If the speed the host has selected is too fast for players, the host server will automatically lower the speed to allow the slowest player to remain in sync. Note that the space bar will not pause the game in Multiplayer). Thereafter, the host controls the speed (though any player may pause the game by clicking the date. The host server performs another check when all players enter the game after the host has begun. Then they choose their characters and signal readiness. When the players first join the game, they download the save (if there is one) from the host. When everybody's ready, the host can finally start the game. they can choose their character and press the 'Ready' button. In order for them to connect, they must click the 'refresh internet' button (If this button is invisible, they must register their game in the Paradox Interactive official website and wait about one day before getting it) and select your server in the list.

Now you can select your character and wait for your friends. You select the starting date and/or the save to load then you press 'Host' again. Then, you get in the multiplayer menu and click 'Host', then choose the session's name, password, tag and description. In some cases Windows firewall can block the connection, shutting it down or opening the ports in it is advised. The computers of the players must be physically connected somehow, or a simulated LAN can be established with a program such as Tunngle, Evolve or Hamachi.įirst, the host has to portfoward the following ports : '2300-2400 ( UDP and TCP), 47624 ( TCP only) and 1630-1641 ( UDP and TCP)'.

CKII will scan for player-hosted games on the Local Area Network. In the Multiplayer menu, this is the default.

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