metalcoregiant 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Hey all, I'm new here. I got VBA-M soon as I heard it has link functionality, but now that I have the latest version with the function working I don't know how to use it. :\ I'm playing Pokemon Leaf Green, I want to trade and get the other starters (and the exp boost). So I do the usual, catch a pidgey/rattata or whatever, and proceed to the nearest Pokemon center. What I do is open 2 instances of VBA-M, different starters in each (save state 1 in one instance, save state 2 in the other). Then I turn on linking in both instances, and continue linking like a would using IRL GBAs. Am I doing it wrong? Or is something still broken? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squall Leonhart 17 Posted September 7, 2011 VisualBoyAdvance-M svn1030 beta (Test version of Linking) limitations in this release are *GB linking is only emulated on server mode, you can use localhost as the server in the client connection to emulate both on a single pc. *Timing issues may occur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zero001349 0 Posted February 26, 2012 I'm also experiencing trouble with the linking function. I'm trying to run 2 on the same pc on windows. I have all of the recommended programs from the read me (as far as I know). You said "*GB linking is only emulated on server mode, you can use localhost as the server in the client connection to emulate both on a single pc." I assume to take that as instructions to type "localhost" as the server. Well, upon doing that in both, only one instance connects, and it sets an ip. while the other fails and either gives the blank vba error, or one stating "error 10048 occurred, please try again." Now I do have some experience in programming, but networking is unfortunately my blind spot. Any clue what I'm doing wrong and/or any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squall Leonhart 17 Posted February 27, 2012 click start server on the first instance, and connect to it using localhost in the second. also make sure enable wifi is ticked if the game needs it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zero001349 0 Posted February 27, 2012 The first vba starts the sever and says waiting for players, and on the second I put localhost, but upon pressing join, it only gives me the nameless error with the red X. To clarify, you're supposed to put the words "localhost" and not the name of the server connection or anything right? I tried both and the latter just crashes the joining vba. I've got to be missing something obvious here... any other suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squall Leonhart 17 Posted February 27, 2012 the red X is because you are not using 1030b. this and only this http://vba-m.com/index.php?ind=downloads&op=entry_view&iden=123 has working linking atm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zero001349 0 Posted February 27, 2012 Haha, ok that worked. I thought I had the latest one, I guess not. Thanks a million squall! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squall Leonhart 17 Posted February 27, 2012 the latest doesn't have linking working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anville 0 Posted February 27, 2012 I am trying to trade from FireRed to Emerald, is this possible? I have done everything It says here, but the wireless doesn't seem to be working (Just says your wireless adapter does not seem to be connected properly) so I go and try the direct linking, but I just get the Please wait... B Button to cancel box. I did the server hosting thing with localhost... and followed this thread to the letter. Can't seem to get it working. Any help would be much appreciated. Edit: I am also using version 1030b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squall Leonhart 17 Posted February 28, 2012 Fire Red to emerald does not use Wifi. the Wifi was introduced for the Fire-Red and leaf green games only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anville 0 Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks for the reply, but I managed to work it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosarara97 0 Posted March 5, 2012 Is there link function for linux? EDIT: I ask this because I can't find any option in the menu of gtk version (I can't compile the wx version), although I enabled link option in cmake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bosscore 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Hi, It looks like I'm having the same problem as Anville. I can connect them to each other but when i start trading in game it stops at: 'Please wait.. B butten to cancel'. Anything I'm doing wrong or what? And I am using the 1030b version. Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroustH 0 Posted May 10, 2012 Hello Boys ! I think I have the same problem than Bosscore... The connection is Ok between both Emulators but the link doesn't pass. One tell me "Waiting for other player" The second doesn't work... Do you have any Idea ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squall Leonhart 17 Posted May 10, 2012 no idea. as i said, theres not much support i can give for this version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RippiN 0 Posted June 19, 2012 When you got the problem with the connecting-stop when the screen shows 'Please wait.. B butten to cancel', then you just have to either Options > Link > Options... and check Single Computer in General Tab or Options > Link > Options... and check Network in General Tab, but check when creating the server the 'Speed Hacks' Tick and check when joining the Server the 'Speed Hacks: On (fast)'. Hope I could help you RippiN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werdnahman 0 Posted July 8, 2012 I am having similar problems. A friend of mine and I are using leaf green and fire red, and trying to link over a network. We get the link, and we can walk into the trading room, but as soon as the character walks in, an error screen pops up. We are using 1030b, have tried with and without wireless adapter, with and without speed hacks. Anyone have any idea? Thanks. Also, I can connect two instances on the same computer using a localhost connection, without wireless adapter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tysonrss 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Must have something to do with the packets going out of sync, that happens a lot depending on how you link the games, like the way you're doing for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werdnahman 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Is there a better way to link it? I started getting the same error with a link on the same computer... also, an error started popping up on the second instance (either the 10048 mentioned above, or a blank box). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tysonrss 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Sometimes it takes trial and effort. Or you could use VBA 180 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werdnahman 0 Posted July 8, 2012 You mean VBA Link 1.8.0? I tried to do that but couldn't get the saves to import from 1030b... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squall Leonhart 17 Posted July 8, 2012 the .sav files can be imported between 1.8 and M just fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werdnahman 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Right. I was trying to do the .sgm files, did the .sav, worked fine. So ... 1.8.0 worked on single computer, going to try on network. thanks for the tip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tysonrss 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Don't get your hopes up with network compatibility, though if it works lets play Four Swords together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werdnahman 0 Posted July 9, 2012 I got it to work on network... it is just sporadic. Long enough to trade 5 pokemon twice, but yeah. sporadic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
