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SeaHunt 0.3.0 Released

Version 0.3.0 of SeaHunt has been released. Changes include:

  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 5.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2012.
  • Cleaned up code to pass latest StyleCop.

Please note that this is a beta release. The Silver Games Project depends
on your support. Check the project page for the latest information on how
you can help.

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2013-12-11

QuadLink 0.3.0 Released

Version 0.3.0 of QuadLink has been released. Changes include:

  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 5.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2012.
  • Cleaned up code to pass latest StyleCop.

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited
to single player versus a computer opponent. Future releases will add online
multiplayer support.

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2013-12-11

Lobby 0.3.0 Released

Version 0.3.0 of Lobby has been released. Changes include:

  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 5.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2012.
  • Cleaned up code to pass latest StyleCop.

This code is used as a common lobby server for other games in the
Silver Games Project.

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2013-12-11

Cribbage 0.3.0 Released

Version 0.3.0 of Cribbage has been released. Changes include:

  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 5.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2012.
  • Cleaned up code to pass latest StyleCop.

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited
to single player online play versus a computer opponent. Future releases will
add offline play and online multiplayer support.

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2013-12-11

Common 0.3.0 Released

Version 0.3.0 of Common has been released. Changes include:

  • Initial version.
Posted by Randi J. Relander 2013-12-11

Checkers 0.3.0 Released

Version 0.3.0 of Checkers has been released. Changes include:

  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 5.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2012.
  • Cleaned up code to pass latest StyleCop.

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited
to single player versus a simple computer opponent and two player "hot seat"
mode. Future releases will add better computer opponents and online multiplayer
support.

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2013-12-11

SeaHunt 0.1.3 Released

Version 0.1.3 of SeaHunt has been released. Changes include:

  • Added ability to rotate ships during placement.
  • Added dialog with help info for ship placement.
  • Animated currently active avatar frames.
  • Added scrolling battle report to game screen.
  • Modified navigation to lobby screen.

Silver Games SeaHunt is a Silverlight version of the classic game of Battleship. It is the first game to support the new multiplayer game lobby and in-game chat system. It also supports offline play versus a simple computer opponent.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2011-07-28

SeaHunt 0.1.2 Released

Version 0.1.2 of SeaHunt has been released. Changes include:

  • Improved robot intelligence.
  • Code cleanup to meet StyleCop requirements.

Silver Games SeaHunt is a Silverlight version of the classic game of Battleship. It is the first game to support the new multiplayer game lobby and in-game chat system. It also supports offline play versus a simple computer opponent.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2011-07-19

SeaHunt 0.1.1 Released

Version 0.1.1 of SeaHunt has been released. Changes include:

  • Fixed issues with lobby connect and disconnect.
  • Enabled hit test on player list.

Silver Games SeaHunt is a Silverlight version of the classic game of Battleship. It is the first game to support the new multiplayer game lobby and in-game chat system. It also supports offline play versus a simple computer opponent.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2011-05-18

SeaHunt 0.1.0 Released

Version 0.1.0 of SeaHunt has been released. Changes include:

  • Initial version.

Silver Games SeaHunt is a Silverlight version of the classic game of Battleship. It is the first game to support the new multiplayer game lobby and in-game chat system. It also supports offline play versus a simple computer opponent.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2011-05-16

Cribbage 0.2.1 Released

Version 0.2.1 of Cribbage has been released. Changes include:

  • Changed default connection string to use SQL express.
  • Added conditional insert of new player on game start event.
  • Extended inactivity timeout to one hour.
  • Cleaned up website project.
  • Modified test login to use UserId.

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited to single player online play versus a computer opponent. Future releases will add offline play and online multiplayer support.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2010-10-13

QuadLink 0.2.0 Released

Version 0.2.0 of QuadLink has been released. Changes include:

  • Changed license to GNU Affero General Public License.
  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 4.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2010.
  • Added new game dialog.
  • Added difficulty levels.
  • Added help text.
  • Added human/computer player selection.
  • Added check for draws.
  • Added sound effects.
  • Fixed problem with robots refusing to make final move.... read more
Posted by Randi J. Relander 2010-10-01

Checkers 0.2.0 Released

Version 0.2.0 of Checkers has been released. Changes include:

  • Changed license to GNU Affero General Public License.
  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 4.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2010.
  • Added sound effects.
  • Added help text.
  • Added jukebox.

