Coop?

[thierry007 10]

How does that coop work? i would like to try coop campaign missions but i have n o idea how =s And how does the chatting in there happen? ( giving commandos to the other player asking of he saw bogies (enemies =p) )

[no use for a name 0]

you just chat thru VON and/or teamspeak.

[thierry007 10]

Whats VON ? =p ( Ventrilo also works i think then and skype and msn and yahoo all can have/use mic's) Now back to 1 How does it work and how do you set one up And i mean with work Are you guys in the same squad with Icecold scarlet and Robo? (so the players in same squad as the 3 npcs of razor [first missions 4 =p ]

[Nostalgia 10]

Hello thierry007,

Never seen the term VON (Voice over network?) used before but I would assume the correct term is VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). Programs such as Teamspeak and Ventrilo are used for VOIP and it looks like you and your friends have that part covered.

Anyhow,

To Set up a Multiplayer Cooperative Game on Arma2

1. The host computer needs to select "Single player" from the Arma 2 menu.

2. Then the host will need to select the "Campaign" option.

3. The campaign "Harvest Red" will appear on the host's screen. To host the "Harvest Red" campaign online the host will need to select "Host" on the bottom left of the menu.

4. Assuming that you and your friends are not connected through a LAN, the host will need to change from "LAN" to "Internet" in the "Host: " option. The host can also change the server name, the server port, and add a password if needed.

5. After setting up the server configuration, the host will need to click the "start" button on the bottom right of the menu. This should bring the host to the lobby screen where the host will wait for the rest of the group to join. Make sure the host tells the group either the server name or IP so there is not confusion.

By the way, only 4 HUMAN players can play the cooperative campaign. These 4 players will take over the NPC-characters in the campaign. The host will play as Cooper and the rest of your group can play as either Sykes, O'hara, or Rodriguez. (Character info (EN): http://www.arma2.com/characters_en.html )

You may also run into problems if the host computer is connected to the internet through a router. If this is the case, the host will need to change/open ports so clients can join the server.

[thierry007 10]

OKay im using a router ( only way to get good fast and cheap internet here lol ) So how would i do that? someone conected I think but disconected shortly after (could be that after 15 min of no joining i quited while he was connecting lol ) how can i see /find my ports? and put in the goodone for MP coop

[Nostalgia 10]

Well, if you are using Arma2's default port for hosting games then it should be 2302.

To test if that port is open go to http://www.canyouseeme.org/ and type in 2302 in the "What port?" box. If you get a message that says "Error: I could not see your service on xx.xxx.xx.xx on port (2302)" then you will need to open port 2302.

I will try to help you with that, but I will need to know the brand and model of your router.

[thierry007 10]

I dont know the Brand But its a Dutch KPN experia Box and The reason for not finding the port is timed out connection o.o ill check tommorow for more data on the router

[Nostalgia 10]

I also got the "Timed out Connection" message, but that's supposed to happen if the port is not opened. If you like, I could try to join your server if you have Arma2 v1.03 to see if your ports are closed.

But, if you want to open your ports:

I have no experience with that specific router, but I did a search on Google and I got some information. If the information I read is correct then your router's access page should be 192.168.2.1

Port forwarding Steps

1. Type 192.168.2.1 into the address bar.

2. If there's a box asking for a password it should be "Admin" without quotations. If no password is asked, skip to step #3.

3. Select "Advanced Settings"

4. Select "Internet" on the left part of the page

5. Click "Address Translation (NAT)"

6. Then click "Port Forwarding"

7. For the "Protocol" select "UDP"

8. For both "Public port" and "Local port" put "2032-2305" without quotations.

9. To find your "Local IP address" go to Start->Run-> and type cmd -> and then a DOS-box should come up and type "ipconfig"

A IP that looks something like 192.168.2.xxx should pop up in the "IPv4 (or IPv6) Address."

10. If there are 3 boxes under "Local IP address" on the router's access page type 168.2.xxx in the individual boxes. If there are 4 boxes, type 192.168.2.xxx in the individual boxes. The xxx is the last 3 numbers of your IPv4/IPv6 address.

11. Click "Add" and then "OK"

Your router should have restarted itself after you press "OK."

12. Host a server and see if anyone can join.

If no one can join then you will have to do extra configurations to your computer/router.

Edited August 10, 2009 by Nostalgia

[thierry007 10]

lets try ypu trying to join first since typing 192.168.2.1 in the adress barr doesnt work =s ( it says the page cannot be found ) EDIT: people could join my coop but he didnt get in the game to play )dunno why he didnt prolly caus ehe didnt know how to say something to him) And how do i type to others? he said 3x hi and i couldnt say a single word heh

Edited August 11, 2009 by thierry007

[Nostalgia 10]

Since someone is able to join your server and is able to communicate with you I don't think you will need to do any port forwarding. The button to chat in the lobby and in game is "/" (no quotations. Should be to the left of the "SHIFT" key on the right).

Okay, just reply to this thread when your server is available with the server name and address, if possible, and I will join. Is your Arma2 patched up to 1.03?

Edited August 11, 2009 by Nostalgia

[thierry007 10]

Yeah its patched but currently im doing Bear Rising solo and i have to visit family >.< ill edit or post the info later. Edit Here it is also sent ya a Pm Operation Kilo Bravo Edit: no pass is needed But join if ya wish!

Edited August 11, 2009 by thierry007