Dynaverse.net is proud to offer the community a web-based direct tcp/ip game matching service!
SFC DirectSFC Direct supports EAW, OP and SFC3 and will integrate with an upcoming release of the Mod Switcher for OP. It even has a built in check to enable you to quickly manage your Windows XP firewall.
It requires that you be registered and logged in on the forums to use it. You do not even need to know the game host's IP address, SFC Direct will take care of all that! It only requires that you install the setup linked at the top left of the page. Otherwise it should be pretty intuitive and self explanatory.
It is fully functional but still somewhat of a WIP (thus the beta status), it still needs a few finishing touches and any modifications necessary based on feeback and any issues discovered by users. So its time to let it loose and give it a workout. This is some of the groundwork for the Omniverse project which I'd like to get moving along.
(Think of replacing this interface with something like the webmap with player movement capabilities and similar game launching mechanics, matching based on map location and more extensive battle reporting and forums integration...
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So have at 'er! All feedback is welcome and appreciated.
EDIT - NOTES:
- When the page opens the chat applet will give you a security prompt to accept a certificate - it is OK, I placed it there and it is required.
- There is a ~15s delay between when the host launches and when joined players will launch, to allow the host a head start on setup, so give it a minute after the host launches and joined players will automatically launch and connect to the host.
- The main frame on the page is set to auto-refresh every 10 seconds so there is no need to manually refresh the page.
- Use the signin button before joining or creating games(rooms) and use the signout button when you are finished on SFC Direct.
- Its free and ad free!