PSO DC-Talk Server Connection guide

[Radkin]

If you are already familiar with connecting to private PSO servers, here is information and files of interest first. If you are a first time connector or need specific help please read on. This guide is subject to change.

Server IP: 67.163.183.83

.rar package with misc needed files: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/psofiles.rar

Connect Codes for dial up: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/00003060.VMI

Directory with files of interest, i.e. games/programs: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/




INTRODUCTION: GETTING ONLINE WITH PSO

Most files located in this guide to download will need to be extracted using Winrar: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/winrar.exe
All .cdi files need to be burned with Discjuggler at lowest speed possible: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/discjuggler.rar

These guides are based on the legit versions of the Sega Dreamcast PSO with online connections to both DC-Talk and Schthack. Note that the following versions are not playable online:
1. PSOv2 NTSC/U *
2. PSOv2 NTSC/J *
3. PSOv1 NTSC/J
* = May be used for PSO Website configuration (covered in guide).

The PSO versions covered are as follows:
1. PSOv1 NTSC/U (Dial-up and BBA)
2. PSOv1 PAL (Dial-up)
3. PSOv2 PAL (Dial-up and BBA)

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. PSO TO DC-TALK CONNECTION:
1a. PSOv2 PAL via BBA
1b. PSOv1 NTSC/U via BBA
1c. PSOv1 PAL or NTSC/U and PSOv2 PAL via Dial-Up

2. PSO TO SCHTHACK CONNECTION:
2a. Link to Schthack Website

3. EXTRAS

1. PSO TO DC-TALK CONNECTION:

1a. PSOv2 PAL via BBA:
You will need the following tools before you begin:
PSOv2 PAL: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/psov2pal.rar
PC with static IP address Go here to find out how: http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm
Dr. DNS: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/drdns.rar

[Need one of these to configure DNS to connect. Easiest to obtain is the web browser downloads:
PSOv2 NTSC/U or J: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D5S0KJ43
XDP Web Browser for DC: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/x ... dition.rar
Or
PlanetWeb 3.0 Web Browser for DC: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/planetweb_3.0.rar
Or
Internet Settings Adjuster: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/ISA.rar ]

CodeBreaker or Action Reply boot disc for Other Region Bios DC’s (http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rar) (http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/Cdxdemo.rar).
Codebreaker boot disc for booting backup copy of PSO: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rar
Utopia is not recommended, so do not use it.

1b. PSOv1 NTSC/U via BBA:
You will need the following tools before you begin:
PSOv1 NTSC/U.
PC with static IP address go here to find out how: http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm
Dr. DNS: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/drdns.rar

[Need one of these to configure DNS to connect. Easiest to obtain is the web browser downloads:
PSOv2 NTSC/U or J: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D5S0KJ43
XDP Web Browser for DC: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/x ... dition.rar
Or
PlanetWeb 3.0 Web Browser for DC: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/planetweb_3.0.rar
Or
Internet Settings Adjuster: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/ISA.rar ]

CodeBreaker or Action Reply boot disc for Other Region Bios DC’s (http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rar) (http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/Cdxdemo.rar).
Codebreaker boot disc for booting backup copy of PSO: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rar
Utopia is not recommended, so do not use it.


Pre-Setup Clarification:
It is true that the BBA is not supported by PSOv1 natively, and if you try to use it, you will get “BBA is unsupported” and it will refuse to go online. This is, however, not actually the case. If you load USv2 and select the website option, you can configure your Dreamcast for static IP. Once you do this and click save, you can return to the title screen and power off and use USv1. Once the BBA has been configured with USv2, USv1 will support it. When you connect online with a BBA instead of a modem, all the text banners are missing and you see only the star screen until the game connects.


You must first set up your PC prior to attempting a connection. To start, you must load Dr. DNS and make sure the redirect.txt text file is set to DC-Talk’s IP address (67.163.183.83) like this:

67.163.183.83 67.163.183.83
pso-dc.ath.cx 67.163.183.83
gsproduc.ath.cx 67.163.183.83
schthack.ath.cx 67.163.183.83
game01.st-pso.games.sega.net 67.163.183.83
pso.dream-key.com 67.163.183.83
pso01.dricas.ne.jp 67.163.183.83
game04.st-pso.games.sega.net 67.163.183.83
master.pso.dream-key.com 67.163.183.83

Once finished, make a shortcut on the desktop and rename it to PSO DC-Talk. Click on the shortcut to run Dr. DNS. When it is done loading, make sure the “office is open” (see example 1 below) is displayed. This means the PC phase is complete. Make sure your PC has a static IP address go here to learn how to do this: http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm. Choose your operating system from the bottom of that page. Also make sure that your Dreamcast is connected to the same router/switch/hub that your PC is.
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EXAMPLE 1

Now you need to find your IP address. For those who do not know how to do this, go to “START”, then select “RUN”. In the box, type “cmd” and click “OK”. Now type “ipconfig” and hit “Enter” key. The IP address will appear. Write this down for use in the Dreamcast’s bios flash of this setup.

