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:Note: If you want to be able to host games, and not just join other people's games, make sure that you have forwarded port 2680 (UDP) to your computer in your router's settings. See this [http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm port forwarding guide] for help. | :Note: If you want to be able to host games, and not just join other people's games, make sure that you have forwarded port 2680 (UDP) to your computer in your router's settings. See this [http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm port forwarding guide] for help. | ||
:Note: Until there is metaserver support (i.e., a matchmaking lobby), you will need to coordinate games using a third-party program like an instant messenger or an IRC client (our IRC channel is #Oni at | :Note: Until there is metaserver support (i.e., a matchmaking lobby), you will need to coordinate games using a third-party program like an instant messenger or an IRC client (our IRC channel is #Oni at euIRC.net). | ||
# Decide what level you are going to play. Obtain the IP address of the player that will be hosting. If you get tired of dealing with IP addresses, players can sign up for a [http://www.noip.com/ No-IP] domain and provide that URL to players instead, e.g. iritscen.ddns.net. | # Decide what level you are going to play. Obtain the IP address of the player that will be hosting. If you get tired of dealing with IP addresses, players can sign up for a [http://www.noip.com/ No-IP] domain and provide that URL to players instead, e.g. iritscen.ddns.net. | ||
# Launch Oni. Look for the Zukai icon on the Main Menu (pictured, right) to make sure that the plugin is active. | # Launch Oni. Look for the Zukai icon on the Main Menu (pictured, right) to make sure that the plugin is active. | ||