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Hooking Up With The Server
By Farmboyzim
By Farmboyzim
Flying on Farmboyzim's Multiplayer Server is so easy, there's no reason why I shouldn't see you up there in the blue! Here's a few simple steps to get you up and flying in the "Virtual Skies" with "Virtual Companions"!
1. Start MSFS 2004
2. Select Multiplayer from the
menu on the left
2. Select Multiplayer from the
menu on the left
3. Type in your player name or
callsign for others to see.
4. Enter the CURRENT IP
Address into the IP Address
box. Make sure you check the status of the server for the CURRENT IP Address.
5. Click the Search button.
callsign for others to see.
4. Enter the CURRENT IP
Address into the IP Address
box. Make sure you check the status of the server for the CURRENT IP Address.
5. Click the Search button.
6. After hitting the Search
button, you'll see the
server info in the Session
boxes.
7. Click the Join button.
button, you'll see the
server info in the Session
boxes.
7. Click the Join button.
8. After you click Join, you'll
be back at the Multiplayer
Screen, with an additional
window. This is the Chat
Window. Leave it be for
now.
be back at the Multiplayer
Screen, with an additional
window. This is the Chat
Window. Leave it be for
now.
9. Here's the stuff you should
already be familiar with! Create
your flight. Remember to place
your aircraft in a parking area or
ramp, NOT on the active runway,
just in case someones on final.
already be familiar with! Create
your flight. Remember to place
your aircraft in a parking area or
ramp, NOT on the active runway,
just in case someones on final.
10. That's all there is to it! You are in! Once in the aircraft, you will see the chat window. It can be moved and resized, to your liking. As new players come up, their names will be announced in the chat window, along with a message along the top of your screen. Type ?help in the bottom box and click send. This will bring up a help dialogue in the use of the chat commands (shortcuts) that are available. This box is also where you enter your message to the other players in the game.
11. Clicking the Send button will
cause your message to be
displayed in the main window.
The window on the right
displays current flyer's on the
server.
cause your message to be
displayed in the main window.
The window on the right
displays current flyer's on the
server.
12. To close the chat window, click the X in the upper right corner. To reopen the window, press the ALT key. This will bring up the menu. Go to Flights, then Multiplayer, and then Chat Window. You'll also find a settings option here that's pretty self explanatory.
That's all there is to it!
That's all there is to it!
Thanks For The Visit !
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