New to multiplayer questions

Redjoker · Post by **Redjoker** » Mon May 20, 2013 6:50 pm

I have been playing mercenary for the past month and am liking it so far and want to try mp but, have some questions. What would be a good server for a new player, what happens when you die in multiplayer, and are your mp and sp pilots separate in terms of money and ships?

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Mon May 20, 2013 6:58 pm

MP SP profiles are the same. Death means you restart at last save, and any server with people on it is good.

Busch · Post by **Busch** » Mon May 20, 2013 7:36 pm

Hello Redjoker and welcome! In support of Bro Dingo, check the MP-server listing when you're next about to launch the game. Last I checked there were about eight game-servers available. One of those "requires" an MP-only profile. Fly where you get the best ping/frame rate. Or, pick one most populated and fly with others. You'll be flying with others on the game-server anyway, which ever one you choose to lite upon. Do co-ops, or participate in PvP bouts/jousts, as you're persuaded. It's a pretty open environment. Some basic game-prep is advised, mostly in the way of the various game info sources. Training vids and background info on the Mercs web-site, and the game instructions as well are real good starts. Most all of the active pilots who fly any of the game platforms, would be willing to assist in your endeavors. All you need do is log on to a populated game server, and ask for help.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Mon May 20, 2013 7:37 pm

Hello Redjoker, Your pilot profiles are the same for MP and SP unless as one server states it is an "MP ONLY" server then you need a profile that was created for and only played in "MP". Welcome to the Sim and the forum.

[Edited on 5-20-2013 by thetiebers]

Danieru_x · Post by **Danieru_x** » Mon May 20, 2013 8:31 pm

Yeah I'd recommend just going on MP and asking for help if needed. MP adds so much value and support for this game that I barely play SP anymore. Hoping to see you online (I mainly play the Optimus Prime FR server)

SchiTzo · Post by **SchiTzo** » Mon May 20, 2013 9:51 pm

Welcome aboard RedJoker

the server Optimus PrimeFR has been populated lately... join in- it really adds a deeper view into the game. Gimme a holler if you see me on..

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Tue May 21, 2013 11:54 pm

Hi Redjoker, welcome to the game and forum!........Hope to see you out there some time!.....

Post by **DaveK** » Wed May 22, 2013 1:54 pm

Hi RedJoker

Welcome! MP is excellent for help and advice. Sometimes the servers can be pretty empty - time zones and the fact that a lot of players are in the USA, some in Europe, some in Australia.

If you right-click on a server (left click joins it) you get a list of who's logged on. Mid to late evening UCT / GMT seems to be a popular time.