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Cyborg17: Add a link to new documentation page

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Add a link to new documentation page

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External Links

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	Do not place them in the [[mediaVP]]s directory if you intend to play for stats, as the current mediaVPs are not validated.		Do not place them in the [[mediaVP]]s directory if you intend to play for stats, as the current mediaVPs are not validated.
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	*[~~http~~://www.~~game~~-~~warden~~.~~com~~/~~forum~~/~~showthread~~.php~~?t=267 GameWarden~~ Multiplayer FAQ & Getting started guide]		*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,63609.0.html Multiplayer FAQ & Getting started guide]
	*[http://fs2netd.game-warden.com/ FS2NetD Website - Player stats & Information about current games]		*[http://fs2netd.game-warden.com/ FS2NetD Website - Player stats & Information about current games]
	*[~~http~~://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,135.0.html HLP Multiplayer Forum]		*[https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,135.0.html HLP Multiplayer Forum]

	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	*[http://www.fubar.org/FS2/multi.rar Complete mission and voice package for FS2]		*[http://www.fubar.org/FS2/multi.rar Complete mission and voice package for FS2]

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Downloads

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	*[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,135.0.html HLP Multiplayer Forum]		*[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,135.0.html HLP Multiplayer Forum]
	==Downloads==		==Downloads==
	*[http://www.~~fszmirror~~.~~com~~/~~files~~/multi-mission~~-pack.vp Validated missions~~ package for ~~FreeSpace 2~~]		*[http://www.fubar.org/FS2/multi.rar Complete mission and voice package for FS2]
	*[http://www.~~fszmirror~~.com/~~files~~/multi-~~voice~~-pack.~~vp Voice package for~~ the ~~validated~~ missions]		*[http://www.mediafire.com/file/ni84x2vrctjw64r/multi-mission-pack.7z Just the missions]
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	[[Category:Multiplayer]]		[[Category:Multiplayer]]

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2018-09-02T22:06:09Z

Connection Types

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	===Connection Types===		===Connection Types===
	There are two ways of playing online games using FSO. You can also play the game on LAN.:		There are two several ways of playing online games using FSO. You can also play the game on LAN.:
	*Connecting through [[FS2NetD]].<br />FS2NetD is a replacement for the Parallax Online service that has now been terminated. It acts as a lobby for multiplayer games, tracking servers and facilitating connections without users needing to worry about each other's IP addresses, and also tracks stats for games that are played using validated data and missions. It does not actually host the games that are played, acting merely as a middle man.		* The rebooted PXO.<br> This service is available through a special build that is currently (9/2/2018) compatible only with retail data. See [https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=94588.0 https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=94588.0] for setup instructions.
			*Connecting through [[FS2NetD]].<br>FS2NetD is a replacement for the original Parallax Online service that has now been terminated. It acts as a lobby for multiplayer games, tracking servers and facilitating connections without users needing to worry about each other's IP addresses, and also tracks stats for games that are played using validated data and missions. It does not actually host the games that are played, acting merely as a middle man. Unfortunately, though the game tracker is still up and running, the website does not allow new registrations.

	*Direct IP connection.<br />It is also possible to play IP games, but doing this requires all participants to manually enter the IP of the server that hosts the game.		*Direct IP connection.<br />It is also possible to play IP games, but doing this requires all participants to manually enter the IP of the server that hosts the game.
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	*LAN<br />To play on LAN, you'll have to change a few settings. Go into your ../Freespace 2/data/multi.cfg file and remove everything (back up the old file somewhere). Then add the following line: +lan_update		*LAN<br />To play on LAN, you'll have to change a few settings. Go into your ../Freespace 2/data/multi.cfg file and remove everything (back up the old file somewhere). Then add the following line: +lan_update

	Now save the file. In the FS2 ~~Launcher (Launcher 5.5 or WxLauncher)~~, set the multiplayer connection to LAN and leave the Force IP and Force Port fields blank. You can enable "Allow in-game joining" in the Features/Experimental tab. Run Freespace 2.		Now save the file. In the FS2 launcher, set the multiplayer connection to LAN and leave the Force IP and Force Port fields blank. You can enable "Allow in-game joining" in the Features/Experimental tab. Run Freespace 2.

