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== Connecting to Multiplayer == | == Connecting to Multiplayer == | ||
=== In-sim | === In-sim dialog === | ||
[[File:Multiplayer settings dialog.jpg|thumb|Multiplayer settings dialog]] | [[File:Multiplayer settings dialog.jpg|thumb|Multiplayer settings dialog]] | ||
The easiest way to get online is to use the in-sim Multiplayer dialog. All you need to do is enter a callsign and select a server from the menu. Press Connect to go online. | The easiest way to get online is to use the in-sim Multiplayer dialog. All you need to do is enter a callsign and select a server from the menu. Press Connect to go online. | ||
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{{Note|Before starting tests, you might want to check the [[#Problems associated with specific Internet Service Providers|Problems associated with specific Internet Service Providers]] section.}} | {{Note|Before starting tests, you might want to check the [[#Problems associated with specific Internet Service Providers|Problems associated with specific Internet Service Providers]] section.}} | ||
=== Using | === Using FGRun === | ||
[[File:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|Multiplayer settings in [[FGRun]]]] | [[File:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|Multiplayer settings in [[FGRun]]]] | ||
# Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FGRun]]. | # Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FGRun]]. | ||
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# Click {{button|Run}} and you'll soon be flying with other pilots! | # Click {{button|Run}} and you'll soon be flying with other pilots! | ||
To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong). Once FlightGear has started, you will notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online. They will also pop up when a pilot | To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong). Once FlightGear has started, you will notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online. They will also pop up when a pilot joins the MP network. You can change this message by editing this line in <tt>''[http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/fgdata/ci/next/tree/preferences.xml#l763 $FG_ROOT/preferences.xml]''</tt>: | ||
<syntaxhighlight lang="xml"> | |||
<chat type="string" preserve="y">Hello</chat></code> | |||
</syntaxhighlight> | |||
You may wish to use a different server, especially one closer to you. | |||
[[File:FGRun Advanced dialog - Network.png|thumb|The <tt>Network</tt> tab of the <tt>Advanced</tt> dialog in [[FGRun]] (in [[Changelog 3.2|FlightGear 3.2.0]]).]] | |||
For more advanced settings, the {{Button|Advanced}} > <code>Network</code> tab in FGRun can be opened. | |||
=== Using multiplayer from the command line === | |||
=== Using | |||
First, for those who are very impatient and have a vague idea about what they're doing, the basic arguments to pass to fgfs for multiplayer are these; | First, for those who are very impatient and have a vague idea about what they're doing, the basic arguments to pass to fgfs for multiplayer are these; | ||