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English forum => Ship Simulator 2008 => General discussions => Topic started by: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 19:55:35

Title: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 19:55:35

Due to my lack of knowlage and being new to ship sim can someone summarise the benefits of multiplayer mode and what is the Multiplayer Server application ???

Thanks
ShipmateJon.

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: Shipaddict on November 30, 2008, 19:58:30

Hiya,

Well multiplayer has its benefits, and its disadvantages.

The benefits:

* You make lots of new friends
* It in many ways is more realistic (communicating with others etc)

The disadvantages:

* Servers arn't always stable and can crash
* More chance of lag
* Rammers

MP is just like one big free roam, at the moment no missions.

The server application is for those who wish to host their own custom servers. I wouldn't recommend it personally, as there are to many already!

Hope this helps,

SA

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 20:27:25

Hello SA,

Yep, that answers both questions.... thanks
How do you initiate the multiplayer, is it only available in new horizons?

Best regards
Jon

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: tom06 on November 30, 2008, 20:38:41

To use multiplayer you need to patch you game to version 1.4.2 which you can do at http://www.shipsim.com/downloads/patches.php then all you do is click multiplayer on the main menu

Tom

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 20:43:50

thanks Tom, I'll give that a go soon.

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: Shipaddict on November 30, 2008, 20:46:44

Quote from: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 20:27:25

Hello SA,

Yep, that answers both questions.... thanks
How do you initiate the multiplayer, is it only available in new horizons?

Best regards
Jon

My pleasure :)

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: Agent|Austin on November 30, 2008, 20:47:01

Quote from: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 20:43:50

thanks Tom, I'll give that a go soon.

You should look at terry's flow chart before you install any patches.

http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,7737.msg111980.html#msg111980

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 21:02:12

Thanks AA, I'm already on the v.1.4.2... but without new horizons. (
Looking at the flowchat I will have to remove  and install again !!!

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 21:04:39

I hope to purchase new hozions soon but can only find the collectors edition in my local store.
I will have to shop elsewhere !!!

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: Agent|Austin on November 30, 2008, 21:12:57

Quote from: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 21:04:39

I hope to purchase new hozions soon but can only find the collectors edition in my local store.
I will have to shop elsewhere !!!

You can order online from shipsim.com

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: saltydog on November 30, 2008, 21:23:53

Here's the link..
http://www.shipsim.com/products.php

Title: Re: Multiplayer server/mode
Post by: shipmatejon on November 30, 2008, 21:25:33

Cheers, I'll take alook.