User Guide

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MULTIPLAYER GAME
MULTIPLAYER GAMES
DUNE™ 2000 offers the following multiplayer game modes:
1. Modem/Serial (page 29). Play against another player on another computer over a modem
or null modem serial connection.
2. Practice (page 30). Practice against up to 5 computer controlled players on the
multiplayer maps.
3. Local Area Network (page 31). Play against up to 5 other players across an IPX based
local area network.
4. Internet (page 33). Play up to 3 other players across the Internet using Westwood Online the
free online service of Westwood Studios. (Internet access fees may apply)
MULTIPLAYER GAME OPTIONS
In each of the above modes, the following settings are available:
1. Unit Count: sets the number of units each player is allotted at the start of the game.
2.Tech Level: sets the ceiling on available structures and units.
3. Credits: sets the credits each player begins with.
4.AI Players: sets the number of computer controlled players.
5. Crates: enables/disables weapon pick-ups and bonuses.
6.Worms: turn on a high amount of worms, medium amount or none.
When playing a multiplayer game, only the game host (the player who starts the game
session) is able to change these game settings:The host will not be able to start the game
until the guest accepts the options chosen by the game host.