Players can have a chat in the message pane.
On how to interact with the Kingmaker lobby, click here. The Host has exclusive access to most game functions. The Multiplayer lobby has the same interface as the Kingmaker panel. Players can freely join and leave the lobby until the host starts the game. The lobby provides a list of available servers, of which the required entry has to be chosen.
Like in the GameSpy era, Stronghold 2 HD players can use the in-game service to host and join games. The client must be allowed through the firewall. Stronghold 2 launches immediately for everyone when the host clicks the 'Start' button in the lobby. Other players can join through an invitation or by selecting the lobby. GameRanger is a room-based program, where the host has to open a lobby for Stronghold 2. up to 1.41: GameRanger client (requires a free client download and registration).Players can play via a peer-to-peer connection.ĭepending on the game version, two services can be used: Stronghold 2 multiplayer was powered by GameSpy Arcade until their defunction. Like in Stronghold Crusader, team play and different starting stocks are possible.
Each game supports 8 players, although it can vary depending on the map size and/or players needs. This mode plays out exactly like Kingmaker, with the difference that AI lords cannot be added to the game. In Stronghold 2, besides Kingmaker you can play against human players from all around the world.