	In FreeSpace 2, create a multiplayer pilot. Then go into Options and select the Multi tab. Enable TCP, and /Multidata. Disable PXO. Do not set any IPs. Apply the changes. Go back to lobby and click on Create Game and set up a new server. Make sure the firewall on your LAN is not blocking the connection to your LAN server.		In FreeSpace 2, create a multiplayer pilot. Then go into Options and select the Multi tab. Enable TCP, and /Multidata. Disable PXO. Do not set any IPs. Apply the changes. Go back to lobby and click on Create Game and set up a new server. Make sure the firewall on your LAN is not blocking the connection to your LAN server.

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2013-12-07T08:31:24Z

spelling

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	Now save the file. In the FS2 Launcher (Launcher 5.5 or WxLauncher), set the multiplayer connection to LAN and leave the Force IP and Force Port fields blank. You can enable "Allow in-game joining" in the Features/Experimental tab. Run Freespace 2.		Now save the file. In the FS2 Launcher (Launcher 5.5 or WxLauncher), set the multiplayer connection to LAN and leave the Force IP and Force Port fields blank. You can enable "Allow in-game joining" in the Features/Experimental tab. Run Freespace 2.

	In ~~Freespace~~ 2, create a multiplayer pilot. Then go into Options and select the Multi tab. Enable TCP, and /Multidata. Disable PXO. Do not set any IPs. Apply the changes. Go back to lobby and click on Create Game and set up a new server. Make sure the firewall on your LAN is not blocking the connection to your LAN server.		In FreeSpace 2, create a multiplayer pilot. Then go into Options and select the Multi tab. Enable TCP, and /Multidata. Disable PXO. Do not set any IPs. Apply the changes. Go back to lobby and click on Create Game and set up a new server. Make sure the firewall on your LAN is not blocking the connection to your LAN server.

	===MODs and Custom Missions===		===MODs and Custom Missions===

Echelon9 at 10:31, 5 December 2013

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	! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[List of FS2NetD-Supported Mods]]		! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[List of FS2NetD-Supported Mods]]
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	! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Multiplayer ~~Troubleshooting~~\|Troubleshooting]]		! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Troubleshooting#Multiplayer\|Troubleshooting]]
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	! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Multiplayer FAQ]]		! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Multiplayer FAQ]]

Echelon9: Promote WebUI standalone servers (i.e. server on non-Windows)

2013-12-05T09:51:11Z

Promote WebUI standalone servers (i.e. server on non-Windows)

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	! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: #512020; 70%;"\|'''''Gameplay'''''		! style="color: white; height: 30px; background: #512020; 70%;"\|'''''Gameplay'''''

Hezus: /* Connection Types */

2012-08-20T07:36:07Z

Connection Types

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	===Connection Types===		===Connection Types===
	There are two ways of playing online games using FSO:		There are two ways of playing online games using FSO. You can also play the game on LAN.:
	*Connecting through [[FS2NetD]].<br />FS2NetD is a replacement for the Parallax Online service that has now been terminated. It acts as a lobby for multiplayer games, tracking servers and facilitating connections without users needing to worry about each other's IP addresses, and also tracks stats for games that are played using validated data and missions. It does not actually host the games that are played, acting merely as a middle man.		*Connecting through [[FS2NetD]].<br />FS2NetD is a replacement for the Parallax Online service that has now been terminated. It acts as a lobby for multiplayer games, tracking servers and facilitating connections without users needing to worry about each other's IP addresses, and also tracks stats for games that are played using validated data and missions. It does not actually host the games that are played, acting merely as a middle man.

