The following game types are selectable from the drop down menu: If you've created a game, you can set the following options for a custom game: Select MapĪllows you to choose which map the game will take place on. If the host has elected not to have random starting locations, you may also pick your starting location by clicking on the starting location display. If you've joined a game, you can only change your side (race), armada (a single team whose forces are shared with another player), team, and team color. The options will allow you to change the game parameters before starting a game. Once you've either created or joined a multiplayer game, or selected Instant Action, you'll go to the Game Setup screen.
Simply click inside the box, type your message and press Enter to send it. The Chat window at the bottom-leftside of the screen lets you communicate with other players. If you're playing on the Internet, you'll see a display of the other players in the room on the right side of the screen. A box will appear where you can enter the name of the game you wish to create, as well as a password for that game. Games that are displayed in amber are using custom game assets or are a different game version. Games displayed in red are closed or currently launched.
To join a game, select the game from the Current Games list and click Join Game. This display will tell you the name of the game, the number of players in the game, and the map being played. Under Current Games, you'll find a list of all the games that are available. Once you've selected the connection you'll be using, you'll be able to create or join games.
To play GameSpy, you'll need a GameSpy account. For hosting or playing a game on GameSpy, choose Internet. You can choose from: Internet and Local Area Network (TCP/IP or IPX). The MuLtipLayer Connection screen allows you to choose your screen name, and which type of multiplayer connection you will use. An Instant Action game can be accessed by clicking the icon in the upper right quadrant. From there, a screen appears that will aLLow you to choose which mode of muLtipLayer you want to pLay. From the Main menu (shown Left), you can enter Multiplayer by clicking the icon in the Lower Left quadrant of the screen.
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