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Feb 15^th, 2009 at 8:30am

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So I've got FSX, and I noticed that SimV is using a different server.

I read the page and it said I need FSHost Client, so I've got that. I've also got HostSpy and Host and all them.

I'm just wondering how you go about actually connecting. I am fine at the bit where I get FSHostClient to connect to the server, but how do I connect to that through FSX?

Cheers

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Reply #1 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 1:31pm

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machineman9 wrote on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 8:30am:

So I've got FSX, and I noticed that SimV is using a different server.

I read the page and it said I need FSHost Client, so I've got that. I've also got HostSpy and Host and all them.

I'm just wondering how you go about actually connecting. I am fine at the bit where I get FSHostClient to connect to the server, but how do I connect to that through FSX?

Cheers

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Reply #2 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 1:34pm

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Well the sticky thread said FSX compatible....

*shifty look*

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Reply #3 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 1:38pm

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machineman9 wrote on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 1:34pm:

Well the sticky thread said FSX compatible....

*shifty look*

..if so, I still wonder the FSX Pilots don't seem to use it for On-Line Flights?...!

Its always been an FSX problem for as long as I can remember!

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Reply #4 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 1:41pm

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I'm one egg short of a four egg omelette.

Disc 4 got shattered in the drive. Shall have to await a new disc.

It's a shame. But I still like the majority of FSX more. Besides that multiplayer system which doesn't really work when it should. LAN party anyone?

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Reply #5 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 1:50pm

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machineman9 wrote on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 1:41pm:

I'm one egg short of a four egg omelette.

Disc 4 got shattered in the drive. Shall have to await a new disc.

It's a shame. But I still like the majority of FSX more. Besides that multiplayer system which doesn't really work when it should. LAN party anyone?

When you get your FS 2004 sorted, join the rest of we regular On-Line Multiplayer Pilots.... Kiss

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Try it...you'll like it!... Wink

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Reply #6 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 2:00pm

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I do like it, and I remember flying with you one, Paul.

I seem to remember you in your Baron and I tried to chase you in a helicopter. Sort of worked until I crash landed into invisible scenery. Grin

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Reply #7 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 2:11pm

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While browsing the Gamespy forum today, I ran across a possible fix to the long dreaded problem of getting kicked off, or not being able to login.

The poster recommended clearing all cookies before attempting to log in, and claims that since he has been doing this, he has not experienced any problems at all.

I have not tested this myself, and probably won't because I use FS9 for multi, but it is worth a shot if you have no choice but to use FSX for online play.

Another tip is, when you do manage to log in. switch from the freeflight lobby to another, the whole cause of the problem is that every FSX user online is trying to cram into the same lobby and there is only so much room, so it kicks people out to make room for someone new. Wink

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Reply #8 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 2:20pm

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I can give it a shot. Isn't one of the service packs also supposed to help connect too?

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Reply #9 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 2:23pm

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I think that was a big part of SP2/Accel, but I got them at the same time, so I never got to try online with just FSX.

To connect to the server here, I believe you just enter the IP of the server in the connect directly option in FSX (I think, don't hold me to this one. Undecided

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Reply #10 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 2:24pm

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Must you be going through Gamespy, as in, signed in online, or can I do it through LAN?

Because the first has its problems...

I think I tried both. I left it searching for a minute or so and I cancelled. Can try searching for longer, later.

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Reply #11 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 4:22pm

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This is the exact reason why I don't use FSX fo rmy enjoyment needs. FS9 all the way for fast fun no stress. Wink

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FSX= eye candy (screenshtos only for me) Grin

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Reply #12 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 4:29pm

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a1 wrote on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 4:22pm:

This is the exact reason why I don't use FSX for my enjoyment needs. FS9 all the way for fast fun no stress. Wink

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FSX= eye candy (screenshtos only for me) Grin

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Reply #13 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 4:31pm

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Don't forget the missions! lol

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Reply #14 - Feb 15^th, 2009 at 7:59pm

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ShaneG wrote on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 2:23pm:

To connect to the server here, I believe you just enter the IP of the server in the connect directly option in FSX (I think, don't hold me to this one. Undecided

Undecided

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Nope, Shane. For FSX to connect to a FSHost server you need the intermwediary software running to "trick" FSX into thinking it is connected to Gamespy.

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Reply #15 - Feb 16^th, 2009 at 3:38am

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JBaymore wrote on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 7:59pm:

ShaneG wrote on Feb 15^th, 2009 at 2:23pm:

To connect to the server here, I believe you just enter the IP of the server in the connect directly option in FSX (I think, don't hold me to this one. Undecided

Undecided

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Nope, Shane. For FSX to connect to a FSHost server you need the intermediary software running to "trick" FSX into thinking it is connected to Gamespy.

best,

......................john

I could never figure out all that complication the day I purchased FSX when it was first released...

