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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?

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.

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... ...!

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.

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.

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

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... ...!

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

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... ....!

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