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* and of course should both instances have unique callsigns. | * and of course should both instances have unique callsigns. | ||
== Using the Windows launcher / | == Using the Windows launcher / FGRun == | ||
[[Image:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer options in [[FlightGear Wizard|FG Launcher]]]] | [[Image:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer options in [[FlightGear Wizard|FG Launcher]]]] | ||
#Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FlightGear Launch Control| | #Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FlightGear Launch Control|FGRun]]. | ||
#On the next screen, tick the "Multiplayer" box. Also tick the "AI models" box or you will not be able to see the other pilots' aircraft. Enter the callsign of your choice (check [http://fgfs.i-net.hu/modules/fgtracker/ this page] to see whether it is already in use or not. Do not pick a callsign that is already used!), enter mpserver01.flightgear.org in the "Hostname" box and 5000 into both the "in" and "out" boxes. | #On the next screen, tick the "Multiplayer" box. Also tick the "AI models" box or you will not be able to see the other pilots' aircraft. Enter the callsign of your choice (check [http://fgfs.i-net.hu/modules/fgtracker/ this page] to see whether it is already in use or not. Do not pick a callsign that is already used!), enter mpserver01.flightgear.org in the "Hostname" box and 5000 into both the "in" and "out" boxes. | ||
#Click run and you'll soon be flying with other pilots! | #Click 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 and then as they join ( | 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 and then as they join (you can change this message by editing the <tt><chat type="string">Hello</chat></tt> line in <tt>[[$FG_ROOT]]/preferences.xml</tt>). You may wish to use a different server (i.e. "Hostname" entry). | ||
For more advanced settings, the <tt>Advanced > Network</tt> tab can be opened. You are able to remove the in or out lines only through this method for example. | For more advanced settings, the <tt>Advanced > Network</tt> tab can be opened. You are able to remove the in or out lines only through this method for example. | ||