Do you want to play head to head matches but your buddy lives far away? Want to call on a friend for help beating the dreaded Zoa's Palace?
We've found a way to play Aether Drift online and want to share it with you!
Only one of the participating members has to own Aether Drift, so if your friend has never played- no problem!
Here's how to make it work.
Online Setup
Download and Install Parsec, a 3rd Party gaming application ( FREE )
https://parsecgaming.com/
You’ll have to make an account if you don’t already have one.
If you’re hosting, follow these steps to allow players to connect to your device.
The host should be the user with the best internet and computer power of all the connected players to ensure the best experience!
NOTE: Requires a USB controller to play online from at least 3 of the four players. Does NOT require all members to own Aether Drift, only the host!
Launch Parsec once you have it installed, and choose whichever method works best for your situation!
We recommend using Method 1 with strangers, and Method 2 with friends you already know.
Method 1- Party
1). Launch Aether Drift.
2). In Parsec, click ‘Create Party’.
3). Title the party how you wish, and restrict the party to Aether Drift.
4). Select ‘controllers’ for input. Only the host should be using Mouse and Keyboard, if they desire
5). Create the party, enter a lobby, and send the link to your party members
6). Tell your party members to click the link to connect. Make sure you're logged in on the web-app!
*NOTE: You must type a message before the join button will work! Weird quirk of Parsec, just be aware! *
7). Host should accept the party join requests
8). Press 'Start' on your controller to join the game once you see it!
Warning: Don’t let strangers use your mouse and keyboard through this method! Most people are trustworthy, but be safe out there!
Method 2 - Friendship
This will allow players to see your computer screen. Make sure to keep things you want hidden hidden!
Warning: Don’t let strangers use your mouse and keyboard through this method! Most people are trustworthy, but be safe out there!
1). Add each party member as a friend on Parsec.
2). Determine a host amongst the group
3). All non-host players request access to the host’s computer by clicking their username in Parsec, and selecting the PC that will be used to play
4). Have the Host launch Aether Drift
5). Press ‘Start’ on your gamepad to join once the game is visible!
If you have any problems, please be sure to let us know through Steam discussion boards or directly through twitter @1StupidRat. We’ll get to you as quickly as our schedules permit!
Enjoy online, and happy drifting!
-Rat