Copyright: Network Help v1.0


Choosing a Service Provider

When you  begin a network session, you will be presented with a list of Service Providers to choose from. Each Service Provider listed is a different method used to find other games on the network. Once you choose a Service Provider, you will only be able to create and join games with other players using the same Service Provider as you. Contact your network administrator to find out which Service Provider would be best for your network connection.


Creating or Joining a Game Session

Once connected to a Service Provider, you will be presented with the  following Dialog Box:

This Dialog displays the name of the Service Provider you are in, and any Game Sessions available, in the area marked Available Games.  The Game Sessions are displayed in a tree view style, so clicking on a game title will display the names of the players currently inside. You can also use the button marked ‘Refresh’ to see if any new sessions have been created or destroyed. All other areas of this dialog will be disabled until you create or join a game session.

To join an existing session:

Click on the game session you wish to join in the Available Games list, and press the ‘Join Game’ button.  You will be asked to enter a name you wish to be known by, and then added to the game.

Creating a new game:

Click the ‘New Game’ button to create your own game session. You will be asked to provide information about your new game, including a password if you wish to use one. Note: if you choose to use a password with your new session, only players who know the password will be able to join in.

Using Passwords:

Some sessions are created with a password requirement. You must enter this password in order to see these games in your Available Games list. To enter a password, click the button with the small padlock icon and enter a password to use. The Available Games list will automatically refresh to display the new selection of Game Sessions you can join. Click the padlock button again to turn off the password usage.


Inside a Game Session

When you have joined or created a Game Session, The entire Network Game Setup Dialog will become enabled, allowing you to chat with other players and setup game options.

Once inside a Game Session the Available Games area will change to show you the Session Title, and the names of the players currently in the session. You can exit the session by using the ‘Exit Game’ button provided.

Game Settings:

If your game has any options for you to choose, they will be displayed in this area.

Sending Messages:

In the Message Area, you will see a scrolling list of messages sent to you. You can send messages to other players by choosing the players name in the Send To box, typing your message in the ‘Message to send’ box, and clicking the ‘Send’ button.

Starting the Game:

The Host of the game (usually the person who created the Game Session) will have a ‘Start Game’ button available to them. Clicking this button will begin the game. All other players will have a ‘Ready’ button for them to press when they are ready for the game to start. When all players have pressed their ‘Ready’ buttons, the host’s ‘Start Game’ button will be enabled, allowing the game session to start.