GamePlan: real-time strategy planning for FPS, RTS and MMO gamers

[GPLive]

Luckily I play HW with someone who an iOS whore, so we should see usage out of this, thanks

I also recently submitted maps for Halo3. Since it has Halo-related content in it now, I also made a post on halo.bungie.org to help spread the word

Thanks so much!! I sent an email in return to check something with you.

Just a bit of preview news for you all in what we have planned for the next update...

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GamePlan 1.1


ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Added optional grid overlay (the most requested feature is here already!)
• Added NATO standard symbology into 2 extra icon categories (22 'friendly' markers and 22 'hostile' equivalents).
• Also added help screen so you can learn the meanings of the NATO icons.
• Increased room limit to 16 players and added 4 more ink colours. (this allows 3 teams of 5 and a commander for example). NOTE: All users will need this version to connect to the same session.
• Added 'clear all' button (clear your canvas in a single action)
• Added 'drag delay' slider (allows reduction of pick-up time to zero for quicker editing)
• Added map version check (we can update the maps and you get notified of new versions)
• Delete individual saved maps (to save space on your device)
• Android: Added 'quit app' functionality to the software back button (closes app fully from memory)

TWEAKS & BUG FIXES:

• Polished behaviour of waypoint tool
• Changed line and shape handles to white colour
• Fixed incorrect link in email
• Added version number overlay (now 1.1)
• Android: Fix to fast-app switching issue
• Android: Tweak to list hit areas

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[Amit]

Why can't you get anyone else? Is it they are not interested, or just being slackers?

I only play games on PC, so the crowd that I regularly play BF3 with would rather have the maps on a secondary screen or not at all. Nobody really wants to have to own a multi-hundred dollar tablet just to use the app. It's fine for me because I can just grab my sister's iPad whenever she's home, but others the others are not so fond of using a map app on their small Android or iOS devices.

I told them about running the app on PC using an android app phone emulator, but they begrudge the effort it takes to do that. So it's a little bit of column A and a little bit of column B. They aren't all that interested and they are somewhat slackers. Heh, it won't stop me from pressing it upon them. They wonder why we have lost every clan scrim so far. Nobody doubts that we lack coherence to our plans, but still the effort is lacking even with regular "practice" sessions. Our BF3 events leader is a down to earth guy who is more serious and is committed to good teamplay so I may be able to sway him into convincing the others that this is an essential piece of software.

[GPLive]

Hi all - just quick update for you and notice to say that it's the last day of my 80% sale so get in quick if you want to save some cash!

General progress update - PC version is top priority next but we have this happening right now:-

We had a great "official launch" at the Multiplay Insomnia pro-gaming event at the weekend (http://iseries.multiplay.co.uk/i45/).


Got loads of great feedback and loads of ideas for the future too!


Here is a video interview I did: http://youtu.be/UvzQ8DaTT1Y


And I have sponsored a COD4 team that are going to be using the app for planning and co-ordination and in discussions with another few potential partners, both as users and technical partners.


Starting to get some nice 5 Star reviews in the app stores:-
"This is not just for the competitive gamer. A big boom for the casual player. Especially those that are interested in tactics and strategy. You will be better organized and able to execute your objectives faster and easier. Your game play will improve. Game developer is lighting fast with answers to questions. Little hard to use with an iPhone, but absolutely fantastic on a tablet"


"Was down at I 45 a LAN event in the uk saw the app and played around with it just got home and first thing I be done is get all the clan to get app and use it to coordinate our attack on the fly as we play bf 3 and sc 2 a must have for any pc gamer 5 stars !!!"


Whats new:-


We've added all the HD World Of Tanks maps into MapLocker.
Same for Halo 3 and Halo Wars
Added some Tribes: Ascend maps
Got an arrangement with End of Nations to get the official maps in for their BETA.
Added Counter Strike competitive de_maps


And new for v1.10 (in about 2 weeks):-
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GamePlan 1.1


ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Optional grid overlay (the most requested feature is here already!)
NATO standard symbology into 2 extra icon categories (22 'friendly' markers and 22 'hostile' equivalents).
New help screen so you can learn the meanings of the NATO icons.
Increased room limit to 16 players and added 4 more ink colours. (this allows 3 teams of 5 and a commander for example). NOTE: All users will need this version to connect to the same session.
'Clear All' button (clear your canvas in a single action)
'Drag Delay' slider (allows reduction of pick-up time to zero for quicker editing)
Map version check (we can update the maps and you get notified of new versions)
Ability to delete individual saved maps (to save space on your device)
Android: Added 'quit app' functionality to the software back button (closes app fully from memory)


TWEAKS & BUG FIXES:
Polished behaviour of waypoint tool
Changed line and shape handles to white colour
Fixed incorrect link in email
Added version number overlay (now 1.1)
Android: Fix to fast-app switching issue
Android: Tweak to list hit areas


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I hope you have had time to look at it in any more detail - still time to get suggestions in for the next version so feedback would be great

Cheers,
Mark

[Llama Juice]

The link to your video interview is broken. It's the same broken link you pasted to nearly every forum you've put this on :/

[GPLive]

The link to your video interview is broken. It's the same broken link you pasted to nearly every forum you've put this on :/

Doh!! Thanks very much for letting me know!!

