Author Topic: 3.6.16 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT  (Read 127254 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline FUBAR-BDHR

  • Self-Propelled Trouble Magnet
  • Moderator
  • 212
  • Master Drunk
    • 165th Beer Drinking Hell Raisers
3.6.16 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
Before you start:
First is to download and install Zathras 2.6 following the instructions from this thread:  http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=83412.0
If you don't have them get the second mission pack here:  B5-M-MultiPack-1.zip
Extract the newly downloaded archives into your main TBP folder.  The files are included in their correct sub-folders.
Create an account on FS2netD if you don't already have one (FS2, BTRL, WC Saga, Etc work for TBP as well).
Make sure you have ports 7808 and 7117 allowed on your firewall. 

In the launcher:

Select the new exe by clicking on browse.  Make sure it's the one starting with 3.6.16 and is not the one with the d at the end of the version (it's the smaller sized one). 
Setup your network type (Network tab in the launcher).  For most people this will be LAN and T1/ADSL/etc.    Only exceptions are those on Dial up and on the very rare occasion you have a really old DSL setup you may need to set that to dial up as well.  Try LAN first though. 
You should not have anything in the Force Port or Force IP.  This is for advanced use only.
Make sure you have the Zathras Mod enabled!
Apply the settings (just in case)
Run the game

In the game:

Click the multi tab from the pilot selection screen
Select your pilot or create a new one.  Note this pilot does not need to match you login or pilots from other games.
Hit F2 and check your settings especially under the multi tab.  (Control settings do not carry over from single)
You need PXO turned on and your username and password you used for FS2netD entered. Squad is not necessary but if you are part of a squad it doesn't hurt.
When you are done accept the changes
Enter the lobby by clicking continue.

In the Lobby:

Here you can chat with people from FS2 and other FS2_Open games but can only see TBP 3.6.16 games.
To bring up the game list click on games. 
From here you can either join or create a game.  In order to join a game it must be in the Forming stage. 
If a game is not in the forming stage you can still try to join it.  It will send a message to the host.  The host may end the game and come back to get you.  Please don't do this more than once.  If he doesn't just wait until it's in the forming stage. 

Hosting and Servers:

There are 2 types of servers and ways you can host a game.
First there is the create a game from the games list.  From here you just enter the name of your game.
Second there are standalone servers.  They may or may not exist.  You can tell by the * in front of the name.
To host on one of these look for one with 0 players and click join.  You will be asked to name the game and take control just like you were hosting on your own machine. 
Next you wait for someone else to join.  You can start the game yourself but it's not as fun.
Select a mission from the available mission list.  The ones with a check beside them are validated and track stats.
Set up the options for the mission.  This is very important when hosting.  You need to set the respawns, difficulty and other options. 
General rules:  Coop max respawns, no time limit or kill limit.  TvT 10-15 respawns.  For dogfight use a time or kill limit. 
Warnings:  You may get warnings depending on what mission you select and other items.  Most mean nothing especially the hacked tables one (at least for now). 

Game Sequence:

Loadout screen:  The host (coop/dogfight) or team leader (TvT) can move the players around to different positions by dropping and dragging.
When you have them were you want hit lock.
When lock is enabled the players can choose their ship and weapons and the host/team leader can do the same for the AI ships. 
When done selecting hit commit.
Launch away and have fun playing.
The game will end either by itself, by the time or kill limit or when alt-j is pressed (normally this is reserved for the host to do)
Welcome to debrief.  Talk then click accept. 

You have just played TBP 3.6.16 multi.  Repeat as needed or at least twice daily.   :D




« Last Edit: January 14, 2013, 10:27:22 pm by FUBAR-BDHR »
No-one ever listens to Zathras. Quite mad, they say. It is good that Zathras does not mind. He's even grown to like it. Oh yes. -Zathras

 

Offline FUBAR-BDHR

  • Self-Propelled Trouble Magnet
  • Moderator
  • 212
  • Master Drunk
    • 165th Beer Drinking Hell Raisers
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
Scheduled TBP sessions are on Thursdays at 8PM GMT.  Of course you can play any time you want. 

FS2netD now shows online users and games from 3.6.10.  http://fs2netd.game-warden.com/main.php?s=totalpoints
Stat tracking is still under 3.6.9 until FS2netD is updated.