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited to single player versus a simple computer opponent and two player "hot seat" mode. Future releases will add better computer opponents and online multiplayer support.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2010-09-27

Site Upgrade Notice

The site has been upgraded to use the latest Silverlight 4 runtime. If you have't done so already, you should be asked to install the latest when you access any of the silverlight applications. We have also migrated the site to an new server with ASP.NET 4.0 support. Please notify us if you have any problems.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2010-09-22

Cribbage 0.2.0 Released

Version 0.2.0 of Cribbage has been released. Changes include:

  • Changed license to GNU Affero General Public License.
  • Upgraded projects to Silverlight 4.
  • Updated projects to Visual Studio 2010.
  • Code cleanup and refactoring.
  • Automated localhost endpoint assignment.
  • Added weighted play selection for robot.
  • Added rate limiting to new game requests.
  • Fixed problem with leading into 15s and 31s.
  • Improved robot discards and pegging.... read more
Posted by Randi J. Relander 2010-09-21

QuadLink 0.0.1 Released

Version 0.0.1 of QuadLink has been released. Changes include:

  • Initial version.

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited to single player versus a computer opponent. Future releases will add online multiplayer support.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2010-01-04

Cribbage 0.1.2 Released

Version 0.1.2 of Cribbage has been released. Changes include:

  • Added streaming music.
  • Added database support for ladder.
  • Added title screen.
  • Added screen transitions.
  • Added final score to play again screen.

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited to single player versus a simple computer opponent. Future releases will add better computer opponents and online multiplayer support.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2009-11-20

Checkers 0.1.0 Released

Version 0.1.0 of Checkers has been released. Changes include:

  • Added title screen.
  • Added main menu.
  • Added simple computer opponent.
  • Added move animations.
  • Refactored logic into common package.
  • Fixed initial placement anomaly [2859405].

Please note that this is an alpha release. Functionality is currently limited to single player versus a simple computer opponent and two player "hot seat" mode. Future releases will add better computer opponents and online multiplayer support.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2009-10-12

Checkers 0.0.1 Released

Version 0.0.1 of Checkers has been released. Changes include:

  • Initial version.

Please note that this is a pre-alpha release. Functionality is currently limited to two player "hot seat" mode. Future releases will add computer opponents and online multiplayer support.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2009-09-11

Cribbage 0.1.1 Released

Version 0.1.1 of Cribbage has been released. Changes include:

  • Upgraded to Silverlight 3.
  • Added preliminary user database access.
  • Added automatic new game request after connect.
  • Added client state machine.
  • Added connect dialogs.
  • Added connect retry dialog.
  • Added reconnect dialog.
  • Added spinning progress control.

This application is now in alpha. There is currently enough game logic in place to play a complete game.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2009-07-15

Lobby 0.0.2 Released

Version 0.0.2 of Lobby has been released. Changes include:

  • Upgraded to Silverlight 3.
  • Updated copyrights.
  • Removed unused LobbyService.

Notice: This application is currently under development and is not fully functional.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2009-07-15

Site Upgrade Notice

The site has been upgraded to use the recently released Silverlight 3 runtime. You should be asked to install the latest version when you access any of the silverlight applications. We have also added a profile page where you can enter you player name and email preferences. Please take some time to update your profile if you haven't done so already.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2009-07-15

Cribbage 0.1.0 Released

Version 0.1.0 of Cribbage has been released. Changes include:

  • Moved game logic to server.
  • Completed game logic.
  • Added play counting.
  • Added hand counting.
  • Added score sheet.
  • Added game over screen.
  • Added glass button styles.

This application is now in alpha. There is currently enough game logic in place to play a complete game.

The Silver Games Project is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system.

Web Site: http://silvergames.sourceforge.net/

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2009-06-13

Lobby: 0.0.1 Released

Silver Games is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system. The latest live demos of the Silver Games project files are available at http://www.relandermultimedia.com

Version 0.0.1 of Silver Games Lobby has been released. Changes include:

  • Initial revision.

Notice: This application is currently under development and is not fully functional. ... read more

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2008-12-17

Cribbage: Live Demos Moved

Live demos of Silver Games Cribbage have moved. They are now being made available at http://www.relandermultimedia.com

Silver Games Cribbage is currently at version 0.0.5. This version only has some preliminary features implemented to test basic functionality.

Sliver Games is a collection of open source, multiplayer networked games being developed in Silverlight. All games are tied together with a common lobby server featuring a global ladder ranking system. Cribbage is the first in a series of casual games being developed for the new framework.

Posted by Randi J. Relander 2008-11-05