Multiplayer gaming

[tommycjudylove]

How do I play a multiplayer game against a friend?

[VPaulus]

Hi tommy,
Welcome!

Panzer Corps includes a very comprehensive and easy to use multi-player system. To reach it, select Multiplayer from the main game menu. If you already have a Slitherine forum username or have previously played other multiplayer games on our server, choose the login option and enter your details.
If you are new to Slitherine, register your username and password in game. You can use these details to log in to the Slitherine forum and view stats or chat to other players.

The revolutionary PBEM++ (Play by E-Mail) system does not require you to organise games in advance; you do not even need to be online at the same time as your opponent. It is as simple to play as a single player game, removing all the barriers to entry of other multiplayer games.
It really needs to be tried to be believed!

When you arrive in the Lobby, you’ll see 3 tabs. The first tab, “My Games”, lists any games you currently have going. The middle tab is how you issue a challenge to start a new game, while the third lets you view any challenges from other players looking to start a game. You can accept these to get playing.

Any games displaying a padlock icon are private challenges only available to specific opponents.

If you want to start your own challenge, click the “Issue Challenge” button and you’ll see a list of available scenarios. Select the one you wish to play and then select your side and game options. By moving the handicap slider you can give a 25%, 50% or 100% bonus to prestige and experience to any of the two sides. This can be useful to make certain unbalanced (historical) scenarios more evenly matched.
Specify a password if you want to create a private challenge. Your opponent will need to know the password in order to accept such challenge.

A “Paired Game” is a locked private challenge, where players can invite and play a specific opponent.
Once you have an opponent, the game moves to “My Games“. If it is your turn you’ll be able to select the game and press Play. If not, you’ll have to wait for your opponent to take their turn.

If your opponent was not active for a long time, you can try to claim the game as your victory using the Claim button.

When your opponent has moved you’ll be notified by e-mail. It is very important that you enter your real e-mail address when registering or you will not see the e-mail alerts when it is your turn.