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Common Multiplayer Questions (FAQ)

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Post Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:40 am

Common Multiplayer Questions (FAQ)

Okay, several questions get repeated constantly - so here is a quick lowdown on the MP environment:

Issues covered: (more maybe added at a later date if requested)

How do I play online?
Is it free to play online?
Who hosts the servers?
Can I sort the servers in the menu?
Can I filter out servers?
Why do some server have different version numbers?
What is my MP account Id?
How do I get my old accounts back after reintsalling?
What is ping, and what does it mean?
My game freezes when loading the Multiplayer screen.
I get to the MP server menu, it just says "connecting to global server"
It says Global server not found...

Post Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:41 am

How do I play online?
If you load up your Freelancer game, then click on Multiplayer – accepting the fact that they cannot control what you encounter online, whether to play over the internet or lan… then you will eventually come to a the server list.

Is it free to play online?
Yes, Freelancer does not cost anything to play online. If you have a connection, and the game – you can play online.

Who hosts the servers?
The servers are generally hosted by players and fans, running off their own machines and their own connections. Connections may vary, as do the size of servers. Generally they can hold up to a maximum of 128 players – but due to lag issues, the largest servers can manage only 80 players or so. Those servers have high spec equipment and exceedingly quick connections.

What does the padlock symbol mean?
The padlock symbol means that the server has been locked, and you will require a password to connect to the server.

Can I sort the servers?
Yes, you can click on any column headings to sort the servers – by number of players playing, ping, name and version.

Can I filter out servers?
Yes, you can select the filter option and chose to remove filters that are locked, unpopulated, different versions, and pings above a certain value.

Why do some servers have different version numbers?
Servers that have different version numbers will often appear greyed out. The version numbers have nothing to do with official Microsoft patches or mods, and are a result of community created mods – which may feature on the front page of TLR, and are often hosted in our downloads section.

What is my multiplayer account id? (MP Acct id)
Your multiplayer account id is a specific identifier that is created when you first connect to the internet. This account id will remain until you a full uninstall of the game. The ID is used to identify which characters on a server are yours, allowing only yourself to play them. Uninstalling the game and reinstalling will generate a new MP Account ID. If you wish to retain your account id, before uninstalling navigate to your Freelancer folder, and then into the Exe folder. You will find a file called “myflaccountid”, which if you double click will display your number. I suggest you save the file elsewhere on your computer, or write the number down.



How do I get my old accounts back after re-installing
Firstly you should have saved a copy of your account ID as above, and then written it down. When you reinstall, if you then connect to the internet, your account ID is generate. You may overtype the new ID with your existing one, and then proceed.

What is ping? What does it mean?
Ping refers to how long (in milliseconds) it takes your computer to get a response from another computer – so pinging a server will return a time of how long it takes (or in effect, how long for information to flow between the two computers). High ping means that it takes a long time for information to be transmitted, and you will experience some “lag” in the game. The lower the ping, the quicker information will transfer between the computers – allowing for a lag free game. It is important to choose a low ping server, because you will maximize your enjoyment of the game without lag issues.

My game freezes saying “loading” when I click on the multiplayer option
This is a common issue, and is usually related to your Firewall software. Ensure you permission your Freelancer.exe file in your firewall to have access to the internet. There is a thread in the troubleshooting forum regarding firewalls.

I get to the server listing screen, but it just says “connecting to global server
This happens when a firewall interferes with Freelancer being able to make a successful connection to the internet. You will need to permission the Freelancer.exe file to have access to the internet.

Global server not found?
Sometimes the global server may go “down” – which happens once every now and then (every few months). At this time, you cannot access the server screen, but you can still connect directly with servers as long as you know their ISP by using the directconnect method. If you navigate to your Freelancer folder, then into the Exe folder, you can find the fldirectip file. Double click on this, and enter the server’s IP address. Click add server/launch freelancer, to find it in your list.

Post Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:47 pm

when i try to play multiplayer it acts normal except that tere are no servers to chose!!! Please help me your my only hope

Post Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:56 pm

I get a mesage every time i try to login a server, its says"Im sorry,the account name and password you provided is not valid in ths server.Be sure that you typed your account name and password correctly and try again."



I need help to solve this plroblem.

Post Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:21 pm

HAve you created an account on those servers your trying to get on? If yes, you just need right password/name, if no then just create a new account and go from there.

Post Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:01 pm

I try to do that, and it still says that on every server

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:18 pm

what does that symbol on the upper left that looks like a network sign and blinks (which is sometimes yellow sometimes red) means. I thought it is about connection problem so ı tried to forward the ports I got from internet (2302,2303,2304) but it is still there. maybe they were not the right ones but I dont know what to do and need help!!!

Post Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:56 pm

That would be LAG.... red means that you'll be ****ing soon, or the server will shut down. Yellow is okay, but be cautious, and nothing is good, Server is running smoothly.

Post Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:14 pm

Does anyone know if there is a way to change your user name in multiplayer other than making a whole new user on a server then deleting the old one?

Post Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:03 pm

Hello there...

I was wondering, if someone could help me finding a mod, where a guy can modify the npc's weapons?
Like choosing the configuration of weapons for npc's, at start up!
Ex.: Giving them tizonas and nomad lasers etc

I played on a server where they had npc's modded, nomad laser, tizona, 3 kraken 2 and one skyblast! But only very heavy fighters!
It was very very tough, but amusing!

I searched the download list, but it's an almost endless one!

Thx a lot!

Post Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:41 pm

I would like to know how to put a download available on the freelancer download section...Tnks in advance.

Post Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:17 pm

@relace

Try searching the forums or at leat looking at them. This is a sticky and is not hidden:

http://www.lancersreactor.com/t/forum/t ... ing&M=True

Post Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:00 am

In Multiplayer is there PvP or is it all cooperative? Also are there "guilds"?

Ogu

Post Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:03 am

You can make player guilds (we call them factions) with a group of friends or other players. And yes, there is plenty of pvp in MP...

Post Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:29 pm

I am trying hard to run the Fronteir Server Mod but for some reason the IONCROSS Server Mk.5 won't input the ships, factions, and systems. How do I intergrate them in so it works properly?

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