Re: Online 1-on-1 games?

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From: GaeBolga
Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 05:31

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Chris Wilkinson wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I'm running UT GOTY 436 Linux vesion, and am fairly new to it.
> The game runs fine, but I'd like to play 1-on-1 DM with a mate
> from another city. The Multiplayer/Internet game options work
> fine as well, but only if I want to join an already existing
> online game. There doesn't seem to be an option to connect
> directly to another online user, only to online games where
> there are more than just me and the other guy. Is it possible
> to connect directly to another computer via the internet, for a
> 1-on-1 deathmatch encounter?


There are lots of ways to do it, but try this:  Start your server (on his
end or on your end, no matter) and don't advertize it, or password protect
it.  That way, either it won't be in the server list or only someone with
the password can get in.

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