🚀 go-pugleaf

On Tue, 02 Jan 1996 10:17:45 -0800, Nigel Dobson-Keeffe
<n...@adam.com.au> wrote:

>For the life of me I can't work out how to connect 2 computers in direct 
>connection!Basic setup is PC #1 with CD trying to connect to PC #2 which is 
>laptop (without CD available).
>
>Starting with the "Select connection method" screen we select "Direct" and 
>then "Connect"
>
>Set the baud to 9600, Call on PC (Answer on laptop), Com1 irq4 and then 
>select "Connect".
>
>We then get to the "multiplayer screen" on the PC.
>Regardless of number of players, scenario or option the "Start Game" button 
>remains greyed. The laptop is sitting there with "Waiting for reply" by now.
>
>* What are the preconditions for the "Start Game" button to be red? *
>
>
>OTHER NOTES
>1	The serial cable was used to transfer the WAR2 directory to the 
>laptop using Interlink so I assume it's working OK. We used COM1 on both 
>computers during the transfer and try using COM1 for WC2.
>2	The game runs ok singleplayer on the PC but this can't be checked on 
>the laptop due to lack of CD-ROM
>3	The PC's modem was removed and COM1 and COM2 (mouse) run off the 
>standard IO card.
>
>Help would be greated appreciated.


The solution is very simple.   It took a long time for my friend and I
to figure this  out.

It sounds like you have no problems connecting which is very good.

Try this to "ungrey" the start button.

At the top left of the screen are the two players names. (when
connected)
My friend (who was the one being called) checked or clicked on the box
beside his name.
An "X" appeared on top of the box, and we were able to start the game.

Just tell whoever you are calling to click on the box beside their
name.

I think when the start button is grey it means that both players are
allies or something.  Anyway if you have any more problems just e-mail
me.

Happy Hunting!!!
I hope this helps!!!