WiFi Tag

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Overview

Similar to laser tag except using directional wifi.

Status

Planning

Outline

  • One user starts out with the adhoc ssid of IT.
  • IT user then proceeds to tag other players by completing an adhoc connection and transmitting a packet to the other player.
    • Player scripts have an affinity for connecting to the ssid of IT.
    • After sending the packet and detecting the new IT player, the old IT player's card it turned off for 30 seconds to allow for distance to be made.
      • Prevents IT loops.
    • Player scripts upon detecting the specific packet sets the players ssid to IT.

Features

  • All based on a script.
    • Script is cross platform.
  • Script works with most all cards.
  • User supplies wifi card and optional directional antenna.
    • Scoring penalties for lack of using a directional antenna.