User Guide
■ When the host is not controlling this option it can be enabled on the Options>Game page.
Show Link Data:
When enabled all friendly contacts are visible on the Nav map. For information see
Main Menu/Option/Game/Show Link Data on p. 29.
■ When the host is not controlling this option it can be enabled on the Options>Game page.
MULTIPLAYER DEFAULT SETTINGS
The host can set default options if he so chooses. Joining players can not set Multiplayer defaults.
To set Novice Settings:
Click
DEFAULTS (NOVICE)
. By default no Controlled by Host options are selected.
• To see suggested defaults, click in every Controlled by Host option in the first column.
The suggested settings appear in the Second column.
To set Advanced Defaults:
• Click
DEFAULTS (ADVANCED)
.The host controls all options and the only option enabled in the
Settings column is Disable 3D.This ensures that no player in the game can use 3D or any other
Game page or Crew options.
Sub Command Tip: If you are joining a game, make sure that you visit the
Options>Multiplayer page to see which options your host has allowed.
CHAT
The Chat feature is available in the Game Room and during gameplay.
To chat in the Game Room:
1.
Type a message in the Chat Box at the bottom of the screen then press
e
or click
SEND
.
2.
Messages appear in the Message window above the Chat Box.
In-Game Chat:
1.
Press
T
to compose a message to be sent only to members of your team.
2.
Press
A
to compose a message to be sent to all players in the game.
3.
Press
e
to send your message.
4.
All in-game chat messages appear in the Multiplayer Chat History window. Click the yellow
triangle History Selection Button to display the Multiplayer Chat messages.
NOTE:
The yellow triangle flashes in the Task Bar to notify you that you have a chat message if you
are viewing a different history.
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Chat Box
Message Window
Multiplayer Chat
History Selection
Button
History Window
History Window
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