[PC] AMIGA Hamachi Server / Hiring players!

[AmigaOnline]

http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/AOLogoJPG.JPG

Hi there!

I just would like to inform you that it's now possible to play multiplayer Amiga games ... online!
To improve this project, we need more players, more games testers, and motivated members!

Get ready for this amazing adventure! :D


System Requirements

-A PC/MAC with Windows (2K/XP/Vista or 7), Linux or Mac OS X
-A keyboard
-A mouse
-A reliable internet connection


The forum

AmigaOnline Homepage

http://amigaonline.forumactif.org


Registration and introduction

If you wish to play Amiga games online, please register and introduce yourself!
Don't forget to add your favorite Amiga games during your introduction :)


VIP Members

Once your registration & introduction are complete, all forum features will be enabled, you will be able to contact other players and to join some gaming networks! :)
In fact, you will become an AmigaOnline VIP Member, always reachable thanks to the players list!

To retain this status and to keep in contact with current & future players, please make sure that you use a valid email address and that you read your messages regularly (Emails/Private Messages)


Games & Players List

Thanks to the AmigaOnline Players List (http://amigaonline.forumactif.org/t159-amigaonline-players-list), you may now find players very quickly & easily! Only VIP Members are listed here.
Add your favorite Amiga games to this list during your introduction. The most appreciated games will be tested online as a priority.


Software

LogMeIn Hamachi: https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/download.aspx

This free software is able to establish a link between all players.
The technology used here is able to make you play with many internet users some excellent games that should be known by everyone. :)
Of course it's possible to play using other softwares & methods too (Public Kaillera Servers, Tunngle, EasyVPN...)


Gaming Networks & Servers

The access is free & permanent! (24/7)

Some basic rules to make this gaming experience enjoyable for everyone:

1.Please log off when you are not ready to play or not in front of your computer!
2.If you want to leave a network for a long period of time, right click on the network name/"Leave Network"
3.Inactive accounts/members can be removed from a network at any time and without warning.


AmigaOnline Hamachi Network
(for Games Testers & motivated members only)

Server (Network ID): AmigaOnline
Password: AmigaOnline

Before joining this Hamachi network, don't forget to:
-Introduce yourself on AmigaOnline Forum
-Inform me that you want to join this Hamachi network (via Mail/Forum/PM)
Inactive accounts/members can be moved to a temporary waiting zone.
Experienced VIP Members will always have priority access to this network ;)


Some compatible games

Click HERE (http://amigaonline.forumactif.org/t6-games-compatibility-list-frequent-updates) to display a list of a few supported titles!

It's also possible to play PC (DOS/Windows), Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum games online via RetrOnline: http://retronline.forumactif.org
More systems will probably be supported later :)


Speedball 2 -Brutal Deluxe-
http://i45.tinypic.com/2jd3x2q.png

Dyna Blaster
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1795/tndynablasterfs.jpg
5 simultaneous players!

The Chaos Engine
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7047/chaosv.jpg

Lotus Turbo Challenge 2
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4140/lotus2g.jpg

The Settlers
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/5104/settz.jpg

Gravity Force 2
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1497/gf2.jpg

[Demon Cleaner]

Hi mate, and welcome to our boards.

[AmigaOnline]

Thanks Demon Cleaner! :)
It seems to be a very nice forum :cool::thumbs:

[Harrison]

Welcome :thumbs:

But how does this work? Your links just go to a VPN.. how does that allow Amiga network gaming?

[AmigaOnline]

Hello Harrison!
In fact, I use a private vpn to avoid using Kaillera servers. It allows better ping and seems to offer good network conditions through the web.
I use Client/Server WinUAE version to play game, it perfectly works if the ping is ok (UK/France/Germany/... should be ok). :)

[Shoonay]

Welcome to CA!
That's very interesting, but a step-by-step tutorial would be nice.
What kind of Client/Server WinUAE you use? Custom build by you? The "normal" WinUAE developed by Toni Willen?
If you use some custom-build, how on earth are we suppose to get it without any links? ;)
How do we configure it? What's your Hamachi server name and pass?

[Harrison]

As Shoonay (http://forum.classicamiga.com/member.php/519-Shoonay) said,it would be great for a quick run through of what you actually use.

