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time frame, it will re-enter the game in the position where he was at the
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.. _standalone-multiplayer-server:
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Standalone multiplayer server
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If preferred, a standalone multiplayer server may be run on a local computer. It must be
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started before the players enter the game.
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To start it, click on the *Tools* button in the main menu window, and then select
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*MultiPlayer Server*. A window as shown below will appear.
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.. image:: images/multiplayerserver.png
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:align: center
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:scale: 160%
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First only the three first lines will be shown. As soon as the first player enters the game
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(he must select the URL and the port of the standalone multiplayer server; furthermore he must select
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the *Client* button, enter a User Name and click on *Start MP*) , he becomes appointed as the dispatcher,
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and the standalone multiplayer server starts displaying all messages sent and received.
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At this point all other players can enter the game.
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Save and resume
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