Re: Multiplayer
Yo Easy;
It is possible to use multiplayer to connect & fly with a group of friends ....
HOWEVER it is not an easy thing to set-up in order to host a game. (unlike FSX)
When CFS2 was built, multiplayer was designed to work on dial-up connections as it requires a
static IP address to host a session. The vast majority of DSL lines are dynamic so this requires the host to create a static IP. There are a few static DSL IP's .... if you have one then your are 50% done.
If your PC is connected to a network; then you'll need to create a "DMZ" & punch a hole in your firewall. I've found it's easier to just plug your PC directly into the Internet router
(if possible)
On the downside we have had an odd problem. Those using
(native) static IP's seem to suffer speed & framerate degradation.
(this happens to Rami & Tango_Romeo) It occurs slowly at first but soon reaches a point where the f/r's get so low (5-8) that the game is no longer playable for them. But the others in the group have no trouble at all and the session proceeds normally.
So ... using a service like "Flight Deck" is definitely the easiest way to go; BUT you fly with & against strangers.
You can also use a "port forwarding" service like Hamachi to create a 3rd party static IP in order to host.
When our group flies, we use a Skype conference call to provide audio to everyone....
NOTHING beats the fun of
"flaming yer buddies a$$" & have him
hear you laughing as he goes down in flames!!!
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Also note that multiplayer has certain restrictions: NO bombs, rockets or torps. Just bullets
(& balls) between participants. We play "free for all", the first one with 10 kills wins.
(when shot down, you re-spawn a few moments later aprx. 1-2 miles from your impact point)
If you become damaged, simply land at the base and come to a full stop. Then the fastest groundcrew in history repairs your plane in a nano-second & you are ready to rejoin the fur-ball.
BTW
- I also use & recommend a separate install for multiplayer only.
- You can use any CFS2 plane. It's best if everyone has a copy of everyone's plane otherwise the non-stock planes show on the other peoples screens as the default CFS2 A6M2 Zero
- We keep the rules simple: only stock WW2 era planes - NO PERFORMANCE MODS ALLOWED
I hope this gives you a better understanding of the multiplayer aspects of CFS2.
PS. I've never flown at "The Zone" or "Flight Deck" ....
I prefer to shoot down my friends....
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