Multiplayer code of conduct - Revision history

Snail: /* Cheating */ added link to emp adv

2009-07-26T14:59:26Z

Cheating: added link to emp adv

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	Don't cheat. Every hour that the SCP team devotes to stiffening firewalls and fixing exploits is an hour less that can be spent improving the game.		Don't cheat. Every hour that the SCP team devotes to stiffening firewalls and fixing exploits is an hour less that can be spent improving the game.

	Depending on server rules, '''lag bombing''', '''tab loading''', or carrying '''fish''' ([[GTM Piranha\|Piranhas]]) '''fire''' ([[GTM Infyrno\|Infyrnos]]), or EMP missiles may be considered cheating. See [[multiplayer lingo]] for definitions of these terms.		Depending on server rules, '''lag bombing''', '''tab loading''', or carrying '''fish''' ([[GTM Piranha\|Piranhas]]) '''fire''' ([[GTM Infyrno\|Infyrnos]]), or [[EMP Adv\|EMP missiles]] may be considered cheating. See [[multiplayer lingo]] for definitions of these terms.

	[[Category:Multiplayer]]		[[Category:Multiplayer]]

TopAce: Code of Conduct moved to Multiplayer code of conduct: Better title - more specific. You can tell what the article is about without clicking on it.

2009-07-26T13:04:25Z

Code of Conduct moved to Multiplayer code of conduct: Better title - more specific. You can tell what the article is about without clicking on it.

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TopAce: Last such edit

2009-07-26T13:03:22Z

Last such edit

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	==Joining Games==		==Joining Games==
	In-game joining is not currently possible in [[~~FSSCP Introduction\|~~FreeSpace Open]], but people in-game are still notified of any unsuccessful join attempts. For that reason, when you want to join a game, there are a few rules of thumb that are worth keeping in mind:		In-game joining is not currently possible in [[FreeSpace Open]], but people in-game are still notified of any unsuccessful join attempts. For that reason, when you want to join a game, there are a few rules of thumb that are worth keeping in mind:

	*If the game is in the '''Forming''' stage, it is fair game. Join if you want to. Note, however, that it may already be filled to capacity in which case you may only be able to join as an observer.		*If the game is in the '''Forming''' stage, it is fair game. Join if you want to. Note, however, that it may already be filled to capacity in which case you may only be able to join as an observer.

TopAce at 20:05, 2 October 2008

2008-10-02T20:05:50Z

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	These are a few dos and don'ts of ~~Freespace~~ online gaming.		These are a few dos and don'ts of FreeSpace online gaming.

	==Joining Games==		==Joining Games==
	In-game joining is not currently possible in [[FSSCP Introduction\|~~Freespace~~ Open]], but people in-game are still notified of any unsuccessful join attempts. For that reason, when you want to join a game, there are a few rules of thumb that are worth keeping in mind:		In-game joining is not currently possible in [[FSSCP Introduction\|FreeSpace Open]], but people in-game are still notified of any unsuccessful join attempts. For that reason, when you want to join a game, there are a few rules of thumb that are worth keeping in mind:

	*If the game is in the '''Forming''' stage, it is fair game. Join if you want to. Note, however, that it may already be filled to capacity in which case you may only be able to join as an observer.		*If the game is in the '''Forming''' stage, it is fair game. Join if you want to. Note, however, that it may already be filled to capacity in which case you may only be able to join as an observer.
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	*If the game is in the '''Playing''' stage, do not try to join. The mission is already in progress, and it would only be a distraction (and possibly a fatal one) for them if a message pops up saying that you tried to join the game. Instead, wait for the mission to finish and join while it is in the '''Forming''' stage.		*If the game is in the '''Playing''' stage, do not try to join. The mission is already in progress, and it would only be a distraction (and possibly a fatal one) for them if a message pops up saying that you tried to join the game. Instead, wait for the mission to finish and join while it is in the '''Forming''' stage.

