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the latest patches To play online on Gamespy Arcade you need version 3239 for VP3DL or version 3099 for VP3 Jeanette's
If you have the original Curly CD you don't need a patch to play opponents with version 3099.

Play Online with VP3DL New to VP3DL?
To play online on Gamespy with this downloadable version of Virtual pool (Patch 3214 and higher) you will have to change the Gamepy options.
Check here how to do that.

1. Setup your router
To play VP3 online on Gamespy the following ports have to be enabled:
Port range from 60876 to 60976,
Single ports: 13139, 27900, 28900, 29900.
To find out how to forward ports on specific router models go to portforward.comand choose your router model. They have a list of more than 100 of them and the chances are good that your's is there too.
Make sure to include port range 60876 to 60976, as they are not mentioned on that site.
If you don't find your model there, check in your router's manual or the manufacturer's website

Depending on your router you can also enable the DMZ function to play on-line without having to enter all the other info. Enabling DMZ is not recommended, because it puts your computer at a high security risk.

2. Setup your firewall
If you got Windows XP firewall on and try to play vp3..you got problems,
- If you have Windows XP without Service Pack 2 installed follow this to disable the XP firewall: Click on Start and choose Control Panel.Select Network and Internet Connections. Select Network Connections. Highlight your connection, right click and choose properties. Click on the Advanced tab and uncheck the box that says: "Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the internet."
- If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed
you must configure it like any other 3rd party firewall. Go to control panel and click on windows firewall,then click on exceptions,then click on add program. If you see Virtual Pool 3 listed make sure that the exception box is checked next to it. If you dont see Virtual Pool 3 listed then you must click on browse then look for your C drive then programme files..youll find Virtual Pool 3 listed under the interplay or celeris folder and it is the exe file you need to highlight.
The Game will run ok after that.

For more firewall and router help check out the router & firewall help

3. Get the current patch
If you just bought and downloaded the game from http://www.celeris.com/ you don't need a patch, the latest patch is always included in the current download version.If you have an older download version of VP3DL (3214 and up), you can look for new VP3DL Patches.Or check out the VP3DL Patch History.
If your game is featuring Jeanette Lee (red game CD) you need Patch 3099 to play online with others who have versions prior to VP3DL.If you own only Jeanette's you are not able to play in rooms that are set up for VP3DL.
If your game is a CD version featuring Curly the Hustler you don't need a patch to play with 3099 players (Jeanette's). Be careful with ALT-TABbing between the game and Gamespy though, because in this version that causes gamelag.
In both cases, whether Jeanettes or Curly CD version you should upgrade to VP3DL to be able to play in VP3DL rooms. Check here how to do that.
If you have an illegal download copy of the game (usually featuring Jeanette) you won't be able to install any patch. Buy the game!
Learn about different versions here.

4.Create/join games in Gamespy
If you own the official download version of VP3, VP3DL, you have to make the location of the executable file known to Gamespy.Check here how to do that.
To play online either create a game or doubleclick on an existing room to join it. There are 2 types of rooms:
"Challenge" rooms are open for all players, in "Normal" rooms the player who set the room / won the last match decides who his opponent(s) will be. Don't expect to automatically be integrated in the match when you join a "Normal" room. If you want to play a match, the easiest way is to ask in the Gamespy lobby for an opponent. If you think the original Gamespy skins are boring, get some new ones.

5. Playernames in Gamespy
If someone has a 20 letter name and you want to be polite and spell it correctly.. don't bother typing all the letters.
Just type the first 2 and hit the TAB key until the correct name appears in the chat line.

6. Chatting in the VP3 game
The key that works for most players to chat in a room is the '/' key.
Press it and a chatline will open.
If your keyboard is in a different language than English/American, then it might be a different key, ask in the lobby if you don't find it.. maybe someone can help you.
On a German keyboard for example its '-' , on a French keyboard it's '!'..
More keyboard commands in here.

7. Everything works fine and now you would like to have some serious competition?
Join the VP3 Virtual Internation Players Ladder (VIP)or play in VPHQ tournaments.

Learn here how to do that:

8. You think every good player must be a cheat?
Wroong.. check out the cheat section to see what is really possible:
http://www.vp3gold.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 (login required)

9. You would like to know who your opponent is and where they are from
Here is how you can check their IP and trace them to their location: http://www.vp3gold.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=57

10. No idea what 'wtg', 'brb', 'gf' or 'gtg' means?
Check out most common VP3 Chat Abbreviations.

If you have any questions that aren't answered on this board.. you may find the answer on the Celeris support site or on theCeleris forums

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