Frequently Asked Questions

How do I send a message to another player in a game?

Hit Alt and Y and the same time. Type your message then hit enter.

How do I come back to life when my character dies?

Hit the Spacebar.

How do I boot someone in a game?

You can only boot someone in a game if you are the host. While in the game hit the Alt and the Y keys at the same time (as you would to send a message to another player) and type BOOT:player name. Type their name exactly as you see it in the game. Do not boot a player unless it is for very good reason. Low latency is not an excuse as this should be work prior to starting the game. Only boot if a player is using language which is unexceptable to other players or if they refuse to follow the rules set up at the start of the game such as Marshal Law.

How do I join an IP game?

Write down the IP address of the player who has started up the IP game. Click on the Outlaws icon on your computer. When the Outlaws selection menu comes up click on Run Outlaws. Select Multiplayer. The next screen (Multiplayer Screen) select windows sockets on the left side of the screen (The TCP/IP INTERNET/LAN) selection will automatically highlight on the right side. Click on Join Game in the bottom right corner of the screen. On next screen (configuring winsock screen) type in the IP address of the game you wish to join as supplied by the player who announced it then click on Accept. The menu will change again and you must click on Get Info and then Join Game.

How do I host an IP game?

Click on the Outlaws icon on your computer. When the Outlaws selection menu comes up click on Run Outlaws. Select Multiplayer. On the next screen (Multiplayer Screen) select Windows Sockets on the left side of the screen The TCP/IP INTERNET/LAN selection will automatically highlight on the right side. Click on Host Game in the bottom right corner of the screen. On next screen (The Multiplayer Start Screen) select the level that you wish to play. Change the Game Name field if you wish, then select StartGame in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. From the next screen (The Multiplayer Options Screen) make your various selections. Recommended selections are End After A Number Of Kills, my personal preference is 100. Only select a timed or friendly fire game if you warn people first. Also NEVER EVER allow cheats unless all players have agreed to it prior to setting up the game. You will find very few people that want to join you in a cheating game and they will know because your charater will flash yellowish/red and the message You Are Cheating will display for all to see. Don't set password unless you're a geek. Now click on Accept. The game will load and will be ready for players to join. Hold down the Alt and Tab keys at the same time to go back to zone and announce the IP number of your game. You will see the IP number of your game in the upper left corner of your game screen.

Who are those people with + signs next to their name?

They are the Microsoft Gaming Zones, System Operators also known as Sysops. They are in the zone to control conduct of the players. They have the ability to gag your chat options and boot you so you better pay attention to them.

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