Testing multiplayer on one computer (FADE)

Sexacutioner · 03-13-2010, 11:02 PM

Hello all. I'm trying to test my multiplayer mission using one pc with two instances of flashpoint running.
It seems to work ok, except I get a message "original games do not fade" when my other instance joins the game. This is their odd copy protection kicking in.

Anyway, I've read that the fade affects gameplay, and was wondering if it will be ok to check things like my variables this way? I don't need to play the game I just want to test out my multiplayer scripts.

Thanks.

STGN · 03-13-2010, 11:30 PM

Says that to me too when I play MP its not a problem it says somthing a little different if FADE is activated if I remmember correct.
STGN

Sexacutioner · 03-14-2010, 04:07 AM

I don't get the message in a normal game, just when testing on the same computer with the same copy.

My question was though if this will effect my script. If it's ok to test scripts this way.

STGN · 03-14-2010, 03:51 PM

Sounds normal should not be a problem.
STGN

Sanctuary · 03-14-2010, 04:19 PM

I had the same problem when launching 2 instance of OFP on my system, as apparently in this thread according to Major Fubar

Quote:

AFAIK, FADE is only triggered when in MP and two identical install keys are detected.
You will see the little quote "Remember, original games do not fade" appear on the top of the screen.

So i guess when having 2 instances of OFP on the same computer joining each other is triggering that thing because both instances are using obviously the same cdkey.

An alternative, if you want to test your script effect in client side only, is to get the 1.96c server
http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=43602
Then after installing it , just launch the server executable, then on the same computer launch OFP and go to Multiplayer -> LAN to see your server appearing.

You'll be able to join it as a client without the fade message appearing, allowing you to test the client side effect of your script without worrying about the game degrading.

Works well for me.

LoLL · 03-14-2010, 04:25 PM

If i open up my MP then it doesnt load the server list..Can anyone help?

Sanctuary · 03-14-2010, 04:48 PM

Look into the "gamespy no longer supporting" thread in the multiplayer forum.

Zulu1 · 03-14-2010, 10:44 PM

GameSpy appear to have fixed their problem, so LoLL's issues must be settings related.

Sexacutioner · 03-15-2010, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the help guys!

03-13-2010, 11:02 PM	#1
Sexacutioner Corporal Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 83	Testing multiplayer on one computer (FADE) Hello all. I'm trying to test my multiplayer mission using one pc with two instances of flashpoint running. It seems to work ok, except I get a message "original games do not fade" when my other instance joins the game. This is their odd copy protection kicking in. Anyway, I've read that the fade affects gameplay, and was wondering if it will be ok to check things like my variables this way? I don't need to play the game I just want to test out my multiplayer scripts. Thanks.

03-13-2010, 11:30 PM	#2
STGN Dances with AR-15 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,999	Says that to me too when I play MP its not a problem it says somthing a little different if FADE is activated if I remmember correct. STGN __________________ My SOPMOD M4A1's 0.98 My Black OPS v2 My WW4 mod texture pack1 My WW4 reload Animation "The M4 is flat out the best Assault Rifle in the world...period...the end." - rgrgordo

03-14-2010, 03:51 PM	#4
STGN Dances with AR-15 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,999	Sounds normal should not be a problem. STGN __________________ My SOPMOD M4A1's 0.98 My Black OPS v2 My WW4 mod texture pack1 My WW4 reload Animation "The M4 is flat out the best Assault Rifle in the world...period...the end." - rgrgordo

03-14-2010, 04:48 PM	#7
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03-14-2010, 10:44 PM	#8
Zulu1 First Sergeant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA. USA Posts: 898	GameSpy appear to have fixed their problem, so LoLL's issues must be settings related. __________________ Abit Fatal1ty + Intel 630 P4 3ghz + 3gb DDR2 ram (PC4200 Dual Channel) + eVga 8800GTS 320mb DDR3 (Overclocked) + Sound Blaster Fatal1ty x-fi

03-14-2010, 04:07 AM	#3
Sexacutioner Corporal Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 83	I don't get the message in a normal game, just when testing on the same computer with the same copy. My question was though if this will effect my script. If it's ok to test scripts this way.

03-14-2010, 04:25 PM	#6
LoLL Corporal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Eesti Posts: 92	If i open up my MP then it doesnt load the server list..Can anyone help?

03-15-2010, 01:14 AM	#9
Sexacutioner Corporal Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 83	Thanks for the help guys!

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