Unite 2010GDC ChinaAsia Game Show 2010GDC 2011
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How to use the demoThe source code and the EXE files for both RPSS and RPSSS are included with this document. I suggest you start by looking at the source code for RPSSS and then RPSS. Any computer can be the server. In theory, it should be the fastest computer that also has either a static IP address or a domain name. For testing purposes, however, it can be any computer. Start RPSSS.EXE and you will just see a DOS program that does nothing but wait. You may want to minimize it and do something else. If you want to play, you will need to execute the client (RPSS.EXE). When you start, you can enter the IP address of the server that you wish to play on. To adjust the number, use the up or down arrow keys. To switch to another byte of the IP address, press the left or right arrow keys. I know this seems overly complicated, but when you actually start the program, you'll understand. When you've entered the IP address, click on the connect button below it. Now all you have to do is wait for another player and then you can play. Please note that RPSS.EXE supports Alt-Tab, which means that you can switch between applications. Using Alt-Tab, you can run two clients and play against yourself (for testing purposes, of course J). When you are actually playing, you will see the different choices of moves in front of you (rock, paper, or scissor). Select one move using the left or right arrow keys and press enter. Now you must wait for your opponent to chose. When both of you have chosen, the score will change and the next round will start. Press escape or Alt-F4 to quit anytime. Please note that the demo took me about four days to write, so it is not bug-free or user friendly. It is just mean to demonstrate the proper use of WinSock in a multiplayer game. There are a few points where I could have improved it, but all-in-all it works. I can take no responsibility for the demo programs whatsoever! |
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