Detailed Race List Help
The VROC race list is displayed using a proprietary Java applet.
When you click the various buttons, Java functions are called
to perform the requested actions.
Using the VROC Race List Applet
Verifying Sim Executable Path
The path to your sim's executable is displayed at the bottom
of the applet. Please confirm that this is correct.
If your path is not correctly displayed, make sure you have
enabled Cookies in Netscape, and
then run VROC
Setup to correct it. VROC will not function correctly
if your path is not correctly displayed here!
Verifying IP Address
The IP address which VROC sends to other racers when you host
a race is displayed at the upper right of the applet. Please
verify that this address is correct. If it's not, you can over-ride
the IP address by entering the correct IP address in IP Address
Override in VROC
Setup.
For a discussion of the IP address issue in Java, click here.
Refresh
The Refresh button retrieves from the VROC server a new list
of available races and retrieves details about the session each
is hosting.
If there are races in the race list but the Refresh button
does nothing, verify that you have downloaded the VROC
software, enabled Cookies,
and set your path correctly using VROC
Setup.
Note: This button is temporary. We plan to automate the
refresh of the race list.
Host
Before you host, consider whether you have limited the
number of players (see VROC
Setup) in your race appropriately to your connection type.
Also, we recommend installing a core.ini
file.
Click the Host button if you want to host a race. The VROC
applet will notify the VROC server of your intention, so others
can see your game, and will launch the sim.
In the sim, go to the multiplayer screen, choose Host, and
check the box for your Internet connection. Then click the green
button to proceed to the Track Selection screen.
Note: if you are behind a gateway, see section 7.3 of Eagle
Woman's GPL Online FAQ. If no one joins your races,
see VROC Troubleshooting.
Reload
Click this button to force the VROC applet to reload your
personal information. This is useful if you've changed something
using VROC Setup.
Join
Click on [Join] next to the name of the person hosting a race
you want to join. VROC will move your Address Book aside, create
a new temporary one containing the IP address of the race you
want to join, and launch the sim.
In the sim, go to the Multiplayer screen, choose Join, and
click on the entry in the Address Book. Ensure you have selected
the connection corresponding to your Internet connection. Then
click the green button to proceed to the Track Selection screen.
Sometimes, if you try to join a race which has [Join] next
to it, GPL does not launch and the Status turns to Racing. This
is normal. Just click Refresh and try again.
Here's why: when you try to join, VROC checks the status of
the remote GPL server by sending it a query (using gping.exe
that you downloaded when you did VROC
installation). Sometimes GPL does not respond to this query.
If it happens repeatedly, or you'd like to read a more detailed
discussion, see VROC Troubleshooting.
Note: if you are behind a gateway, see section 7.3 of Eagle
Woman's GPL Online FAQ.
Problems with the VROC Applet
See the Development Notes for details
on known issues. |