User Guide

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O p t i o n s - N et w o r k i n g O p ti o n s - I R C C h a t
IRC Chat You can modify your chat options at this
page and add new IRC servers to your list.
Connect on Startup: When this box is checked,
each time you start the game you will automatically
connect to the last chat server that you used.
Send Server IP on Join Game: When you join a
game server and this box is checked, all of the people
in the current chat room will get a message saying
what server you just joined. This is useful for
directing your tribemates and friends to a game.
Disconnect on Join Game: Will log you out of the
chat server when you join a game server. This is
particularly useful for modem players, as it reduces
the amount of data sent to your computer.
Capture Logfile: Writes all text messages to a text file for reviewing later.
Logfile Name: Name of the file that you wish to use for the chat log.
Scroll Back Buffer Size: The number of lines that each room remembers.
At the bottom of the screen, there is an IRC Server pull-down menu that will display all the IRC servers
available for you to join from the IRC Login Screen. You can add or delete servers from the list by clicking
on the ADD or REMOVE buttons. You can also alter the address, port number or default room by clicking
on the field and editing it manually.
Once you leave the page, all changes you have made will be automatically applied. Click on CANCEL to
cancel any changes you have made.
Network You can adjust the network settings using
the menus provided on this page.
Port Number: The port that your computer uses for sending and
receiving packets from other players. The default setting is 26000.
Packet Size: Sets the size of the packets sent to and from the
server. The default setting for packet size is
200 bytes. We recommend you use the T1, ISDN or modem
defaults that best fit your Internet connection.
Packet Rate: Sets the rate that packets are sent to and from the
server. We recommend you use the T1, ISDN or modem
defaults that best fit your Internet connection.
T1+ : Sets the networking defaults to levels that work well for
T1 or better connections.
ISDN : Sets the networking defaults to levels that work well for ISDN performance levels (cable modems and
ADSL connections).
Modem : Sets the networking defaults to values that work well over a 28.8 - 56k modem.
Register With Master Server: If this box is not checked, it will not be registered with the Dynamix Master
Server and will not be displayed on anybody’s server list. If the box is checked, it will be registered and will be
seen on all server lists.
Automatically Refresh Server List : If checked, the first time you enter the Join Server screen the server list
will automatically refresh.
Master Server List: Select your master server. When joining a game, this is the master server that will be
queried for the list of all active games. When hosting a public game, your game will be registered on this master
server. The Dynamix master server is the default.
Once you leave the page, all changes you have made will be automatically applied. Click on CANCEL to cancel
any changes you have made. Visit the Starsiege TRIBES website for further information about adjusting network
settings for multiplayer play.