User Guide
THE MULTIPLAYER GAME
The Commandos multiplayer game permits human players to play co-operative missions against the computer controlled
Germans.To use this option, each player must have a computer with a copy of the game installed, and their computers must
be connected to each other by a Local Area Network (LAN) that supports the TCP/IP protocol.Commandos can also be played
with advanced features on the Mplayer Internet Gaming service.
To optimize Multiplayer performance, we recommend that you designate the fastest system as the Server. Ideally,all systems
will run at P200+ MHZ processor speed and have 32MB or RAM. Additionally, playing on a low traffic, high bandwidth net-
work will result in faster play. Finally, we have implemented a filter on the Multiplayer server that prevents users with high
latency (high ping times) from entering the game.
We will now explain in detail the steps that you need to follow to play a multiplayer game of Commandos in a Local Area Network.
If you only need a brief description, go directly to the final section “THE MULTIPLAYER GAME:A QUICK GUIDE” in this chapter.
NOTE: please consult the readme file on the game CD for detailed multiplayer game setup information.
PLAYING COMMANDOS ON A LOCAL NETWORK
The submenu “ MULTIPLAYER GAME” can be found in the “NEW GAME”menu in Commandos.This option allows you to con-
nect to a network game or Internet server that is awaiting the arrival of new players. In order to be able to play a multiplayer
game,there must be a computer in the network that is acting as the Server.To act as server, a computer must be running the
TcpServer application that is provided in the Commandos Start Menu folder. This program is accessible from the Start menu
next to the game, and is called “Multiplayer server”.
When the server is running, a window will display the IP address of the computer in which the application is running.Those play-
ers who wish to join a new game session with that computer, as a server must know this address and specify it when connect-
ing. The first person who connects to the server will be the HOST for that game. The Host specifics mission details for the game.
As soon as a game server computer is running, following these quick steps can create a multiplayer session:
THE MULTIPLAYER GAME: A QUICK GUIDE
Everything that has been explained regarding a network game can be quickly summarized in the following steps:
1) In a computer connected to the network, run the program TcpServer.
2) Up to six human players run Commandos and from the Main Menu, select the option “NEW GAME / MULTIPLAYER GAME /
CONNECT TO GAME SERVER”. (If it is the first time they play,they will have to have indicated the server IP address and their
names or nicknames as players in the menu NEW GAME / MULTIPLAYER GAME).The first player to connect to the server
becomes the Master.
Poison Syringe
This practical syringe is provided with a small bottle of potassium cyanide. Click on it and the shape of the
pointer will change.Then click with the new syringe pointer on your “patient”.The lethal medicine will have
an instantaneous effect. Hot key: L
Enemy Uniform
When you find a hanging uniform, take it by moving the cursor over the uni-
form and when you see the activation cursor - left click.This way you will be
transformed into a feared SS Officer, and you can then pass unhindered in
front of your enemies. Be forewarned, if while you are wearing the uniform,
you are seen doing something that is slightly suspicious (such as killing a soldier) you will lose
the protection of your disguise.If you manage to hide, click on the uniform once again (this time
you will find it in your knapsack) or press U and you will be disguised again. Hot key: U
Distracting an enemy soldier
While you are wearing the uniform, you can come up to an enemy soldier,
click on the command braid in your knapsack or press D (the pointer will
change shape). You will see an Officer’s Cap as the cursor,move this over a
German soldier and left click. This will let you speak with your enemy, dis-
tracting him. Regardless of his rank or function, that enemy soldier will stop
and listen to you, until you right-click to dismiss him. This is a great diversion tactic to use on
patrols. Hot key: D
First Aid Kit
In those missions in which the Sid is not present,Duchamp carries the first aid kit.To use it, click on it,and
then on you or on a mate and his health level will increase. Hot key: K
Hiding bodies
Just like McHale, Duchamp can carry the body of a fallen enemy. Click on the hand (or press H) and then
on the body that you wish to pick up.When you want to release the body,right-click on it and the body will
drop. Hot key: H
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