Posted January 29, 2011
does anyone know why the LAN option is not available in MAX2. Running it in win 7.
mikethegreat1
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Registered: Jan 2011
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ID1746
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Registered: Aug 2010
From Belgium
Posted June 11, 2011
Think it was because it used some third party stuff that's no longer avaible. Something like the current *please log online to our servers first before you can play LAN* option many games of today are recieving.
MAX 2 is an example why such thing is a bad idea, if the company fails, or lacks succes, the multiplay suffers by becoming simply unavaible.
MAX 2 is an example why such thing is a bad idea, if the company fails, or lacks succes, the multiplay suffers by becoming simply unavaible.
marzzbar
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Registered: Nov 2009
From Australia
Posted June 23, 2011
I think it might be because it uses the IPX protocol, which is no longer supported in windows vista or 7.
I haven't tried this, but in theory, it'd be possible to play via a virtual serial port connection using a piece of software called TCP-COM. If you google around, there should be some tutorials on how to use it. My brother and I used it to play the original Diablo with each other.
I haven't tried this, but in theory, it'd be possible to play via a virtual serial port connection using a piece of software called TCP-COM. If you google around, there should be some tutorials on how to use it. My brother and I used it to play the original Diablo with each other.
StixsmasterHD4k
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Registered: Nov 2008
From United States
Posted February 26, 2013
I haven't tried this, but in theory, it'd be possible to play via a virtual serial port connection using a piece of software called TCP-COM. If you google around, there should be some tutorials on how to use it. My brother and I used it to play the original Diablo with each other.
Instead goto start>all programs>gog.com>m.a.x. 1 and 2>m.a.x.>multiplayer
That will allow you to enjoy LAN games with IPX. I have done it multiple times already.
CDN_Merlin
Game Magician
Registered: May 2010
From Canada
Posted February 26, 2013
I'm sure you could also use programs like Himachi and KALI to simulate a LAN network.
StixsmasterHD4k
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Posted February 26, 2013
Ya have you to use hamachi.
That is a given. Any1 thats any1 that knows about how internet games worked for dos games knows that. Especially when it comes to IPX connections.
The thing is tho even with hamachi, like I stated you have to use gog's special multiplayer shortcut for the game to access it properly. Or else you get the error message ingame stating that IPX connections arent opend or allowed.
P.S. this all only works for M.A.X. 1 not M.A.X. 2.
That is a given. Any1 thats any1 that knows about how internet games worked for dos games knows that. Especially when it comes to IPX connections.
The thing is tho even with hamachi, like I stated you have to use gog's special multiplayer shortcut for the game to access it properly. Or else you get the error message ingame stating that IPX connections arent opend or allowed.
P.S. this all only works for M.A.X. 1 not M.A.X. 2.
Post edited February 26, 2013 by Stixsmaster
CDN_Merlin
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StixsmasterHD4k
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Registered: Nov 2008
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Posted February 26, 2013
Gog team didnt make it like its rocket science like every1 seems to keep claiming.
marzzbar
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Registered: Nov 2009
From Australia
Posted March 07, 2013
Gog team didnt make it like its rocket science like every1 seems to keep claiming.
Another option would be IPXWrapper http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ . This has the added benefit of being completely free.