New for v2.0 - Network

If you already own F/A-18 Hornet 1.x, the following excerpt  from the 2.0 addendum summarizes the changes and new features for Hornet 2.0 - Network play.

Requirements

"F/A-18 Hornet 2.0" allows network play for two to four  players across any AppleTalk™ compatible network, including  Apple Remote Access® (for modem play). Depending on the  server used, it is likely that no more than two players may  successfully fly using Apple Remote Access®.

All network players MUST have version 2.0 to establish a  network connection. A player running a different version  than that of the host will not be able to see the hosted  mission in the "Join" dialog.

Room Popup

The "Host" and "Join" dialogs support nine "rooms" in which  network missions may be played. When hosting a mission,  select a room through the popup menu above the available  mission list. Players wishing to join must choose the same  room the join dialog to see the hosted mission in their  list. These rooms allow each mission to be hosted by a  maximum of nine players on any one network.

Host Options

The mission's "Host" may alter two settings to optimize network function. The host options are transmitted to other  players during flight.
 
• "Low Traffic Network" causes network players to exchange  aircraft state data twice as often as when the option is  UNchecked. This creates a higher demand on the network. More  than two players using either LocalTalk™ or ARA (Apple  Remote Access™) networks may want uncheck this option. Two  players using 9600 bps or faster modems should leave this  item checked. If players experience excessive jerking when viewing other aircraft, uncheck this option.

• "Precision Positioning" changes the internal interpolation  algorithm used. When checked, this option will give better  apparent positions for remote aircraft (aircraft other than  yours), but might cause excessive surging. This option  should probably be checked when all players are using fast  computers. If the speed disparity between two players is  great, this option should probably be UNchecked.  Experimentation is the best way to decide which options  should be checked.

Player Communication

F/A-18 Hornet 2.0 allows typed communication among players  from the cockpit, as well as from the mission briefing  window before flying. To send a message from the briefing  window, simply type the message and press r. To send a message from the cockpit, press c' type the message, then  press r. If a message is started in the cockpit, but no typing occurs for about four seconds, the message line will  be cleared and the keyboard will again control the  aircraft.

Messages can be exchanged between the briefing room and  pilots in flight. Private messages can be exchanged by  holding down the o key when pressing r to send the message.

Reloading/Refueling

It is possible to reload fuel and restore arms (the load that you initially chose before flight). To refuel, taxi  onto the designated fuel pad at any friendly airbase, come to a complete stop, and press sF (Fuel). To reload arms and reload fuel stop on the pad and press sR (Reload all). Fuel pads are typically located near fuel tanks and can be  identified by a large white "F."

Network Difficulty Settings

During network play, "Normal" difficulty settings override  the settings of the difficulty dialog.