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This is a hub for various information about NetPlay. Most info was gathered from the guys over at /vr/, so if you have any question, or you need someone to play retro games with, visit their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irc IRC] channel at: #/vr/_Netplay on [ | This is a hub for various information about NetPlay. Most info was gathered from the guys over at /vr/, so if you have any question, or you need someone to play retro games with, visit their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irc IRC] channel at: #/vr/_Netplay on [https://www.rizon.net/chat rizon.net] & and their official website [http://www.finalstarmen.net here] | ||
Before you begin, here's some things to consider: | Before you begin, here's some things to consider: | ||
* Emulator netplay is NOT perfect. Desynchs WILL occur very often. Choppy/stuttery gameplay is also very common, and sometimes there is controller input lag. It comes with the experience. | * Emulator netplay is NOT perfect. Desynchs WILL occur very often. Choppy/stuttery gameplay is also very common, and sometimes there is controller input lag. It comes with the experience. | ||
* It sometimes takes several consecutive tries for the game to stay synched well enough to enjoy some multiplayer action. Do not be discouraged and try again until it works. | * It sometimes takes several consecutive tries for the game to stay synched well enough to enjoy some multiplayer action. Do not be discouraged and try again until it works. | ||
* When netplaying, make sure not to have anything downloading (torrents, | * When netplaying, make sure not to have anything downloading (torrents, YouTube videos, etc.) | ||
* Try not to move the emulator window around, or switch focus to windows other than the chat/kaillera window and emulator, or you risk desynching the game. | * Try not to move the emulator window around, or switch focus to windows other than the chat/kaillera window and emulator, or you risk desynching the game. | ||
* It's highly recommended to use a controller. Some emulators still register input from keyboards while you're chatting on separate chat windows. | * It's highly recommended to use a controller. Some emulators still register input from keyboards while you're chatting on separate chat windows. | ||
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* Arcade emulator built around netplay. Widely considered to have the best netcode for only multiplayer available. It's so great that its used in some more recent commercial games. Only disadvantage is that you need to open ports to use it, and it's severely limited to games that were made or modified specifically to use this technology. | * Arcade emulator built around netplay. Widely considered to have the best netcode for only multiplayer available. It's so great that its used in some more recent commercial games. Only disadvantage is that you need to open ports to use it, and it's severely limited to games that were made or modified specifically to use this technology. | ||
* Built on the same emulator is FightCade which can be found here: | * Built on the same emulator is FightCade which can be found here: https://www.fightcade.com/ | ||
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==PPSSPP== | ==PPSSPP== | ||
[[PPSSPP]] can use ColdBird's proOnline Adhoc. See [http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=3595&pid=59241 this thread (might be outdated)] and [http://forums.ppsspp.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=34 this forum] for setup and game | [[PPSSPP]] can use ColdBird's proOnline Adhoc. See [http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=3595&pid=59241 this thread (might be outdated)] and [http://forums.ppsspp.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=34 this forum] for setup and game compatibility. | ||
[[Category:NetPlay|*]] | [[Category:NetPlay|*]] | ||
[[Category:FAQs]] | [[Category:FAQs]] | ||