User Manual

The Player List
The player list lists all the players that are going to take part in the game. The server is at the
very top of the list. The list consists of eight lines, each of which has a button to the left with
which the server determines whether or not the line is available for a player to join. Whenever
a player joins, his data will be displayed in a previously empty line.
When all the clients are ready, the server can launch the game by clicking ‘Start’.
Note:
The number of players that are allowed to join is limited by the number of empty lines available.
The server must adjust the number of available lines accordingly.
Chat Section
Here, players can talk to each other before the game begins. The chat section consists of a
message window and an input line. Click on the input line to enter a message and press Enter to
send it off. It will then be displayed in the message window, visible to everyone.
Joining a Network Game
To join a network game, select ‘Multiplayer’ in the main menu and then choose ‘Join Game’. The
game will now search for any Patrician II servers.
Note:
The server will not be listed until it reaches the lobby and is waiting for clients to connect. You
can repeat your search at any time by clicking ‘Search’.
When you are not playing in a LAN, servers will not be displayed although a game has been
created. The client will have to explicitly specify the IP address of the server, which has the
following format: ‘XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX’. The address is shown on the server’s computer – above
his trader’s name.
The Lobby
The lobby is identical to that of the server. The player must confirm his data and then choose
‘Ready’. The server cannot start the game until all clients are ready.
Hot Seat Mode
In hot seat mode, all players play on a single computer. A hot seat game cannot be combined
with a network game.
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