Networking different FS versions

[FridayChild]

Is it possible for users of different MS FS versions to join a multiplayer game?
Suppose a FS2004 user hosts a multiplayer session and a FS98 user connects directly to the first user's IP address.
Is it possible at all or do all participants need to run the same FS version?

[eno]

The only two versions that can be linked, as far as I know, are FS2002 and FS9 ...... this is done through FSHost. Otherwise if it's direct IP then you can only use the same version.

[Fozzer]

The only two versions that can be linked, as far as I know, are FS2002 and FS9 ...... this is done through FSHost. Otherwise if it's direct IP then you can only use the same version.

Hi eno...!
I tried to connect with you last Sunday, (in the nicest possible way, of course!) for the afternoon fly-out, you in FS 2004, and me in FS 2002, (I used the default Multiplayer option in FS 2002 and your IP number), without success... ...!
So, like Friday, I still don't know if its possible to mix different flight sims together, FS 2002/FS 2004...?

Paul....(still prefer FS 2002)...LOL... ...!

[eno]

Hi eno...!
I tried to connect with you last Sunday, (in the nicest possible way, of course!) for the afternoon fly-out, you in FS 2004, and me in FS 2002, (I used the default Multiplayer option in FS 2002 and your IP number), without success... ...!
So, like Friday, I still don't know if its possible to mix different flight sims together, FS 2002/FS 2004...?

Paul....(still prefer FS 2002)...LOL... ...!

I don't know why you couldn't connect Mr Fozzer ..... I was running FSHost with all the relevent ports open and I have had peeps with 2K2 connect with no problems. Me thinks you are running something which prevents the relevent connections.

[Fozzer]

I don't know why you couldn't connect Mr Fozzer ..... I was running FSHost with all the relevant ports open and I have had peeps with 2K2 connect with no problems. Me thinks you are running something which prevents the relevant connections.

It's a funny old do... ...!
My computer is a completely bog-standard set up, nuffin' unusual, 56k modem connected direct to BT's line, running FS 2002 Pro, and using the in-built Multiplayer option in FS 2002.

Only once, in the distant past, have I ever been able to fly with Ozzy, (or anyone else for that matter), and only when he "Hosted" the flight, and I "Joined"... ...!

I have "FS Host" installed, although I could never figure why the FS 2002/2004 Multiplayer option is not used more, as it seems so simple...?

I did a search,  to connect to your IP number, but it would not connect, and the "Join" button was always blank....
.....a bit like the expression on my face every time I try out Multiplayer....and fail.... ....!
LOL...!

Cheers eno.... ...!

Paul.

[eno]

Are you sure you haven't got a firewall running which is preventing the transfer of data.

[Fozzer]

Are you sure you haven't got a firewall running which is preventing the transfer of data.

nuffin'....only the usual Outlook Express security options* set at the usual "medium"... ...!

I've got no fancy stuff, like routers, route finders, tree roots, square roots, firewall, brick wall, Max Wall, etc...
Just a plain old PC plugged direct into Mr. BT's phone line...
Me on one end, you on the other... ... ...!

Cheers eno... ...!

Paul....all for a simple life... ...!

*most of the annoying hackers have forgotten all about us Win '98 Users now... ...!

[eno]

I'm stumped ........ can't think of any reason why you shouldn't be able to connect.

[Fozzer]

Never mind, eno....
Next time you are ferreting around in the skies, and I find your IP number, I will look out for you, and try and connect...
....before you have time to block me....Tee-Hee... ...!

Cheers eno...!

Paul.

FS 2002... ....!

[FridayChild]

In the meantime, I will find a dark corner and cry solitary FS98 tears.