How does multiplayer work?

[Asile7223]

I'm considering Terraria, but I have a couple of questions about multiplayer. Some family members and I enjoy playing Minecraft on PC, on a private server that we host. In the case of Minecraft, any multiplayer has to take place on a private server; Mojang doesn't actually host any games. Or, there is a single player mode. Different platforms are not compatible. In order to play with my brother, using the PC client, I have to play on the PC, not my XBox.

How does Terraria compare with this? I see that it is possible to host a private server, but are there public ones as well? If my brother has the PC client, and I have the XBox client, can we still play together on the same server?

Thank you for your help!

[Gangstalker]

same and yes just give out your ip
AND NO INTERCLIENT CONNECTING pc and xbox will not connect

[tooth83]

want to join me?

[zimberzimber]

It is impossiable to connect two differently coded object.
id say it would be like yu trying to connect to a minecraft 1.7 server while you have only 1.4

different objects, thats also the reason why you cannot connect older versions to newer ones.

[Celator]

There are no "official" servers; there are some that are considered "public" since they are open to anyone, but they are hosted by private individuals. And no, it is not possible to connect the PC version with the console version. Only PC can connect to PC, Xbox can connect to Xbox, PS3 can connect to PS3, etc..

Basically, the same as Minecraft.

[Muffinmurdurer]

Take it like this your brother will be considered "bad data" because he has weapons unknown to the pc version of terraria and he will be promptly kicked off the game.

[Celator]

Originally posted by FM DatScaryBitch:

no you do not just give out your ip, you have to make sure you have port forwarded 7777, then give your ip. or if you dont know to use google (port forward) use hamachi. down side is that if you use hamachi you can only get 5 people on your netwprd

That's not true as of 1.2. You have to have port-forwarding enabled on your router, but as long as it's enabled the game will automatically port-forward for you when you start a server.

[Hyptogenis]

there is a easy way to do it by you can download hamchi use that and also youse that server link on terraria.org

[Celator]

Originally posted by xNinjaGazx:

there is a easy way to do it by you can download hamchi use that and also youse that server link on terraria.org

That link just downloads the regular server software, which already comes with the game. If you installed the game through Steam then you have no reason to download it again unless yours isn't working.