I had a quick question: Using one computer and multiple input devices, can I run two instances of the same game and emulate them as if they were connected through the internet? For example, playing Quake with a friend on the same computer?
I don't think it'll work because you can't keep both dosboxes in focus so that they both receive input from keyboards, mice, etc.
If you find a solution for that then why not. Just run the IPXNET server on one instance and connect the other instance via the local ip address (127.0.0.1). You'll probably have to use fixed cycles too.
It's working... slowly. The connection's terrible, and unplayable. Will look at fixed cycles, (and find out what they are.)