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IPX    
This protocol is used mainly on Local Area Networks and is the best way to play Warzone 2100. The program will automatically search for IPX games on the LAN when this option selected.    
     
Serial Cable    
Connects directly to another computer linked together by a serial cable. Dial Up Networking and Direct Cable Connection must be installed in Windows® for this option to work. To install these, select add/remove programs from the Windows Control Panel. Select Windows Set-up, Communications, Direct Cable Connection. If you are having problems setting up a serial cable, check your Windows manual.    
     
Modem

 
Allows you to dial up another computer via modem. "Dial Up Networking" must be installed for this option to work.  
   
SET-UP SCREEN  
This screen displays all of the options available in multiplayer games. Only the Host may alter the options on this screen. Other players may request changes using the Chat Box at the bottom of the screen.  
   
Starting a Multiplayer Game    
Select the Host icon (computer with arrows) to open the game to other players. After all of the players have joined the game lobby, select OK to begin the game.

 
     
Player Name

 
Enter your name here by clicking in the text box. You can enter more than one name using the boxes available. Select the name you want to use for the current game.  
     
Game Name

 
The Host enters the game name, by clicking in the text box, and changing the name.  
     
Select Map

 
Select from one of the available maps. The maximum number of players is shown for each map, as people symbols. Be sure to choose a map that allows for the maximum number of players you want in your game.  
Note: Once the host icon has been pressed, the host can no longer select a different map.    
New maps will become available at ( pumpkin.co.com or eidosinteractive. com = no longer on line ). Visit our web sites to download the latest maps.