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ZeroK-RTS / Zero-K

Open source RTS game running on the Spring/Recoil engine
https://zero-k.info
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Newton firezones: integrate Lobster #4521

Open sprunk opened 3 years ago

sprunk commented 3 years ago

Maybe the Newton firezones feature could be extended to also allow launching by Lobsters. Synchronize multiple Lobsters, make Newtons wait until a launch, etc.

CarabusX commented 3 years ago

Newton Firezones in very simplistic widget in general, it has multiple issues and could be improved. Especially in terms of synchronization/reliability of the firing newtons. Back when Space Skuttle bombing using Space Valkyrie was possible some years ago, me (Rafal) and Sfireman were each working on their own more advanced launcher widget. I never finished mine, he neither, but I have my code somewhere, perhaps it could be used. It provided more automation like placing units in the launcher, firing Newtons all at once, etc. a nice GUI panel for it, and icons above participating units depending on their role and status.

As for Lobsters themselves there is some fun stuff to be done with widgets, I have some ideas I may try.