User Guide

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Players will have to create heroes with preset parameters in advance; this information will be stored in
the players' computers. The player who set up the server chooses the game's resource level, number of
rounds, and arena. The Duel starts if both players agree on game conditions. Players choose their
heroes' parameters and portraits independently; you'll be able to see the enemy's picture only in the
Combat screen.
Connecting and launching the game
In the Multiplayer Game menu, select “TCP/IP Connection” or “GameSpy” mode.
In TCP/IP mode, you'll either have to start your own server (typing the name of the session) or connect
to one of the existing LAN sessions and type your "nickname.” After that you'll move to connection
window (its interface is similar to Etherlords title room's interface; see below for more). To connect to
a remote session via the Internet, you'll have to type the IP-address of the server; if it's active, it will
appear on the sessions list. You'll also see list of players' names and will be able to chat with them.
In GameSpy mode you'll be connecting to GameSpy master-server. First you'll have to type your
nickname. After the connection is established and the master-server list is downloaded, you'll move to
title room.
At the upper section of the screen
you'll see list of active sessions.
Each line includes the name of the
game, current number of players
and established resource level. In
the “Number of Players” column,
sessions you can join are displayed
in green, while games already
underway are displayed in white
(you cannot join them). At the
lower section on the right, you'll
see a list of players connected to
the master-server. You can
communicate with people not yet
playing by typing in the dialogue window on the left-hand side of the screen.
Press the “New Game” button to start a session and type in the session's name. The new session will
appear in the room's list. Press Join the Game button to connect to the selected session (you can only
connect to open sessions). After you found a partner, you'll move to the Duel launch screen.
How to Play Etherlords with GameSpy Arcade
You can play Etherlords online through GameSpy Arcade, which comes conveniently bundled with the
game. If you haven’t done so already, insert your Etherlords CD and install Arcade now. Then, to
play Etherlords online, just follow these simple instructions:
Launch GameSpy Arcade and go to the Etherlords Room: Click on the GameSpy Arcade link in
your Start Menu. When the software starts, you’ll see a list of games and more along the left-hand side.