MHII Keys & Multiplayer

Posted on Aug 20, 2010 at 06:00 PM by ZenMonken

The second part of our loyalty program is heading your way soon. If you registered MHII you should have already received an email with an MHGold key. Coming up next: Your 2nd Making History II key.

You'll need it for the upcoming launch of the GHQ Multiplayer Service beta.

We're currently testing the multiplayer service in a closed beta to make sure it is stable enough to open it up to the community. There are still a few things we need to take care of, but it's almost there.

Monday should see the release of update 1.0.17, which adds some new things and gets us one step closer to multiplayer. We're taking it slow so we don't need to waste anyone's time with hotfixes or reinstalls. It will be worth it, I promise.

Basically, for anyone wondering about the full extent of the service, here are the main features:

  • Find and join games
  • Create/Host 1 game and join as many as you want
  • Play from anywhere through our Sandstone browser plug-in
  • GHQ will keep track of your active games
  • GHQ will keep track of what scenarios are available
  • The service will launch with three game Modes
  • Synchronous (With and without turn timer)
  • Asynchronous (Turns end once a day)
  • Pre-game lobby chatrooms
  • Public Games (Anyone can join)
  • Private Games (Invite specific registered players)

This is all tied to your GHQ login, so make sure you have your product key registered to the right account, etc. We're working day and night to get this available as soon as possible, more info on the open beta date next week.

38 Comments
Ryan_Owned_You MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I have not recieved my gold key and I registered on the 11th.....

Dougal MHII
2 years ago

Just bought a new copy of the game from Amazon.com - are you saying that because i did not register i will not be able to log into the GHQ Multiplayer Service?

CaptainPatch MHII, MH
2 years ago

I'm fairly certain that the disk inside the box is v 1.01 -- and we are currently on v 1.0.16. I think at the end of the installation, you will be asked to register the game. DO THAT. There's really no downside to doing so, as far as I know. Now, once you install the game, the first time you start the game you should get an "An Update is available" notification. Doing the Update (which requires an Internet connection btw) will bring you up to date with the most recent version.

I do NOT know what happens if you refuse to register the game, however.

EasyC MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

Once a day? That would be like a 1-2 year game if played on TGQ. Lol.

williamz MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

when will the next upgrade for single player be released plz?

___General___ MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

OI WHERE IS MY GOLD KEY???????? I REGISTERED SINCE THE UPDATE V12.

___General___ MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

WHHHHAAAATT THE GAME ISNT UPDATING, DONT TELL ME I HAVE TO REINSTALL ALL OF THAT AGAIN

___General___ MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

OHH IT SAYS IT WILL RELEASE ON MONDAY WHICH IS A DELAY

cavetroll1304 MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

General, have you tried not using your caps key for once, I'm just saying that overusing it makes anyone who does it a lot look like an idiot.? Also, read closer, update 1.0.17 will release Monday, they haven't said specifically when it would release so it isn't a delay, the multiplayer doesn't say it will be released with the update, so don't be frustrated when you aren't playing any awesome multi games on Monday.

EasyC MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

I have a question though; since the 2nd MH II key is required to play multiplayer, can the 2nd key still able to register for a new game? I'm just a little confused as to how the key is incorporated into the multiplayer.

roaldgiggles MHII
2 years ago

Yes, that General fellow certainly does look like an idiot. +1 for cavetroll displaying much patience and understanding.

Um something on topic ...ahh good job ML, looking forward to trying out the Multiplayer soon :)

MajorLufbery MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I got nothing.

chunt MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

I have not recieved my gold key either and have all 3 registered???

x-klikka MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

nice! thx ML, big step forward! I wish all MHII`lers nice multiplayerbattles, so still waiting for translations....and the movable units^^ grz from berlin/germany

sgtpoliteness MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

Hah! raspberry I got my Gold key a couple weeks ago. Sorry, Luft!

Count me in on the MP Beta, for sure.

snapjaw MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I am hoping that some of the things Muzzy is saying above are just worded wrong. It comes off as you need 2 keys to play MH2 with multiplayer (the original key from buying the game and the new one they are sending). However, what I hope they mean is that your original key will allow you to play the game and multiplayer, while the 2nd key can be used by a friend to play MH2 and multiplayer too. If two keys were needed to play one game I think that would be stupid. They original statement they made about the loyalty program seemed to suggest that we were being "rewarded" with a 2nd key, which could be given to a friend, or used on a 2nd computer. I sure hope this is the case.

Orama MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

yes, i got my free MHII key. Thsnks guys. Looking forward to multi-player next week.(one week of holiday left) keep up the good work. take your time

dave   Site Admin MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

@snapjaw - Only 1 key is required to play multiplayer, and the 2nd key is yours to use as you see fit. The way the web based multiplayer will work is that if your GHQ account has a MHII key registered to it you can play.

MajorLufbery MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

Op, I got one. But I'm still kind of confused. I didnt get a second Gold key?

Orama MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

@MajorLufbery. You got 1 MH Gold key and 1 MKII key, because your registered your MHII and was an early adapter. Now go play and be happy and say thanks to these nice people.

snapjaw MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

@dave Thanks for confirming that info.

MajorLufbery MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

@Orama. I didnt, get another MH Gold key. :P

Orama MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

@MajorLufbery It's probably because your french and going to give it away to the first german you see :P

EasyC MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

@Orama Epic win xD

Makarovv MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

@Orama. Epic immatureness. -_-

chippothehippo MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I have also not received a key for gold only a key for MHII.

Hoping i get it : D

ariete MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I have received both my 2nd Gold and MHII keys.

Thanks, apreciated.

"Play from anywhere through our Sandstone browser plug-in" means that I can play online from my Linux-Mozilla 3.6?

What have you tested it with? It would be very apreciated if that way even Linux owners could play online MHII... I'm available as linux beta tester if needed.

ariete MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I have found some more infos about Sandstone I was not aware of from here... http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/4234/moving_hardcore_gaming_to_the_web_.php?print=1

I understand that is for windows but still have hopes that a linux version could be run. Have you tried it with Wine?

Blebla MHII, MH GOLD, MH
2 years ago

Thank you ML for the second key! And thanks for the Gold Edition key too- I'm really enjoying this game. ;)

dave   Site Admin MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

If anyone has not received either their Gold key or their second MHII key send an email to techsupport@muzzylane.com and we'll get you figured out!

djmatrix MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I got my keys thanks!

chippothehippo MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

Dave, How long will it take to get a reply from techsupport@muzzylane.com? Because i'm curious how long i must wait tell i get my MH Gold key.

derfderf MHII
2 years ago

Update?

ZenMonken   Site Admin MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

Almost, ran into some bugs and we are testing the fix now. If not tonight, early tomorrow.

Ryan_Owned_You MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

still haven't got my keys or an email of any sort from you guys, amazing game but im starting to become dissapointed. I am owed 1 gold key and 1 mh:2 key, i would like them please.

ariete MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I have installed MHGold on 2 computers downloading from Impulse.

Both have the same key.

How can I change the activation key on one of them to play on the network?

ariete MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

Same question for MHII...

Thanks

___General___ MHII, MH GOLD
2 years ago

I ve recieved my keys now:)

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