9. Multiplayer

Learn how to connect and create multiplayer games in Halo: Combat Evolved. Explore Internet, LAN, and Direct IP options for joining and hosting matches.

Alright, let's dive into the fun part: multiplayer! Getting into a game is pretty straightforward. From the main menu, just hit 'Multiplayer,' and you'll see a few ways to connect. Think of it like choosing your adventure for some online (or local) chaos!

Here's the lowdown on how to join or create a game:

JOIN GAME

This is how you jump into someone else's match.

• Internet: When you pick this, the game's gonna check if you're running the latest version (currently 1.10). If not, it'll prompt you to update. After that, you'll see a list of servers from all over the world that are online. You'll see the server name, what kind of game it is, the rules, how many people are playing, and the player limit.

Heads up: If you need to patch to 1.10, you'll have to quit Halo and grab the patch manually from the internet. It won't update automatically within the game anymore. You can usually find the 1.10 patch online.

• LAN (Local Area Connection): This is your go-to for playing with friends in the same house. You can connect to a server on another computer on your local network, usually hooked up through a router.
• Direct IP: If you know the specific IP address of a server you want to join, this is the fastest way. No need to scroll through a massive list – just punch in the IP, and you're in! This works for any server, anywhere.

CREATE GAME

Ready to host your own epic battles?

• Internet: This option lets you set up a game that will show up in the global server list. You get to pick your server name, the map, the game type, and a bunch of other settings, which we'll get into later.
• LAN: Similar to creating an Internet game, but this server will only be visible to others on your local network within your house.
• Edit Gametypes: This is where you can really tweak the rules of your matches. We'll cover all the nitty-gritty details on how to customize your game types at the end of this section.