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== Connecting to multiplayer == | == Connecting to multiplayer == | ||
=== In-sim dialog === | === In-sim dialog === | ||
[[File:Multiplayer settings dialog.jpg|thumb | [[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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=== Using the launcher / FGRun === | === Using the launcher / FGRun === | ||
[[File:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb | [[File:Multiplayer.jpg|thumb|Multiplayer settings in [[FGRun]]]] | ||
# Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[ | # Select your [[aircraft]] and starting airport as normal in [[FGRun]]. | ||
# On the | # On the last screen, tick the "Multiplayer" box. Also make sure that the "AI models" box is checked or you will not be able to see the other pilots' aircraft. | ||
# Enter the … | |||
#* '''Callsign:''' of your choice. | #* '''Callsign:''' of your choice. | ||
#* '''Hostname:''' enter < | #* '''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 | # 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 | 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 <code><chat type="string">Hello</chat></code> line in <tt>''[[$FG_ROOT]]/preferences.xml''</tt>). You may wish to use a different server. | ||
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. | ||