URL: http://www.flightadventures.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi
Forum: DCForumID1
Thread Number: 216
[ Go back to previous page ]
Original Message
"Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by Sancho on 12-13-01 at 16:15z
This is a 90 percent announcement and a 10 percent question.
I propose a Fly_Now multiplayer session suitable for European time zones. However, I am a beginner at VPC and inexperienced with FS multiplayer using the INTERNET. I would like to try and this and see what happens. This what I propose:
On Saturday, December 15, 2000zulu, I am going to launch a "game" and anyone who wants to join is welcome. Here is some help:

At 2000zulu it is:
2100h in Munich, Berne and all places in those countries
8 pm in Heathrow, Ponterfact, Dean Forest, Manchester and all places in the UK
4 pm in Breezie Point, New York, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami
3 pm at Meigs Field, Chicago
1 pm in Glendale and San Luis Obispo (KSBP)

I will launch a FS 2002 "game" called "test" (no password). I'll be waiting at the foot of the tower of KSBP, facing S, in the standard Cessna C182RG Skylane. This aircraft has the tail number HB-OWV in memory of my first solo flight in a Piper L4. My call sign will be "Sancho". I don't know anything about KSBP, but I do know that there will be helpful members to come to my rescue if I crash in the nearby hills.

If I execute WINIPCFG.EXE (in Windows) after connecting, I will know what my IP address is, but I don't know how to communicate this info to other players who might want to join. Maybe our VPC staff can put out an addendum and corrections to my plan if necessary. Happy landings.

Table of contents
Messages in this discussion
"RE: Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by RobertVA on 12-13-01 at 19:21z
Times:

Eastern standard time is Zulu –5 therefore New York, Miami, Virginia Beach should be 1500 EST (Eastern Standard Time)or 3:00 PM. Chicago should be Zulu –6 therefore 1400 CST (Central) or 2:00 PM. California should be Zulu –8 therefore 1200 PST (Pacific) or Noon.

Multi player:

Could
 Send IP address to all members via FlightAdventures ACARS.
 Post IP address in this forum on message board.
 Use the Flight Lobby to announce the IP address.
 Open a room via the FlyNow program.

"RE: Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by Ben Chiu on 12-13-01 at 20:03z
>Could
> Send IP address to all members via
>FlightAdventures ACARS.
> Post IP address in this forum on message board.
> Use the Flight Lobby to announce the IP address.
> Open a room via the FlyNow program.


Don't forget:
 Log on to RW/VoiceCOM so people joining late can receive your IP address.

Ben

"RE: Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by Sancho on 12-13-01 at 21:23z
>>Could
>>„h Send IP address to all members via
>>FlightAdventures ACARS.
>>„h Post IP address in this forum on message board.
>>„h Use the Flight Lobby to announce the IP address.
>>„h Open a room via the FlyNow program.
>
>
>Don't forget:
>„h Log on to RW/VoiceCOM so people joining late can
>receive your IP address.
>
>Ben
I will use option 1, i.e. logon a little early and post my IP on the message board. Therefore, even latecomers can see it.
I don't have RW/VoiceCOM (yet) and I don't plan to install it. Happy landings.


"RE: Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by andor on 12-14-01 at 02:57z
2000hrs Zulu (GMT) is 0500 hrs out here is Aus. Would definately be joining you all but sadly will be on my way (or about to) to Sydney for the festive season.. will be very interested to hear how your "test" goes.. looking forward to getting the expertise to try the same out here.
Regards,
Andor.
"RE: Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by Sancho on 12-14-01 at 06:57z
>2000hrs Zulu (GMT) is 0500 hrs out here is Aus. Would
>definately be joining you all but sadly will be on my way
>(or about to) to Sydney for the festive season.. will be
>very interested to hear how your "test" goes.. looking
>forward to getting the expertise to try the same out here.
>Regards,
>Andor
Ill'keep you informed. I was thinking about down under, including Japan, but thought that for a first try, I would stay within convenient European Zones. However, I would like to fly with you. Happy landings

"RE: Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by Sancho on 12-14-01 at 06:59z
>Times:
>
>Eastern standard time is Zulu –5 therefore New York,
>Miami, Virginia Beach should be 1500 EST (Eastern Standard
>Time)or 3:00 PM. Chicago should be Zulu –6 therefore 1400
>CST (Central) or 2:00 PM. California should be Zulu –8
>therefore 1200 PST (Pacific) or Noon.
>
I checked again with www.timeanddate.com. It is like you say. If the test is at 2000z, then the US times are the ones you indicate. Thank you for the correction.
Happy landings
"RE: Europe Multiplayer Test"
Posted by Detlef on 12-15-01 at 17:40z
Hi Sancho,

just before canceling my Compuserve account I checked my e-mails there and found yours regarding the MP session. I am sorry I am so late here. Please remember my new e-mail address is detlef.reusner@t-online.de
I cannot join the MP session today and also I am still learning to fly again with this FS2002. I must use much more key presses now than I was used to with my CH product throttle and stick working.

I see you have found a good method to annouce the MP session. So good luck. I hope a lot pilots will join in.

Good flying,
Detlef