	*Direct IP connection.<br />It is also possible to play IP games, but doing this requires all participants to manually enter the IP of the server that hosts the game.		*Direct IP connection.<br />It is also possible to play IP games, but doing this requires all participants to manually enter the IP of the server that hosts the game.

			Details of setting up FSO to use either of these two options are explained in the getting started guide.

	*LAN<br />To play on LAN, you'll have to change a few settings. Go into your ../Freespace 2/data/multi.cfg file and remove everything (back up the old file somewhere). Then add the following line: +lan_update		*LAN<br />To play on LAN, you'll have to change a few settings. Go into your ../Freespace 2/data/multi.cfg file and remove everything (back up the old file somewhere). Then add the following line: +lan_update
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	In Freespace 2, create a multiplayer pilot. Then go into Options and select the Multi tab. Enable TCP, and /Multidata. Disable PXO. Do not set any IPs. Apply the changes. Go back to lobby and click on Create Game and set up a new server. Make sure the firewall on your LAN is not blocking the connection to your LAN server.		In Freespace 2, create a multiplayer pilot. Then go into Options and select the Multi tab. Enable TCP, and /Multidata. Disable PXO. Do not set any IPs. Apply the changes. Go back to lobby and click on Create Game and set up a new server. Make sure the firewall on your LAN is not blocking the connection to your LAN server.

	~~Details of setting up FSO to use either of these two options are explained in the getting started guide.~~

	===MODs and Custom Missions===		===MODs and Custom Missions===

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2012-08-20T07:35:11Z

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	*Connecting through [[FS2NetD]].<br />FS2NetD is a replacement for the Parallax Online service that has now been terminated. It acts as a lobby for multiplayer games, tracking servers and facilitating connections without users needing to worry about each other's IP addresses, and also tracks stats for games that are played using validated data and missions. It does not actually host the games that are played, acting merely as a middle man.		*Connecting through [[FS2NetD]].<br />FS2NetD is a replacement for the Parallax Online service that has now been terminated. It acts as a lobby for multiplayer games, tracking servers and facilitating connections without users needing to worry about each other's IP addresses, and also tracks stats for games that are played using validated data and missions. It does not actually host the games that are played, acting merely as a middle man.

	*Direct IP connection.<br />It is also possible to play IP games, but doing this requires all participants to manually enter the IP of the server that hosts the game. ~~This~~ is ~~also~~ the ~~option~~ to ~~use when playing~~ LAN ~~games~~.		*Direct IP connection.<br />It is also possible to play IP games, but doing this requires all participants to manually enter the IP of the server that hosts the game.

			*LAN<br />To play on LAN, you'll have to change a few settings. Go into your ../Freespace 2/data/multi.cfg file and remove everything (back up the old file somewhere). Then add the following line: +lan_update

			Now save the file. In the FS2 Launcher (Launcher 5.5 or WxLauncher), set the multiplayer connection to LAN and leave the Force IP and Force Port fields blank. You can enable "Allow in-game joining" in the Features/Experimental tab. Run Freespace 2.

			In Freespace 2, create a multiplayer pilot. Then go into Options and select the Multi tab. Enable TCP, and /Multidata. Disable PXO. Do not set any IPs. Apply the changes. Go back to lobby and click on Create Game and set up a new server. Make sure the firewall on your LAN is not blocking the connection to your LAN server.

	Details of setting up FSO to use either of these two options are explained in the getting started guide.		Details of setting up FSO to use either of these two options are explained in the getting started guide.

TopAce: capitalization convention

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capitalization convention

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	! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Playing ~~Tips~~ (~~Multiplayer~~)\|Playing Tips]]		! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Playing tips (multiplayer)\|Playing Tips]]
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	! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Multiplayer code of conduct\|Code of Conduct]]		! style="color: white; height: 30px; 70%;"\|[[Multiplayer code of conduct\|Code of Conduct]]