Multiplayer

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Overview

Since version 3, Glest supports LAN/Internet multiplayer, up to 4 players.

Megaglest now supports a masterserver, up to 8 players now.

Things you should know

  • The connections have to be setup manually!
  • All clients and the server must have the same data when playing multiplayer.

Starting a multiplayer game

Follow these steps:

  • 1) One computer is the server. The server creates a game at the "new game" menu and then opens some network slots.
  • 2) The other involved computers are clients. Clients have to go to "join game" then type the IP of the server and click "connect". This is only for the first time, after that, the game will remember the server name and you can select it from the previous server list.
  • 3) If all clients are connected the server can launch the game.

Whats my IP address

Operating systems and routers

  • If you are using Linux, open a terminal and type "ifconfig". This will show you your network configuration and the inet address.
  • If you are using Windows, open a cmd-(terminal) window and type ipconfig. This will show you your network configuration and the inet address.
  • If you are using a router and want to find which IP you are using in the inet then use my_ip or any other free IP tool.

IRC channel

The Glest IRC channel at irc://irc.freenode.net/glest, is a good way of finding people to play multiplayer games in the inet or to discuss the game in general.

If you don't have an IRC Client to visit the irc channel you can visit it directly here: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=glest

3rd party software

Multiplayer support and gamer lobbies for Glest

Firewalls and Routers

  • Glest uses TCP port 61357, so if you are under a router or firewall you will have to open/redirect this port to your computer if you want to host games (in the same way as you do for any other multiplayer games).
  • If you are using a router and you are asking yourself which IP you are using visit this site for example: my_ip

External Links

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