Just how terrible is it? Click on that last sentence to be brought to a forum discussing the major flaws discovered so far.
Forum Post of Active Javascript isn't escaped on Goko.
As far as I understand it the following are concerns:
1. Passwords are sent in plain text (so don't do this on public wifi folks)
2. javascript in the chat lobby isn't escaped - so you can execute JS on everyone elses machines
3. the game server doesn't validate messages from the client - so you can do things like play bridges from the supply that you don't own - or just buy colonies without enough money for them.
4. full game state is sent to your client - so you can see whats in your opponents hand
1. Passwords are sent in plain text (so don't do this on public wifi folks)
2. javascript in the chat lobby isn't escaped - so you can execute JS on everyone elses machines
3. the game server doesn't validate messages from the client - so you can do things like play bridges from the supply that you don't own - or just buy colonies without enough money for them.
4. full game state is sent to your client - so you can see whats in your opponents hand
Background:
Around a year ago RGG (RIo Grande Games) Started talking about how they had a Dominion app being created for almost all systems. Back then Goko was known as Fun Sockets. This is a brand new company using Dominion as their first game to try and make a name for itself. The 2 names are used interchangeably now to refer to the exact same company. They were very secretive, and still are. This topic is to discuss some of these flaws.
GameSpot Talks About The Game's Features Note: Posted Before The Game Actually Launched :/
GameZebo basically says similar things, also just before launch.
Note: They have at least 150Licenses to be able to make other board games into these video games. As well as 8 Million Dollars.
This went into Beta and immediately those that got into the beta saw flaws. Connectivity issues for one as well as card rules incorrectly implemented.
Some mechanics like card dragging weren't well executed. But it was still only part of the game, they had no access to the Single Player aspect of the app.
So, what does TL think of all this? Would/Will you try this out? Did you play Dominion(the actual board game?)
From Dominion.Isotropic.org (the most used free Dominion Online Server, which will close down soon due to exclusivity agreements )
The official Dominion Online game, endorsed by Donald X. Vaccarino and Rio Grande Games, is launching August 16th. The game will feature:
* Unlimited, free play of the base Dominion game
* Large and growing selection of Dominion expansion card sets available for purchase
* Play Dominion Online:
o Single player against bots
o Multiplayer against your friends and other players online
o In a new online adventure mode designed by Goko & Donald X, created to challenge you and improve your skills
* Play Dominion Online from your browser on goko.com, on Facebook, in a Hangout on Google+, or on your iPad or Android tablet
Be the first to be notified when Dominion Online is launched by signing up at dominion.goko.com.
* Unlimited, free play of the base Dominion game
* Large and growing selection of Dominion expansion card sets available for purchase
* Play Dominion Online:
o Single player against bots
o Multiplayer against your friends and other players online
o In a new online adventure mode designed by Goko & Donald X, created to challenge you and improve your skills
* Play Dominion Online from your browser on goko.com, on Facebook, in a Hangout on Google+, or on your iPad or Android tablet
Be the first to be notified when Dominion Online is launched by signing up at dominion.goko.com.