How to….multiplay!? Heeeeelp
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Oh yeah. Starting point IS to have your ports forwarded. Simple if you familiar with that.
As far as I know, that is not mandatory anymore when you are a client.
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@Krause
Well…I followed your instruction. And my ports are open. I’m able to host bit I still cannot join the server CobaltUK told me. I mean this 24/7 one… -
what is your version # of the game
64 bit or 32 bit
can you ping the server
what bandwidth are you entering
are you sure you’re typing the IP right -
I’m running the 32bit one…
IP is right!
Bandwidth is 1024… -
Did you try joining w/ 64 bits EXE?
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Sorry Krause I meant.
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I’m running the 32bit one…
IP is right!
Bandwidth is 1024…no one uses 32
switch to 64, load the game and then read the version number bottom right of the window “falcon bms 4.33.whatever”
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Ok… ehm…how to switch between 32 and 64?
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Ok… ehm…how to switch between 32 and 64?
Opening screen menu. Choose 64 bit upper right corner.
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When you start the program launcher, and the main menu appears, the 32/64 selection is visible in the upper right corner.
Edit: Hehe… Icarus beat me here, by seconds, I guess
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@Cik:
no one uses 32
switch to 64, load the game and then read the version number bottom right of the window “falcon bms 4.33.whatever”
Where do you get off saying that nonsense ?? (no offense) VG server which he is trying under my instruction is 32bit !! WHY ?? so that as many people as possible can use the server. believe it or not there are still many people who do not have a 64bit OS and in any event makes naff all difference really. 64bit is for future benefit.
A “wrong version” message will be displayed if appropriate and takes just seconds to change version selection. (if connects to unknown server version) -
From post #12 "Theatre is Korea KTO, Game mode 32 bit When you launch game at top right you can select 32 or 64. Default is 64 when 1st installed. "
I thought you since confirmed 32bit set ? If setting wrong you will get a message saying so. Totally clear info. Probably same with theatre but do not remember.
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Ok and what ports do I have to set there in the router menu? I tried to select my router in the portforward programm but my FritzBox isn’t listed there.
So…step by step…
First I habe to set my IP to static. Check
Then I go into the router menu in the browser, looking for ports to forward…and then?
Sorry for my stupid questionsYou do not need a static ip at all. Having one is useful when you regularly host a game as it avoids need for other players to type your new ip each time. Many people these days have a static ip as standard or at least one that doesn’t change often. Its not needed except for reason I said.
Port forwarding as far as I know is still required even as client or you will connect CS not P2P, but quite willing to accept I might be wrong about that. CS connection limits flow of data to and from you to be handled just by the server. Not what is intended, though there is a topic somewhere that suggests CS MIGHT be needed or preferable for massive multiplayer events such as at the Falcon online server.
I`m not aware you can properly use IVC in all circumstances without port forwarded. Once again I could be wrong. “been a while” as they say.
You cant have installed anything except bms 4.33.1 unless downloaded a long time ago. Maybe it was way back april 2015. If so get latest. The one that MUST HAVE original falcon 4.0 installed (not Allied force) to allow bms to work.
Hosting a public campaign needs a very good connection. Especially upload speed. TE
s and df
s are much less demanding.If you unfamiliar with bms (maybe not) then get some multiplayer time in so you can get active real-time help. A VFS (virtual fighter squadron) is ideal but meeting people on a public server can work. Just say Hi and ask your question. Knowledge level will vary of course. Not everyone will reply. Language barriers etc. Speak in chat window or use IVC (a subject all of its own)
Anything else ive missed ? Thought there was a sticky somewhere on this topic.
https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?28279-Idiot-s-guide
And the Base operations section https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?31-Base-Operations has various links and info related to multiplayer, finding servers and specific server info.
Artys list is recommended reading but I do not know how well indexed it is for specifics. -
Thx for the reply. Well there is no message that I use the wrong version or OS. But…ehm… another stupid question because you said it: do I need 4.33? I use 4.32.
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Now it works… :wfish:
oh damn… I’m soooooooo *ÄÖ:§"=)²93###
Step 1 for Multiplayer: Install 4.33 -
:rolleyes:
i told you to check the version number
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yeeees… I know… I thought about the 32bit and 64bit stuff
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Another problem:
I changed some avionic settings in the avionic editor. Now I can’t join a mp anymore. Message: wrong acdata!
How can I get the original .acfg file? The button ‘set default’ doesn’t change anything -
get a clean copy from someone you know, or reinstall the game
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Reinstall? :shock:
Does anyone here have a clean file?? I can’ t understand why I can make changes on this file, save it as what I want and where I want… but I can’t get the original stat anymore…