Any noobs want to Multi-play just for fun?

I'd like to find someone who is just as bad as me when flying just to mess around and maybe try to fly formations with the understanding that it's all for giggles while trying to fly this beast.

What time zone are you in?

Eastern time

Yo, I am a n00b as well, would be great to try some multiplayer. I am in the pacific time, but will probably be available tomorrow and Sunday for some BS. You can email/msn me at RCAF.Stingray@gmail.com.

Be great if you could get a more experienced player involved as well to teach us green horns a few things (hint, hint),

Stingray

I live on the Westcoast too. However it took me 5 run-throughs on the cold start procedure before I figured out how to get the engines even started. Tried to take notes on the last couple sessions (narrator talks too fast, lol). Finally got some semblance of operation, then did the taxi training (didn't know the brakes were on, among a whole bunch of other little details when I tried to taxi before doing the "lessons") and hover training. Had to reset my joystick so the collective would work, too, ha ha. At any rate, I'd be interested in trying MP. Maybe we could play follow the leader?

Ooh, you're nearly local CrazyD!

I think a bit of fun flying in multiplayer would be a great laugh. Something must be planned, anyone thinking teamspeak and a bit of black shark?

I'd be interested too, I'm in the Eastern timezone. Who's setting this up?

I'm in for an official noob pilot online gathering today :D. Eastern TZ here also.

I still suck, but I've got startup, weapon systems, and reasonably controlled flight/landing down, and could perhaps offer a little assistance to those who need it.

How about this afternoon at 6pm eastern (3pm pacific). I'll could try and setup a no threat mission with a few static targets, perhaps a couple of boats to practice landing, etc.

If you have a mic, Teamspeak might be worth checking out. Flying and typing can be a pain!

Hi Vik,

I am on, tentatively, for 1800 Eastern Time. I understand you'll be hosting the MP session. What about the TeamSpeak channel?

what IM client do you guys use?

Does anyone use Xfire, AIM, yahoo messenger, or even facebook, etc?

i have notice that these things keeps people more in touch..

it would be great if everyone was on one of these so we can know whose on line so we can get games going, instead of posting on the forum and waiting for replies...

my xfire is hannibal636

come on..i know there are many on the US East Coast, like me!

I would also love to come and fly with you guys. I'm still working on basic flight manuvers, but I'm comming along.:pilotfly:

Awesome, look forward to seeing everyone later. Hannibal, I have MSN on my computer, but only use it once in a blue moon. I`m not certain about teamspeak, but I could attempt to host it as well. I`m not too familiar with the program (just got it), and not sure if it migth effect performance while also hosting the game. If anyone more familiar could do it, that would be great. If not, I`ll give it a shot. Post and let me know.

I'm in - 3:00 pacific time. I have teamspeak, though I haven't used it in a year or so, I'll see if there's a more current version. If one of you guys are willing to host, post here details for teamspeak settings, game (sorry, SIMULATOR - cough!) IP host details. I don't have facebook, yahoo or any of those other things, sorry. This forum would be my only source of info.

edit: sorry - I guess I do have messenger, but haven't used it (not much of a socializer, lol)

Teamspeak has been successfully set up! :D

I`ve also made a mission with nice weather, some static targets, an aircraft carrier, and some ground traffic. Some helis will start cold, but you will also have the option to start in the air. I`ll list it so it shows up when you browse for games in the BS multiplayer client. TS details will be in the game description.

For those not familiar/that don`t have Teamspeak, go to http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads , download the latest client (first link), and install it. To use, just enter the IP provided (in game) into quick connect and your good to go. You can also set up a push to talk button in the software`s options. Alternatively, to talk via text in BS multiplayer, press the ~ key.

Hope it all works. See you then.

Ok VV (I see you sign your post like that - OK if I refer to you with those initials? "VikVaughan" can be long to type), now my question is how do I connect/identify your server?

VV works :)

To connect: Run the `DCS Black Shark multiplayer` program (there should be a shortcut to it on your desktop next to the normal Black Shark game, or if not, look in the BS install folder). Once its running, click on `client`.

At the top of the new screen that opens, select `internet` as the source from the dropdown menu. Then click refresh at the bottom. The game should show up in the list as `Vik`s beginner practice` or something to that effect. Select it, join, and then chose any empty slot in the flight list (will be on the blue side in my mission). Then hit Fly.

If you can`t find it, I will send an IP (don`t want to post it publicly here) and you can join by IP at the same screen you clicked refresh at previously.

Is it up and running now?

CRD

sorry, never mind, went and had a look. I'll wait till 3:00 pm Pacific Time:pilotfly:

Not yet, I think I`ll give it a test run now though. Feel free to attempt joining.

Edit: It works! But I can`t seem to alt-tab out without it hanging. Looks like once I`m in, I`m in. As such I won`t start it until just before 6.

How does that effect TS - will I have to log out to connect to that, then log back in?

It shouldn`t effect you hopefully, I actually just managed to resolve the issue for myself. Try joining.

Sorry - just went to have a bite to eat. Went to have a look, didn't see your server.

CRD

edit - see your PM for question concerning your IP address.

For anyone following this thread - just going through some technical issues with Teamspeak. And maybe BS MP - if anyone has info on running both behind routers, feel free to advise.

Looks like things have been postponed due to technical difficulties :( . If anyone`s reading, stay in touch and maybe we can have another go later.

Make sure you allow port 10308 to be passed from your router to the PC on which you have the server running.

You may have something like 'Virtual servers' listed on your router to do this.

You'll need to do the same thing for your Team Speak port too

CrazyD:

You have msn or anything?

I recall having some issues with making a teamspeak server work once before, I can't for the life of me remember how i fixed it though. I'll poke around.