AFAIK the only network enabled version of UAE was the very old Kaillera version of WinUAE, and that is what morst people still have to use if they want to network play Amiga games. So if you do have an alternative solution that would be brilliant. Or, are you using the old Kaillera version, with the server part running on a VPN to speed the connection up?

[AmigaOnline]

It's the old kaillera version with server running on a VPN. It works very well if the ping is not too high :)

---------- Post added at 11:34 ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 ----------

Hi Shoonay! :thumbs:

In fact it's a special version of WinUAE (http://kaillera.abime.net/) which allows NetPlay. I have made some greats and really to use packages which allow anybody to play online. If you connect to my network (link provided in the first post), i will give you a client version to try it out ;)
Currently there are not many amiga players on the web, that's the reason why i'm looking for motivated players (not necessarly skilled :) ).
This online method works very well, it depends mainly on the internet connection quality (low ping if possible). If you live in the UK, there will be no problem at all.

---------- Post added at 12:38 ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 ----------

I would like also to say that virtually any simultaneous amiga multiplayer game (pd/commercial..) can be played with this method ;)

[FOL]

Server (Network ID): AmigaOnline
Password: test

Software:

Official Homepage: https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi2/

Mirrors:
http://www.clubic.com/lancer-le-telechargement-20968-0-hamachi.html
or
http://www.01net.com/telecharger/windows/Utilitaire/reseau/fiches/38886.html

This free software is able to establish a link bewteen your computer and mine. It will allow us to play together (may be more secured than Kaillera servers)

If i'm not online, then contact AmigaOnline@hotmail.fr to plan a game session!

Here are some games that could be played online:

Some more games to come! Any advise welcomed! ;) Amiga is alive!!
Sorry for my poor English :)

Ah, Im with you now.

Your just playing multiplayer games? that use the serial port?
I mean Shoon's is right, killera is the only way to play any 2 player games online.

I currently host the old AmigaOnline site (merged into pspuae to form UltimateAmiga.co.uk).
I have all the packs that have been made for playing 2 player online, just need to re-up them.

[Harrison]

FOL, let us know once you've had chance to re-upload them all. I've been wanting to try some online Amiga gaming for a while name; as well as starting up the Classicamiga clan to try and get some online gaming happening here.

[AmigaOnline]

Server (Network ID): AmigaOnline
Password: test

Software:

Official Homepage: https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi2/

Mirrors:
http://www.clubic.com/lancer-le-telechargement-20968-0-hamachi.html
or
http://www.01net.com/telecharger/windows/Utilitaire/reseau/fiches/38886.html

This free software is able to establish a link bewteen your computer and mine. It will allow us to play together (may be more secured than Kaillera servers)

If i'm not online, then contact AmigaOnline@hotmail.fr to plan a game session!

Here are some games that could be played online:

Some more games to come! Any advise welcomed! ;) Amiga is alive!!
Sorry for my poor English :)

Ah, Im with you now.

Your just playing multiplayer games? that use the serial port?
I mean Shoon's is right, killera is the only way to play any 2 player games online.

I currently host the old AmigaOnline site (merged into pspuae to form UltimateAmiga.co.uk).
I have all the packs that have been made for playing 2 player online, just need to re-up them.

Dear FOL! I'm proud to meet you!:D
It's been a long time before any member adds a new post on the AmigaOnline category. Today, there's a new hope!
I'm really interested if you can re-up the packs! I've created my own packages, and done many tests online for the last year! Any help welcomed! ;)

---------- Post added at 16:10 ---------- Previous post was at 15:17 ----------


FOL, let us know once you've had chance to re-upload them all. I've been wanting to try some online Amiga gaming for a while name; as well as starting up the Classicamiga clan to try and get some online gaming happening here.

Yes it would be great! :lol: And i have tested online many games that are not currently in these packs ;)

[AmigaOnline]

Some screenshots added/Moonstone, BlitzBombers, Marble Madness, Body Blows, Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters, FirePower :p :thumbs:

[AmigaOnline]

Server Authentication updated!

