It shows all servers running on the network you're connected to. Remember, that it was designed for local networks, so if there are more than 4 servers running on the network you joined, I think it's the fastest 4 servers to reply.
The list shows all servers, whether they are playing, forming or between levels.
Anyone can join a server that is forming, but that's not guaranteed entry.
Whilst the server is forming, a list of players appears, each player has a check box next to their name. Only the host sees this, and it controls which players will be immediately allowed in to the server. Everyone else is told that they are waiting for the host's signal to enter the mine.
If you are selected, you'll enter the mine when the host starts the game, I don't know what happens if you're not selected ;)
A game that is between levels can never be joined...
A game that is not forming, or between levels will be either "open" "closed" or "restricted" (Descent 2 only)
In an open game anyone can join whilst a level is in progress
In a closed game, players can only join if they were already part of the game
A restricted game allows players to reconnect like a closed game, but new players can join if the host allows them to, by the host pressing F6 within a few seconds of the player joining.
As a player: Just choose start network game, or join network game.
The official mines need no changes, just connect and play
As a designer: Make sure the mission pack is not marked as anarchy only. Also make sure every level in the pack has 3 co-operative player start points.
I would've given my left testicle to be able to play this game COOP back in the day.
RedneckkRudy 2 months ago
I managed to beat this boss on Insane with some help of a few classmates took us about half an hour. :-D
By the way, I heard that there was an update or patch that reduced the health/shield of this boss.
JaapioNL 10 months ago
Me too, I never beat this Boss on shareware version.
Qulopuaa 11 months ago
I played this level over and over and over again and could never defeat the boss.
Hardest first boss ever
crocodile2006 1 year ago
how did you play co op online?
alexfullyloaded 2 years ago
You gotta do UDP/IP and enter in the host's IP address. Either that, or use IPX on Kali.
James100111100 2 years ago
for some reason i can't use ipx or udp/ip
corny3072 2 years ago
The robot was killed by a player!
Sandbag00 2 years ago
one of the best games ever made. too bad it doesn't work on my comp. :(
mannisto93 2 years ago
@mannisto93 use dos box..or try D1x...Or d2x-xl
jfunf 2 years ago
That boss' death sound is really weird
ytmndman 3 years ago
I jumped at 1:44!
artman40 3 years ago
looks like a 3d ride :P
is it a free comp game
MasterComedian2 3 years ago
Just a question bout joining. How does it happen in old original version? Does it show all servers that are open or does it join directly?
KazilTheDarkeye 3 years ago
It shows all servers running on the network you're connected to. Remember, that it was designed for local networks, so if there are more than 4 servers running on the network you joined, I think it's the fastest 4 servers to reply.
The list shows all servers, whether they are playing, forming or between levels.
SimSmall 3 years ago
Anyone can join a server that is forming, but that's not guaranteed entry.
Whilst the server is forming, a list of players appears, each player has a check box next to their name. Only the host sees this, and it controls which players will be immediately allowed in to the server. Everyone else is told that they are waiting for the host's signal to enter the mine.
If you are selected, you'll enter the mine when the host starts the game, I don't know what happens if you're not selected ;)
SimSmall 3 years ago
A game that is between levels can never be joined...
A game that is not forming, or between levels will be either "open" "closed" or "restricted" (Descent 2 only)
In an open game anyone can join whilst a level is in progress
In a closed game, players can only join if they were already part of the game
A restricted game allows players to reconnect like a closed game, but new players can join if the host allows them to, by the host pressing F6 within a few seconds of the player joining.
SimSmall 3 years ago
As a player: Just choose start network game, or join network game.
The official mines need no changes, just connect and play
As a designer: Make sure the mission pack is not marked as anarchy only. Also make sure every level in the pack has 3 co-operative player start points.
SimSmall 3 years ago
I can't start games (Because of my firewall) So I always join.
KazilTheDarkeye 3 years ago
What should I do if I wanted to play descent missions as coop?
KazilTheDarkeye 3 years ago
Oh, I've just looked, you use D2X-XL -- I don't know about that. I only know about getting the original version working in DOSBox...
So the other comment I wrote might not apply.
SimSmall 3 years ago
I use that
rikuxziku7777 3 years ago