We tend to have LAN party Civ IV BTS a couple of times a month. We fancy the game but we also like the companionship [andgoodfood] that goes with the party.



1. SO is LAN possible?

2. DO we need to be connected to Steam during play?

3. If so does it create confusion us all having the same DNS?



Thanks in advance for advice

No (offline that is), Yes and No.



All of Amplitude's games use the Steamworks API for muliplayer - which means everyone has to be signed into Steam (Online, not just offline) and connect to each other through Steam's master servers.



Can you play on a LAN? Yes - But you're all going to need internet and Steam access. No offline multiplayer.

Thanks for that Mansen.



We have a meet on Saturday so we will discuss then.

7 am Borderlands 2 for 3 players

10 am onwards Civ IV BTS for 4 players - couple of games to 250 turns and a couple og games of Acquire with a real live cardboard pieces!!