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Using low-level TCP and UDP connections between machines, OMP may be considered a third-generation Orbiter multiplayer system, although it's understood that each machine is still responsible for its own physics.
 
Using low-level TCP and UDP connections between machines, OMP may be considered a third-generation Orbiter multiplayer system, although it's understood that each machine is still responsible for its own physics.
  
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==Current status==
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==Status==
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Development is still going, and the 0.3 pack is about to be released. Although no public servers are currently known, users volunteer to host quite a bit. "Virtual space agencies", such as SimNasa, and Virtual Nasa, now use OMP for their missions.
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As of August 2006, Development is ongoing. Although, at this time no public servers are known, users volunteer to host quite frequently. Some [[Virtual space agency|Virtual space agencies]], now use OMP for their missions.
  
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==Installation==
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==Networking issues==
  
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OMP, in my opinion, is the easiest Orbiter Multiplayer project to configure, to this date. The 0.3 patch, which is still under development, but fully downloadable, gets rid of most of the NAT problems.
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From the 0.3 patch most NAT problems are worked around and OMP now sends 8 kb packets, so, virtually any type of internet connection can use, as well as host OMP.
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Most of the PCs are able to run it, and OMP sends 8 kb packets, so, virtually any type of internet connection can use OMP, as well as host OMP servers. Heres a "short" checklist to setting up an OMP client. Please follow the procedures in order, and you will be flying with your buddies in no time:
 
  
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# Download the OMP 0.2 pack from here: http://www.snoopie.at/face/omp/?Releases
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==Installation tutorial==
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# Download the OMP 0.2 pack from [http://www.snoopie.at/face/omp/?Releases here]
 
# Extract the zip archive in the orbiter directory.  
 
# Extract the zip archive in the orbiter directory.  
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# Download the following files from http://www.snoopie.at/face/omp/?Development
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# Download the following files from [http://www.snoopie.at/face/omp/?Development here]
 
#* Orbiter plugin
 
#* Orbiter plugin
 
#* Default configuration for the Orbiter plugin
 
#* Default configuration for the Orbiter plugin
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This should get most of the users connected, if they follow the procedures correctly. If you are still having problems connecting, try this alternative method:
 
This should get most of the users connected, if they follow the procedures correctly. If you are still having problems connecting, try this alternative method:
  
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# In the OMP client, click on Custom. The custom field should become active. Type your IP address in the custom field. If you don't know your IP address, get it here: http://whatismyipaddress.com/
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# In the OMP client, click on Custom. The custom field should become active. Type your IP address in the custom field. If you don't know your IP address, get it [http://whatismyipaddress.com/ here].
 
# Make sure ports 1500 and 2500 are forwarded, for both UDP and TCP   
 
# Make sure ports 1500 and 2500 are forwarded, for both UDP and TCP   
 
# Try reconnecting.
 
# Try reconnecting.
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* "Jump" feature, so the users can jump to each other when ever they want
 
* "Jump" feature, so the users can jump to each other when ever they want
 
* Dock with other users
 
* Dock with other users
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* Extremly easy set up
 
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* Any user can "jump" into another user's cockpit
 
 
* Users can chat with each other
 
* Users can chat with each other
 
* Orbiter Playback funtion works with OMP
 
* Orbiter Playback funtion works with OMP
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* Support for different planetary systems
 
* Support for different planetary systems
  
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Basically anything that's possible in Orbiter. With these features, you can do a lot. All you need is imagination.
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==See also==
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[[Multiplayer]] -- an overview of multiplayer addons for Orbiter
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[[IRCMFD]]
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[[Multiorb]]
  
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* Live tutorials. Docking with ISS, landing. All can be done in realtime.
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[[Project Hamac]]
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* Have competitions. Aerobatics air shows. Races.
 
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* Do historical flights with your buddies. Launch the Mercury Atlas with your buddies. Have someone chase that Atlas in a DG. Be a chase plane for the shuttle landing.
 
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* Use OMP for home cockpits.
 
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* Teachers can use OMP for their classes, so the teacher would be with their students at all times. Even in simulation.
 
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* Explore different planetary systems with your friends.
 
  
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OMP is extremly easy to set up. With the current technology, almost everybody can use OMP. There are still limitations, such as no animation support, or MFD synchronization. But it's an amazing feeling when you hear that "Docking confirmed", and you know that you are not just docking to a computer, but a real person.
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[[Category:Addons]]
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[[Category:Addons]][[Category:Multiplayer addons]]
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[[Category:Multiplayer addons]]

Revision as of 19:01, 1 August 2006

Project home: OMP homepage
Author: Friedrich 'Face' Kastner-Masilko
Current version: Unknown
Compatibility: Unknown


History

OMP was announced on IRC as project to 'properly' execute a multiplayer environment in Orbiter. Presumably this meant it would take care of more of the conventional space-simulator multiple player caveats and be more of an end-user oriented product than the previous, mostly experimental multiplayer projects IRCMFD and Multiorb.

Using low-level TCP and UDP connections between machines, OMP may be considered a third-generation Orbiter multiplayer system, although it's understood that each machine is still responsible for its own physics.

Status

As of August 2006, Development is ongoing. Although, at this time no public servers are known, users volunteer to host quite frequently. Some Virtual space agencies, now use OMP for their missions.

Networking issues

From the 0.3 patch most NAT problems are worked around and OMP now sends 8 kb packets, so, virtually any type of internet connection can use, as well as host OMP.

Installation tutorial

  1. Download the OMP 0.2 pack from here
  2. Extract the zip archive in the orbiter directory.
  3. Download the following files from here
    • Orbiter plugin
    • Default configuration for the Orbiter plugin
    • Dummy scenario file for the automatic startup feature
  4. Put the orbiter plugin in Orbiter\modules\plugin directory. OVERWRITE THE PREVIOUS FILE!
  5. Put the Default configuration for the orbiter plugin in Orbiter\modules\plugin directory. OVERWRITE THE PREVIOUS FILE!
  6. Put the Dummy scenario file for the automatic startup feature in orbiter\scenarios OVERWRITE THE PREVIOUS FILE!
  7. Disable any firewalls.
  8. Open the orbiter launchpad, and under the modules tab, activate the OMPClient module.
  9. When you activate that module, a dialog will pop up. That's the OMP client.
  10. Click in the server text field. Delete the IP inside it, and put the server IP you are trying to connect.
  11. Click on standard.
  12. Under name, put the username you want. Put a password you can remember, and hit connect Orbiter.(Launch Orbiter changes to connect orbiter)

This should get most of the users connected, if they follow the procedures correctly. If you are still having problems connecting, try this alternative method:

  1. In the OMP client, click on Custom. The custom field should become active. Type your IP address in the custom field. If you don't know your IP address, get it here.
  2. Make sure ports 1500 and 2500 are forwarded, for both UDP and TCP
  3. Try reconnecting.

Features

  • See other people online
  • "Jump" feature, so the users can jump to each other when ever they want
  • Dock with other users
  • Users can chat with each other
  • Orbiter Playback funtion works with OMP
  • Everything is in realtime
  • Support for different planetary systems

See also

Multiplayer -- an overview of multiplayer addons for Orbiter

IRCMFD

Multiorb

Project Hamac

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