	*Above all, never spam join requests. This is extremely annoying to those on the ~~recieving~~ end, and will most likely have the exact opposite effect from convincing them to let you join earlier.		*Above all, never spam join requests. This is extremely annoying to those on the receiving end, and will most likely have the exact opposite effect from convincing them to let you join earlier.

	==Hosting Games==		==Hosting Games==

Mustang19: fixed link

2008-01-10T18:25:48Z

fixed link

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	Don't cheat. Every hour that the SCP team devotes to stiffening firewalls and fixing exploits is an hour less that can be spent improving the game.		Don't cheat. Every hour that the SCP team devotes to stiffening firewalls and fixing exploits is an hour less that can be spent improving the game.

	Depending on server rules, '''lag bombing''', '''tab loading''', or carrying '''fish''' ([[GTM Piranha\|Piranhas]]) or '''fire''' ([[GTM Infyrno\|Infyrnos]]) may be considered cheating. See [[~~Playing Tips (Multiplayer)\|Playing Tips~~]] for definitions of these terms.		Depending on server rules, '''lag bombing''', '''tab loading''', or carrying '''fish''' ([[GTM Piranha\|Piranhas]]) '''fire''' ([[GTM Infyrno\|Infyrnos]]), or EMP missiles may be considered cheating. See [[multiplayer lingo]] for definitions of these terms.

	[[Category:Multiplayer]]		[[Category:Multiplayer]]

Shade: typo fixed

2008-01-10T10:39:08Z

typo fixed

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	Don't cheat. Every hour that the SCP team devotes to stiffening firewalls and fixing exploits is an hour less that can be spent improving the game.		Don't cheat. Every hour that the SCP team devotes to stiffening firewalls and fixing exploits is an hour less that can be spent improving the game.

	~~Depening~~ on server rules, '''lag bombing''', '''tab loading''', or carrying '''fish''' ([[GTM Piranha\|Piranhas]]) or '''fire''' ([[GTM Infyrno\|Infyrnos]]) may be considered cheating. See [[Playing Tips (Multiplayer)\|Playing Tips]] for definitions of these terms.		Depending on server rules, '''lag bombing''', '''tab loading''', or carrying '''fish''' ([[GTM Piranha\|Piranhas]]) or '''fire''' ([[GTM Infyrno\|Infyrnos]]) may be considered cheating. See [[Playing Tips (Multiplayer)\|Playing Tips]] for definitions of these terms.

	[[Category:Multiplayer]]		[[Category:Multiplayer]]

Mustang19: a note on cheating

2008-01-09T18:02:24Z

a note on cheating

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	==Hosting Games==		==Hosting Games==
	*Password Protection: While the option to password protect a game exists, this should not be used. If you want to play a private game, use [[Multiplayer Getting Started Guide#Direct IP Specific Settings\|Direct IP connection]] instead as that will keep your game from showing up in the [[FS2NetD]] game lobby and in turn frustrating other people as they try to join but are refused. The password protection is intended solely for development purposes, such as bugtesting and evaluation of new features which can cause problems for anyone who joins without knowing the consequences, but where using the FS2NetD platform is needed. Because of this, the feature may be restricted to Debug builds at some point in the future.		*Password Protection: While the option to password protect a game exists, this should not be used. If you want to play a private game, use [[Multiplayer Getting Started Guide#Direct IP Specific Settings\|Direct IP connection]] instead as that will keep your game from showing up in the [[FS2NetD]] game lobby and in turn frustrating other people as they try to join but are refused. The password protection is intended solely for development purposes, such as bugtesting and evaluation of new features which can cause problems for anyone who joins without knowing the consequences, but where using the FS2NetD platform is needed. Because of this, the feature may be restricted to Debug builds at some point in the future.

			==Cheating==

			Don't cheat. Every hour that the SCP team devotes to stiffening firewalls and fixing exploits is an hour less that can be spent improving the game.

