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Netrek MacOSX version 1.5

Netrek is an Internet game for up to 16 players, written almost entirely in cross-platform open source software. It combines features of multi-directional shooters and team-based real-time strategy games. Players attempt to disable or destroy their opponents' ships in real-time combat, while taking over enemy planets by bombing them and dropping off armies they pick up on friendly planets. The goal of the game is to capture all the opposing team's planets.
Author
The Catboy
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  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Yeah even bt support for Xbox one controllers are just as easy as pairing
    +1
  • ColdBlitz @ ColdBlitz:
    considering the steamdeck can emulate the switch (yikes) theres almost 0 reason to buy the switch apart from playing online and using cartridges
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Xinput and 360 dongles were a driver nightmare
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    I remember having to manually put in drivers and what not
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Yeah the 360 dongles sucked
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    But the new Xbox pads? PIr it up and if a game supports it it just works
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Most emulators even automatically detect them now
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Yeah it's a good time to be alive lol
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Pi4 and Batocera works with them perfectly too
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    I'd like to see future tap to pair options like you hold it over a scanner and it just automatically pairs
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    No need for additional cords buttons or anything
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Hmmm yeah that is possible BT has an address like an IP
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Scan a QR code on your phone open a page with the controller and a QR code for the device, hit go and done
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    One less latency issue for radio frequency
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Or even wifi pair opening just an app to sign is nice
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Yeah it could be hosted on the phone hmmm it's an idea Ken
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    But could be bad for people with lower speeds but how many mbs would it really need to detect a button press
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Nearly nothing
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Most of it BT used
  • BigOnYa @ BigOnYa:
    That's how I pair with uremum, I wave a $5 bill across her face, and instant link.
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    A priest travels to China holy covid
  • The Real Jdbye @ The Real Jdbye:
    being able to turn into a dinosaur would be low key amazing
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Just don't be a Trex you can't fondle your dong
    K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2: Just don't be a Trex you can't fondle your dong