You can view the map directly in your browser as it is a simple text file. WRoom is still in early development stage, so expect a few changes with each release.
If you create your own WRoom on the web, share the link in the comments or tag me on Twitter so I can also link your WRoom in one of my own.
If you did not know, I have been working on a new open source project called WRoom in the last few months. It's a big technical experiment but it has a lot of potential at the same time.
Basically, WRoom is a new web browser where you navigate virtual rooms create using a simple text file. It's easier than HTML/Javascript and you can create maps all over the web, linked together with Teleporters.
I have released a new version today: 0.0.10 ALPHA. In this new version, I have integrated Texture videos and a bunch of new stuff. Currently, the Windows version works pretty well and it kind-of work on Linux, at least on my Ubuntu Mate laptop.
Here's a demo of the latest version:
The main features of WRoom:
3D Browsing à la Doom FPS game
Supports textures (PNG, JPG)
New Video Textures using FFMPEG
Embedded chat room, (Simple avatars are showing other visitors)
Triggered actions: Teleport, play sound, open door
Animated textures using multiple image files
Easy to create your own using a simple text editor
Free as in Open Source
WRoom is a new twist on creating communities online without having to learn HTML and Javascript. A map editor is on the way to make things easier. Maps are hosted on any web hosting plan such as Mochahost or your own web server.
Here's a simple map example:
# Set the title for the room title=Planet Mars
# irc server chatroom=#wroommars server=irc.freenode.net port=6667
# Load the textures texture=wall03.png texture=wall01.jpg texture=wall03.png floor=floor.png ceiling=ceiling.jpg
# Define the actions # Actions are: teleport, sound, message, download # After the action command, enter the location of the action x,y # Then the parameter # action=teleport,x,y,URL # action=sound,x,y,sound.wav # action=message,x,y,Message string... # Actions are triggered by pressing the action key: space bar... action=teleport,43,29,http://wroom.crombz.com/,Congrats! Back to homebase
# Load text to display on walls # TEXT=x,y,HTML text entry... text=1,3,<div style='border:solid red 3px;background-color:#441111;color:#FF0000;font-size:12px;text-align:center;'>Welcome to Mars!<br>Can you find your wayback to WRoom homebase?<br>Good luck!</div>
As usual, I have installed the beta version of the next iOS version on my iPhone 7.
As I was controlling my Apple TV 4 with my phone, using the shortcut in the Control Center, I had to enter a code ID for buying a movie on the iTunes Store.
All was going well, as usual, until the iTunes Store asked me to enter my 3 digit number from my credit card to confirm the transaction. So I left to get my credit card and it took a few minutes. Meanwhile, my iPhone 7 went into sleep mode as it was waiting for the keyboard input for the Apple TV...
When I came back, I unlocked my iPhone, as usual but the screen was all blurry and nothing was reacting to the touch events. I pressed the Sleep button and it was the end.
The iPhone was completely unresponsive. I tried to reboot it, call it with another phone, pressed several times on the button but nothing was happening and the screen stayed black,
Ultimately, I used the VoluneDown+Sleep buttons, pressed for a good 10 seconds and the device finally rebooted.
If you're stuck on your iPhone 7, the VolumeDown+Sleep buttons will save the day!