« Last Edit: April 09, 2009, 10:25:22 pm by FUBAR-BDHR »
No-one ever listens to Zathras. Quite mad, they say. It is good that Zathras does not mind. He's even grown to like it. Oh yes. -Zathras

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
are we playing tonite and if we are hose playing , i hate being fubars only target ...............
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline The E

  • He's Ebeneezer Goode
  • 213
  • Nothing personal, just tech support.
    • Steam
    • Twitter
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
I'd like to give it a try
If I'm just aching this can't go on
I came from chasing dreams to feel alone
There must be changes, miss to feel strong
I really need lifе to touch me
--Evergrey, Where August Mourns

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
so what are we going to play with zathras and RC2 inf or ..... and where are you fubar
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline Vidmaster

  • Moderator
  • 211
  • Inventor of FS2 bullettime ;-)
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
RC2 Inf with Zathras, lets hope it works
Devoted member of the Official Karajorma Fan Club (Founded and Led by Mobius).

Does crazy Software Engineering for a living, until he finally musters the courage to start building games for real. Might never happen.

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
thanks everyone for playing last nite....... but this did not stop fubar turning up late and kicking ouur collective asses.....

if you see this post and wonder what its about , read the first post in this section get everything you need and the RC2 inf build and zathras and join us next thursday for some great TvT action and some missions ...... you will be really welcome

"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
any changes we need to dl and are we playing tonight?

if so ill see you in 5and a half hours....
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline The E

  • He's Ebeneezer Goode
  • 213
  • Nothing personal, just tech support.
    • Steam
    • Twitter
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
I'll be there.
If I'm just aching this can't go on
I came from chasing dreams to feel alone
There must be changes, miss to feel strong
I really need lifе to touch me
--Evergrey, Where August Mourns

  

Offline Vidmaster

  • Moderator
  • 211
  • Inventor of FS2 bullettime ;-)
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
don't count on me. Maybe I am there, maybe I am not.
Devoted member of the Official Karajorma Fan Club (Founded and Led by Mobius).

Does crazy Software Engineering for a living, until he finally musters the courage to start building games for real. Might never happen.

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
don't count on me. Maybe I am there, maybe I am not.


bad bad  bad man
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
T-57 minutes and where is FUBAR?
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline Vidmaster

  • Moderator
  • 211
  • Inventor of FS2 bullettime ;-)
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
sb here?
Devoted member of the Official Karajorma Fan Club (Founded and Led by Mobius).

Does crazy Software Engineering for a living, until he finally musters the courage to start building games for real. Might never happen.

 

Offline FUBAR-BDHR

  • Self-Propelled Trouble Magnet
  • Moderator
  • 212
  • Master Drunk
    • 165th Beer Drinking Hell Raisers
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
I'll be there shortly.
No-one ever listens to Zathras. Quite mad, they say. It is good that Zathras does not mind. He's even grown to like it. Oh yes. -Zathras

 

Offline VERTi60

  • 25
  • I have faith
    • NetStorm HQ
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
I'm in the lobby now.
The Babylon Project was our last best hope for peace. It failed...
...it became something greater: Our last best hope for victory.


-watch or download The Babylon Project: Raider Wars the Movie-

-recorded TBP missions & campaigns-

-Freespace Portal SK-

-NetStorm: Islands at War, free online RTS game-

 

Offline Vidmaster

  • Moderator
  • 211
  • Inventor of FS2 bullettime ;-)
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
While I won the Excalibur dogfight, I was Gliding when making the final kill and got stuck.

Damn.
Devoted member of the Official Karajorma Fan Club (Founded and Led by Mobius).

Does crazy Software Engineering for a living, until he finally musters the courage to start building games for real. Might never happen.

 

Offline FUBAR-BDHR

  • Self-Propelled Trouble Magnet
  • Moderator
  • 212
  • Master Drunk
    • 165th Beer Drinking Hell Raisers
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
While I won the Excalibur dogfight, I was Gliding when making the final kill and got stuck.

Damn.

Same here.  Think just about everyone did. 
No-one ever listens to Zathras. Quite mad, they say. It is good that Zathras does not mind. He's even grown to like it. Oh yes. -Zathras

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
sorry about cutting out early guys , my daughter needed to talk to me ( she got excluded from skool and needed to tell me about it)

other than that nice games , just wish i didnt spend my time respawning lol..

im concerned about the not being able to see ppls games ... checked my settings and i have all the correct ports open ....

other than that see you all next week ....
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline captain-custard

  • previously known as andicirk
  • 210
  • one sandwich short of a picnic
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
can we sort out the time line ......

is it like last summer that we play at 8pm uk time or at 8pm gmt (9pm bst)

just so every one is ok and gets there at the same time

"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."

 

Offline The E

  • He's Ebeneezer Goode
  • 213
  • Nothing personal, just tech support.
    • Steam
    • Twitter
Re: 3.6.10 multiplayer setup instructions - Games Thrusday 8PM GMT
Isn't UK time = GMT?

Question is, do we adjust for summer time?
If I'm just aching this can't go on
I came from chasing dreams to feel alone
There must be changes, miss to feel strong
I really need lifе to touch me
--Evergrey, Where August Mourns