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= Using the Windows launcher / fgrun = | With the '''Multiplayer''' function of [[FlightGear]] you are able to see other pilots and reversed. This makes it possible to fly in formation, [[Howto: Air-Air Refueling|connect to tankers]] controlled by real people or contact real [[ATC]]ers to ask for landing/takeoff clearence. | ||
Multiplay may cause extreme [[Howto: Improve Framerates|framerate]] drops, during loading of a new aircraft. Especially heavy models will cause lag. | |||
== Using the Windows launcher / fgrun == | |||
[[Image:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiplayer options in [[FlightGear Wizard|FG Launcher]]]] | |||
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, 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! | 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, 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! | ||
To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at; http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong). | To confirm that it's working, you can go to the multiplayer map at; http://mpmap02.flightgear.org/ (in Hong Kong). | ||
You will also notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online and then as they join. | You will also notice chat messages that say "Hello" indicating pilots that are online and then as they join. | ||
You may wish to use a different server (i.e. "Hostname" entry); | You may wish to use a different server (i.e. "Hostname" entry); | ||
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'''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 or has the lowest latency (ping time). | '''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 or has the lowest latency (ping time). | ||
= Using fgfs from the command line = | == Using fgfs from the command line == | ||
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; | ||
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--multiplay=in,10,,5000 | --multiplay=in,10,,5000 | ||
=== Now, going more slowly for those who are completely lost... === | |||
== Now, going more slowly for those who are completely lost... == | |||
Try the above first, and if it doesn't work, read on. | Try the above first, and if it doesn't work, read on. | ||
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If it's still just not working for you, ask nicely on the [irc://irc.flightgear.org/flightgear FlightGear IRC channel] and someone should be able to assist. | If it's still just not working for you, ask nicely on the [irc://irc.flightgear.org/flightgear FlightGear IRC channel] and someone should be able to assist. | ||
Multiplayer Map | |||
[[Image:MP_Server.jpg|thumb|300px|[[MPMap]] screenshot]] | |||
===Multiplayer Map=== | |||
''See [[MPMap]] for the main article.'' | |||
There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at http://mpmap02.flightgear.org . 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://mpmap02.flightgear.org . You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server. | ||
== Multiplayer Chat == | |||
''See [[Chat Menu]] for the main article.'' | |||
To chat with other pilots, go to the "View" menu and select "Chat" at the bottom of the menu. Note that the other pilots may not have their chat box open, so they may not see your messages. | |||
NOTE: Multiplayer chat is not supported by FlightGear 0.9.10 or older. | |||
==Related content== | |||
* [[Howto: Set up a multiplayer server]] | |||
[[Category:Howto|Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Howto|Multiplayer]] | ||