Multi-Player games on same router

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Multi-Player games on same router

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Hi Everyone,

This is a tutorial on how to connect a Multi-Player games on same router.

This tutorial uses mainly images with instructions.

This has only been tested with both systems using windows 10 and All in one installer using DxWnd.
Note; some router may not allow this type of connection.

both players need to open same version
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Next screen host player
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next screen joining player
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Both players at this point may have one or both of the next images and need to allow access
Note; if playing fullscreen at this point you will need to push the "windows" key (key between "Ctrl" and "Alt") on bottom left of keyboard. to lower game to taskbar do not close game before allowing access.

allow direct play helper
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allow trek.exe (each version needs new rule vanilla, bop, bopl, ect only if you plan on playing in M/P)
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Note 2; for this to take effect you will need to allow then close game and start tutorial over until no more message appear.

Note 3; If you use a firewall other than windows you may need to allow connection manually.

next screen host player needs to select game settings
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next screen joining player
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next screen both player once both players have selected race host can select "accept" to start game
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Awesome! Thanks!
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anyone want a game on game granger my ID is

Hewer2012.

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Can't right now. Also post in games forum, I believe there is a dedicated section for games.
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Super! Thanks
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