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Posted by Shelf on 02-27-2003 07:00 AM:

FS2 Multiplayer

Is Freespace2 multiplayer still being played anywhere online? I've logged on but there doesn't seem to be anyone on. Just wanted to know if it still has an active playing community.
Also, i've tried to put background pictures for my Fred2 missions (mostly Hubble ST phots.)but Fred2 just tells me it can't load them.
I've renamed them as PCX. files and changed them to 256x256 but it still won't except them. i put them in the effects folder like the help file described but they don't register in the editor. I'm a newbie with this particular dimension of gaming so im probably staring the obvious in the face.
If any experts here can give me some advice as to what i could do they would greatly enhance my creative output, or at least give me a start.
Im also trying to put different (non FS2) music files into my Fred2 missions but as with my imaging (not surprisingly) it won't take them. I know that theres probably alot more involved there though. Probably a rewritable drive is necessary which i don't have.
Any way, though, i just wanted to know if any one is still actually playing this , or if im going to go solo until FS3 comes out(crosses fingers.
I really appreciate any replies at all (even if only to say hi). I loved FS2 though i never played the first one. I love the story and the characters (especially the aliens), but i think best of all the community is the greatest thing to come out of it. Especially the modders. Thanks for your time

Shelf

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Posted by Shelf on 02-27-2003 07:00 AM:

FS2 Multiplayer

Posted by karajorma on 02-27-2003 11:11 AM:

Right. First things first. Welcome to the Freespace community.

Check the FAQ at the bottom of my post for info about why we aren`t going to be getting FS3 anytime soon.

PXO is still working and people do play online still. I've heard that the best time to try is on friday and saturday nights.

As for the PCX and music files simply putting them in the effects directory isn`t enough. You need to edit one of the table files so that the game knows that the file exists.
Basically you need to edit the stars.tbl and the music.tbl which means you`ll need to extract copies of these files from the root_fs2.vp. You can find details on how to get hold of VPView and how to use it for this in my FAQ too. If you have trouble editing the table be sure to post again but the tables should have a lot of comments in it to help you understand what to do.

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Posted by karajorma on 02-27-2003 11:11 AM:

Posted by Cetanu on 02-27-2003 05:06 PM:

I wouldn't recommend changing something in the tables if you want to play on PXO, it will only produce a "has hacked table data" message for the others and may get you kicked out of games

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Posted by Cetanu on 02-27-2003 05:06 PM:

I wouldn't recommend changing something in the tables if you want to play on PXO, it will only produce a "has hacked table data" message for the others and may get you kicked out of games

Posted by karajorma on 02-27-2003 06:56 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Cetanu
I wouldn't recommend changing something in the tables if you want to play on PXO, it will only produce a "has hacked table data" message for the others and may get you kicked out of games

Yeah. I forgot about that. You have to be more careful with the HotU version cause you can`t simply swap data folders.
What you can do though is make a copy of your table folder and swap it depending on if you want to play online or play with your altered backgrounds.

Posted by karajorma on 02-27-2003 06:56 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Cetanu
I wouldn't recommend changing something in the tables if you want to play on PXO, it will only produce a "has hacked table data" message for the others and may get you kicked out of games

Posted by GalacticEmperor on 02-27-2003 08:13 PM:

Re: FS2 Multiplayer

quote:
Originally posted by Shelf
I really appreciate any replies at all (even if only to say hi). I loved FS2 though i never played the first one. I love the story and the characters (especially the aliens), but i think best of all the community is the greatest thing to come out of it. Especially the modders.

Howdy!

Karajorma's FAQ is perfect for you; you'll find nearly everything you need there.

If you've never played the original Freespace, just visit my website where you can download a mod that includes everything from FS1. Very easy to install, but you need to move or remove the file to play online. Give it a shot, for the historical background and some classic missions.

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Posted by GalacticEmperor on 02-27-2003 08:13 PM:

Re: FS2 Multiplayer

quote:
Originally posted by Shelf
I really appreciate any replies at all (even if only to say hi). I loved FS2 though i never played the first one. I love the story and the characters (especially the aliens), but i think best of all the community is the greatest thing to come out of it. Especially the modders.

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Posted by Shelf on 02-27-2003 08:37 PM:

Im on it

Thankyou for replying to my post. Your Faq is going to help alot. I'll get the table info and post back with my modding results. Do either of you play this online? Anyway thanks. I'll be Back And thank you for making me feel welcome.

Shelf

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Posted by Shelf on 02-27-2003 08:37 PM:

Im on it

Posted by karajorma on 02-27-2003 09:09 PM:

Re: Im on it

quote:
Originally posted by Shelf
Thankyou for replying to my post. Your Faq is going to help alot. I'll get the table info and post back with my modding results. Do either of you play this online? Anyway thanks. I'll be Back And thank you for making me feel welcome.

Shelf

'Blue Lions'

No problem. New members of the community are always welcome. New members who are interested in modding even more so