Netplay Instructions

YOU MUST TEST ALL SOFTWARE (ESPECIALLY NETPLAY) AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT START WITH THE RETRO WORLD SERIES OR ANOTHER REGISTERED PLAYER.

ALL FILES (EXCEPT SAVE FILES) ARE HOSTED BY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES. DOWNLOAD AT YOUR OWN RISK.

WIRED INTERNET CONNECTIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

FightCade 2

We will be using FightCade 2 for a number of arcade, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis games.

• Download the emulator here: https://www.fightcade.com
• Instructions to install are found here: https://www.fightcade.com/help
• Place zipped ROM folders into FightCade2 -> ROMs folder

Save Files

• Super Mario Kart – SNES
  • Download save here: https://github.com/madmodder123/retropie_saves/blob/master/snes/Super%20Mario%20Kart%20(U)%20%5B!%5D.srm
  • Run the game first, exit it, place the downloaded save file in FightCade2 -> emulator -> snes9x -> Saves, and then replace the current one.

Netplay/Hosting

• PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
• Use the same gamertag that you used for registering within FightCade 2.
• Once you have join the game’s channel, right click your opponent’s name and hit Challenge. The player must then accept the Challenge.
• Notify @RetroWorldSeries in the Discord channel immediately if there are any technical/connection issues.

MedGui Reborn/Mednafen – Playstation

We will be using MedGui Reborn/Mednafen for original Playstation games.

• Download the latest stable version of Mednafen here: https://mednafen.github.io
• Download the latest stable version of MedGui Reborn here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/medguireborn
  • Extract the Mednafen folder and place it within the MedGui Reborn folder.

Netplay/Hosting

• PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
• Please review the tutorial here for Netplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnPpVxYYf0U
• Players with the best connections must host. WIRED IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
• Because MedGuiReborn does not have a spectator mode, all players must be able to screenshare using Discord through the voice channel for the stream.
  • We will use screenshare to record the Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals.
• To avoid any adverse effects on performance, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you do not run any programs other than the emulator and Discord during the tournament.
• Notify @RetroWorldSeries in the Discord channel immediately if there are any technical/connection issues.

Mupen64Plus/Mario Party Netplay 64/Pizza Preset – Nintendo 64

We will be using Mario Party Netplay 64 for all Nintendo 64 games.

• Download the latest version here: https://pastebin.com/SAwibkEw
• Here are the instructions for using it: http://txti.es/mario-party-netplay-64/images

If you have issues with Mario Party Netplay 64, another alternative will be Mupen64Plus, so install it as a backup.

• Download the latest version of Mupen64Plus: https://github.com/loganmc10/m64p/releases
• Here is additional documentation: https://mupen64plus.org/docs/

Pizza Preset is acceptable; however, we have found some compatibility issues with Windows 10.

• Download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wRAUDrUJ4yWHZ6wPy0sMDYXF4_YQuQWq/view
• Here are the instructions for using it: https://supersmashbros.org/play-online/

Pokemon Stadium 2N/A

Netplay/Hosting

• Players with the best connections must host. WIRED IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
• To avoid any adverse effects on performance, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you do not run any programs other than the emulator and Discord during the tournament.
• Notify @RetroWorldSeries in the Discord channel immediately if there are any technical/connection issues.

NullDC (Netplay) – Sega Dreamcast

We will be using NullDC (Netplay) for games like Powerstone 2.

• You can download the emulator here: https://mega.nz/file/hUVT2YKZ#TgNbQNnI-Vg0KqX1Gf2IOa0GaM34DFCD1buUA3eOkyA
• The emulator includes the MvC2 rom.
• Here are the written instructions for using the emulator: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pgtBOKt71zD26SRJjl3zbpRXR3cOB6enapR-iik-7Qw/edit
• Here are the same instructions as a Youtube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGcvguMQVyU

Netplay/Hosting

• PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
• Players with the best connections must host. WIRED IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
• Make sure to use the built-in NullDC delay guess feature or run a test match with your opponent to determine the delay.
• To avoid any adverse effects on performance, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you do not run any programs other than the emulator, Radmin VPN, and Discord during the tournament.
• Notify @RetroWorldSeries in the Discord channel immediately if there are any technical/connection issues.

PCSX2 Online Plus Alpha – Playstation 2

We will be using PCSX2 Online Plus Alpha and the Tekken 5 (PS2) ROM for Tekken, Tekken 2, and Tekken 3.

• You can download the emulator here: http://fightinggamesonline.info/pcsx2
  • The tutorials for using it are on the same page.
• You can download the ROM here: https://wowroms.com/en/isos/playstation-2/tekken-5/120475.html

RetroArch Instructions and Files

These instructions are for Windows 7/10 OS. You may need to consult with the RetroArch docs for other operating systems.

Emulators and System Files

RetroArch Emulator (ver. 1.8.8) – Download here

• PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
• For instructions on installing/using RetroArch, please visit here: http://www.nhl94online.com/html/getting-started.php (We are in no way, shape or form, affiliated with NHL94Online or NHL94.com)

System Files

• Download system.zip and extract to the system folder where you placed Retroarch-1.8.8.

Cores

• In order to use ROMs, you must first download a core. The proper cores for each game are listed below.
• To download a core, navigate to Settings -> User Interface -> Views -> Enable Show Core Updater. Then navigate to Main Menu -> Load Core -> Download a Core -> select the appropriate core.

Username

• Please make sure your username in Retroarch is set to your gamertag. Go to Settings -> User -> Username.

Netplay/Hosting

• PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
• For instructions on using NetPlay with RetroArch, please read the following guides:
• https://forum.nhl94.com/index.php?/topic/19480-how-to-set-up-direct-connection-for-netplay (We are in no way, shape or form, affiliated with NHL94Online or NHL94.com)
• https://forum.nhl94.com/index.php?/topic/18461-how-to-netplay-over-retroarch/ 
  • For NetPlay during initial rounds, players will decide who will host each match between themselves.
  • Players with the best connections must host. WIRED IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  • Later rounds, such as Winner’s Finals, Loser’s Finals, and Grand Finals, will be hosted and streamed by the Retro World Series.

Game ROMs and save files

Every player must use the same ROM and save file for each game.

YANG2020 – Duke Nukem 3D

Software

For Duke Nukem 3D, please download and install the latest version of hDuke (use HYANG shortcut once installed).

• Download here

Maps

Download the following maps and place in the HDUKE folder.

• IOD2
• 1botlez
• Calamity
• Danzig 66
• Grip
• HrtAttack
• JanousaB
• Karnage 3
• Nev61
• SpaceDM
• SSL2
• XZone10

You can download those maps here: https://forums.duke4.net/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=14566

Hosting

The Retro World Series will host all Duke Nukem 3D matches. Entrants will receive server instructions prior to the tournament start.

Controllers

You may used a variety of USB controllers (e.g. Xbox 360 gamepad) or USB adapters (e.g. Tomee, Mayflash, etc) to connect your original console controllers.

Choosing Sides

Once players have checked in on Discord, the TO will choose sides, character selection, etc. using https://www.random.org/lists.