custom content servers

[Przemek]

hello

allowing custom content on servers made connecting to them almost impossible


 

[YoloSweggLord]

That's not what that means...

When you join a server with custom content, the custom content is automatically downloaded and added to the objdata folder in your RCT2 directory. When you see this, it means that the server requires one (or more) of the expansion packs. The expansion pack material will not download automatically for various reasons. If you want to play on these servers, you need to buy a copy of the game that includes the expansion packs.

[cascadia]

12 minutes ago, Przemek said:

hello

allowing custom content on servers made connecting to them almost impossible


 

Do you have the two expansion packs for RCT2?  I think that "Add-On Pack" refers to the expansion packs rather then custom content, because when you join a server with customer content, the first attempt should download all custom content on the server map and disconnect and the second attempt should connect.

[X7123M3-256]

 

1 hour ago, Przemek said:

hello

allowing custom content on servers made connecting to them almost impossible


 

No it hasn't. The vast majority of custom content will be downloaded automatically when you connect to the server. This usually results in immediate disconnection while your computer installs the downloaded files, but you should then be able to reconnect to the server without issue.

If you see the message "requires Add-On Pack", that means the server is using expansion content, not custom content. Expansion objects will not be exported and you will need to install the expansion packs (or just the objects if you'd prefer) in order to connect to those servers.

Edited May 16, 2016 by X7123M3-256

[ziscor]

I think the guy gets the point now. No need to rub it in.  

[imlegos]

Quick! Someone post the RCTW (X) FAIL message, followed by a face palm!