Playing with wire
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Online gaming is becoming a complex field, although by most measures it is still new territory. The intricacies of online gaming vary, depending on the type of game being played and the technology on which it is being played. The most critical element of multiplayer gaming is the protocol. Several protocols may be involved in online gaming, including connection and software protocols, which enable packets of data to be sent back and forth. A packet's path can be slowed or stopped by line noise, network traffic, system slowdowns and other factors. Game developers have found ways to get around such obstacles. Some games "broadcast" their packets without requesting a reply, which helps bypass bottlenecks and eliminate slowdowns. Online gaming enthusiasts can expect to see Web-based worlds, thousand-player battlefields and other innovative offerings as game developers and service providers seek to boost the fun factor.
Publication Name: PC Entertainment
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1093-295X
Year: 1996
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Get those games going!
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The first basic solution to overcoming the frequent difficulties of installing new games is to read the game's enclosed manual. Joysticks will format only after restarting a system. They should be loaded with bundled configuration software when appropriate and checked for ideal port connectivity. Windows 95 requires installing a driver for the joystick. Sound cards should be checked for all power and cable connections. Some games require configuration or installation programs for sound. Manually set sound configurations should be double checked. Uses should familiarize themselves with personal computer systems' memory prior to tackling a memory problem. They should check the game's required memory for RAM and free conventional memory. Several detailed steps for troubleshooting, installing, configuring and fixing various aspects of joysticks, video monitors, sound cards and memory problems are included.
Publication Name: PC Entertainment
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1093-295X
Year: 1996
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GrIP MultiPort Interface
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Advanced Gravis Computer Technology's $99.95 GrIP MultiPort Interface joystick technology functions as a new style of game interface that increases the enjoyment of playing computer-based games. GrIP supports multiplayer action by allowing up to four different controllers to attach to one computer. Each controller features eight buttons for rapid access to game commands. The system also boasts a digital control interface for performance that is superior to analog joysticks. GrIP controllers can be configured to emulate a keyboard that allows each button to be programmed to perform a specific task. Users report Advanced Gravis' system works flawlessly and helps onscreen game characters respond more quickly to player inputs. However, left-handed people will not be able to invert the controller to suit their game playing style.
Publication Name: PC Entertainment
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1093-295X
Year: 1996
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