This gadget would allow for “meta-matchmaking,” where users can note their interest in playing multiplayer VR games and be matched up with other users who want to play the same game. Multiplayer VR games that are in the user’s steam library would all be listed and the user selects the games they are interested in playing. When a group of 2, 4, or 10 users have marked the same games as ones’s they are interested in playing, the user’s in question will be notified and invited to launch the game though a launch UI within the gadget so they can play together. This will require a server or similar method to function.
The gadget will also list the number of users playing any game in the list currently, requiring the gadget to be aware of what game every user is playing and communicating it if it is on the list. Users can hide or show their status of playing the game if they want.
Who would use this gadget?
Users who enjoy multiplayer games would use this gadget to find parties to play with in games that lack a sustainable user base. At scale, it would help VR games that are multiplayer focused build and maintain a playerbase.
Assuming that you're on the team, what other skillsets would you need to make this project happen over a couple days of hacking?
I am not experienced with coding, 3D modelling, or setting up servers, I’m just trying to provide the concept for consideration.
What will be the toughest part of building this gadget?
This gadget would require setting up the necessary servers and programming software to reliably keep track of and bring users together.
What would this gadget do?
This gadget would allow for “meta-matchmaking,” where users can note their interest in playing multiplayer VR games and be matched up with other users who want to play the same game. Multiplayer VR games that are in the user’s steam library would all be listed and the user selects the games they are interested in playing. When a group of 2, 4, or 10 users have marked the same games as ones’s they are interested in playing, the user’s in question will be notified and invited to launch the game though a launch UI within the gadget so they can play together. This will require a server or similar method to function.
The gadget will also list the number of users playing any game in the list currently, requiring the gadget to be aware of what game every user is playing and communicating it if it is on the list. Users can hide or show their status of playing the game if they want.
Who would use this gadget?
Users who enjoy multiplayer games would use this gadget to find parties to play with in games that lack a sustainable user base. At scale, it would help VR games that are multiplayer focused build and maintain a playerbase.
Assuming that you're on the team, what other skillsets would you need to make this project happen over a couple days of hacking?
I am not experienced with coding, 3D modelling, or setting up servers, I’m just trying to provide the concept for consideration.
What will be the toughest part of building this gadget?
This gadget would require setting up the necessary servers and programming software to reliably keep track of and bring users together.