Help: hosting from Macintosh?

Merry Jolkar · #1 May 22nd, 2004, 04:53 AM

I'd like to be able to host and play on a Mac. To do this, one needs to run two instances of DOM II: one as host, one as player. I can open one instance, but when I double click on the DOM II icon again, it just takes me to the already open game. How can I open a second instance in the Mac?
Thanks,
Merry

Gandalf Parker · #2 May 22nd, 2004, 02:49 PM

Im just guessing but I dont want this to move too far without getting ANY answers. Everything I find says do a fast double-click to get a second session.

Maybe you can trick it into thinking its a different program by copying the starter icon and changing it to a host Version. That would have other advantages anyway since you could include alot of command_line switches for things like no fades, no animated backgrounds, no music, low-level graphic settings. Lots of things that a host Version wouldnt need to worry about and might make it run more efficiently.

[ May 22, 2004, 13:50: Message edited by: Gandalf Parker ]

Merry Jolkar · #3 May 23rd, 2004, 05:54 AM

Gandalf,

Thanks for taking the time to answer. I'll try out your suggestions.

Merry