New Dune 2 game

[drackbolt]

Hi there.  Just in case anyone's interested, I'm writing a new Dune 2 game based on the original, with multiplayer support to be implemented.  Check it out if you like:

http://dune2.workpad.com

[Staude]

Looks nice.. 1 thing you should implant tho (if you havent yet) .. the ability to have multiple units under control at once...

[vidiware]

Looks promising. We'll follow the development process.

[drackbolt]

Hi guys,

I'd just like to make a call for playtesters...  I'm making a lot of progress on the first network version (ETA <1 month), but I need people to check out the last download and give it a real workout so I can consider parts of the code as finished.  If anyone could also verify that the two different types of music work on their system after following the instructions, that would be great also.  Please see the home page at http://dune2.workpad.com.

Thanks,

Jesse

[Cyborg]

I tested the game.

Result:

My mouse pointer was not visible in the game, and thus I couldn't operate the menu.

If this issue could be fixed, I could test more deeply.

[drackbolt]

Multiplayer version RELEASED!!!

http://dune2.workpad.com

Thanks everybody

[Andrew]

One thing that would be nice added is ability to use keypad numbers instead of the numbers on top of letters. Took me a while to figure that out, not that it is important or anything.

Should probably set up a match thread, so people could contact each other to play a game.

[drackbolt]

The match thread is a good idea, although my web service kind of sucks so it will probably be too slow for most people.

You mean using the numpad keys to select groups?  I hadn't thought of that (never knew anyone who did it that way), but I might think about that for the next version.

[Andrew]

I use numpad key for inputting numbers. Easier to do when dealing with numbers (accounting ect) So easier to find. :P

Also, when it installed, I think the acronym for D2: THSA is incorrect. Should be TSHA ?

[drackbolt]

Oops.  There's a human bug for you.  ;D

[MrFlibble]

Hi, I've tried your game, and I like it. However, there are some points about it that I'd like to share. First, your game really needs a detailed readme/manual. Since D:TSHA extends far beyond a regular Dune 2 clone, many things regarding tech tree, units and controls are not self-evident.

Second, there are some issues concerning the gameplay:

- I found it very inconvenient that I couldn't select a unit or structure without deselecting the currently selected unit/structure first. IMHO, this hinders game control slightly.

- I have not entirely understood the way multiple units are selected, but the usual click-and-drag method is apparently missing.

- the unit selection crosshair is so large, bright and flashing that it almost totally conceals the selected unit's graphics. I would rather prefer the traditional rectangle.

- I hope you will implement the point-and-click unit orders, as the current hotkey method is not the most convenient one.

- there are command buttons for units and structures, but they are not currently clickable. Also, the buttons are also present even if the selected unit/structure cannot perform the action (like repair button visible for a structure with 100% health).

- when I select the movement destination for a unit, the crosshair mouse pointer doesn't move in a smooth manner, instead, it rapidly jumps from cell to cell.

Well, I guess that's all for now. I hope these observations will be useful for you. Keep up the good work!!! ;D

[drackbolt]

Hey again Fibble,

Please post this in the forums on my web site.  Or better yet, visit the forums, and you will find nearly all your questions answered already.

[MrFlibble]

Maybe you'd implement interface customization? Although I see you point why there's no click-and-drag, and why there's "deselect confirmation", I still feel these somewhat inconvenient...

[drackbolt]

Latest (and close to last) version available for download, with web server support.  Please check it out everybody.  Thanks!

http://dune2.workpad.com

*** EDIT ***

FINAL version released Oct 14, 2006!

[drackbolt]

Final version released today.