Network gaming

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necky (Posted 2005) [#1]

Hi, I`m in the process at the moment of writing a simple network game so I`ve been looking at the wicked GNet command set in Blitzmax. I`ve managed to, successfully, write my networking code but I can't figure out a way of having a host send out an invitation for other player to join without them knowing the IP address of my machine first. Ideally, it would be cool if I could create a game with a keyword in one of the GNet slots that other players could pickup. In short, I want to be able to have other players see what games are avaliable over the network which they can join. Having to work out the host's IP before I can connect is a bit lame. Can anyone think of a way around this problem. I want to use GNet only if possible. thanks.

TartanTangerine (was Indiepath) (Posted 2005) [#2]

YOu need to know the IP address to send the message. We store the addresses in an SQL table, we do a look up and then connect to the IP.

necky (Posted 2005) [#3]

Thanks for your help but I still don't know how to go about getting all avaliable IPs on a network automatically. Do you have some sample code or a few tips on how to go about this?

Jay Kyburz (Posted 2005) [#4]

Do you mean for a "seach for games on the lan" button?

Beaker (Posted 2005) [#5]

This might help: http://www.blitzbasic.com/codearcs/codearcs.php?code=1413