Direct Connection Question

[sawyerdk9]

What is direct connection. is it where you have two computers hooked up or is it across the internet?

[ShadowHawk]

what is it pertaining to because it can mean both plus several other things. It is a term used loosely.

[sawyerdk9]

like for playing multiplayer games. Does it require an internet connection

[ShadowHawk]

AAAhhh.. Shouldn't. What that means is computer to computer. This is usually achieved by serial-to-serial connection (rarely used), usb-to-usb (probably not implemented or supported by the game in question), or network card-to-network card via loopback cable or hub. (most and likely.) If I remember correctly, it is the same as LAN play. Basically, no net is needed for this jump.

[sawyerdk9]

ok so what do most people use for multiplayer

[ShadowHawk]

LAN

[CarbineImpulse]

Surely you mean most people use the "internet" setting on multiplayer, I'm fairly sure it's the most commonly used. I think sawyerdk9 is wondering what he should select to play multiplayer games. I get the impression he's not got a LAN or a peer to peer connection so his best (and from what I can tell most widely used) bet is to select "internet" if he wants to start playing online. If that's the case sawyerdk9 you'll also be asked to setup a gamespy account, no big deal there, just follow the steps

[sawyerdk9]

yeah I play on gamespy sometimes, but I didnt know what LAN was so I guess I do now
thanks