How to join a LAN / IPX game on Diablo 1?
Recently some of my friends and I grew nostalgic about the original Diablo and realized we've never truly tried the multiplayer aspect of that game. So we set up a modern VPN LAN solution via tuungle (using the appropriate IPX Wrappers) but the problem is, while any of us can manage to create session in Diablo FULL, others cannot find a way to join my IPX/LAN game.
There are no "join" buttons in the game itself.
I've read somewhere that Spawn version is a trial version but can be used to join Multiplayer games. If they can, is it possible for them to play the entire game on LAN or is trial restricted from choosing some classes/accessing some areas?
Or are there some other ways to join?
Best Answer
I have tested this and with the IPX wrappers I was only able to get 2 players going at a time. On attempting to get a 3rd player into the IPX LAN the game would crash. The only way I was able to get it working was to actually build 4 winxp virtual machines in VirtualBox and install the actual IPX protocol on each.
Virtualbox is also great because even though the resolution of the game is only 640 X 480 virtualbox allows you to stretch the 640 x 480 resolution to whatever your native screen resolution is.
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What is LAN IPX?
IPX and SPX are networking protocols used initially on networks using the (since discontinued) Novell NetWare operating systems, and also became widely used on networks deploying Microsoft Windows LANS, as they replaced NetWare LANS, but is no longer widely used.How do I set up IPX?
Let's install IPX.How do I join a LAN game in Diablo 2?
Click "Other Multiplayer," followed by "TCP/IP Game." Once on the TCP/IP screen click "Join Game." Enter the IP Address of the host computer, including the periods. If the computers are set up on the LAN correctly, the game will connect with the host computer and allow you to join the game in progress.How do I enable IPX on Windows 10?
Method 2:Diablo 1 : How to Connect to Battle.net in 2021 / multiplayer / LINKS IN DESCRIPTION
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- Download the latest version of Diablo for all players. Download here or through Battle.net.
- Set up Hamachi for an artificial connection.
- I forget whether you use Direct Cable Connect or LAN, from here, but connecting should be straightforward with no hitches if you have everything set up properly.
Spawn versions are only allowed to play the Warrior class.
If you find the game too easy in a serious group, I recommend checking out Cave-in Ironman where you and friends try to complete the game without returning to town. It's a ton of fun.
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