[Freeciv-Dev] Re: (PR#14522) Hotseat mode

["Andreas Røsdal" <andrearo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

<URL: http://bugs.freeciv.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=14522 >

Mateusz Stefek wrote:

><URL: http://bugs.freeciv.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=14522 >
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>>I have a feature request: hotseat mode.
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>>Since there is simultaneousphases,  implementing hotseat should not be
>>too
>>difficult. A single client could alternate between non-AI players, so
>>many people can play turns on the same PC.
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>Just use /take command when you change player
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There are some things needed to make hotseat gameplay more playable:

-Alternating between players aften turn done should be automatic, not 
through the /take command. Using /take every turn is not practical or 
very user-friendly for long games.
-There should be a screen shown after each player's turn, to prevent 
revealing information about players/maps.
-Setting up the game should allow you to create hotseat players. For 
example, Wesnoth has a nice dedicated hotseat game setup screen.
-Preveting cheating. Possibly password protecting access to players. 
Currently, using /take will allow you to cheat almost undetected.
-Saving and loading should preserve hotseat games.

A better hotseat mode will also allow/improve a "play by email"-mode.

Andreas R.