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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. | ||
{{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.}} | ||
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=== Using FGRun === | === Using FGRun === | ||
==== From the last page ==== | |||
[[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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#* '''Callsign''' of your choice. | #* '''Callsign''' of your choice. | ||
#* '''Hostname:''' Enter <code>mpserverXX.flightgear.org</code> (with <code>XX</code> being the [[#Servers|server number]]). | #* '''Hostname:''' Enter <code>mpserverXX.flightgear.org</code> (with <code>XX</code> being the [[#Servers|server number]]). | ||
#* '''In/ | #* '''In/Out:''' Set both ports to 5000. | ||
# Click {{button|Run}} | # Click {{button|Run}} to start FlightGear. | ||
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>: | 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"> | <syntaxhighlight lang="xml"> | ||
<chat type="string" preserve="y">Hello</chat | <chat type="string" preserve="y">Hello</chat> | ||
</syntaxhighlight> | </syntaxhighlight> | ||
You may wish to use a different server, especially one closer to you. | You may wish to use a different server, especially one closer to you. | ||
==== Network settings ==== | |||
[[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]]).]] | [[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]]).]] | ||
You can also change multiplayer settings in the Network tab of the Advanced FGRun settings. | |||
# On the last page, click {{button|Advanced}}. | |||
# Click <code>Network</code>. | |||
# In the | |||
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=== Using multiplayer from the command line === | === Using multiplayer from the command line === | ||