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fivezero Nov 11, 2003

how exactly do we link up? what if someone doesn't have the game everyones playing? how long does it take to network a buncha comps together? i know the general principles, but i need a lil more...

rocksupastar rocksupastarFounder

hahaha, funny you should mention that... cause LAST time, NOTHING worked like, AT All!!! but we also had alot of equipment failing and things not setup properly. Ideally, we should have a router (which i have) then a hub or 2 that will be plugged into the router (which i have as well) and then everyone that plugs into the 2 hubs should be given a DHCP address and be able to log onto the network, be able to see all other machines on that network and everyone see them. And while we are dreaming, it would be GREAT if all the machines didnt have any problems when they are getting into the games. And ALSO they should all be able to have a copy of the specific game we are playing along with all updated drivers. BUUUUUT who knows, we hopefully have IWZ there to lend his support along with TOOOOBEEEE who is gettin smarter by the minute, sooo i think we are gonna be fine. But if all else fails, we can just go with the naked twister idea!

bizarret bizarretOG 2003

i'm game with the latter.

rocksupastar rocksupastarFounder

who ISNT?!

fivezero fivezeroOG 2003

i'm still not clear on this, do i have to go buy the game or can it be shared on the network somehow? how much wrenching will this all take? and how long?

iwz iwz

depends on the game. for Halo PC, you need to bring your own copy. for half-life/counter-strike, you can get away without bringing your own cd, but it's better if you own it. makes things easier.

fivezero fivezeroOG 2003

really i'd go pick it up, but i'm leaving for a cruise on monday and i don't want to drop the cash. would it be a problem makin' an extra copy?

iwz iwz

halo won't work with a copy, cause you have to have different keys

fivezero fivezeroOG 2003

i understood that. i was referring to half-life. besides the requirements for halo are...demanding even for my kinda newer comp. i don't have fancy gaming cards and all i've got is 256mb of ram. 512 is comfy for halo, i understand.

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