Can some one help me play multiplayer?!

Hendel · 04-25-2002, 05:09 PM

i don't know how to play multiplay for BG1. every time i go into multiplayer on the screen and click join game, my computer just freezes.Please help me.

Lavindathar · 04-25-2002, 05:22 PM

All you can do is install the latest patches....they are available here on the IW site.

But, even with them installed, it will probably just freeze. It is one of the most unstable net games I have ever tried to play...so much so, it has never NOT frozen for me.

Hendel · 04-25-2002, 05:29 PM

m-player looks fun...too bad it won't work

Lavindathar · 04-25-2002, 05:52 PM

I'm sorry dude....if you have installed the patches....and it still freezes, it just isn't going to give.

Katherine · 04-26-2002, 07:11 AM

The solution to this is relatively simple.

Make sure that you have the exact same setup as the person you're trying to connect to. The setup includes the following elements:

1- Direct X version (check by running the diagnostic tool in the DIrX folder under Program Files on your computer)
2- Game version (check by clicking the ReadMe button on game startup)
3- Game patch status and version (check by clicking the ReadMe button on game startup)
4- Direct X patch version (this you just have to know what you have installed.)

Don't use this site as a source for the patches. Use the official bioware site patches just make to be sure all the patch file versions are the same.

You have to have all those things in common in order to connect to the other person's computer. It's not too hard to do.

I play MP on the web with someone weekly (TCP/IP protocol) and I have an MP setup on my local home network (IPX protocol). So, it's far from impossible. In fact, once you understand what you have to do, it's not much effort.

Good luck

[ 04-26-2002, 07:13 AM: Message edited by: Katherine ]

Daniel · 04-26-2002, 11:06 PM

Whats your frame rate and cache size frame rate has to be the same as who ever you are playing usually 30fps and you have to set your cache size to 300mb

ps check your private messages I replied to your message

Beltazar · 05-01-2002, 01:29 PM

And if all else fails, you can try one more thing (this usually fixes all problems with the games, not the pc) uninstall then re-install...could be your best bet

04-25-2002, 05:09 PM	#1
Hendel Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 25, 2002 Location: CT, U.S.A Posts: 5	i don't know how to play multiplay for BG1. every time i go into multiplayer on the screen and click join game, my computer just freezes.Please help me. __________________ -----------------------------------

04-25-2002, 05:22 PM	#2
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	All you can do is install the latest patches....they are available here on the IW site. But, even with them installed, it will probably just freeze. It is one of the most unstable net games I have ever tried to play...so much so, it has never NOT frozen for me. __________________ =@

04-25-2002, 05:29 PM	#3
Hendel Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 25, 2002 Location: CT, U.S.A Posts: 5	m-player looks fun...too bad it won't work __________________ -----------------------------------

04-25-2002, 05:52 PM	#4
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	I'm sorry dude....if you have installed the patches....and it still freezes, it just isn't going to give. __________________ =@

04-26-2002, 07:11 AM	#5
Katherine Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: perdition Posts: 340	The solution to this is relatively simple. Make sure that you have the exact same setup as the person you're trying to connect to. The setup includes the following elements: 1- Direct X version (check by running the diagnostic tool in the DIrX folder under Program Files on your computer) 2- Game version (check by clicking the ReadMe button on game startup) 3- Game patch status and version (check by clicking the ReadMe button on game startup) 4- Direct X patch version (this you just have to know what you have installed.) Don't use this site as a source for the patches. Use the official bioware site patches just make to be sure all the patch file versions are the same. You have to have all those things in common in order to connect to the other person's computer. It's not too hard to do. I play MP on the web with someone weekly (TCP/IP protocol) and I have an MP setup on my local home network (IPX protocol). So, it's far from impossible. In fact, once you understand what you have to do, it's not much effort. Good luck [ 04-26-2002, 07:13 AM: Message edited by: Katherine ] __________________ <i>The road to hell is paved with delicious intentions.</i><br /><br />Unholy Acorn Gatherer in the <b>Profane Order of the Hyper-Wrathful, All-Powerful Squirrel Goddess</b>

04-26-2002, 11:06 PM	#6
Daniel Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: England Age: 41 Posts: 1,203	Whats your frame rate and cache size frame rate has to be the same as who ever you are playing usually 30fps and you have to set your cache size to 300mb ps check your private messages I replied to your message

05-01-2002, 01:29 PM	#7
Beltazar Zhentarim Guard Join Date: April 22, 2002 Location: San Anselmo CA Posts: 306	And if all else fails, you can try one more thing (this usually fixes all problems with the games, not the pc) uninstall then re-install...could be your best bet __________________ <br /><br />\"Just trust me. After all I\'m the floating, glowing guy.\"

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