new to multi

[coreservers]

been around fsx for a longish time. but never tried multiplayer. are there any recommended beginner type hosts I'm in UK

[SkyHawk00]

Try fshost, much simpler than by gamespy and it let's you talk to everyone else. PM fozzer for info about SimV's server

[pete]

Try fshost, much simpler than by gamespy and it let's you talk to everyone else. PM fozzer for info about SimV's server

NO!! We don't want anything on simviation to rely on PM'ing a guy ...

Please post openly on here ... Q's & A's .... Thanks

[jetprop]

Pete,I tought fozzer was the keeper of the password?
If it's posted here everyone can read it,even guests...

[monsieurG]

I'll have to look at this ....

Multiplayer used to be a simple sign up & join process as it should be........

PM'ing someone is ridiculous ... This needs to be fixed!

[Fozzer]

Pete,I thought fozzer was the keeper of the password?
If it's posted here everyone can read it,even guests...

Password Protected Multiplayer Sites for Site Members only:

(Including the Simviation FS Host Server: 178.63.253.134

FS host Spy.

http://www.chocolatesoftware.com/fshostspy/

Full FS Host Multiplayer Connection details here.
http://www.chocolatesoftware.com/

FSHost for FS 2002 and FS 2004
FSHostClient for FSX
FSHostSpy for Multiplayer sessions. (Server Addresses and activity).

Paul.

[Fozzer]

I'll have to look at this ....

Multiplayer used to be a simple sign up & join process as it should be........

PM'ing someone is ridiculous ... This needs to be fixed!

Most of the FS Host Servers are free to use.
Some of them are Password Protected (like ours) to restrict users to verified Members only, to prevent spamming the Multiplayer Server with unwanted and annoying activity during prearranged, organised, Multiplayer Sessions.

The Password is distributed amongst Simviation Multiplayer Members.

Paul.

[ShaneG]

I'll have to look at this ....

Multiplayer used to be a simple sign up & join process as it should be........

PM'ing someone is ridiculous ... This needs to be fixed!

The problem we had with an open server, was most newcomers were unwilling to take the steps required to make their system Multiplayer ready.  This resulted in MANY headaches for those who had done what was necessary and spent a lot of time online.

Even the owner of the server would get kicked from his own sessions because there were those who didn't go through the port opening procedure, this is what led to the password protection. 

We encourage everyone who wants to fly online to do so, but ask for the respect of going through the process required to insure that everyone can enjoy the experience.
There is always someone willing to help with the steps if help is needed.