			Depening on server rules, '''lag bombing''', '''tab loading''', or carrying '''fish''' ([[GTM Piranha\|Piranhas]]) or '''fire''' ([[GTM Infyrno\|Infyrnos]]) may be considered cheating. See [[Playing Tips (Multiplayer)\|Playing Tips]] for definitions of these terms.

	[[Category:Multiplayer]]		[[Category:Multiplayer]]

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2007-09-01T14:00:02Z

layout

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	==Hosting Games==		==Hosting Games==
	While the option to password protect a game exists, this should not be used. If you want to play a private game, use [[Multiplayer Getting Started Guide#Direct IP Specific Settings\|Direct IP connection]] instead as that will keep your game from showing up in the [[FS2NetD]] game lobby and in turn frustrating other people as they try to join but are refused.		*Password Protection: While the option to password protect a game exists, this should not be used. If you want to play a private game, use [[Multiplayer Getting Started Guide#Direct IP Specific Settings\|Direct IP connection]] instead as that will keep your game from showing up in the [[FS2NetD]] game lobby and in turn frustrating other people as they try to join but are refused. The password protection is intended solely for development purposes, such as bugtesting and evaluation of new features which can cause problems for anyone who joins without knowing the consequences, but where using the FS2NetD platform is needed. Because of this, the feature may be restricted to Debug builds at some point in the future.

	The password protection is intended solely for development purposes, such as bugtesting and evaluation of new features which can cause problems for anyone who joins without knowing the consequences, but where using the FS2NetD platform is needed. Because of this, the feature may be restricted to Debug builds at some point in the future.

	[[Category:Multiplayer]]		[[Category:Multiplayer]]

Shade: Forgot the category

2007-09-01T08:16:59Z

Forgot the category

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	The password protection is intended solely for development purposes, such as bugtesting and evaluation of new features which can cause problems for anyone who joins without knowing the consequences, but where using the FS2NetD platform is needed. Because of this, the feature may be restricted to Debug builds at some point in the future.		The password protection is intended solely for development purposes, such as bugtesting and evaluation of new features which can cause problems for anyone who joins without knowing the consequences, but where using the FS2NetD platform is needed. Because of this, the feature may be restricted to Debug builds at some point in the future.

			[[Category:Multiplayer]]

Shade: New page. Just a few obvious ones, because I hate red links on portals

2007-09-01T08:16:23Z

New page. Just a few obvious ones, because I hate red links on portals

New page

These are a few dos and don'ts of Freespace online gaming.

==Joining Games==
In-game joining is not currently possible in [[FSSCP Introduction|Freespace Open]], but people in-game are still notified of any unsuccessful join attempts. For that reason, when you want to join a game, there are a few rules of thumb that are worth keeping in mind:

*If the game is in the '''Forming''' stage, it is fair game. Join if you want to. Note, however, that it may already be filled to capacity in which case you may only be able to join as an observer.

*If the game is in the '''Briefing''' stage, try joining ''once'' and then wait. If the participants the game are willing to restart and let you in before starting the mission, they will do so. If they don't wait for the game to finish and join while it is in the '''Forming''' stage.

*If the game is in the '''Playing''' stage, do not try to join. The mission is already in progress, and it would only be a distraction (and possibly a fatal one) for them if a message pops up saying that you tried to join the game. Instead, wait for the mission to finish and join while it is in the '''Forming''' stage.

*Above all, never spam join requests. This is extremely annoying to those on the recieving end, and will most likely have the exact opposite effect from convincing them to let you join earlier.

==Hosting Games==
While the option to password protect a game exists, this should not be used. If you want to play a private game, use [[Multiplayer Getting Started Guide#Direct IP Specific Settings|Direct IP connection]] instead as that will keep your game from showing up in the [[FS2NetD]] game lobby and in turn frustrating other people as they try to join but are refused.

The password protection is intended solely for development purposes, such as bugtesting and evaluation of new features which can cause problems for anyone who joins without knowing the consequences, but where using the FS2NetD platform is needed. Because of this, the feature may be restricted to Debug builds at some point in the future.