Gamingforce Hamachi Network

First of all, I don't know where to put this, since it's such an odd topic. It's up to you mods to decide where this thread should reside.

In case you don't know yet, Hamachi is the new "thing" in P2P networking. It's not a filesharing client, but rather lets you set up a zero-configuration VPN (a virtual, private network).

Get Hamachi for Windows and Linux here.

Hamachi was primarily designed with gaming in mind, so playing LAN-games over the Hamachi tunneling software is child's play. It comes with a quick tutorial, an instant messaging client and a network shares browser (yes, you can view other people's network shares over the internet).

After testing this software for a while, the idea of setting up a GFF-exclusive Hamachi-network crossed my mind and it might very well be an alternative to FTPs, P2P and Direct Connect, because it directly accesses shares on your computer. Messaging and network traffic is encrypted with a 256-bit AES key, which is probably the latest in encryption technology.

I've set up a testing network for GFF, so if you wish to join, share your stuff and play games, connect to Gamingforce.

The spoiler reveals the network's password:

Spoiler:

supersecret

Looking forward to seeing you. Please use your GFF nick as a username for this network.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

If somebody is willing to bruteforce the password, it's fine with me. You can always protect your network shares with user accounts. And it's not like somebody on the VPN can do more harm to your computer than over the internet.

Hell, I would even make the network public if I could. That kinda defeats the point of Hamachi, though. So, who's in?

We might as well play some LAN games over Hamachi sometime.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I would be the happiest guy alive if someone would be willing to play a game of Command & Conquer (the original!) with me.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I was just wondering if a Hamachi network would be accessible even with the computer creating it being offline.

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Yup, I'm VicViper. I should change that, though ...

Good to know that the network will be available in my absence.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Why are people hesitant to join Hamachi? I've been running the network since I created the thread and so far only 4 people have taken a short peek into the new technology.

This could very well be an alternative, if not a replacement for all the FTPs and file sharing needs of GFF. Hamachi offers secure transfers, instant messaging and access to a private LAN for all your GFF community needs (like sharing, gaming and chatting).

I'd like to make this a bit more 'official', but I need the help of our administrators and moderators in doing so. I feel this thread just doesn't get enough attention from the community, so please go out and spread the word.

How ya doing, buddy?

I'm going to host an original Diablo (1!) game (1.09) on LAN now. If you feel like bashing some zombies, feel free to join the fray. Remember you need the SPX/IPX protocol installed for your virtual Hamachi network adapter.

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Yeah, I deleted it a week ago since there didn't seem to be much interest or activity. Feel free to create a new Hamachi network with the same name and/or password if you wish.

Besides, I was having a lot of trouble with network shares. Diablo doesn't seem to work over Hamachi, even with the IPX/SPX protocol installed, though. Haven't tried Command & Conquer, but I'll try again next week. If you're still interested in a match, be sure to PM me.

spikeh is right, though. This should probably go to the Multiplayer Arena.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

If anyone is up for a Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn (the original) game via Hamachi, please contact me via PN. I'd love to test this out.

Oh and the Gamingforce networks seems to have grown considerably since I checked last time ... ;-)

Nobody online now, though. :-(

Jam it back in, in the dark.