Need help with LAN
I need some help with LAN, here's the situation:
Me and my brother want to play via our LPT1 ports. This has never been a problem for us when it comes to playing LAN (save for rare cases). However, now we have a problem with Freelancer. You have to tie a computer up to run the server you're going to play on. Well, we only have two computers to begin with... and you can't have more than that when you're hooked up together with one LPT1 cable. So how are we supposed to play LAN? I tried starting my game up first, then starting the server exe. While both programs ran, and while my brother could see my server, I couldn't see my server in my game. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Also, maybe someone knows an answer to this while I'm at it. I can start Freelancer up once, but when I exit, the game won't start back up again until a reboot. Anyone know why this is and how to solve that?
Thanks for any help.
"Now you know, and knowing's half the battle[!"
Me and my brother want to play via our LPT1 ports. This has never been a problem for us when it comes to playing LAN (save for rare cases). However, now we have a problem with Freelancer. You have to tie a computer up to run the server you're going to play on. Well, we only have two computers to begin with... and you can't have more than that when you're hooked up together with one LPT1 cable. So how are we supposed to play LAN? I tried starting my game up first, then starting the server exe. While both programs ran, and while my brother could see my server, I couldn't see my server in my game. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Also, maybe someone knows an answer to this while I'm at it. I can start Freelancer up once, but when I exit, the game won't start back up again until a reboot. Anyone know why this is and how to solve that?
Thanks for any help.
"Now you know, and knowing's half the battle[!"