VASSAL Tutorials

Getting Started with VASSAL

Table of contents
Getting Started with VASSAL
Installation page 2
Taking the Tour
Connecting to the server
Adding new modules
Loading a module/basic controls
Pbem - making a LOG file
Setting your preferences

Playing Online

VASSAL has a central server that you connect to when you select the SERVER CONTROL button:



The SERVER CONTROLS will open in a panel to the right:

Click the same "double arrow" button to connect to the main server:

Here, I am in the "MAIN ROOM" for the CURRENT GAME (Tour).

If my playing partner had joined in the same manner, we would both be listed here.  To play this game together, we would then create a new "Room" by typing in a name (any descriptive name will do) in the "New Game:" box. I would then be in that new room, and my playing partner could then double click on that room name (that would instantly appear for him) to join me.  We would then launch the game:

Let's move on from the TOUR by grabbing some other modules and loading them.  Go ahead and QUIT VASSAL (FILE > QUIT).

CONTINUE TO ADDING NEW MODULES

Table of contents
Getting Started with VASSAL
Installation page 2
Taking the Tour
Connecting to the server
Adding new modules
Loading a module/basic controls
Pbem - making a LOG file
Setting your preferences