Online 1-on-1 games?
Chris Wilkinson
I'm running UT GOTY 436 Linux vesion, and am fairly new to it.
The game runs fine, but I'd like to play 1-on-1 DM with a mate
from another city. The Multiplayer/Internet game options work
fine as well, but only if I want to join an already existing
online game. There doesn't seem to be an option to connect
directly to another online user, only to online games where
there are more than just me and the other guy. Is it possible
to connect directly to another computer via the internet, for a
1-on-1 deathmatch encounter?
Kind regards,
Chris Wilkinson, Middle Earth, New Zealand.
GaeBolga
There are lots of ways to do it, but try this: Start your server (on his
end or on your end, no matter) and don't advertize it, or password protect
it. That way, either it won't be in the server list or only someone with
the password can get in.
GaeBolga
re-reading that makes it sound confusing. Let me say that again
) - - - - Either do not advertize the game and then make sure you tell
the other player what IP to connect to. Or, password protect your game so
that only the person who knows the password can connect.
Flash
Hello Chris
CW> I'm running UT GOTY 436 Linux vesion, and am fairly new to
CW> it. The game runs fine, but I'd like to play 1-on-1 DM with
CW> a mate from another city. The Multiplayer/Internet game
CW> options work fine as well, but only if I want to join an
CW> already existing online game. There doesn't seem to be an
CW> option to connect directly to another online user, only to
CW> online games where there are more than just me and the other
CW> guy. Is it possible to connect directly to another computer
CW> via the internet, for a 1-on-1 deathmatch encounter?
Yus, you, or him, needs to run a server locally. "Start new
multiplayer game". Then give him the IP and he can "Open Location" to
get there.
Don't run a dedicated server in another session or you'll find your
ping gets stupidly high at times.
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Chris Wilkinson
Flash wrote:
> Chris Wilkinson on 17 May 03 in ALT.GAMES.UNREAL.TOURNAMENT
>
> Hello Chris
>
> CW> I'm running UT GOTY 436 Linux vesion, and am fairly new to
> CW> it. The game runs fine, but I'd like to play 1-on-1 DM with
> CW> a mate from another city.
>
> Yus, you, or him, needs to run a server locally. "Start new
> multiplayer game". Then give him the IP and he can "Open Location" to
> get there.
>
> Don't run a dedicated server in another session or you'll find your
> ping gets stupidly high at times.
Is there a version of UT server for linux? I'm also only using a 56k
modem, so will that have an effect?
{AGUT2}MeltDown
> Is there a version of UT server for linux?
There is a Linux version of entire UT, which includes the server and the
client. Runs a lot better than on Windoze, I can tell you that!
> I'm also only using a 56k modem, so will that have an effect?
I don't understand you.
> Chris Wilkinson, Middle Earth, New Zealand.
Nice one ;-)
MeltDown
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Hello Chris
CW> Is there a version of UT server for linux? I'm also only
Yep, Meltdown's the resident linux guru.
CW> using a 56k modem, so will that have an effect?
None, other than whoever's NOT hosting the server will have a crappy
ping.
Start the UT server.
Connect, run "ipconfig" or "winipcfg" to find your netside IP address.
(If you're windows, if linux then it's "ifconfig", iirc)
Give that IP to your friend and tell him to open it.
Btw, don't add big mods or he'll have to download them. Also ensure
that UT has server rights in your firewall or he won't be able to
connect.
Flossie
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Does he also know about UT2003 for Linux ;) ?
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Flossie
"Chris Wilkinson" <mrbl...@snap.net.nz> wrote in message
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You are going to run a game server on a 56k modem ??? Don`t
even try it , the person connecting to your server running
on a 56k modem will get a unplayable ping of at least 600..
Flash
Hello Flossie
F> You are going to run a game server on a 56k modem ??? Don`t
F> even try it , the person connecting to your server running
F> on a 56k modem will get a unplayable ping of at least 600..
Surely it's no worse than playing on another server through a 56k
conn? Pings of 200-250?
Chris Wilkinson
{AGUT2}MeltDown wrote:
> Chris Wilkinson enlightened us with:
>
>>Is there a version of UT server for linux?
>
> There is a Linux version of entire UT, which includes the server and the
> client. Runs a lot better than on Windoze, I can tell you that!
With MDK 9.1 using a GeForce2 MX I get frame rates not much slower
than guys running GeForce4 MX's under Windows!
>>I'm also only using a 56k modem, so will that have an effect?
>
> I don't understand you.
I didn't explain very clearly, cos I wasn't sure what I needed to do to
play an online 1-on-1 game. I know now that I just need to start a new
multiplayer game whilst online, and give my remote mate the dynamically
assigned IP address I'm attached with. He just needs to open that
location to join the game...
A 3rd dude might wanna join our little fragfest, so if my machine is the
host will my modem bandwidth affect game response? (we all have 56k
modems, ie...slow net access!)
>>Chris Wilkinson, Middle Earth, New Zealand.
>
> Nice one ;-)
Our scenery for sure is in places breathtaking, but I discovered today
that working Kiwis average only 26 paid holidays from work per year.
Only Americans get fewer holidays during their working year with 23
days, but the Italians get 41 paid holidays average per year! I'm off
to Milan or Rome!
Kind regards,
Chris Wilkinson
Flossie wrote:
>
>>Chris Wilkinson on 18 May 03 in
>
> Does he also know about UT2003 for Linux ;) ?
Yes he does, but he also knows that his GeForce2 MX200 32MB will
choke to death trying to render such visuals, unless I switch
everything off (negates the point of buying a game with such
improved visuals!).
A GeForce4 is in the pipeline, so until then I'll wait patiently!
{AGUT2}MeltDown
> to death trying to render such visuals, unless I switch everything off
*my* GF2 will choke unless *you* switch everything off? I'd like to see
you do that from Middle Earth! ;-)
{AGUT2}MeltDown
> the host will my modem bandwidth affect game response? (we all have
> 56k modems, ie...slow net access!)
I don't have any experience in this, but I can't imagine that your
friends will have a good ping. I'd stick to 1-on-1. You can always give
it a try of course to see how things work out.
Flash
Hello Chris
CW> A 3rd dude might wanna join our little fragfest, so if my
CW> machine is the host will my modem bandwidth affect game
CW> response? (we all have 56k modems, ie...slow net access!)
Yeah, forget a third. One mate will play ok, albiet at a slight ping
increase for a normal player.
BTW, google for TNSE's netcode FAQ, it's pretty detailed. CBA to check
it myself, but ideally a server would allocate 10kBYTES/s PER player.
You have about 5, maybe a little less, so although it should be
playable it ain't gonna be smooth for your remote friend.
Chris Wilkinson
{AGUT2}MeltDown wrote:
> Chris Wilkinson enlightened us with:
>
>>Yes he does, but he also knows that his GeForce2 MX200 32MB will choke
>>to death trying to render such visuals, unless I switch everything off
Sorry, I'm a bit Jekyll and Hyde sometimes...should read 'yes I do, But
I also know...'...etc...
> *my* GF2 will choke unless *you* switch everything off? I'd like to see
> you do that from Middle Earth! ;-)
I'm assuming that my GeForce2 MX 200 with 32MB of SDRAM is not cutting
edge enough to render UT2003 in full detail, unless I'm happy with very
slow frame rates...
I could be wrong...Linux systems surprise me that way sometimes! ;^)
