Multiplayer

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.
• For GAE and Vanilla Glest, the same binary is needed.

Starting a multiplayer game

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.

What's my IP address

• If you are using Linux, open a terminal and type "ifconfig". This will show you your network configuration and the Internet address.
• If you are using Windows, open a cmd-(terminal) window and type "ipconfig". This will show you your network configuration and the Internet address.
• Alternatively, you can use one of the free online services on the web to find your IP address, such as this one. This works on any operating system.

IRC channel

The Glest IRC channel at [1], is a good way of finding people to play multiplayer games 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.

Firewalls and Routers

Glest uses TCP port 61357, so if you are under a router or firewall you will have to this port.

External Links

• Multiplayer Glest Forum Section
• Forum Discussion