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Wifall |
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Member Normal user Level: 28 Posts: 118/204 EXP: 130679 Next: 659 Since: 10-25-18 Last post: 193 days ago Last view: 189 days ago |
There are 2 methods that of multiplayer that are possible in the same PC, one using the Local Multyplayer and one using the WFC. Keep in mind that some games only work in one method or do not work at all. Both need melonDS on the latest version.
Local Multiplayer Method (using local wireless communications): 1st - Open 2 instances of MelonDS. 2nd - On the 2nd instance, go to config > input and hotkeys and map the settings for the 2nd player. And now you are all set! WFC (Online) Method: To use this method, you need to know how to connect to the WFC. If you do not know it yet, there's a tutorial detailing it here 1st - Download npcap here and install it. 2nd - Go to config > wifi settings and check the "direct mode" box, then select the adapter you use to connect through the internet in direct mode settings. After that, close the emulator. 3rd - Now open it again in admin mode. Then go to system > multiplayer > launch a new instance. 4th - Now, on the 2nd instance, go to config > firmware settings, and check the "override settings from external firmware" box. Also set a MAC address. 5th - On the second instance, go config > input and hotkeys and set the controls for player 2. Now you should be good to go! |
dylanvdbos |
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Newcomer Normal user Level: 2 Posts: 1/1 EXP: 31 Next: 15 Since: 08-22-21 Last post: 978 days ago Last view: 978 days ago |
is there a way to play local but not on the same wifi connection? cus almost every game is with local multiplayer.
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Generic aka RSDuck |
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Big fire melon Administrator Level: 44 Posts: 397/593 EXP: 588182 Next: 23103 Since: 10-12-19 Last post: 6 days ago Last view: 1 day ago |
Posted by dylanvdbos no ____________________ Take me to your heart / never let me go! "clearly you need to mow more lawns and buy a better pc" - Hydr8gon |
DarkFireYoshi |
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Melon seeds Normal user Level: 5 Posts: 2/5 EXP: 344 Next: 185 Since: 09-21-21 From: United States Last post: 944 days ago Last view: 908 days ago |
I'm trying to connect 2 instances of Elite Beat Agents (EU) and Ouendan 2 (JPN). It will connect for a second, but then it will instantly say "Sorry... Wireless Communications have been interrupted" afterwards. Can I get some help please? |
Vulpliks |
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Member Normal user Level: 13 Posts: 22/41 EXP: 8608 Next: 1659 Since: 05-18-21 Last post: 633 days ago Last view: 598 days ago |
Posted by DarkFireYoshi Are you trying to connect the EU version and the JPN version together or do you want to connect two instances of the EU version and two instances of the JPN version? First, make sure that you have two ROMs (even if it is the same game, but with different names), and each ROM run in one instance on your computer. Don't open the same ROM in both instances. Secondly, maybe you can try disabling the Config options: Limit Framerate and Audio sync. That will make your FPS go high, but for timing purposes, it should work better. But as this game requires stylus and you can only have one mouse pointer in your computer, it will be hard to play local multiplayer on the same machine. |
DarkFireYoshi |
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Melon seeds Normal user Level: 5 Posts: 3/5 EXP: 344 Next: 185 Since: 09-21-21 From: United States Last post: 944 days ago Last view: 908 days ago |
Posted by Vulpliks Sorry, I meant two instances of the EU version and two instances of the JPN version. (As in Elite Beat Agents to Elite Beat Agents, etc.) And I tried what you said, it still keeps disconnecting. I also tried all of the instructions listed above. |
DarkFireYoshi |
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Melon seeds Normal user Level: 5 Posts: 4/5 EXP: 344 Next: 185 Since: 09-21-21 From: United States Last post: 944 days ago Last view: 908 days ago |
I'm sorry if I am being annoying. I was trying to utilize the vs. Player and co-op modes. Am I out of luck, or do I just have to wait for an update to melonDS? |
Vulpliks |
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Member Normal user Level: 13 Posts: 23/41 EXP: 8608 Next: 1659 Since: 05-18-21 Last post: 633 days ago Last view: 598 days ago |
Well, I tested the ROM of the EU version, saving the original and the copy in the same folder, opening each of them in one instance of MelonDS, in the same computer.
