Playing Multiplayer with EB 1.2

[SlickNicaG69]

I am posting this because the thread relating to the online setup is really old and long and deals with a very old version. So I was hoping someone would provide me with info on how to setup multiplayer for EB 1.2 so that I can play other people online. Thanks for the help! I would prefer a quick explanation of installation instructions, programs, etc... rather than a link to another thread.

[The Celtic Viking]

Install EB 1.2 normally and apply the fixes. Download and install hamachi, and then connect to one of the existing network, like EB1, EB2 etc. If they're full, you can create your own.

When you and your opponent are both logged on to the same network, start EB up using the trivial script (and MP mode, of course). Then go multiplayer, and choose the LAN lobby. There you will meet him, and it's just for one to host and the other to join.

You can also use GameSpy, but I had to make a small config to get EB up and working there, and if you do too I'd rather not go through it. It's not that it's difficult, I'm just lazy. And yeah, yeah, I know I'm writing all of this instead of just trying to explain it, but I'm insane, so there.

[SlickNicaG69]

Several questions:

1. What do you mean by "apply the fixes?"
2. What version of hamachi?
3. What do you mean by starting EB using trivial script? Is it different from loading it normally?
4. Do I need to find my opponent first or can I just find him there once I logon?

Thanks for your help btw.

[Biowulf]

1. He means the 1.2 fixes found here: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showt...before-posting
But you probably already have those.
2. I'd say the most recent version you can find.
3. EB with trivial script is normal opening.
I do have a question about this for someone: Is it the SP exe or MP exe?
4. You'll be able to find someone already there, but it might be easier to find someone before going online. That way you know they'll be active and ready.

[SlickNicaG69]

I just tried playing online and saw some peeps who were on (without downloading hamachi just straight from gamespy) but for some reason it says "not compatible game data." What's up with that? They are using 1.2 like me...

[vartan]

@SlickNicaG69 Let's not be polite here. You want to taste madness (not implying that you have not done so before)? Then please install Hamachi, join one of the networks available. For a not-so-up-to-date list of networks, please refer to VT Marvin's list here. Not all may work, and not all my be administered properly. There you will also read of the madness that is the world of EB multiplayer today. Not to worry though. There's a coalition of men in a far away land working to solve this issue right away.