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Observer mode in Civ?

#1
March 8th, 2013, 12:59
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A rough idea for an observer mode in Civ:

Add a mod to Civ that outputs the map state to an open format (xml, json) on disk.
Add a web viewer that displays the information on the web.

Worth doing?
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March 8th, 2013, 13:04
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I was thinking the other day... a pitboss could have a separate "lurker" player that is isolated, but has the full map and full EP visibility on all players. No modding needed. The only drawback that I can think of is that at least one lurker would have to log in every turn to end turn.
If you know what I mean.
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March 8th, 2013, 13:09
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Hm. Another drawback is that only one lurker can lurk at a time. smile And of course, it's less accessible than a web interface.
If you know what I mean.
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March 8th, 2013, 13:16
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Couldn't you make the "lurker" player end turn instantly?
I don't think one at a time is too bad, tho a viewer would obviously be better.
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March 8th, 2013, 13:29
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novice, do that and every PB lurker would love you.
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March 8th, 2013, 14:27
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(March 8th, 2013, 12:59)novice Wrote: A rough idea for an observer mode in Civ:

Add a mod to Civ that outputs the map state to an open format (xml, json) on disk.
Add a web viewer that displays the information on the web.

Worth doing?

Save each turn and let the viewer advance/back up through the turns as well and you're golden. smile
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March 8th, 2013, 14:35
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How about players can also "time travel" but can't move anything. (This makes it more equal to a pbem as you can catch up on demos/graphs like you can by opening old saves).


I think this is turning into a Christmas list for pitboss lol
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March 8th, 2013, 15:00
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(March 8th, 2013, 14:35)Qgqqqqq Wrote: I think this is turning into a Christmas list for pitboss lol

Noelvice, please give us these presents.
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March 8th, 2013, 15:52
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(March 8th, 2013, 12:59)novice Wrote: A rough idea for an observer mode in Civ:

Add a mod to Civ that outputs the map state to an open format (xml, json) on disk.
Add a web viewer that displays the information on the web.

Worth doing?

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#10
March 8th, 2013, 16:36
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(March 8th, 2013, 14:35)Qgqqqqq Wrote: How about players can also "time travel" but can't move anything. (This makes it more equal to a pbem as you can catch up on demos/graphs like you can by opening old saves).

That would have to be a separate mode for only a certain player's information, maybe password protected for each player.
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