Fixed link above. This is it: http://youtu.be/UvzQ8DaTT1Y

[GPLive]

Hi guys,
Version 1.1 is available now through all app stores! (Google Play, Amazon, iTunes).

We added a lot of the great features suggested by people that we could get in to this version (see post above). Next step is going to be a bigger leap so we are working on this already in the background.

Please let me know what you think if you have tried it, and I would really appreciate a review in the app stores (the new version will have blanked out the reviews that come up up-front, so need to get them again for this iteration!).

If you want to keep up to date with other changes and additions of maps etc to GamePlan, please follow my twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gameplanlive (I won't spam it)
Thanks all
Mark

[GPLive]

I only play games on PC, so the crowd that I regularly play BF3 with would rather have the maps on a secondary screen or not at all. Nobody really wants to have to own a multi-hundred dollar tablet just to use the app. It's fine for me because I can just grab my sister's iPad whenever she's home, but others the others are not so fond of using a map app on their small Android or iOS devices.

I told them about running the app on PC using an android app phone emulator, but they begrudge the effort it takes to do that. So it's a little bit of column A and a little bit of column B. They aren't all that interested and they are somewhat slackers. Heh, it won't stop me from pressing it upon them. They wonder why we have lost every clan scrim so far. Nobody doubts that we lack coherence to our plans, but still the effort is lacking even with regular "practice" sessions. Our BF3 events leader is a down to earth guy who is more serious and is committed to good teamplay so I may be able to sway him into convincing the others that this is an essential piece of software.

Hi Amit,
Just wondering if you had any luck getting your friends to try using GamePlan yet?

[Mr Buckshot]

Hehe, I take your point about the money thing!
My argument is that you want this tool on a separate device from your main machine, so you aren't having to swap between 'views'.

A PC/Mac version is a possibility in future if there is a demand though. But would you have a laptop next to you whilst on a PC gaming? A phone or tablet is much more flexible IMO.

Totally, I have a desktop as my primary and a laptop for class, and I always have it charging next to my monitor on my desk, so it's not a problem. Additionally, some games I've played really benefit from a walkthrough (Tomb Raider Underworld, god damn puzzles were never clear and I always got stuck without a walkthrough), and I'd rather have it on a separate screen rather than having to pause and access my Steam Overlay to do it.

Main issue with using a phone/tablet is finding the optimal angle to prop it at when I am gaming on my desktop so I can look at it clearly. With a laptop screen this isn't a problem.

[Amit]

Hi Amit,
Just wondering if you had any luck getting your friends to try using GamePlan yet?

Sry no. I've found that most people are unwilling to buy a tablet or use their small-screened smartphone

[GPLive]

Hi folks, got a little update for you

Try GamePlan now for FREE!

We are proud to introduce GamePlan version 1.2 - the strategy and tactics planning app for multiplayer gamers!

Use GamePlan before, during and after games to plan your team strategy in real-time in a revolutionary and intuitive new way. GamePlan will give you a personal overview of your game, allowing you to be more organised, more dangerous and have more fun!

There are hundreds of maps built-in for the main PC games such as Starcraft 2, Battlefield 3, League of Legends, Call of Duty series, DayZ, World of Tanks, Supreme Commander and MANY more. See the MAP LIST for a full run-down. (http://www.gameplanlive.com/maps )

Try it for free and see how GamePlan can revolutionise the way you play team or co-op games!

The free version is fully functional when offline, so you can download maps, play with all the tools, get a feel for the user interface and see what it's all about.

The free version can also connect to a room hosted by the full version, so it will act as a 'VIEWER' forever, meaning you can join your team for free and view the edits and discussions.

If you decide you like it and can see the exciting benefits it can give your gaming, and you want to draw back to your team when in an online session, you can instantly unlock the app to access all features, including the ability to host rooms up to 16 players and full collaborative drawing tools.

Currently the full version and the 'IAP unlock' are at 50% discount ($1.99 / £1.49 / 1.99 euro).

Here are the App Store links:-

FREE VERSION:
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/gameplan/id543730197?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ps.GamePlanIAP
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/DesignerApps-G.../dp/B008S9XEXU

FULL VERSION:
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/gameplan/id503395878?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rApps.GamePlan
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/DesignerApps-G.../dp/B007VQL6F4
Samsung: http://www.samsungapps.com/topApps/t...d=G00007740200