Server side replays for epic battles

[hamai]

I think I read JC talking about auditing players, I suppose its not that impossible to filter and store the most relevant information about players and structures. Salem is not that big and technology has evolved a bit. The only worry I'd have is Java shenanigans. Also fast forward is a thing for replay systems. I know it's not happening, but I enjoy studying the wild naysayer animal in it's habitat.

[Dallane]

Assuming the server knows every click and move a player made, would it be possible to create a replay system for specific epic battles?

Of course devs could choose what to hide(mini-map, biles, damage) and just show what they think it's entertaining.

With all the server info they have one could have multiple "cameras" for an epic broadcast.

It would be extremely boring.

[DarkNacht]

If people want their exploits known then they can post them, the devs should not be.

[Scilly_guy]

Assuming the server knows every click and move a player made, would it be possible to create a replay system for specific epic battles?

Of course devs could choose what to hide(mini-map, biles, damage) and just show what they think it's entertaining.

With all the server info they have one could have multiple "cameras" for an epic broadcast.

The server knows every click a player makes, but I very much doubt it retains this information once it has acted on it.

[hamai]

yeah but it can be stored for a period of time, in magical databases... auditing is already a thing, apparently... how you going to audit if you don't keep some info?

people watch streams of players doing work... imagine pvp replays you can pause, rotate, zoom, fast-forward and rewind...

but I understand Salem is a game of boring chores, it breeds a no-fun-allowed mindset on it's players...