Topic: Anybody know how to use Gamespy? (Read 2025 times)

mathcubeguy · « **on:** June 04, 2003, 01:45:28 pm »

Id like to try SFC 2 skirmish multiplayer, but I have no idea about what Im suposed to do to get there...

3dot14 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2003, 02:47:57 pm »

GSA should find the game automatically.

You click the SFC2 icon, and "Play Multiplayer" on the subquent webpage. Then you are in the lobby. You can either double click a "Green" room (which is open) or create your own ("Create room" on top). You probably should readthe room descriptions tho, so you don't barge in somewhere you aren't wanted. (For example, GZ match require you to be in the GameZ ladder. I dunno if GZ still runs for SFC2 tho)
Once you are in game, you just click "Ready" (after talking it over with the room residents.) You have to click "Launch Game" if you created room, but if you are just joining, don't worry about it.

Once SFC2 launchs, it should be self explanatory.

Vigilante · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2003, 03:44:45 pm »

Ill assume you have the GameSpy software since you mentioned it. If you dont have an account, use the Login Wizard to create one. GameSpy Arcade (GSA) is still free, as long as you want to put up with the adds. Once you login you should see an icon on the left for any GSA supported game on your computer. If there are no Icons, in the top left click GAMESPY, then SCAN FOR GAMES. If that doesnt get it youll have to do it manually from GAMESPY / OPTIONS / GAMES / MY GAMES. Once you have the icon just click it then PLAY MULTIPLAYER (after you close the addvertisment). Now you are in the lobby for the game. The top section shows the rooms where games are organized. The bottom shows the Lobby chat and the names of all the players in that game's GSA area, on the right. To join a game click on a room with a yellow square and no key, to the left of its name, then click JOIN GAME. Once in a room there is a new chat window for only those in that room. From here you will click READY at the top of the chat window. At some point, once terms are agreed on, the host will launch the game. SFC2 will start, just wait until you see the Screen that has a JOIN button at the bottom. Click JOIN when you see a game appear above. Choose your ship then supply it. When every one is ready the host will start the game, you will die shortly there after.

You must have the game patched up to 2036. Do not go into a GZ titled room until you have a GZ account (you'll learn about this later). The icon for SFC2 only says "Empires at War". None of the SFC games works very well with firewalls or routers, so you might want to disable them or create a DMZ. You will be asked to join a fleet a some point, ask what race they are, and dont be afraid to say no thank you, new players are in short supply, you will be asked by another fleet. Here is a few of the older fleets KOL, USMC, RDA, FEDX, KWG, RDA, RIP. They will train you on the tactics of the game, the older fleets are probably better about their training than newer ones.

I hope this helps some.

mathcubeguy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2003, 04:01:50 pm »

Yea, I just got beat my fed battlecruiser destroyed by a pesky ISC guy. Then main problem i have is not having the confidence to try a game cause im so fraid im not welcome there...

FireSoul · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2003, 04:52:31 pm »

it's not the most friendly of places until you get to know people.
.. maybe .. maybe you should try to join a fleet.

mathcubeguy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2003, 04:58:06 pm »

Quote:

it's not the most friendly of places until you get to know people.
.. maybe .. maybe you should try to join a fleet.

How do I do that?

*note: sorry if i seem anoying with all of the apparent helplesness, but I probaly have some psychiological problem where Im afraid to do stuff for fear of failing. I should really go see someone, but I dont know how to tell my mom that I have a problem with something like this.

Or, simply put, Im a nut job who has problems doing things for himself.

And with the fleets, I dont know which race I want to get playing with, Its been a while since this games even been installed... Does getting into a fleet mean that I have to fly the same race as a part of that fleet?

RingWraith 413 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2003, 09:14:07 pm »

MathCubeGuy, while true that most of the rooms in Gamespy for SFC2 are usually Ladder League (i.e. GZ ), you can generally find several "open" or "Fun" rooms . Most people will usually try to help you out with games and tactics, just ask. But please don't go into a room and immediately click the "ready" button. It will get you booted from a room real fast. If you are looking to learn and fly FED, look up my fleet, DIF, or 3rd Fleet, or FEDX. Just let the people in the room know that you're new and wanting to learn. Good Luck to you.

