possible to create a local network??

Golden7B · Post by **Golden7B** » 2007-04-10 23:20

Hi I wanted to practice my flying but with my friend also, so is it possible for him to create a local network and for me to join from my house.....(he doesnt have a router)

We tried a couple of things, but nothing works, he starts the server , but i cant join, it says that i have to check my network configuration....

so first of all: is it possible

if yes: anybody can tell me how to do it easily?

tx ALOT!

Golden

Post by **e-Gor** » 2007-04-10 23:23

Nah, for that you'll need to create an internet game. You can just password it so no one else can join.

Golden7B · Post by **Golden7B** » 2007-04-10 23:24

and for this you need to pay for a server or can you set one up for free?

Raniak · Post by **Raniak** » 2007-04-10 23:29

Maybe with Hamachi ?
http://www.hamachi.cc/

It's a LAN simulator... you can create networks that make your computer thinks your computer in connected to your friend computer...

Golden7B · Post by **Golden7B** » 2007-04-10 23:36

tx ill try with hamachi, and if i want to do a real server, how much does it cost if it costs something......?

Leo · Post by **Leo** » 2007-04-10 23:39

If you host it from your own home it doesn't cost a thing, but it will need its own computer since it has to be a dedicated server.

Post by **e-Gor** » 2007-04-10 23:39

Hmm... I thought you could run one from in bf2, but maybe not. You may have the server installed with bf2 - have a look in your bf2 directory for a BF2ServerLauncher.exe. If you don't have it, you can download the server installer from the bf2 site somewhere.

Although the hamachi thing might be easier

Edit: Leo - no. You can run a dedicated server and normal bf2 connecting to that server from the same PC. It turns into a bit of a slideshow when you have a server and 2 separate instances of bf2 running though

Golden7B · Post by **Golden7B** » 2007-04-10 23:42

aight , tx to yall, ill try it and give feedback when its up

tx again

golden

Post by **Outlaw22** » 2007-04-10 23:45

Golden7B wrote:Hi I wanted to practice my flying but with my friend also, so is it possible for him to create a local network and for me to join from my house.....(he doesnt have a router)

We tried a couple of things, but nothing works, he starts the server , but i cant join, it says that i have to check my network configuration....

so first of all: is it possible

if yes: anybody can tell me how to do it easily?

tx ALOT!

Golden

Of course you can...try this

1) Person A starts a Single player game and take note of the IP address.
2) Person B goes to the multiplayer server selection screen, the one where you can choose an internet server to play on. While at this screen there is a button that says connect to IP - type in person A's IP address.
You should be connected to his game.

Post by **CodeRedFox** » 2007-04-10 23:46

Yeah Outlaw22 correct.

But some maps crash in single player.

Post by **Outlaw22** » 2007-04-10 23:51

Not if you use my new objects_server.zip from my WIP folder (wont effect MP) all vehicles work with ai now, plus I have a load of SP maps that work without crashing, get it all from the link in my sig.

Post by **Outlawz7** » 2007-04-11 08:02

Or start your own LAN server, once in the game, bring up the console and type the following:
sv.numplayersneededtostart 1

The game will start, then you can create a squad, get kits and practice.

bobfish · Post by **bobfish** » 2007-04-11 11:46

Single player and lan both crash for me

Golden7B · Post by **Golden7B** » 2007-04-11 13:42

k tx for all your advices...

Ive tried Hamachi and it works great! very user friendly , very simple!

i owned my friend hehehe

tx again

ps: any other map than golf of oman has cobras and jets?