For that, and many, many other reasons, I have never used FSX for On-Line, Multiplayer Flying...(or anything else!)...

I always use my Trusty, Reliable, Problem-Free, Easy-Peasy, FS 2004...

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...much of my "Flying Time" over the years has always been spent in various On-line Multiplayer Sessions, so one of the most important things for me (and others) has been the ease of quickly and reliably "Connecting" to Multiplayer...
...and for me, FSX has never seemed to fit that requirement.... Angry

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Reply #16 - Feb 16^th, 2009 at 4:49am

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To connect to our Server using FSX, follow these steps.

* Extract all files in the downloaded zip file to any directory. (For example: "C:\Program Files\FSHostClient" would be fine)
* Run the program (FSHostClient.exe) from the directory you extracted the files to.
* Make sure FSX is in "windowed" mode, not "Full Screen". At the moment, you need to have FSX in "windowed" mode in order to see the various popup windows from FSHostClient (chat, multiplayer connect, etc.). You can maximize the FSX window by clicking the middle button up in the right corner, but be sure the "Full Screen" option under the View menu is not checked. (press the Alt key if you don't see the menu bar in FSX).
* Disable local AI traffic in FSX. (Options / Settings / Display / Traffic tab, set "Airline" and "General Aviation" traffic to zero)
* Turn on player names over their aircraft. To do this in FSX, click the Options menu, select Settings, then Display, then click the Traffic tab. You can turn information on and off in the "Aircraft labels" section on the right. Be sure to turn on "Tail number", in order to see the other players' names.
* Connect FSX to an FSHost server. There are two ways to do this. In FSX, start a flight so you're in a plane, then click the Add-ons menu, select FSHostClient, and then "Multiplayer Connect". Or if you want to connect before starting a flight, use the FSHostClient window and click the Multiplayer menu, and select "Connect to session" (or just click Ctrl-M). To disconnect from within FSX, click the Add-ons menu, select FSHostClient, and then "Multiplayer Disconnect". Or in FSHostClient, click the Multiplayer menu and select "Disconnect from session" (or just click Ctrl-D). Works with existing FSHost servers, no upgrade is currently required for FSHost, although a new FSHost will be available later to take advantage of new features in FSX and FSHostClient.

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Reply #17 - Feb 16^th, 2009 at 4:58am

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Blimey, Sam...

...a definite contradiction in the term; "Plug and Play"!.... Shocked

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Life is much too short!... Cry

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Reply #18 - Feb 16^th, 2009 at 9:32am

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Thanks there Sam.

So basically it is cheating the game into thinking you are in free flight, but actually you are connecting as an add-on?

So disable the things which would only show up for the client's connection such as AI etc, and then connect through that. Sounds easy enough, shall give it a try in a bit!

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Reply #19 - Feb 16^th, 2009 at 9:37am

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machineman9 wrote on Feb 16^th, 2009 at 9:32am:

Thanks there Sam.

So basically it is cheating the game into thinking you are in free flight, but actually you are connecting as an add-on?

So disable the things which would only show up for the client's connection such as AI etc, and then connect through that. Sounds easy enough, shall give it a try in a bit!

Looking out for you...

...on the Sim V Server...>>>

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Reply #20 - Feb 16^th, 2009 at 9:41am

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Just trying to get my friend to do the same... Probably use FSHost to make my own host so we aren't causing torment on the SimV one.

Trusty Baron is no match for the Acceleration F/A 18. Too bad it will probably show up for all you as the Wright Flyer or something. Now that would be pretty cool.

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Reply #21 - Feb 16^th, 2009 at 9:49am

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machineman9 wrote on Feb 16^th, 2009 at 9:41am:

Just trying to get my friend to do the same... Probably use FSHost to make my own host so we aren't causing torment on the SimV one.

Trusty Baron is no match for the Acceleration F/A 18. Too bad it will probably show up for all you as the Wright Flyer or something. Now that would be pretty cool.

..probably a good reason not to use the "F/A 18". on the usual, General Aviation/Commercial Aviation, Sim V Tours... Wink

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Reply #22 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 9:46am

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One final thing...

If I run FSHost, how can I join my own match? I tried using the typical FSHostClient method, but it couldn't connect to me. Any ideas?

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Reply #23 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 12:07pm

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machineman9 wrote on Feb 16^th, 2009 at 9:41am:

Trusty Baron is no match for the Acceleration F/A 18. Too bad it will probably show up for all you as the Wright Flyer or something. Now that would be pretty cool.

It´s quite some time ago that I checked out FSHostClient.
But there should be an option somewhere, where you can choose wich
aircraft to display for a certain player. But this works only for FSX/FSHostClient Pilots.

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