Server (Network ID): AmigaOnline
Password: AmigaOnline

[AmigaOnline]

Hi there! :)

Just to say that new AmigaOnline members may be temporarely placed in a waiting list, before I confirm they are "trusted members". So be a little patient if you want to join for the first time the network, and don't hesitate to inform me on the forum or to send a mail before you join AmigaOnline network. :) I'm not a bot, just a human being. :D
Thanks in advance ;)

[AmigaOnline]

-Some screenshots added /Tankkk, Master Blaster

-Multiplayer mode (3 players and more) added for these games:

Dyna Blaster (5 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)http://a.imageshack.us/img638/5644/dynad.jpg

BlitzBombers (4 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)http://a.imageshack.us/img192/5572/blitzf.jpg

Tritus (3 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)http://a.imageshack.us/img15/2808/tretris.jpg

Master Blaster (5 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)http://a.imageshack.us/img36/4278/masterblaster.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

Multiplayer mode (3 players and more) added for this game:

Air Taxi (4 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4264/airtaxi.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

Multiplayer mode (3 players and more) added for these games:

Monsters Of Terror (4 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3438/monstersofterror.jpg

Super Tennis Champs http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6462/supertennischamps.jpg
Prabably the best tennis game available on Amiga! (2 or 4 simultaneous players exclusively on AmigaOnline network!)

Thanks to Frog & eSpaniSh ;)

[Harrison]

Great to see you working so hard on the games for this.

Would you be interested in a section on the forums to dedicate to online multiplayer Amiga gaming? This could then hold tutorials on how to get playing Amiga games online (where and what to download, configurations etc), as well as direct downloads and discussion for additional games to be added? We could work together to get a section together and use it as a central place to develop this all further and then try to get more people from different communities involved.

Plus, if we could get enough information together than a final page on the main classicamiga site could be dedicated to a full guide.

[AmigaOnline]

Thanks a lot for your congratulations, Harrison ;)
In fact, to be perfectly honest, i think it would be great to add an online section to this forum.
My main objective is to find players and games testers for my Hamachi network, and i have the same topic on many amiga specific forums. It would be great if you may help me to organise my topic (i need someone to find screenshots and to resize them properly (same size for all games), and with more clear appearance.
Sadly, I don't have so much time to dedicate to a specific forum.
I don't have any link for downloads, because it not always allowed & appreciated by moderators.
All my packages are really easy to use, and all have a specific doc included to allow user to play online. So, the tutorial, could help to join Hamachi network, but then all really needed help is already there (text file, with detailled steps to follow).

As a final world I would say it should be a great idea in a first time to add this new online section. For the other details, it should be discussed more deeply if you want (i don't want to spend too much time if there are no interested players here (hope you understand)) :)

---------- Post added at 14:45 ---------- Previous post was at 14:41 ----------

And it should be interesting too to know how many members should be (really=not only for one hour, but regularly) motivated for online gaming in this forum :)

[Harrison]

We welcome the addition of downloads, so if you do have packages created then I would love them to be added to the forum for download. As you may have seen, we have a dedicated downloads section (which was recently added when I upgraded the site). I can add an online Amiga gaming section to the downloads area to host these.

The only thing that is a sticking point for most site is the inclusion of Kickstart roms in any download. This isn't a problem though as there are alternative methods to get those. Anything else, we go by the attitude that it can be provided for download unless we get a complaint specifically from the file's owners.

[AmigaOnline]

>Harrison, Ok, i will think about it. The most important thing to do now is to create a new online section in this forum :) :thumbs:

-One screenshot added /Emerald Minehttp://img46.imageshack.us/img46/40/emeraldf.jpg

A great Boulderdash clone on Amiga! This one is playable on the net, by 2 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline! :p

-One screenshot added /Gloom Deluxehttp://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6079/gloomdx.jpg

Doom game with far more detailled graphics, and more difficult missions!With 2 players together it should be easier, but not when your friend becomes your opponent!! :yesyes: :D

[AmigaOnline]

/Main post updated for better appearance :thumbs:

[AmigaOnline]

/Games List added :)

[AmigaOnline]

/Alien Breed game addedhttp://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6155/alienbreedevolution.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

/Games List updated!:D

[AmigaOnline]

Official AmigaOnline Forum added/ for any question about AmigaOnline, or to plan some tournaments! A download area is added too with required tools for a great playing experience on the web! :)

[AmigaOnline]

/One more game validated (added to the Games List): Super Off Roadhttp://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6766/superoffroad1.jpg:)

[Harrison]

I use to love Super Off Road. As soon as I have more time I would definitely like to do some online gaming with that. Although it has been years so I bet I can't even get around the track within crashing a few times without some practice. :lol:

[Demon Cleaner]

I just joined, you only need to approve me.

