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Re: halflife modem game?

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From: CHO
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 00:00
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No, I have problems doing it this way....I can connect to the other computer
OK, as I can play unreal, but I cannot connect to the game.  I can see the
game OK, but when I try connecting it tries about 4 times then disconnects
me.  Anyone know if you have to verify with WON, over a direct modem to modem
connection?  I wouldn't think so, but hey this is a computer game with an
attitude!  Still trying to get it to work!!
CHO

Joe Avsec wrote:

> yes if you follow these easy steps
> just thought I'd explain to all who'd like to know how I got modem to modem
> Half-life going.
> You need to have dial-up-server installed (win98 or win95plus). Install
> IPX/SPX-, NetBEUI- and TCP/IP-protocols (all of them). Set up file-sharing
> for the drive/dir Half-life is in. Start dial-up-server (My computer ->
> Dial-up Networking -> Connections -> Dial-up Server). Have your friend
> (client) call in on your server (by using a standard dial-up-connection).
> Start Half-life. Choose Multiplayer -> LAN Game. Create a game (server).
> Have the client (your friend/enemy) join your game.
>
> That's about it. Enjoy,
> Andrew
>
> btw: be sure to disable file-sharing for your internet connection (win98
> will automatically asks for it), otherwise the whole world'll be able to
> fiddle around on your hd.
>
> Andrew
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From: CHO <CHO@uni.com>
Subject: Re: halflife modem game?
Date: 1999/03/15
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