DartMan v2.0.0.9 Released!

DartMan has been updated! The main changes are around the online video elements, with the match scores now shown with the remote player's video feed, and better resolution video now available. Full details of the changes are detailed below:

Updates

• Added current game scores on top of the remote player's webcam screen
• Added ability to select video resolution for web cam online games. Previously this was always set to the web cam's default setting.
• In the online lobby, the selected player's country name is now shown above their flag.
• Changing of online comms ports settings no longer requires a restart, unless you are in the middle of an online game.
• Added a feedback form, accessible from the Help menu. It will also be shown the first time an online game is completed.
• In the online lobby, the selected player's country name is now shown above their flag.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug in 'Best Of' games which was calculating the games required to win the game incorrectly. For example, in a best of 3 previously you would not win the match having won 2 legs. This is fixed now.
• Fixed a bug which meant that a webcam game would only work once. In any subsequent games video would not be received from the remote player, until DartMan was restarted.
• Fixed a bug causing the code that stops an online game to be executed twice
• Fixed a bug which caused all online players to receive two notification messages when a player went offline
• Fixed the link launched when clicking the balloon for help with connecting to online

DartMan will automatically update the next time it is launched. Please provide any feedback or suggestions in the comments below, or via the Contact page on our site.

Update - Sets and Draws added!

DartMan has been updated, with the major change being the ability to play sets of x number of legs, as well as the ability to play 'Best Of' x number of legs, rather than just 'First To'. This will allow draw results to be possible, which opens the way for adding tournaments/leagues, which is on the horizon.

The changes in this release are:

Updates

• Introduced/enabled the ability to play Set Games
• Introduced the ability to draw games, by using the 'Best Of' option, instead of 'First To'.
• This is only applicable to 'Best of' leg games (not sets).
• Also, this currently does not apply to online games (but will shortly)
• Improved further the automatic configuration of network ports for online play via UPnP

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug which meant that when a user clicked the Logout button on the Connect tab, the online client remained running.
• Fixed a bug where when an online web cam game completed, DartMan was still trying to receive remote web cam video from the other player.
• The link for downloading the PDC Darts Demo installation (which contains the caller out sounds) in the Sounds Options tab is now working.

Website Updates

The DartMan website has also been updated, to handle the display of set games, and draws:

• The Recent Results list shows the score with 'Legs' or 'Sets' to indicate the match type
• The Games List page now shows:
• 'Legs' or 'Sets' to indicate the match type
• If a result is a draw, it displays this

DartMan will automatically update to the latest version the next time it is launched. Please provide feedback in the comments below, or via the Contact page on the website.

Website Updated

The DartMan website has been updated with the following changes:

• It is now possible to search for users in the My Friends page by username as well as email
• The My Friends page now shows the username of each friend, instead of the player name

DartMan v2.2.0.6 released!

DartMan has been updated with the following changes:

Updates

• DartMan now checks for any existing DartMan UPnP port mappings (on any IP Address) that match the ports configured for use in DartMan, and if they exist, it deletes them so it can use them for itself. This covers scenarios where your PC IP address changes for any reason.
• Added a notification sound which is played when a player comes online.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug which caused longer games (with more data) to not save to the database in certain scenarios. DartMan will not allow an exit until database saving is complete.

DartMan will update automatically when it is restarted.

DartMan v2.2.0.5 released!

DartMan version 2.2.0.5 has been released! This update contains the following changes:

Updates

• Games are now tagged as WebCam games when a webcam has been used

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug which showed the local player's username instead of the remote player in the game requests received list.
• Fixed a bug that caused a timeout on the connection between 2 players if a game request was not responded to in a timely fashion
• Fixed a bug from version 2.2.0.4 that meant after sending a request to a player, and either playing the game or cancelling the request, you couldn't send a game request to the same player unless you highlighted another player first. So if there was only one other player online, you needed to restart DartMan to play another game against this player.
• Fixed a bug which caused longer games (with more data) to not save to the database in certain scenarios.

