Editing / Scripting test environment

[Horrace 10]

Hi,

I wanted to try and setup the following test environment that is running on the same PC :-

2 x Clients ( In windowed mode )

1 x Dedicated server

This would be perfect for testing and fixing multiplayer missions ( especially JIP problems... )

Is this possible and if so how do you do it?

Thanks.

[Murklor 10]

Quick search show:

You can try running this:

http://www.gamershell.com/download_47536.shtml

While starting 2 instances of the game (just tried, at least they launch fine).

[Horrace 10]

Sorry. I forgot to say that I have got the server working and 1 client. But I can't join the server with a second client... I get a message about FADE.

My game is a legal copy by the way.

[Taurus 20]

Just a thought.

I dunno if this is possible, I haven't tried.

But what if you create a sample mission using the basic units and vehicles available in the demo.

Then start your dedicated server and join that server from the demo client?

[Ghost 40]

Just a thought.

I dunno if this is possible, I haven't tried.

But what if you create a sample mission using the basic units and vehicles available in the demo.

Then start your dedicated server and join that server from the demo client?

I am pretty sure they are different versions and are not compatible.

[Murklor 10]

Sorry. I forgot to say that I have got the server working and 1 client. But I can't join the server with a second client... I get a message about FADE.

My game is a legal copy by the way.

Well then you got the answer right there... You cant do it because FADE wont allow you. Which sucks :/

[d3nn16 3]

I explain how to set a server on the same PC here :http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=82004

To avoid being kicked you need to use reportIp = "<>"; in one of the server files. Just download server.zip archive (link in post above)

[Horrace 10]

It is possible to avoid using EXECS system by running two ArmA clients and joining the same server on your PC (could hurt performance). You do changes in one program and switch to the other see the if those changes are broadcast.

Could you explain how to do this?

Many thanks.

---------- Post added at 03:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:10 PM ----------

Sorry I just read your post about reportIp = "<>"; will that remove the duplicate client check then? I can't test at the moment.

[sbsmac 0]

Yes, I can confirm that will work - see this thread...

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=80315&highlight=kickduplicate