Question - Is Boxer Using Multi-Computer Setup?

[KiteMan]

Hey, new here. Most of experience is with IS Boxer. Been playing on true box server and would like to have easier control of my 2nd toon. Currently just use synergy to swap my mouse/keyboard control between each computer, but was wondering if anyone had any luck use the IS Boxer multi-computer setup on true box server.

 

[Sic]

Don't the truebox servers auto kick you with isboxer loaded? in fact the new boxing friendly server accidentally had that setting turned on and was kicking people on a server it was allowed on

 

[KiteMan]

Well, if it isn't, is there any sort of actual broadcast software that can be used that anyone can recommend to stop me from having to actually scroll over to the other PC. There is just some delay and lag when it's being done.

 

[KiteMan]

Don't want automation or anything really, just want to be able to do some very basic stuff. Heal, and sick a pet, or apply debuff to target.

 

[foromoro]

I don't recommend key broadcasting software. If you're using two machines to box on a truebox server, look more into something like Synergy or a similar app that lets you use 1 mouse and keyboard on two machines (it'll feel like one machine using two screens)

 

[KiteMan]

Was already using synergy, but there is a little lag involved, so was curious if anyone was using a different option.

 

[Sic]

I haven't used anything for truebox - but I use Input Director for managing all my computers from the same keyboard and mouse - i think it was denethor or hytiek that suggested it over synergy and i LOVE IT

 

[Kasino7]

Best option: Hotkey Net
Setup took about 5 mins, maybe another couple to figure out how to code then jsut trial and error until able to send commands to box computers via main keyboard. very nice to have

 

[NobodyKnows]

i think i posted my setup here in the past ...
But I am using chrome remote desktop together with an autohotkey script, bound to certain g-keys on my keyboard.
That way I can quickly switch to the other machines without having to use synergy or such.

Edit:
forget that ... that was a private message ... let me copy it for you:

let me cite myself:

Well - I did box on the TrueBox TLP myself but only with legit means (you can use MySEQ for the map on one of the comps though).

I used Google Chrome Remote Desktop on the other PCs to get met access to them from the main computer.
To easily switch between the different screens I was using AutoHotkey with this script using ctrl+alt+[1-4] (one can bind those on a logitech keyboard to a G-key):


[CODE lang="ini" title="switcher.ahk"]

^!1::
IfWinExist, EverQuest ; local machine instance
WinActivate ; use the window found above
return

^!2::
IfWinExist, computername1 ; selects computer 1 RDP window
WinActivate ; use the window found above
return

^!3::
IfWinExist, computername2
WinActivate ; use the window found above
return

^!4::
IfWinExist, computername3
WinActivate ; use the window found above
return

[/CODE]

"computername[1-3]" is indeed the name of the computer. It shows up on the remote desktop window. So you will need to change that. The machine you are running all this on doesn't need the name though.

Ingame - of course - make extensive use of the ingame macros.

Fair warning: AutoHotkey also works for the game windows to automate gameplay sort of. But I know first hand that this led to suspensions and bans in the past.

I even streamed using different machines via AHK - so I don't see this being a problem.

 

[Spiken]

I can recommend using Parsec if you have 2 screens - https://parsecgaming.com/
It makes it easy to only broadcast your EQ window from another computer, also good if you only have 1 screen, then you can alt tab over to the other window and it also broadcast your keyboard and mouse like a KVM software like Synergy.

 

[TheZaz]

very good information, I want to play 2 accounts on one computer and cant find instructions on how to do this. After i get this running, I want to do the same thing on the other 5 computers then get them all talking together. I use to true box 10 computers using simple macros so i could just assist, tash malo and slow or mez. I never thought i could play the piano but it seems I can. if anyone can point me into the right direction of setting up two accounts on one machine It would be helpful.