DartMan will auto update the next time it is started. Please provide feedback/suggestions in the comments below, or via the Contact page on the website.

DartMan 2.2.0.3 released

DartMan 2.2.0.3 has been released. This version includes the following changes:

• Improved the automatic network configuration, which should mean most people can get online without any manual configuration.
• If DartMan does not go online automatically, you may need to enable UPnP on your router. See here for further help on this topic
• Fixed some unhandled exceptions which were causing crashes

DartMan will automatically update when it is started next. Please report any bugs/feedback/suggestions in the comments, or via the Contact page on the website.

DartMan v2.2.0.0 Released - Online and UI Revamp!

DartMan has been updated, with a user interface overhaul, and a complete redo of the online elements. The User Interface has been reorganised into tabs, for easier navigation, and to allow expansion and addition of other games to be scored at later dates. Here is a breakdown of the tabs, and the elements within them:

• Game Setup tab

• Local x01 tab

• Set up a game of x01 against human or computer opposition

• Online tab

• View who's online
• View/Accept/Reject online game requests received
• View/Cancel online game requests sent
• Send a new online game request
• Chat with other players in the lobby
• View server messages about new games starting, or existing games finishing

• Options tab

• Connect Tab

• Login to DartMan for online functionality and saving of scores/statistics

• Sounds Tab

• Configure sound settings

• Game Options tab

• Configure game options such as Shortcut Keys and Computer Throw delay

• Network and Video tab

• Configure Network Connectivity ports
• Communication Port
• Video Port
• Configure and Test Camera for online play

• x01 Game

• This tab displays the current game of x01, whether online or offline.

• Remote Player

• This tab is only visible during an online game which has WebCam required checked. This tab will be selected when it is the other player's turn, so you can see their throw.

The game screen will be familiar to existing users, and so will most elements. The main difference is relating to the online elements, and configuring your PC to be able to use the online functionality. The most important thing in this regard is configuring online ports.

Setting Up Online Play

In order to play online, DartMan needs to be able to communicate with it's server, and also with other players who are connected. In order to do this, network ports need to be opened on your PC. There are a couple of steps you need to make after starting DartMan to ensure it will work online:

• When you start DartMan, if you are prompted to allow or block the program's access to the internet or with a Firewall alert, click Allow.
• Restart DartMan if you were prompted with the above message.
• Go to the Options tab
• Click Network and Video
• Select an IP Address from the list (usually it should begin with "192.")
• Click Auto Configure Ports

If you get a notification "UPnP configuration is applied. Please test connectivity to verify.":

Restart DartMan. Once restarted you should receive a notification that you are connected to the DartMan server, and then you are online.

If you get a notification "UPnP is not enabled for configuration on your PC and/or Router. Please enable UPnP and try again.":

You need to enable UPnP on your router and/or computer. In this case, check your router manual to enable UPnP (or search google for instructions specific to your router).

For instructions on enabling UPnP on your computer, click here.

Once you configure/enable UPnP, restart DartMan and then try to Auto Configure the ports again. If this still doesn't work, visit http://portforward.com for instructions on manually forwarding the DartMan ports to your PC. If you cannot get this to work, you can use the Contact Us page on our website and we will assist you getting going.

Once you are connected to the DartMan server, the next thing you should configure is your webcam:

• Go to the Options tab
• Click Network and Video
• Select a webcam from the list, and click Test Camera
• Adjust your webcam to a position you are happy with, and then click Stop Camera
• Don't forget to click Apply Changes in the bottom right to save your camera selection!

That should be it! Go into Game Setup and click Online and say hello to anyone who's online, send them a game request and get playing!

Note: Check the WebCam check box if you want this game to be a webcam game, otherwise no web cam will be required to play.

When you are in an online game, there is chat available between you and your opposing player. If the chat isn't visible, it is because you have a low screen resolution. You can still view the chat window by clicking the View menu, then choosing Show Chat.

DartMan will automatically update when you start it next.

Please provide any feedback, bug reports, suggestions in the comments, or via the Contact Us page on our website.