[AmigaOnline]

>Demon Cleaner: See you soon on AmigaOnline network!

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
Footman (Excellent 2 players Pacman remake!)http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/8564/footman.jpg
Ikari Warriors (a great classic like 'Commando')http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1620/ikariwarriors.jpg
Lamborghini American Challenge (Multiplayer Crazy Cars 3!)http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/2239/lamborghini.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
All Terrain Racing (A far better Micro Machines like game!)http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/8895/atrp.jpg
Bagitman (You must collect as many dollars bags as you can)http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/671/bagit.jpg
Captain Fizz (Probably one of the best cooperative games!)http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/9366/cfizz.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

/Many tutorials added to my forum to help you to start playing online in the best conditions! ;)

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
SkyChase (If you like effective and easy plane simulations, then you will love SkyChase!)http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5581/skychase.jpg
Pong (THE well known classic, with many gaming modes)http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/5735/pongcp.jpg
Super Cars 2 (Great top-view racing game!)http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7084/superc2.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
Alcatraz (Find the best way to escape!)http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3203/alcatraz.jpg
BiPlanes (Real good dogfight game for 2 players!)http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2672/biplanes.jpg
Cold Blooded Murder (One objective: to survive!)http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9207/coldblooded.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
Doody (Pretty good clone of the original Super Mario Brothers)http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/6056/doodyg.jpg
Hot Rod (Good racing game for 2 players!)http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7374/hotrodd.jpg
Midnight Resistance (One of the best action platformers on the Amiga!)http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/9119/midnightr.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
Naughty Ones (Nice little platformer for 2 players)http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5497/naughtyones.jpg
Nitro (One of the best racing games!)http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/927/nitroq.jpg
Qwak (This is just simple pure fun. Immensely addictive platformer!)http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5481/qwak.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
Brutal Homicide (You like maze games, and hunting? You will love this game!)http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/9184/brutalh.jpg
Turbo Raketti (One of the best gravity games for 2 players!)http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3842/turborak.jpg
Transplant (Particularily fun and addictive Asteroids remake!)http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5696/transplant.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

New revolutionary concept: AmigaOnline invents Shared Play! You can now play any solo Amiga game online!
The idea is to be able to play online all solo Amiga games in a cooperative/shared environnement.
Players all around the world may now be able to play the same solo game. For example each player could play during one life or one mission in the game, and then will be replaced by another player connected to the internet.
Many players may watch the same game session, and play when they want to!
This concept will allow any solo game to be theoretically playable online!!
Shared Play Games will be playable very soon exclusively on AmigaOnline network. Try them!

First Shared Play game (added to the Games List): Rick Dangerous (really good platformer! (with so many traps...))
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5924/rickd.jpg

[AmigaOnline]

A new download area has been created on AmigaOnline forum!
You may now download Online versions of Battle Squadron, Gravity Power and Pang!
These games are playable on AmigaOnline network, or using Kaillera servers.
Have a good time! :D

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List):
Megatron 2 (A wonderful Tron clone for 4 players!)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4716/megatron2.png
Parasol Stars (For Bubble Bobble & Rainbow Islands fans)
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9070/parasols.png
Sensible World Of Soccer (SWOS) (THE best soccer game on Amiga! Now playable on AmigaOnline network!)
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1666/swos.jpg

Special Thanks to Zolive who contributed to Megatron 2 improvements! ;)

[Harrison]

Keep up the great work.

I've still not had a chance to join in, but once the holidays are over and September is here I will drop in and take a look.

[AmigaOnline]

Thanks for your support Harrison, it's only the beginning :D

[AmigaOnline]

To demonstrate all the incredible possibilities offered by Shared Play (which allows online solo gaming with virtually infinite number of players/watchers), AmigaOnline validates 4 new games based on this new technology (added to the Games List):

Wings Online! (incredible flying simulation like Red Baron)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Compatibility_List/Wings.JPG
Another World Online! (a wonderful adventure with so much action.Great if you are looking for thrills!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Compatibility_List/AnotherWorld.JPG
Prince Of Persia Online! (everyone knows this platformer, but who did already play this jewel online?)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Compatibility_List/Pop.JPG
Hybris Online! (probably the first Amiga shoot'em up before Battle Squadron!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Compatibility_List/Hybris.JPG

All these games are playable exclusively on AmigaOnline network, and later on Kaillera public servers!
Perfect to rediscover a legendary Amiga game online with some friends! ;)
More infos about Shared Play on AmigaOnline Forum!

