Step 1. Get the game
This was tested with the "PROPHET" release of Dead Rising 2.
You can use retail version on Steam as well , works just fine.
Step 2. Install the Lan-Fix
If you're installing this fix on your retail version of steam , backup the original "deadrising2.exe" and "steam_api.dll"
Download the fix from here:
LAN Fix
Open the Fix and install it to your game directory
Step 3. Join the Radmin network
Have you and your friend/friends join the same radmin network. Can be a private one or you can use the public one
Step 4. Starting the game/Hosting/Joining
Start the game using the new launcher "deadrising2-LAN.exe"
When the game starts , go to options , Gameplay , and make sure that the COOP Privacy is set to "Public"
Hosting the game
If you're playing a new game, you must complete the intro. Beat the motorycle event , then find your daugther and get out of the arena. Once you are in the safe house, your game will be hosted
Otherwise , click Start game, choose your savegame and load
Joining the game
Click Join CO-OP Game, Join Online Game , choose any savegame.
Host Accepting the game request
Host then has to accept the join request by pressing C
Step 6. Hosting / Joining TIR Games
Hosting a ranked match
Go to Terror is reality, Ranked match, then hit enter, and you will be hosting
Joining a ranked match
Click on Ranked match, click enter , and you will be in a room
Hosting a player match
Don't know the difference , but you can join this way as well. Click on player match, join match and once match won't be found create one
Joining a player match
Click on player match, join match and once the match will be found hit Enter
Joining problems and No intro Fix
It is very important to remember that this game is old, and using the fix can be very tricky. You will always be able to join successfully the first time you start the game. If another player leaves the game, and you want to host again you MUST restart the game. Since restarting the game can take a while, use this intro fix.
https://github.com/Xinerki/DR2Hookary/releases
https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases
Place them both in the game directory and edit "DR2Hookary.ini" file using your notepad, and change the "skip_logos" to "1"
Questions/Answers
Q:Can I still play online, after I installed the LAN Fix?
A:No, you must use the original "deadrising2.exe" and "steam_api.dll" to play the retail version again. If you forgot to make a backup, verify steam game files
Q:Can I use my steam save game and play this LAN?
A:Yes you can. To get your steam savegame go to
Steam directory/userdata/id/45740/remote
copy the "DR2SAVE.DR2S" file and paste it here
Steam directory/steamapps/common/Dead Rising 2/45740/remote
Q:My nickname is FREETP.ORG. How do I change it?
Q:Go to game directory, settings folder, open the "account_name.txt" using a notepad, and choose your own nickname
Q:My friend joined me in TIR , but we can't start , why?
A:TIR is a multiplayer game for 4 Players , you must have 4 players to start the game
