Custom maps and multiplayer

[aznchris]

Does everyone need the custom map in order to play it in multiplayer? Or does only the host need the custom map?

[Heretic]

Right now if only the host has the game the map will 'download' to the other players. Last I checked this was very slow to do it in this way, so if possible it would be best for everyone to download the map on their own - but that also depends on the level and the size, the host's upload speed, etc.

[Hipshot]

This is true.
The host has the level and the clients downloads it if they miss it. So the upload speed is mostly the bottleneck here.

[Heretic]

Maybe we could implement some kind of option during the making of the campaign for the builder to host it via an FTP link or dropbox link - and then have it distribute from that link instead of the host?  

[Grokitach]

Just put a tiny address to your file in the map description

[Heretic]

That's a good idea, and for self capable people that would work. I'm just afraid of someone not getting it or because its not 'official' (in the sense that the game auto-loads it) that people will be afraid to use the URL. URLs can be dangerous these days

[Grokitach]

Well, with a good antivirus and firewall you have nothing to fear !

[Heretic]

Lol, the dangers are beyond viruses!