Posted June 25, 2016
Some say it is nothing but a myth,
Others it can't really work And / Or don't like what it requires (when you need another account),
One hope it's the future (me?)
But what is it really, at this state and time, and possibly in the future?
What games support it now - and at which route?
Is there a GogMix for Cross-Play games on Gog to link this thread? If not, Let me know so I can start one and link it here.
- As I understand there are 4 routes:
1. In-Game Multi-Player, accomplished through direct Ip connection - similar to Lan of old games or DosBox IPX. Ex Terraria.
2. It Just Works... somehow assimilating into Steam API or whatnot - Ex Double Dragon Trilogy.
3. A Propriety account one must have in addition to Gog/Steam/Whatever and All clients connect to it. Ex Van Hellsing Final Cut.
4. A Central hub, assuming It connects both Gog and Steam players (maintained through a company server?) Ex?
5? Currently only internal Multi Player (through Galaxy) but with a possibility of Cross-Play in the future? Ex Homeworld Remastered?
I suppose each route has cons and benefits, such as the support (or lack thereof) for In-Client Invites & Matchmaking.
Would really appreciate feedback on that and how you think it (should and) can be improved.
- But what I don't know and would really like the community input is what can and can't be done.
1. What Does "It Takes" to make a game Cross-Play?
Is there something that can be done through the community to expand or fasten support?
2. When is a game "Too Invested" into current Steam(works?) to allow it have Cross-Play?
Is there a possible list of games that will make it hard or less likely to migrate into Cross-play?
3. What can Gog do about it? Especially in terms of improving aspects in the client,
But also in regard to private servers or support of community held ones - Is it feasible?
4. How about Cross-Play for old titles? Can we resurrect services like GameSpy And / Or support ventures like [url=https://www.google.co.il/search?q=the+kali+league+orion&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=zehuV5z_KuOP8Qevr7fgAw]Kali League[/url]?
Some people are in need of feedback (and very much welcomed input)! :)
Others it can't really work And / Or don't like what it requires (when you need another account),
One hope it's the future (me?)
But what is it really, at this state and time, and possibly in the future?
What games support it now - and at which route?
Is there a GogMix for Cross-Play games on Gog to link this thread? If not, Let me know so I can start one and link it here.
- As I understand there are 4 routes:
1. In-Game Multi-Player, accomplished through direct Ip connection - similar to Lan of old games or DosBox IPX. Ex Terraria.
2. It Just Works... somehow assimilating into Steam API or whatnot - Ex Double Dragon Trilogy.
3. A Propriety account one must have in addition to Gog/Steam/Whatever and All clients connect to it. Ex Van Hellsing Final Cut.
4. A Central hub, assuming It connects both Gog and Steam players (maintained through a company server?) Ex?
5? Currently only internal Multi Player (through Galaxy) but with a possibility of Cross-Play in the future? Ex Homeworld Remastered?
I suppose each route has cons and benefits, such as the support (or lack thereof) for In-Client Invites & Matchmaking.
Would really appreciate feedback on that and how you think it (should and) can be improved.
- But what I don't know and would really like the community input is what can and can't be done.
1. What Does "It Takes" to make a game Cross-Play?
Is there something that can be done through the community to expand or fasten support?
2. When is a game "Too Invested" into current Steam(works?) to allow it have Cross-Play?
Is there a possible list of games that will make it hard or less likely to migrate into Cross-play?
3. What can Gog do about it? Especially in terms of improving aspects in the client,
But also in regard to private servers or support of community held ones - Is it feasible?
4. How about Cross-Play for old titles? Can we resurrect services like GameSpy And / Or support ventures like [url=https://www.google.co.il/search?q=the+kali+league+orion&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=zehuV5z_KuOP8Qevr7fgAw]Kali League[/url]?
Some people are in need of feedback (and very much welcomed input)! :)
Post edited June 26, 2016 by BlackThorny