This is not a new game but rather an addition to my existing game. Based on player-feedback, I decided to implement a “game information service” which delivers game maps via image URL. I thought it came out pretty well. Basically it’s a HTTP server listening for client requests in the format:
http:////Map-.png
I know it looks like a static URL, but it isn’t. I also didn’t just copy the image onto my server either ;D It looks like a static URL, so it actually works in forums. Some forums disallow “?” in the URL for external forum images. The underlying server: http://simpleweb.sourceforge.net/
The HTTP service I implemented listens to request and either returns the cached image for the current turn or creates a new image. Yes, it’s one of those boring turn-based games that has daily turns…
The newest game I am playing (this is NOT a static image). Come back later to see how I am doing - yes, this image updates automatically once the game starts or new turn become available (look out for the king):