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== Servers == | == Servers == | ||
'''Please Note:''' The multiplayer servers are interconnected; you '''do not''' need to connect to a specific server in order to see other pilots who are on that server. | '''Please Note:''' The multiplayer servers are interconnected; you '''do not''' need to connect to a specific server in order to see other pilots who are on that server. For best performance, you should connect to the server that is geographically closest to you, has the lowest latency (ping time) or is the least busy. | ||
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If you are interested in hosting your own multiplayer server, you may want to check out [[Howto: Set up a multiplayer server]]. | If you are interested in hosting your own multiplayer server, you may want to check out [[Howto: Set up a multiplayer server]]. | ||
[[ | [[File:MP_Server.jpg|thumb|300px|[[MPMap]] screenshot]] | ||
=== Multiplayer Map === | === Multiplayer Map === | ||
{{Main article|MPMap}} | {{Main article|MPMap}} | ||
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There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at [http://mpmap01.flightgear.org mpmap01] and/or [http://mpmap02.flightgear.org mpmap02]. You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server. | There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at [http://mpmap01.flightgear.org mpmap01] and/or [http://mpmap02.flightgear.org mpmap02]. You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server. | ||
==Multiple connections per computer== | == Multiple connections per computer == | ||
It is possible to run multiple FlightGear instances on a single computer and connect them all to the multiplayer network. However, this requires some extras to keep in mind: | It is possible to run multiple FlightGear instances on a single computer and connect them all to the multiplayer network. However, this requires some extras to keep in mind: | ||
* both instances use the same out-port. | * both instances use the same out-port. | ||
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== Using the Windows launcher / FGRun == | == Using the Windows launcher / FGRun == | ||
[[ | [[File:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer options in [[FlightGear Wizard|FG Launcher]]]] | ||
#Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FlightGear Launch Control|FGRun]]. | # 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 (you can change this message by editing the <tt><chat type="string">Hello</chat></tt> line in <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 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. | ||
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* Under '''linux''', this can be found by logging in as root and typing "ifconfig". You may find more than one interface listed, beginning with "lo" - ignore that one. You should have something like "eth0" or "wlan0" also listed - look through this block of text for "inet addr". This will be followed directly by the number you're looking for, e.g. "inet addr:192.168.0.150" | * Under '''linux''', this can be found by logging in as root and typing "ifconfig". You may find more than one interface listed, beginning with "lo" - ignore that one. You should have something like "eth0" or "wlan0" also listed - look through this block of text for "inet addr". This will be followed directly by the number you're looking for, e.g. "inet addr:192.168.0.150" | ||
* Under '''Windows XP''' or '''Vista''', click start, run, and type "cmd". In the terminal window which appears, type "ipconfig" This should show you your IP address - write it down. | * Under '''Windows XP''' or '''Vista''', click start, run, and type "cmd". In the terminal window which appears, type "ipconfig" This should show you your IP address - write it down. | ||
*With '''Windows 98''', click start, run, and type "winipcfg" to get information about your IP address. | * With '''Windows 98''', click start, run, and type "winipcfg" to get information about your IP address. | ||
This section _ought_ to be unnecessary now with recent versions of the FG server. If you have problems though, it won't hurt to follow through. | This section _ought_ to be unnecessary now with recent versions of the FG server. If you have problems though, it won't hurt to follow through. | ||
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'''NOTE:''' The ignore function is supported by FlightGear 2.0.0 or later. | '''NOTE:''' The ignore function is supported by FlightGear 2.0.0 or later. | ||
==Related content== | == Related content == | ||
* [[FlightGear Multiplayer Server]] | * [[FlightGear Multiplayer Server]] | ||
* [[Howto: Set up a multiplayer server]] | * [[Howto: Set up a multiplayer server]] | ||
* [[Multiplayer protocol]] | * [[Multiplayer protocol]] | ||
[[es:Howto: Multijugador]] | [[es:Howto: Multijugador]] | ||
[[fr:Howto: Multijoueur]] | [[fr:Howto: Multijoueur]] | ||
[[nl:Howto: Multiplayer]] | [[nl:Howto: Multiplayer]] | ||
[[pl: Konfiguracja trybu multiplayer]] | [[pl: Konfiguracja trybu multiplayer]] | ||
[[Category:Howto|Multiplayer]] | |||