How would you create a Server-List?

[Jonathan5]

How would you create a Server-List or Lobby System using OINC? I'm not asking for a step by step guide, I'm just looking for what will be needed knowledge wise and maybe tool wise. A few pointers in the right direction. Thank you.

[DizzyDoo]

Take a look at the list channel command, it'll create a list of all public channels on a server.

[Asholay]

Here's my method:

When someone wants to host a game, get them to join a channel of their username (which should be independent as OINC won't allow multiple instances of the same name). Then when someone enters the lobby, have a list box which loops through the channel list and adds a line as appropriate.

I've done a full lobby for my game which includes hosting & joining on servers or locally, retrieval and display of individual game data (e.g. how many player slots are free, difficulty level, %age complete, etc) private games with password protection, player capping, player kicking, characters level limits, etc, etc. Players can also Drop In/Drop Out of various games in the lobby (the game has Drop In/Drop Out co-op as well)

If you want any pointers, give me a shout and I'll be happy to help.

[Jonathan5]

Wow, great! Thanks for the replies guys. I'll try something out a little later. I'll post back.

[Jonathan5]

Hey guys, here a link to the thread in which you can find the source to my server list. Let me know how it's coming a long so far. I'm kind of stuck. Thanks.