Red Baron 3D Multiplayer

Learn how to get Red Baron 3D Multiplayer to run

Red Baron 3D Multiplayer

Launching a Local Network Server for Red Baron 3D
Note: These instructions are for hosting a game in a local network, or a virtual local network. If you wish to run an internet game, you must read through “How to set up a server.txt” help file located in Red Baron/Red Baron 3D/Server. This file provides a more in depth explanation of steps as well as some troubleshooting help. Running an online server can be tricky and requires various router and port settings. We recommend only advance users attempt to run an online server.

Head to your Red Baron 3D Server Folder.

• Open Steam
  
• Find “Red Baron” in your game list
  
• Right click Red Baron and select “Properties”
  
• Select the third tab, “Local Files”
  
• Select the first option, “Browse Local Files…”
  
• Open “Red Baron 3D” Folder
  
• Open “Server” Folder
  
• Once inside, find “rb2server.ini” and open with a text editor.
  
• Read through the settings and change what you wish, most notably change the server description, which will change how the game is displayed in the available games list. The default is “Swordfish Island”
  
• Save any changes you have made.
  
• Find rb2server.exe and run it.
  
• You may have to approve the server to run through firewalls.

Your Red Baron 3D server is now running and playable!


Playing multiplayer for Red Baron 3D
Note: Playing Red Baron 3D multiplayer does not use the same application as single player. You must select “Play Red Baron 3D Multiplayer” from the Steam play options menu.

• Load Red Baron 3D Multiplayer Client from the Steam play selection.
  
• Once loaded, select “New Pilot”.
  
• Give yourself a pilot name, this will be shown to other players.
  
• Select “Connect.” Note: This process will take upwards of a minute to complete depending on how many servers are listed in your multiplayer server list (Red Baron/Red Baron 3D/mplayer.ini).
  
• Once loaded, use the mouse to select the server you wish to play.
  
• Optional: Use the check boxes at the bottom of the screen to filter game types.
  
• Once your server is selected, hit “Join Now”.
  
• You will be taken to the server lobby screen. You may change teams, change aircraft, look at scores, chat, etc.
  
• Once ready to play, hit “Fly Now.”

The game client will now begin to load. Once loaded, you will be in a multiplayer match.

If your Red Baron 3D multiplayer client loads with a black screen and become unresponsive
Depending on operation system and system settings, you may run into this issue. To fix it:

Migrate to your Red Baron 3D Folder

• Open Steam
  
• Find Red Baron in your game list
  
• Right click Red Baron and select properties
  
• Select the third tab, “Local Files”
  
• Select the first option, “Browse Local Files…”
  
• Open “Red Baron 3D” Folder
  
• Once inside, right click “Baronmmp.exe” and select “Properties.”
  
• Click the second tab, “Compatibility.”
  
• From our testing, you can either:
  
• Run the program in compatibility mode. Check the box: “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” then select any of the following:
  
• Windows 95
  
• Windows 98 / Window Me
  
• Any of the Windows XP options
  
• Run the program as an administrator. Check the box: “Run this program as an administrator.
  
• Select “Apply” at the bottom right.
  
• Select “Okay” at the bottom middle.

You should now be able to run Multiplayer from the Steam Client.

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