User Guide
MULTIPLAYER WARNING AND ERROR
MESSAGES
It is possible for experienced players to customize Sub Command’s database, doctrine, and
scenario files. Since it is imperative all players in a multiplayer game share the same version of
certain files, you may occasionally receive warning and error messages.These messages inform all
players specific files differ from the host’s file.Anyone running a different version of Sub Command
is informed their version does not match that of the host. Listed below are the messages most
likely to occur, an explanation of why the message was received, and a suggestion for remedying
the situation.
MESSAGE:
“Error–This client has different databases than the host.”
EXPLANATION:
This error appears when one or more of the client’s database files are different from
the same files on the host’s computer.The client player whose files differ from the host’s files
receives the above error in a message box.All other players receive the text as a chat message.
REMEDY:
The client should copy the database files from the host player.The database files are
located in the Database directory where Sub Command was installed.The client may want to make
a copy of his original files before replacing them with the host’s files.
MESSAGE:
“Warning–This client has different doctrine files than the host.”
EXPLANATION:
This warning alerts all players the doctrine files of the host and the named client are
different.The client whose files differ receives the above warning in a message box.All other
players receive the text as a chat message.The message alerts players that either the host or the
named client may have an unfair advantage over those players who have not modified their
doctrine.This message does not prevent the named client from joining the game.
REMEDY
The client should copy the host’s doctrine files.The doctrine files are located in the
Doctrines directory where Sub Command was installed.The client may want to make a copy of his
original files before replacing them with the host’s files.
MESSAGE
“Error–Requested scenario has been modified or is different.”
EXPLANATION:
This message appears on the client’s screen when the host selects a mission and
the client’s scenario file for the selected game is different than the same file on the host’s
computer.A chat message is also sent to all connected players to inform them of this discrepancy.
This message will only appear if the client’s Sub Command is running the same language as the
host and the scenario is different.
REMEDY:
The client should copy the host’s scenario file.
MESSAGE:
“This client is running a different language version than the host.”
EXPLANATION:
This message appears on the client’s lobby screen when selecting a host.This is an
informational message and may explain scenario difference messages later.
REMEDY:
N/A
MESSAGE:
"Warning–Requested scenario is different possibly due to language differences between
client and host."
EXPLANATION:
This message appears on the client’s screen when the host selects a mission and
the client’s scenario file for the selected game is different than the same file on the host’s
computer.A chat message is also sent to all connected players to inform them of this discrepancy.
This message will only appear if the client’s Sub Command is running a different language than the
host and the scenario is different.
REMEDY:
The client can copy the host’s scenario file or the game can be continued as normal.The
host can decide whether this is a trusted client using a different language scenario file.
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