Transcript An Overview of NECI's Generic Game Server

An Overview of NECI's
Generic Game Server
Michael Buro
joint work with Igor Durdanovic
Talk Outline
GGS Architecture
 Current Services
 Unique Features
 Client Software
 Outlook
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GGS Architecture
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Virtual network of Internet Services, Multiplexors, and
Clients connected to a Central Server
Simple text-based message protocol on top of TCP
Traditional network
GGS
Advantages of GGS
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A single connection point for a service network used for
authentication and connection delegation
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All clients and services can communicate with each other
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Adding new services and GUIs is eased by reusable
software components in form of C++ and Java libraries
Current Services
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Chat functionality: sending messages to individuals
or groups
Seven board game services
(Amazons, Checkers, Chess, Go, Hex, Othello, Phutball)
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A single tournament director for all game services
Unique Game Service Features
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Glicko rating system which also models rating variability
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Universal clock that can emulate all common game clock modes
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Common format for archiving games
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Many different board sizes and shapes
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Fair game handling for both fixed and random starting positions
Client Software
Source code available:
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A generic C++ client for connecting game programs to GGS
GGSA - the GGS applet for all services
Wrapper software for connecting standard-I/O driven programs
Windows executables provided by Chris Welty:
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LION - Othello GUI
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TD - a single tournament director for all game services
Plans
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More services
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User friendly GUI
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Real-time gaming
Instant Messaging
Peer-2-Peer file sharing
News and stock tickers
Intuitive
Multi-platform
Localized
More scalable
architecture