SimHQ Multiplayer Gaming Events
Updated October 19, 2011

General Information

As of October 19, 2011, SimHQ has a new game server. Important Note: this doesn not afftect the SimHQ Teamspeak 3 server. It continues to run on the same server as listed below.

SimHQ maintains a free Teamspeak 3 and game server for registered members of SimHQ in good standing.

Please use you SimHQ registration or your real name when on the server(s).

Conduct on the SimHQ Teamspeak 3 and game server follows the Forum Registration and Use Agreement.

SimHQ Teamspeak 3 Server

The new SimHQ Teamspeak 3 Server is now available for registered members.
You must be logged into the SimHQ Forums to access the connection info page.
Click here for connection details.

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SimHQ Server Events Calendar

SimHQ maintains a 24/7 dedicated game server that runs multiple events each week.

If you would like to host a game or would like to see a game available on the server, please contact guod.

Calendar of SimHQ Sponsored Events for Fall 2011

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Server Technical Problems?

Having technical problems connecting to the game server or want to report the server is offline?
Please contact guod via email or private message (PM).

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Tools, Utilities and Reference

Lots of help on this page from Broadband DSL Reports

Want to know what ports your game is using? Try TCPView (a free download from Microsoft).

Know about port forwarding? If not, click here.

Speed tests to check your up/down speeds.

Time Zone Check

SimHQ has members joining events from all over the world. All our start times are based on US eastern time. Here are some good references so you will not miss the next event.

http://www.timeanddate.com

http://www.worldtimezone.com/index12.html

http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/

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SimHQ Sponsored Events

Air Combat

Contact guod if you would like a server activated for an event or series.

Land Combat - Armed Assault 2 (ArmA 2 + Operation Arrowhead)

SimHQ hosts Armed Assault 2 events on Mondays (Military Monday) and on Thursdays (Tactical Thursday). Tactics and Teamwork are the hallmarks of the gameplay. SimHQ has a good reputation in the ArmA community and strives to provide a good balance between authentic military tactics and fun. The SimHQ Mission Building Design and Development Team creates a constant flow of unique missions to always keep the two weekly events exciting and challenging.

Forum: SimHQ Armed Assault Discussion Forum

When: Monday at 8PM eastern time
Event Information: Want to Play Armed Assault 2 at SimHQ?
Host Contact: Magnum or adlabs6

When: Thursday at 8PM eastern time
Event Information: Want to Play Armed Assault 2 at SimHQ?
Host Contact: Magnum or adlabs6

Land Combat - Battlefield 3 Server

More details here.

Host Contact: Magnum

Motorsports Events

Forum: SimHQ Motorsports
Simulation: rFactor
Server: SimHQ Motorsports 1, 2, or 3
Password: Specific to events
When: Wednesday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays
Host Contact: guod

Forum: SimHQ Motorsports
Simulation: iRacing
Servers: iRacing
Password: Specific to events
When: Special Events
Host Contact: Magnum or guod

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Articles

General Information

Cooperative Multiplayer - Practical Tips

Setting Up Multiplayer: A Comprehensive Guide

Air Combat

Falcon 4.0 Allied Force

Multiplayer info at Lead-Pursuit

Multiplayer (SimHQ article)

Land Combat

Armed Assault 2 / Operation Arrowhead

Tactical Briefing 01: Meet the Squad

Tactical Briefing 02: Formations

Tactical Briefing 03: Squad and Fire Team Movements

Tactical Briefing 04: Movement to Contact

Tactical Briefing 05: How to Plan and Execute a Squad Sized Assault

Using Real World Tactics

Teamspeak

Roger, Out! TeamSpeak Rules of the Road

Motorsports

rFactor / GTR2

Sim Racing Tips - Part I: Optimizing the Hardware

Sim Racing Tips - Part II: Optimizing the Controls

Sim Racing Tips - Part III: Optimizing the Driver

Sim Racing Tips - Part IV: Learning To Race

How to Succeed in Racing (without really trying)

My Mind's Racing (or I’m Driving Myself Crazy)

iRacing

A Beginners Guide to iRacing

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