Playing the CD Version over the Network? - Application Sharing
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Application Sharing over the Internet
If you choose to use one of the other alternatives listed on this site, these are versions of Monopoly which are not network enabled. So if you wish to play over the internet, you will need to use an application sharing product. There are several available out there, however since this site discusses free Internet play, I'll mention the easy, free one's that I'm familiar with:
- WindowsLive Messenger -- After installing Messenger, creating a Passport, and logging in, a player can launch a web site like Monopoly Lapoo or a program like Java Monopoly 0,015, and share that with other people they're in an Instant Message conversation with. To do this:
- Launch the application (or web site) you wish to share and enter into an Instant Message conversation with the person you wish to share with.
- Go to the ACTIONS menu
- Select START APPLICATIONS SHARING.
- The other members of the conversation must then ACCEPT the request. Application Sharing will then take a few minutes to launch and the Sharing window will appear, giving the person running the application the opportunity to select it from the many things they're running.
- Select the application or web site you wish to share, then click SHARE.
- You'll also have to click ALLOW CONTROL, and select AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPT REQUESTS FOR CONTROL. This will allow the other player to take their turn. If this works correctly, a window will appear on the other person's screen, showing the application. If they see a "cross hatch pattern", that is because you have the application in the background. Bring it to the front, and they will be able to see the program. For them to move, they'll have to go to the CONTROL menu and select REQUEST CONTROL.
- Microsoft NetMeeting. Most people already have NetMeeting installed on their PC, they just don't realize it. If you have problems with Messenger, you may find NetMeeting does a better job. It works in a manner very similar to Messenger. To see if you already have it installed, go to your START menu, select RUN and type "conf" without the quotes. If it's not there, then click the link and install it.
- MSN Explorer While I'm not pushing MSN as an ISP (I personally don't use them), they do offer a feature called "Browse the web together" to their subscribers. This feature will allow two subscribers, at different locations, to connect via Messenger, and both go to a site like Monopoly Lapoo to play a game together. I haven't actually tried this, since I don't have MSN, but I believe it should work. Please let me know if it works.