Merc Net
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| Merc Net | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Video Game |
| Development | Activision |
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| Publisher | Activision |
| Published | 1997 |
| Content | |
| Timeline | 3040s – 3050s |
| Preceded by | NetMech |
MercNet was an online multiplayer service for the MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries video game by Activision. Similar in concept to NetMech for the original MechWarrior II, MercNet was a feature of MechWarrior II: Mercenaries (aka "Mercs") and was included in its initial release unlike NetMech.
Overview[edit]
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:
1. Mercenaries / Mercnet DOS (v1.0, v1.05, & v1.06)
2. Mercenaries / MercNet Win95 (v1.1)
Mercenaries / MercNet v1.1 was released in 1997 and allowed for Titanium-version net play.
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.
Minimum Requirements[edit]
NOTE: These are the original minimum requirements.
v1.05 DOS:
- 100% IBM PC-compatible computer
- 486 DX2/66 MHz processor
- 8 MB RAM
- Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 operating system with MSCDEX 2.10.
- Double-speed CD-ROM drive (300K/second sustained transfer rate)
- 65 MB of uncompressed hard disk space
- VESA local bus (VLB) or PCI video with 1 MB RAM
- 256 Color SVGA (640 x 480) video card
- 100% Microsoft-compatible mouse and driver
- Dedicated game card is highly recommended for joystick
- 14,400 bps 100% Hayes-compatible modem using a 16550 UART, or direct Internet connection
- A PPP account with an Internet service provider