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First post, by sybok1

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Hello,

I have been trying to use the null modem emulation in dos box to play
multiplayer on "sub 688 attack sub" I can connect the two dosboxes
together, however when I begin the game and attempt to connect there is
an error message in the status window telling me overrun: 10. Now I
have tried to increase the rxdelay many times however the overrun error
repeats with a different value. How may I go about fixing this?

Thank you

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Reply 2 of 11, by sybok1

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the actual message is

"Serial1: errors occurred: Framing 0, Parity 0, Overrun 10, <IFO:0>, Break 0"

This is the message that repeats while I am attempting to link both games, when the link begins the first message has overrun as 2, and then it follows as I wrote it above.

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Reply 4 of 11, by sybok1

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Does this mean, I will not be able to play multiplayer with it?

I know on my older computer back in the day I used to play with my father using a null modem cable. The virtual null modem cable just doesn't seem to be working.

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Reply 6 of 11, by sybok1

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Not that I know of, it was a long time since I have played it, I thought a null modem cable just simulated a modem, So I was just originating on one and auto-answer on the other, something must of have been happening because those errors were registering in the answering side.

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Reply 7 of 11, by sybok1

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I found the manual and this is what it says,

Using a Null Modem Cable

You can also play a modem game using a "null modem". A null modem is
a cable that transmits information from your computer's communication
port to that of your opponent's. You don't need modems at all when you use
a null modem cable -- however, the two computers must each have a free
serial port connection and be near enough to connect with the null modem
cable. Ask your computer dealer for details on where you can get a null
modem cable. (See Appendix A for the specific wiring information.)

Preliminaries (both parties): With your computers off, connect the two
computers with the null-modem cable. Turn on the computers, load the
game, and go to the CONFIGURATION PANEL. Select the communication
(serial) port your null-modem line is connected to (MODEM GAME ON COM
1: or MODEM GAME ON COM2:).

What the originator does:

1. Select MISSION SELECTION and choose the mission. The side that you
(the originator) selects the side you'll play.
2. Select ORIGINATE.

What the answerer does:

1. Wait for the other player to "originate" the contact.
2. Select MANUAL ANSWER.

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