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Glossary:Serial play

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Network

Multiplayer types

Connection types

Key points

Serial port on back of computer required.
Basically LAN except legacy.
Quick setup.
Maximum of two players simultaneously.

Description

NOTE: Serial communication is VERY outdated. Use LAN Play instead.

Serial play is a form of multiplayer which is played over a serial communication, so no internet connection is required. This way every player has their own computer which is connected to the others via the serial port.

Setup

The players have to connect (serial cables) to their PCs via serial port. After a serial communication has been established, the other player can play.