Simviation Forum - Networking different FS versions

Mar 11^th, 2005 at 12:02pm

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Is it possible for users of different MS FS versions to join a multiplayer game?
Suppose a FS2004 user hosts a multiplayer session and a FS98 user connects directly to the first user's IP address.
Is it possible at all or do all participants need to run the same FS version?

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Reply #1 - Mar 11^th, 2005 at 1:53pm

eno Offline
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The only two versions that can be linked, as far as I know, are FS2002 and FS9 ...... this is done through FSHost. Otherwise if it's direct IP then you can only use the same version.

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Reply #2 - Mar 11^th, 2005 at 2:57pm

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The only two versions that can be linked, as far as I know, are FS2002 and FS9 ...... this is done through FSHost. Otherwise if it's direct IP then you can only use the same version.

Hi eno...!
I tried to connect with you last Sunday, (in the nicest possible way, of course!) for the afternoon fly-out, you in FS 2004, and me in FS 2002, (I used the default Multiplayer option in FS 2002 and your IP number), without success... Cry

...!
So, like Friday, I still don't know if its possible to mix different flight sims together, FS 2002/FS 2004...?

Paul....(still prefer FS 2002)...LOL... Grin

...!

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Reply #3 - Mar 11^th, 2005 at 6:36pm

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Hi eno...!
I tried to connect with you last Sunday, (in the nicest possible way, of course!) for the afternoon fly-out, you in FS 2004, and me in FS 2002, (I used the default Multiplayer option in FS 2002 and your IP number), without success... Cry

...!
So, like Friday, I still don't know if its possible to mix different flight sims together, FS 2002/FS 2004...?

Paul....(still prefer FS 2002)...LOL... Grin

...!

I don't know why you couldn't connect Mr Fozzer ..... I was running FSHost with all the relevent ports open and I have had peeps with 2K2 connect with no problems. Me thinks you are running something which prevents the relevent connections.

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Reply #4 - Mar 12^th, 2005 at 5:17am

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I don't know why you couldn't connect Mr Fozzer ..... I was running FSHost with all the relevant ports open and I have had peeps with 2K2 connect with no problems. Me thinks you are running something which prevents the relevant connections.

It's a funny old do... Roll Eyes

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My computer is a completely bog-standard set up, nuffin' unusual, 56k modem connected direct to BT's line, running FS 2002 Pro, and using the in-built Multiplayer option in FS 2002.

Only once, in the distant past, have I ever been able to fly with Ozzy, (or anyone else for that matter), and only when he "Hosted" the flight, and I "Joined"... 8)...!

I have "FS Host" installed, although I could never figure why the FS 2002/2004 Multiplayer option is not used more, as it seems so simple...?

I did a search, to connect to your IP number, but it would not connect, and the "Join" button was always blank....
.....a bit like the expression on my face every time I try out Multiplayer....and fail.... Cry

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LOL...!

Cheers eno.... Grin

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Paul.

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Reply #5 - Mar 12^th, 2005 at 9:19am

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Are you sure you haven't got a firewall running which is preventing the transfer of data.

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Reply #6 - Mar 12^th, 2005 at 10:56am

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Are you sure you haven't got a firewall running which is preventing the transfer of data.

nuffin'....only the usual Outlook Express security options* set at the usual "medium"... 8)...!

I've got no fancy stuff, like routers, route finders, tree roots, square roots, firewall, brick wall, Max Wall, etc...
Just a plain old PC plugged direct into Mr. BT's phone line...
Me on one end, you on the other... Wink

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Cheers eno... Wink

...!

Paul....all for a simple life... 8)...!

*most of the annoying hackers have forgotten all about us Win '98 Users now... Wink

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Reply #7 - Mar 12^th, 2005 at 12:41pm

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I'm stumped ........ can't think of any reason why you shouldn't be able to connect.

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Reply #8 - Mar 12^th, 2005 at 1:30pm

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Never mind, eno....
Next time you are ferreting around in the skies, and I find your IP number, I will look out for you, and try and connect...
....before you have time to block me....Tee-Hee... Grin

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Cheers eno...!

Paul.

FS 2002... 8)....!

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Yamaha MO6,MM6,DX7,DX11,DX21,DX100,MK100,EMT10,PSR400,PSS780,Roland GW-8L v2,TR505,Casio MT-205,Korg CX3v2 dual manual,+ Leslie 760,M-Audio Prokeys88,KeyRig,Cubase,Keyfax4,Guitars,Orchestral,Baroque,Renaissance,Medieval Instruments.

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Reply #9 - Mar 16^th, 2005 at 7:09am

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In the meantime, I will find a dark corner and cry solitary FS98 tears.
Cry

Founder of A.A.A.A.A.A.A. (Aircraft Amateurs' Association Against Absurd Aviation Acronyms) My system specifications: FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2004 - AMD Athlon 64 3200+ CPU - 3 GB PC-3200 DDR400 dual channel RAM - 500 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 rpm SATA-II hard disk - Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 1 GB PCI-E graphic card - Logitech Wingman Force 3D joystick + Logitech Formula Force pedals My FS whereabouts: low and slow, small single engine prop GA, Italy airfields.

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