games-pc majesty Manual De Usuario
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Multiplayer Games
In a multiplayer game of Majesty, up to four kingdoms can occupy a map. Each player starts
with a Palace and, depending on the scenario, might have a few other structures or some
forces in place. The goals for every player depend on the victory condition the host selects.
In some scenarios, the best approach is to band together to thwart the evil that roams the
land. In other cases, players might find themselves warring with each other to achieve victory.
A multiplayer scenario presents you with a different experience than a single-player
quest—what would happen if more than one kingdom occupied the same realm. Since you do
not control your heroes directly, do not be surprised when you see them responding to
another player’s Reward Flags or even spending money in other players’ buildings! Some
subjects are supremely loyal, while others follow the gold.
If you wish, you can place Attack Flags on your opponent’s heroes and buildings. Be warned
that if you do this, you are declaring war on that player. When you are at war, your heroes
and theirs fight whenever they come into contact, and the fortifications of each side
(Wizards Towers, for instance) view the other’s forces as hostile enemies. The state of war
exists until all the Attack Flags between you are resolved—fulfilled or dismissed.
To create (host) or join a multiplayer game, click the Multiplayer button on the Introduction
screen. Just as in single-player, you are prompted to enter the name by which you want to
be known.
After you’ve entered a name, you must select the type of communications you want to use.
This sounds more technical than it is. Just pick one of the options presented to you.
They typically include:
with a Palace and, depending on the scenario, might have a few other structures or some
forces in place. The goals for every player depend on the victory condition the host selects.
In some scenarios, the best approach is to band together to thwart the evil that roams the
land. In other cases, players might find themselves warring with each other to achieve victory.
A multiplayer scenario presents you with a different experience than a single-player
quest—what would happen if more than one kingdom occupied the same realm. Since you do
not control your heroes directly, do not be surprised when you see them responding to
another player’s Reward Flags or even spending money in other players’ buildings! Some
subjects are supremely loyal, while others follow the gold.
If you wish, you can place Attack Flags on your opponent’s heroes and buildings. Be warned
that if you do this, you are declaring war on that player. When you are at war, your heroes
and theirs fight whenever they come into contact, and the fortifications of each side
(Wizards Towers, for instance) view the other’s forces as hostile enemies. The state of war
exists until all the Attack Flags between you are resolved—fulfilled or dismissed.
To create (host) or join a multiplayer game, click the Multiplayer button on the Introduction
screen. Just as in single-player, you are prompted to enter the name by which you want to
be known.
After you’ve entered a name, you must select the type of communications you want to use.
This sounds more technical than it is. Just pick one of the options presented to you.
They typically include:
• Direct Modem to play over a modem-to-modem connection with another computer.
You must choose whether you plan to host (create a game) or join. If you’re hosting, you
must verify the modem you want to use, then wait for your guest to join. If you’re joining,
you must also verify the modem, then enter the telephone number of the host. When all is
ready, you move on to the Multiplayer Launch screen.
must verify the modem you want to use, then wait for your guest to join. If you’re joining,
you must also verify the modem, then enter the telephone number of the host. When all is
ready, you move on to the Multiplayer Launch screen.
• Direct Serial if you intend to play via a serial cable linked to another computer. You must
choose whether you plan to host (create a game) or join, then verify the serial port
configuration. When all is ready, you move on to the Multiplayer Launch screen.
configuration. When all is ready, you move on to the Multiplayer Launch screen.
• LAN (TCP/IP) to play over a local area network that supports the TCP/IP protocol.
Majesty will automatically search the LAN for games and show them to you on the
Multiplayer Setup Screen.
Multiplayer Setup Screen.
• Internet to play through the MSN Gaming Zone matching service. This option opens your
web browser and takes you to the MSN Gaming Zone site.