Microsoft KB Archive/165174

ZoneLAN for use with MS-DOS Based Multiplayer Games

PSS ID Number: Q165174 Article last modified on 06-01-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

 == MSN Gaming Zone == 

= SUMMARY =

ZoneLAN is a place where players can compete in MS-DOS multiplayer games that are intended for play over a local area network (LAN). ZoneLAN only works with MS-DOS based IPX multiplayer games. ZoneLAN does NOT work for games designed to run exclusively on Windows 95.

NOTE: Make sure you and your opponent are using the same version of the MSN Gaming Zone software before you attempt to matchmake.

To matchmake an MS-DOS Multiplayer game, do the following:


 * 1) Select a room name.
 * 2) Host a table or join someone else.
 * 3) Name your table.
 * 4) Send Chat messages describing the game to solicit other players. All players must have a copy of the game installed on their hard disks before attempting to matchmake.
 * 5) Click the Play button. ZoneLAN will open an MS-DOS window and load the ZoneLAN software. Please be patient, loading the software may take a minute or two.
 * 6) Start the game in the MS-DOS window.
 * 7) Select a host and launch the multiplayer game.
 * 8) When the game is finished, players must close their MS-DOS windows to return to the Zone.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Since there are so many different MS-DOS based games available, the Zone can’t provide technical support in this area. Additional help in matchmaking ZoneLAN games can be found in the Zone’s BBS room, the Internet Newsgroup (Microsoft.public.games.zone), or you can ask other users about the game.

Additional query words: 4.x IGZ MSN Gaming Zone zonelan matchmake dos help support newsgroup z4

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