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Developers · Updated 21 Oct, 01:04 am IST

Simon Willison releases Battle Drones, an RTS with audio-based local multiplayer

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Why it matters for readers: A playable web game that uses a clever audio trick to let nearby devices multiplayer without internet.

  • Battle Drones is a browser-based RTS designed to work on both mobile and desktop browsers.1
  • The game reached version 12 and includes multiple play modes, several maps and a random map generator.1
  • Multiplayer for two devices works by synchronizing game state over sound between devices within microphone range.1
  • Simon built the project over 12 major iterations and about 321 commits using coding agents, mainly Claude Code.1
  • Features include 3D models across buildings, ground and aerial vehicles and infantry, plus terrain and fog.1
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