL features, namely: hydrophone ray data rendered on waterfall display. active sonar ping visualized on F1 tactical map. split window button in the top right corner. It looks like it is finally time to work extensively. The last thing I want to do before public release is a campaign. It will require new submarines, new weapons, decoys, and some writing skills. After that the game should be ready to have something like an itch.io page. Hopefully, it will be ready in January. Last edited by Boris-Barboris; 09-09-20 at 02:53 AM.

05-04-20, 09:39 PM	#2
HobbitJack Watch Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 22 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	I just downloaded the game and gave it a spin. Very nice! I'm going to keep watching this. I'm no good but maybe I'll get better =).

05-31-20, 02:38 AM	#4
Boris-Barboris Mate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 56 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	frpandore, red cross in left upper corner to abandon the instance.

06-02-20, 11:28 PM	#5
HobbitJack Watch Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 22 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Just a note, when I go to get on, I authorize, select a mode (singleplayer, in my case =), select a sub, and then get booted to the startup screen, which then prevents me from authorizing to try again. Is this a known issue?

06-04-20, 11:17 PM	#7
HobbitJack Watch Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 22 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Thanks man!

09-25-20, 06:21 AM	#9
maxadmiral Nub Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 2 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I think it would be great if there were a few different multiplayer modes, particularly one that would not have the hostile AI. It would be great when playing with/against friends, especially those who are new to the genre.