Post by Chinny on Feb 18, 2009 10:20:12 GMT
1). You need to make sure you have the "Run As Server" box ticked, to do this click on Preferences
2). Within Preferences click on Network
3). Here a tick is required in the box by "Run As Server"
4). Once all the settings have been setup for your game click on "Confirm" - You will now be ready to begin your FM Online Game
The Network Preference Screen
Server name - Enter the name of your server to make it identifiable to anyone you wish to join your game
Run As Server - Tick this box to enable your computer to act as a server for a network game
Password - Set a password for your game if you wish to be private
Password - Tick this to enable the Force Continue command
Force Continue Options - If enabled, you can configure exactly when the game will Force Continue here
Recommendation
As players dont like waiting and playing online can sometimes be slow I would recommend unticking the options "Move Matches for TV"
This is a popular option in Network Play and means that all players should play their fixtures on the same scheduled day.
To do this, go into the Preferences and General. Here you will find the option that requires to be unticked. (Notes: It is advised that ALL players of the Network Game untick this option)
Starting A Network Game
Now that you´ve configured your settings to enable you to play Online you need to start an actual game for you and your friends.
This is quite easy to do, all you need to do is Start a New Game as normal.
1). On the Main Screen select "New Game" (Note: Exactly like you would start a normal game which you would play on your own)
2). If you have plan on using the Chin Wag database, you will be asked to choose one to use. (Note: All users MUST have the same database/patch installed) Select Chin Wag Update.
3). Choose the leagues and additional options you would like for your Online game.
4). Once setup click on "Start New Game"
Now that you have setup and created your online game your friends need to be able to join you, for this they will your IP address so that they can do this.
For your IP Address you need to go to the Game Status screen ---> Options > Game Status
Under the Heading "Server IP Address" you will find the IP address that you will need to give to your friends to enable them to join your game.
You may be presented with two IP addresses under this heading, in most cases it should be the second IP address listed here that you need to give out to your friends, however, to make sure you give out the correct IP address to your friends, a website can be used that also gives you your IP address: whatsmyip.org (Note: For more info on this please refer to the Help Thread)
To Join a Network Game:
Select Network when you load FM, Join other server, enter hosts IP address and click ok.
2). Within Preferences click on Network
3). Here a tick is required in the box by "Run As Server"
4). Once all the settings have been setup for your game click on "Confirm" - You will now be ready to begin your FM Online Game
The Network Preference Screen
Server name - Enter the name of your server to make it identifiable to anyone you wish to join your game
Run As Server - Tick this box to enable your computer to act as a server for a network game
Password - Set a password for your game if you wish to be private
Password - Tick this to enable the Force Continue command
Force Continue Options - If enabled, you can configure exactly when the game will Force Continue here
Recommendation
As players dont like waiting and playing online can sometimes be slow I would recommend unticking the options "Move Matches for TV"
This is a popular option in Network Play and means that all players should play their fixtures on the same scheduled day.
To do this, go into the Preferences and General. Here you will find the option that requires to be unticked. (Notes: It is advised that ALL players of the Network Game untick this option)
Starting A Network Game
Now that you´ve configured your settings to enable you to play Online you need to start an actual game for you and your friends.
This is quite easy to do, all you need to do is Start a New Game as normal.
1). On the Main Screen select "New Game" (Note: Exactly like you would start a normal game which you would play on your own)
2). If you have plan on using the Chin Wag database, you will be asked to choose one to use. (Note: All users MUST have the same database/patch installed) Select Chin Wag Update.
3). Choose the leagues and additional options you would like for your Online game.
4). Once setup click on "Start New Game"
Now that you have setup and created your online game your friends need to be able to join you, for this they will your IP address so that they can do this.
For your IP Address you need to go to the Game Status screen ---> Options > Game Status
Under the Heading "Server IP Address" you will find the IP address that you will need to give to your friends to enable them to join your game.
You may be presented with two IP addresses under this heading, in most cases it should be the second IP address listed here that you need to give out to your friends, however, to make sure you give out the correct IP address to your friends, a website can be used that also gives you your IP address: whatsmyip.org (Note: For more info on this please refer to the Help Thread)
To Join a Network Game:
Select Network when you load FM, Join other server, enter hosts IP address and click ok.