[AmigaOnline]

/3 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List & to the downloads area):
Stunt Car Racer Online! (THE Buggy simulation! Simply wonderful!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Compatibility_List/Stunt.JPG
Magic Pockets Online! (Make your pockets grow online!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Compatibility_List/MagicP.JPG
Ports Of Call Online! (buy, sell...sink!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Compatibility_List/POC.JPG

Wings Online now ready to download! :thumbs:

[AmigaOnline]

/4 more games added to the downloads area:
Chaos Engine Online! (A masterpiece. Beautiful graphics, sounds and enjoyable gameplay!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Images/chaosv.jpg
FirePower Online! (Great Tank game. Difficult on 1-player, fun on 2-player!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Images/firepj.jpg
Lotus 2 Online! (Best driving game ever!)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Images/lotus2g.jpg
The Settlers Online! (10/10! What else?)
http://sd-2.archive-host.com/membres/up/165277117355089994/Games_Images/settz.jpg

Enjoy yourself, and see you soon on AmigaOnline network!:D

[AmigaOnline]

Hi to all Amiga fans! :D
Today we start to plan some Online Tournaments! First game: Dyna Blaster/4 players!
And it's now possible to add your own Amiga Tournaments!
Everyone is welcomed! :)

[AmigaOnline]

7 more games validated for online playing! (added to the Games List & to the downloads area):

Dogfight Online! (So simple, so amazing and so FUN!)
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2721/dogf.jpg

Jaguar XJ220 Online! (Nice alternative to the Lotus series!)
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/7783/jaguarg.jpg

Master Blaster Online! (THE Best Bomberman-like for Amiga!) (4 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5024/masterblasterr.jpg

MineRunner Online! (Back to Chile...) (4 simultaneous players on AmigaOnline network!)
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2091/minerj.jpg

Qwak Online! (I love ducks!)
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5481/qwak.jpg

Sensible World Of Soccer Online! (That's THE Sports masterpiece of all time!)
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1441/swosx.jpg

Tankkk Online! (Be quick or be destroyed, no other choice!)
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/9131/tankkk.jpg


Enjoy yourself, and see you soon to play some good old games...Online! :)

[AmigaOnline]

Hi there!

NEW!: Thanks to the AmigaOnline Players List, you may now find Amiga players very quickly & easily! Add your favorite Amiga games to this list during your introduction. The most appreciated Amiga games will be tested online as a priority :)
Choose your opponents and decide exactly when you want to play online! If you wish to play some specific Amiga games occasionally, choose a Public Kaillera Server or create your own temporary Hamachi network!
The official AmigaOnline Hamachi network is now mainly used by motivated members to test more Amiga games online and to improve the AmigaOnline project ;)

[Harrison]

Nice to see you still supporting and continuing with this project. :thumbs:

What I would love to see is some of the recent console ports of the Amiga UAE emulator adding network support. Imagine how this could open up the enjoyment of online multiplayer Amiga gaming to more. And wouldn't it be great if WinUAE added direct built in network play facilities? That would make everything even easier.

[AmigaOnline]

Thanks again for your support Harrison! Nice to see that there are many peoples liking these multiplayer features! :)
I totally agree with you but i really think that WinUAE developpers don't intend to work at it :( I really hope they will change their mind about it ;)
It's the reason why i do my best to continue this wonderful project, and to find more and more Amiga fans & players :)

[FOL]

Hi,

I have re-upped all the packs we have made in the past.
Just need to find time to add them to downloads section again.

[AmigaOnline]

NEW! Some games can now be played online using a dedicated AmigaOnline Gaming Server! :)
The access is free & permanent! (24/7) No need to contact other players anymore, you play when you want! ;)
Three new Official AmigaOnline Servers added for:
Lotus 2, Dyna Blaster & Sensible World Of Soccer!

Be there! :p

[AmigaOnline]

Hi there!

The AmigaOnline project has been considerably improved since the beginning:

New features, new softwares and above all, new motivated players every day :)
Linux, Mac OS X and Windows are now supported and some tutorials are already available.
The first post has been updated accordingly.

Furthermore, about 120 Amiga games have been selected and we are now looking for many players in order to add more dedicated gaming networks and servers later.

We hope to see you very soon! ;)