Odamex 0.6.2 Released

Odamex has officially moved to version 0.6.2. While this release is mostly considered a "bug fix" release, it features a number of new features as well. Highlights of the new features include true widescreen support, a competitive warmup mode, and complete Doom/Doom 2 BFG Edition support. Cooperative gameplay has also been greatly improved. There is more to be seen, so check out the Odamex homepage to read the full post and see a short video of these new features in use.

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I didn't even know there was a cooperative scene on Odamex. I might just have to check this out then.

Lizardcommando said:

I didn't even know there was a cooperative scene on Odamex. I might just have to check this out then.

We're hoping to see Cooperative sprout up more in the server list :) I have an av.wad co-op server up. I am willing to take suggestions.

Lizardcommando said:

I didn't even know there was a cooperative scene on Odamex. I might just have to check this out then.

Before 0.6.2, a very naive method of syncing monsters between the server and clients was utilized that resulted in quite a number of desyncs, making the game unplayable for any extended length of time. I took a quick look at it, realized there was a simple fix and implemented it.

At this particular moment, I have a server up that is running the following WADs all in rotation:

• Doom 2
  
• Alien Vendetta
  
• Coffee Break
  
• Epic 2
  
• Eternal Doom
  
• Hell Revealed
  
• Hell Revealed 2
  
• Icarus
  
• Kama Sutra
  
• Memento Mori
  
• Memento Mori 2
  
• Requiem
  
• Scythe
  
• Scythe 2
  
• Scythe X
  
• Speed of Doom
  
• Revolution!
  
• UAC: Ultra
  
• Vanguard

It's kind of nice, because I only have to run one server and players can pick whichever WAD they prefer to play at that moment. I do plan on having servers specific to running Ultimate Doom and Final Doom WADs, but I did not want to make things unfair to players who only have Doom 2 and couldn't join the rotation server if it was running an IWAD they didn't have.