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| + | {{otheruses|the in-universe [[mercenary]] database and media source|the online gaming service|Merc Net}} |
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− | | image = [[File:Mercnet.jpg|thumb]]
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− | | type = Video Game
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− | | development = [[Activision]]
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− | | publisher = [[Activision]]
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− | | year = 1997
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− | | timeline = [[3040s - 3050s]]
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− | | precededby = [[NetMech]]
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− | '''MercNet''' was a online multiplayer service for the [[MechWarrior II: Mercenaries]] video game by [[Activision]]. MercNet was a feature of MechWarrior II: Mercenaries (aka "Mercs") and was include in its initial release.
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− | MercNet received several updates along with Mercs that resulted in multiple versions, which can be broadly defined by the program being either DOS-based or Windows 95-based:
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− | 1. Mercenaries / Mercnet DOS (v1.0, v1.05, & v1.06)
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− | 2. Mercenaries / MercNet Win95 (v1.1)
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− | Mercenaries / MercNet v1.1 was released in 1997 and allowed for Titanium-version net play.
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− | MercNet included support for multiple connection types, including modem, null modem, IPX, and server-based play. The then-popular online gaming client Kali supported several leagues at the height of Mercs online play.
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− | ===Minimum Requirements===
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− | NOTE: These are the original minimum requirements.
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− | v1.05 DOS:
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− | - 100% IBM PC-compatible computer
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− | - 486 DX2/66 MHz processor
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− | - 8 MB RAM
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− | - Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 operating system with MSCDEX 2.10.
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− | - Double-speed CD-ROM drive (300K/second sustained transfer rate)
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− | - 65 MB of uncompressed hard disk space
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− | - VESA local bus (VLB) or PCI video with 1 MB RAM
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− | - 256 Color SVGA (640 x 480) video card
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− | - 100% Microsoft-compatible mouse and driver
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− | - Dedicated game card is highly recommended for joystick
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− | - 14,400 bps 100% Hayes-compatible modem using a 16550 UART, or direct Internet connection
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− | - A PPP account with an Internet service provider
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− | === Downloads ===
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− | * [https://file.io/n6qFdl0YSs5b Original Mercenaries v1.1 patch]
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− | [[Category:Video Games]]
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