IP4C4 Available?

**LadyHawke** · 01-03-2003, 02:05 PM

Does anyone know if there is a tool for connecting to other C4 players, other than the standard NovaWorld Menu screen? In other words, has anyone created an IP4C4... similar to the IP4LW and IP4TFD?

**Edward** · 01-03-2003, 10:23 PM

i dont belive so LH but because the pff_7 extractor opens c4 pff files. i would say maybe IP4DFLW could be converted to C4 . but im no programmer so just shootn in the dark

01-04-2003, 01:35 AM

Oh , please!

01-05-2003, 11:41 AM

Nice helpful reply shadow!

Hi LH, no currently there is no IP4LW clone to function with c4. Current options aside from nova connections are http://www.kali.net

As for the possiablity of it in the future, Id say the chances are better then you think!

**LadyHawke** · 01-05-2003, 05:13 PM

I'll be awaiting the tool's release with baited breathe... Thanks, DSS!

01-06-2003, 05:14 AM

Thanks ,I try to help when i can ,
I was mearly showing my support for the conversion

01-07-2003, 04:50 AM

Hi LH, yes this is possiable to do. I have tested it out with a few pilots. It is a direct ip connection to a LAN server. Seems to be working out ok. I will be leaving the server up for a day or so for further testing. If youd like to give it a try here are the instructions.
Be AWARE this is NOT again NOT a code mod to the game!
Go into the C4 directory on your HD and make a backup copy of your "Startup.htm" file. Then go here ftp://ftp.deepstrikesquadron.com/startup/ and download the zip file. Unzip both files into your C4 folder (MUST be in the COmanche 4 Folder not a sub-folder of the c4 folder)and "yes" to overwrite exsisting "startup.htm" Start C4 and go through as you normally would to join a game. The Login page will be new and there will be a link to "DSS Practice" that is a dedicated LAN server click the link and you will join the server. Or click the Nova link for the standard Login page. If you (or anyone) has any problems please let me know asap. When this has been tested further I will post instructions on how to do it. Am currently working on a web page to list these "LAN" servers as they will not appear in Novaworld server list. I welcome all to test this out and give some feed back here so we may further the development of it.

[Edited on 1-11-2003 by Inso. «Ð*§*§»]

**Rüstinsk** · 01-07-2003, 05:25 AM

an IP4C4 would be a great contribution to the C4 community.

i hope you can do it Inso!

01-07-2003, 06:09 PM

Some have noted difficulty connecting to the ftp site so here is a http download as well http://www.deepstrikesquadron.com/startup.htm

**LadyHawke** · 01-07-2003, 07:36 PM

Thanks, Inso! I downloaded the zip file, but will have to wait until I replace the power supply on my new computer system in order to try it out.

Actually, I was hoping to check pings to game servers on NW, but then there are so few to begin with... LOL

01-07-2003, 08:18 PM

Am working on an interface run this. This is mearly a test so far to see how and if it would perform vs standard game play. The interface will include ping times.

**pitfighter** · 01-08-2003, 11:33 AM

man that was fast load time i think the potential for this is amazing am trying to get my squad and outhers to try out and then for the groundbreaking team match lol keep up the good work insoText Green

**Ðí®t¥dÔg** · 01-08-2003, 11:59 AM

Inso strikes again!!! Outstanding!!!!! .. I suggest everyone give it a try ... this is the future of C4. By the way, Nova was down this morning, but I was still able to play on this test server..

Keep up the great work!!!

DD

**pitfighter** · 01-08-2003, 02:36 PM

wow!!!!!!!!! this is a SMOKER!!! such a simple thing can change so much . everyone should get into this i loaded in 35seconds boom

[Edited on 1-8-2003 by pitfighter]

01-09-2003, 09:56 AM

Hi again, ok having had some time to reflect on the whole idea Im having some mixed feelings. With the low level of pilots and servers already out there in the nova list Im thinking that making it smaller by creating these servers will bring this game to its knees. The newbies that are just buying it and the rookies that have just started it will not have any interest if there's no servers and no players in that ..#.. nova server list. They wont spend the time looking or even know where to begin on the web to find out how to join these (direct ip) servers. The problems with this functioning the same as it does in LW are that the connection method and game code is different between the two. The best I can tell at this point having a server do both the direct IP and nova list for login would require a mod to the game code itself, (I think:-) which Im not willing to do and post to the general public. If I manage to do this without a code mod Ill let you know. Until then Im thinking the Direct ip is something we save for a later day when nova has totally bailed on us and there is no other way for us to play. We need to keep our servers and pilots in the Nova lobby so these new guys coming in have people to play with.

Just my opinion...................................

[Edited on 1-9-2003 by Inso. «Ð*§*§»]