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'''M'''ega '''G'''lest (MG) is a fork / modification of the Glest engine. The primary goal for MG was to rework the network abilities of the original Glest engine to offer a richer Network play experience. MG may be downloaded from https://sourceforge.net/projects/megaglest/files/current_release/.  
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'''M'''ega '''G'''lest (MG) is a fork / modification of the Real Time Strategy (RTS) game '''Glest'''
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The primary goal for MG was to rework the network capabilities of the original Glest engine
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to offer a richer Network play experience.
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MG may be downloaded from https://sourceforge.net/projects/megaglest/files/current_release/.
  
 
=History=
 
=History=
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Megaglest started in January 2010 as a vision from a longtime community member: '''Titus Tscharntke''' (Titi) [[http://www.titusgames.de/ here]].
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Joining Titus in the capacity of a project developer was '''Mark Vejvoda ''' (SoftCoder) [[http://www.soft-haus.com/blog here]]. Together (with frequent help
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from numerous members of the community (such as, Ultifd, Tomreyn, Silnarm, Eliminator, ect) this project has seen
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tremendous success and offers a fun platform for playing and learning.
  
 
== Features ==
 
== Features ==
  
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*Only loads the factions selected in game settings.
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*Multi-Player over LAN or Internet
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*Up to 8 players for network or single player games.
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*4 new factions to pick from (more can be downloaded [see MG Mod's below])
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*Many new maps
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*New AI player difficulty levels (easy, normal, ultra, mega)
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*Minimal Master-Server to display hosted Internet games
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*Cross platform network play (Linux vs Windows works fine)
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*Support for multiple hosted servers through configurable TCP port #'s
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*Network game lobby chat mode (press enter to toggle on/off)
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*Queued commands (hold CTRL key while queuing multiple commands)
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*Per Unit Particles.
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*Command line options (type --help to see current options)
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*Supported on most Linux distributions (32 and 64 bit) via universal full installer or data and binary packages.
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*Supported on Windows XP - Windows 7.
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*Enhanced map editor (with tooltips)
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*Enhanced G3D Model viewer (supports showing particles)
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*Enhanced LUA commands and scripting support
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*Additional Support for JPG, PNG and BMP textures for models
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*Custom loading screens per faction
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*Full support for mod's via the mydata folder
  
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=Guide=
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= XMLs =
  
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[[MG_XML_Definitions| Megaglest XML Definitions]]
  
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=Reference / Specification=
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= Scripted Scenarios =
  
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[[MG/Scripted Scenarios| Scripted Scenarios]]
  
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=Source Explanation=
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=Source Code / Compiling=
  
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<coming soon>
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For people who would like to work on the Megaglest we have worked hard to make things as easy for you as possible.
  
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== Code Discussions ==
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Below is a small list of facts to try to assist anyone who is interested in helping with development or just to learn for your own enjoyment:
  
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*[[MG/Getting The Code|Getting The Code]]
  
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=Processes=
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*[[MG/SVN Structure|SVN Structure]]
  
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*[[MG/Linux Compiling|Linux-Compiling]]
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*[[MG/Windows Compiling|Windows Compiling]]
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*[[MG/Installers|Installers]]
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*[[MG/Misc Scripts|Misc Scripts]]
  
 
=Links=
 
=Links=
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=MG-based mods=
 
=MG-based mods=
  
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[http://glest.org/glest_board/index.php?topic=4511.0 The Vbros Mod Packs]
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[http://glest.org/glest_board/index.php?topic=5615.msg53408#msg53408 Main faction download center]
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[http://glest.110mb.com/mdc/ Mod download center]
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=Media Coverage=
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http://freegamer.blogspot.com/2010/06/megaglest-335-pre-release-special.html
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http://www.penguspy.com/megaglest/
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http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/08/12/0520229/FOSS-RTS-Game-emGlestem-Gets-Revival-mdash-Enter-emMega-Glestem?from=rss

Revision as of 03:36, 4 September 2010

Mega Glest (MG) is a fork / modification of the Real Time Strategy (RTS) game Glest

The primary goal for MG was to rework the network capabilities of the original Glest engine

to offer a richer Network play experience.

MG may be downloaded from https://sourceforge.net/projects/megaglest/files/current_release/.

History

Megaglest started in January 2010 as a vision from a longtime community member: Titus Tscharntke (Titi) [here].

Joining Titus in the capacity of a project developer was Mark Vejvoda (SoftCoder) [here]. Together (with frequent help

from numerous members of the community (such as, Ultifd, Tomreyn, Silnarm, Eliminator, ect) this project has seen

tremendous success and offers a fun platform for playing and learning.

Features

  • Only loads the factions selected in game settings.
  • Multi-Player over LAN or Internet
  • Up to 8 players for network or single player games.
  • 4 new factions to pick from (more can be downloaded [see MG Mod's below])
  • Many new maps
  • New AI player difficulty levels (easy, normal, ultra, mega)
  • Minimal Master-Server to display hosted Internet games
  • Cross platform network play (Linux vs Windows works fine)
  • Support for multiple hosted servers through configurable TCP port #'s
  • Network game lobby chat mode (press enter to toggle on/off)
  • Queued commands (hold CTRL key while queuing multiple commands)
  • Per Unit Particles.
  • Command line options (type --help to see current options)
  • Supported on most Linux distributions (32 and 64 bit) via universal full installer or data and binary packages.
  • Supported on Windows XP - Windows 7.
  • Enhanced map editor (with tooltips)
  • Enhanced G3D Model viewer (supports showing particles)
  • Enhanced LUA commands and scripting support
  • Additional Support for JPG, PNG and BMP textures for models
  • Custom loading screens per faction
  • Full support for mod's via the mydata folder

XMLs

Megaglest XML Definitions

Scripted Scenarios

Scripted Scenarios

Source Code / Compiling

For people who would like to work on the Megaglest we have worked hard to make things as easy for you as possible.

Below is a small list of facts to try to assist anyone who is interested in helping with development or just to learn for your own enjoyment:

Links

MG-based mods

The Vbros Mod Packs

Main faction download center

Mod download center

Media Coverage

http://freegamer.blogspot.com/2010/06/megaglest-335-pre-release-special.html

http://www.penguspy.com/megaglest/

http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/08/12/0520229/FOSS-RTS-Game-emGlestem-Gets-Revival-mdash-Enter-emMega-Glestem?from=rss

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