DIF_Wraith 413 , Rank 10, Deep Infiltration Fleet

DONOTDELETE · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2003, 04:43:04 pm »

Yeah, the first thing you have to do when using Gamespy is dload a new freaking version about once a week. Not worth it.

HAND!

mathcubeguy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2003, 01:45:28 pm »

Id like to try SFC 2 skirmish multiplayer, but I have no idea about what Im suposed to do to get there...

3dot14 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2003, 02:47:57 pm »

GSA should find the game automatically.

You click the SFC2 icon, and "Play Multiplayer" on the subquent webpage. Then you are in the lobby. You can either double click a "Green" room (which is open) or create your own ("Create room" on top). You probably should readthe room descriptions tho, so you don't barge in somewhere you aren't wanted. (For example, GZ match require you to be in the GameZ ladder. I dunno if GZ still runs for SFC2 tho)
Once you are in game, you just click "Ready" (after talking it over with the room residents.) You have to click "Launch Game" if you created room, but if you are just joining, don't worry about it.

Once SFC2 launchs, it should be self explanatory.

Vigilante · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2003, 03:44:45 pm »

Ill assume you have the GameSpy software since you mentioned it. If you dont have an account, use the Login Wizard to create one. GameSpy Arcade (GSA) is still free, as long as you want to put up with the adds. Once you login you should see an icon on the left for any GSA supported game on your computer. If there are no Icons, in the top left click GAMESPY, then SCAN FOR GAMES. If that doesnt get it youll have to do it manually from GAMESPY / OPTIONS / GAMES / MY GAMES. Once you have the icon just click it then PLAY MULTIPLAYER (after you close the addvertisment). Now you are in the lobby for the game. The top section shows the rooms where games are organized. The bottom shows the Lobby chat and the names of all the players in that game's GSA area, on the right. To join a game click on a room with a yellow square and no key, to the left of its name, then click JOIN GAME. Once in a room there is a new chat window for only those in that room. From here you will click READY at the top of the chat window. At some point, once terms are agreed on, the host will launch the game. SFC2 will start, just wait until you see the Screen that has a JOIN button at the bottom. Click JOIN when you see a game appear above. Choose your ship then supply it. When every one is ready the host will start the game, you will die shortly there after.

You must have the game patched up to 2036. Do not go into a GZ titled room until you have a GZ account (you'll learn about this later). The icon for SFC2 only says "Empires at War". None of the SFC games works very well with firewalls or routers, so you might want to disable them or create a DMZ. You will be asked to join a fleet a some point, ask what race they are, and dont be afraid to say no thank you, new players are in short supply, you will be asked by another fleet. Here is a few of the older fleets KOL, USMC, RDA, FEDX, KWG, RDA, RIP. They will train you on the tactics of the game, the older fleets are probably better about their training than newer ones.

I hope this helps some.

mathcubeguy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2003, 04:01:50 pm »

Yea, I just got beat my fed battlecruiser destroyed by a pesky ISC guy. Then main problem i have is not having the confidence to try a game cause im so fraid im not welcome there...

FireSoul · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2003, 04:52:31 pm »

it's not the most friendly of places until you get to know people.
.. maybe .. maybe you should try to join a fleet.

RingWraith 413 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 04, 2003, 09:14:07 pm »

MathCubeGuy, while true that most of the rooms in Gamespy for SFC2 are usually Ladder League (i.e. GZ ), you can generally find several "open" or "Fun" rooms . Most people will usually try to help you out with games and tactics, just ask. But please don't go into a room and immediately click the "ready" button. It will get you booted from a room real fast. If you are looking to learn and fly FED, look up my fleet, DIF, or 3rd Fleet, or FEDX. Just let the people in the room know that you're new and wanting to learn. Good Luck to you.

DIF_Wraith 413 , Rank 10, Deep Infiltration Fleet

DONOTDELETE · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2003, 04:43:04 pm »

Yeah, the first thing you have to do when using Gamespy is dload a new freaking version about once a week. Not worth it.

HAND!

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