Does MP actually work?

[sorak]

It has been stated that a dedicated server program will come later on. Not at release.

[ATAG_Bliss]

Originally Posted by sorak

It has been stated that a dedicated server program will come later on. Not at release.

Ah perfect

Didn't catch that one. Thanks!

[MadTommy]

Ditto, thanks for the info.

Glad it's planned.

[MadTommy]

Originally Posted by sorak

It has been stated that a dedicated server program will come later on. Not at release.

Please read this... http://il-2-sturmovik.ubi.com/cliffs...blog/uk/?p=932

Will the game include dedicated server software?

Yes, a dedicated server software will be part of the initial release.

[FS_albatross]

Just a little FAQ for those having trouble hosting a game and others joining via direct connect. I have the steam version and can see no servers online when i select client, internet. So I went to server, and created a server.
First make sure the Steam port is allowed access in your modem/ router- 27015. When you select multiplayer in game, I went to server and then in the bottom right click ok. I then had to load a mission, which took me to two folders in a window. One called single, and the other multi. Open the multi folder and another two options came up, one called coop, the other Dogfight. Within the dogfight folder are the various multiplayer maps. Select one and hit ok/enter.
Now you have the option to 'Start Battle'.. which I did and then I clicked select army. Another option now pops in the menu called 'spawn player group'. Go through the fields and in order to make sure you spawn enter a number of at least 1 in the Flight1, Flight2..etc fields. then click create. Wait a moment and you will spawn into the game.
Now some other stuff, if you enter a number other than 1 in the flight fields, all those other planes will be AI. Also before creating the server make sure in Realism option down the bottom that the aircraft switching options are allowed.
If you want someone to join you then they need your IP... to get that you can do one of two things. If using Teamspeak right click the persons name who is going to host the server and click client connection info, copy the numbers listed as client address. Make sure not to copy the port.. eg: 111.11.11.111:11111, do not select the numbers after the : symbol.
The other way is to go to this site http://ip-lookup.net/, the hoster can then give you his/her IP.
Once you know the IP your trying to connect to, go to multiplayer, click client then down the bottom click 'direct connect'. In the IP tab put those numbers you copied from the person who is hosting the game, and in the port field put in 27015, that is Steams port. All done you should be able to join a multiplayer game.
Also the online maps come with AI already in the map so I used the Full mission builder and edited a multiplayer map to give airspawns and historical sides, eg: blue axis, red allied, plus ships and objects to bomb and well... you can explore like I did.
Hope that helps... happy hunting online. ~S~

[Tiger27]

Originally Posted by FS_albatross

Just a little FAQ for those having trouble hosting a game and others joining via direct connect. I have the steam version and can see no servers online when i select client, internet. So I went to server, and created a server.
First make sure the Steam port is allowed access in your modem/ router- 27015. When you select multiplayer in game, I went to server and then in the bottom right click ok. I then had to load a mission, which took me to two folders in a window. One called single, and the other multi. Open the multi folder and another two options came up, one called coop, the other Dogfight. Within the dogfight folder are the various multiplayer maps. Select one and hit ok/enter.
Now you have the option to 'Start Battle'.. which I did and then I clicked select army. Another option now pops in the menu called 'spawn player group'. Go through the fields and in order to make sure you spawn enter a number of at least 1 in the Flight1, Flight2..etc fields. then click create. Wait a moment and you will spawn into the game.
Now some other stuff, if you enter a number other than 1 in the flight fields, all those other planes will be AI. Also before creating the server make sure in Realism option down the bottom that the aircraft switching options are allowed.
If you want someone to join you then they need your IP... to get that you can do one of two things. If using Teamspeak right click the persons name who is going to host the server and click client connection info, copy the numbers listed as client address. Make sure not to copy the port.. eg: 111.11.11.111:11111, do not select the numbers after the : symbol.
The other way is to go to this site http://ip-lookup.net/, the hoster can then give you his/her IP.
Once you know the IP your trying to connect to, go to multiplayer, click client then down the bottom click 'direct connect'. In the IP tab put those numbers you copied from the person who is hosting the game, and in the port field put in 27015, that is Steams port. All done you should be able to join a multiplayer game.
Also the online maps come with AI already in the map so I used the Full mission builder and edited a multiplayer map to give airspawns and historical sides, eg: blue axis, red allied, plus ships and objects to bomb and well... you can explore like I did.
Hope that helps... happy hunting online. ~S~

great advice, but myself and two friends did exactly that and no luck, we each tried to be server?

[FS_albatross]

Hi Tiger did you manage to open the steam port in your modem/router? I had to do this before it would work. It isn't just a simple ok to the allow access screen that pops up. You have to go into your modems config page and set it up. also when you say no luck exactly what was the problem?

[Jabo2009]

hi,

though it has been mentioned many times, I still couldnt find a tutorial here how to get the online play running:

Ticked all the aircraft switching boxes (5-6 boxes) to OFF, so that its possible to change a/c.

when on multiplayer I still dont get a single server indicated... game searches for about 30 sec. and then "No Server found" message appears...

PLS ! give me some input on this issue.

PS: antivir is deactivated

cheers

[klem]

Originally Posted by Jabo2009

hi,

though it has been mentioned many times, I still couldnt find a tutorial here how to get the online play running:

Ticked all the aircraft switching boxes (5-6 boxes) to OFF, so that its possible to change a/c.

when on multiplayer I still dont get a single server indicated... game searches for about 30 sec. and then "No Server found" message appears...

PLS ! give me some input on this issue.

PS: antivir is deactivated

cheers

When you want to join an existing server use Multiplayer.... Client and pick from one of the servers listed (be sure that the 'Source' drop-down box is set to 'Internet'). If none appear, close 'Client' and try again (a known bug).

When you want to create your own server use Multiplayer...Server. Give your server a 'Name' (any name will do), maybe add some 'Info' like "Testing", enter a Password if you want to password protect your server, set the Max Players you want on the server, set Realisms and click OK. Now you should have a list of missions/campaigns available down the left hand side of the next screen. If not, use the orange gunsight symbols (top left) the same way you would use folder symbols in Explorer to navigate up and down the folders until you find the Dogfight and Co-Op folders and their sub-folders. Highlight the mission you want to run and click 'Select'. At the 'map room' screen click 'Start Battle', it will load, you will be in it and others will see it on the 'Client' list. Well, that's the theory.

Works for me.