Multiplayer server/mode

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[shipmatejon]

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.

[Shipaddict]

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

[shipmatejon]

Hello SA,

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

Best regards
Jon

[tom06]

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

[shipmatejon]

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

[Shipaddict]

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

[Agent|Austin]

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

[shipmatejon]

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 !!!

[shipmatejon]

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

[Agent|Austin]

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

[saltydog]

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

[shipmatejon]

Cheers, I'll take alook.