When I uncheck the Limit Framerate and Audio sync options it actually works, sometimes it gives this error, but when I retry, it connects, and I can play the match. The problem, as I said before, is that as the frame rate goes high, it gets very hard to play this game, because it runs too fast (the music, the buttons, etc...) and you can only click on one instance at each time. But what are your specs? Are you running it on Windows? What's the fastest FPS you get when these two options are disabled? |
DarkFireYoshi |
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Melon seeds Normal user Level: 5 Posts: 5/5 EXP: 344 Next: 185 Since: 09-21-21 From: United States Last post: 944 days ago Last view: 908 days ago |
Posted by Vulpliks It hovers around 450 FPS (but it does on occasion go to upwards of 600 FPS) on Windows 10. And yes, I would not want to play the game like this. Hopefully there will be an update later down the road which addresses this. |
Vulpliks |
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Member Normal user Level: 13 Posts: 24/41 EXP: 8608 Next: 1659 Since: 05-18-21 Last post: 633 days ago Last view: 598 days ago |
Your PC is way faster than mine. Here I get around 240 FPS during the opening screen or cutscenes and 90~110 during the gameplay.
We all hope so, but the local multiplayer feature is one of the hardest to implement. As Arisotura described here, it is not easy, there is a very strict timing constraint and the hardware differences between the real DS and the computer. The current implementation allows us to do some interesting stuff such as Pokémon trading or playing turn-based games, but for a game such as Elite Beat Agents where the rhythm is essential, it may take some time to develop a solution. |
RiverMars1996 |
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Newcomer Normal user Level: 4 Posts: 3/3 EXP: 165 Next: 114 Since: 07-21-21 Last post: 880 days ago Last view: 876 days ago |
Posted by Wifall It worked. Thanks. :-) |
Jardelina |
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Newcomer Normal user Level: 2 Posts: 1/1 EXP: 27 Next: 19 Since: 04-21-22 Last post: 737 days ago Last view: 732 days ago |
That appears to be a nice idea. Still, before starting playing online, I recommend picking your internet service provider wisely. Because of a shaky internet connection, I lost all of the information on my phone. I'm aware that systems such as RAID DATA RECOVERY can assist you in recovering all of your data. I can guarantee you that it is not a comfortable condition. Anyway, I'd advise you to learn from other people's mistakes, and I hope you choose your LTE modem prudently. Wish you guys a wonderful day. |
ohjeez |
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Newcomer Normal user Level: 2 Posts: 1/1 EXP: 27 Next: 19 Since: 04-25-22 Last post: 733 days ago Last view: 732 days ago |
SOLVED: If you are using external BIOS/firmware files, the option to randomize MAC address is in Config > Firmware Settings. You will also need to check "Override settings from external firmware".
I have melonDS version 0.9.4 and I don't have an option to randomize MAC address in Wifi settings. Is this normal? Has the setting moved to a different menu? I'm trying to get two instances to trade in Pokémon Platinum and Pearl. Edit: I've gotten WFC to connect successfully by using unpatched ROMs on Kaeru's DNS, but still can't get two instances to see each other without randomizing the MAC address The two instances won't see each other no matter what else I do. I've seen from other forums that this can happen if you don't randomize MAC address, but I don't see that option in 0.9.4. Is there another way to do this? Post Edit: I hate that I only ever figure things out within an hour of making a post, but I hope this helps somebody. For reference, my problems were: 1.) I needed to go to Config > Firmware Settings to randomize MAC address (only on the second instance of melonDS) 2.) On my second copy of melonDS, my custom path settings AND my firmware files pointed to files within my first copy of melonDS, which I needed to update after copying. I stayed in Indirect Mode with "Bind socket to any address" checked in Wifi settings and the connection worked. |
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