Now, get out the Dreamcast and set up the BIOS. To do this, boot up with PSOv2 NTSC/U or J, XDP or PW 3.0. Go to website setup and enter the PC’s IP address under the “DNS 1” section only (do not change any other settings). Make sure you save before powering down.

OPTIONAL, NOTE: Before going the next step, it would be a good idea to save/backup your current PSO VMU files. To do this, you will need Dream Explorer (http://bswirl.kitsunet.org/vmutool/rele ... eud_DJ.rar) or other method you may be aware of. Dream Explorer is the recommended disc for noobs because it is intuitive/simple. For help, please visit BlueSwirl at http://bswirl.kitsunet.org/. After you back-up your VMU save, if you have a v1 character, you may want to open it with v2 offline prior to using v2 PAL. Please note that going from a v1 to a v2 character, you need to use the native versions (example: if your v1 is from NTSC/J, use NTSC/J v2 prior to going further).

Now put in the boot disc (Codebreaker or Action Replay) for those using a NTSC Dreamcast (European DC’s need not worry about a boot disc). Once prompted, swap out the boot disc with the PSOv2 PAL disc. Be patient, your screen will turn black for a while, and then white, then you’ll see the normal Sega start screens. Choose your Character, select online mode, then if all is well, you should be logged into the DC-Talk PSO game server. Select “Vega” or any other ships listed and you’re in. Note: dial up users will most likely be in other ships bedsides “Vega” if there are any up.

1c. *PSO TO DC-TALK CONNECTION DIAL-UP:
*Note: Dial up users may experience connection problems when connecting to the Vega Ship. If another ship is available please connect to it.
PSOv1 PAL or NTSC/U or PSOv2 PAL via Dial-Up:
You will need the following tools before you begin:
PSOv1 PAL or NTSC/U or PSOv2 PAL.
PSOv1 PAL: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/psov1pal.rar
PSOv2 PAL: Currently there is no downloadable version ver.2 that works when connecting to the DC-Talk serer. You will need an official pal ver.2 pso

[Need one of these to configure ISP settings for the DC to be able to get online. Free ISP here: http://dreamcast-talk.com/isplist.php
XDP Web Browser for DC: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/x ... dition.rar
Or
Internet Settings Adjuster: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/ISA.rar ]

CodeBreaker for connect codes http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/codebreaker.rar
Codebreaker boot disc for booting backup copy of PSO: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rar
Use the Code Breaker Bootloader Boot disc in conjunction with the regular Codebreaker to boot backup copies. Codebreaker alone cannot boot them and apply the codes correctly. Put in the bootloader for 5 seconds and swap it out and then put in the codebreaker. It may take a few tries to get the timing right.

Utopia is not recommended, so do not use it.

VERY IMPORTANT, YOU NEED THESE TO CONNECT:
Download these Codebreaker Connect Codes Onto a VMU: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/00003060.VMI using your DC web browser
Or
Download and burn this save disc to use in your DC to download the codes to VMU: http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/savedisk.rar

1ST STEP FOR DIAL UP USERS:
This is a bit more involved. You will need to download the DC-Talk VMU file (above) onto the Dreamcast and codebreaker. *You may manually put in the codes for the region your PSO disc came from, if you prefer. After you put in the codes hit start and save the codes to your VMU.
*Important Notes for using Codebreaker: Make sure you only have 1 Memory Card in your first controller and in the first slot. This is to be done when saving and loading codes. After you load the game, swap out the Memory Card with the codes on it and put in your PSO save Memory Unit or just put it into the second slot.

The PSOv1 NTSC/U version requires these codes:

ENABLE
1EBF9758
C0705040

SERVER
0E083CA4
0001002C
012866FA
00003736
022866FC
3336312E
02286700
3338312E
02286704
0033382E


PSOV1 PAL version requires these codes:

ENABLE
144F9758
C0705040

SERVER
0E083C20
0001002C
012861CA
00003736
022861CC
3336312E
022861D0
3338312E
022861D4
0033382E

PSOV2 PAL version requires these codes:

ENABLE
1B7AAF61
8C5FF000
116F90D5
C0705040
1A87D212
40707044
1EEC10FE
0000D002
1EF4D0FE
2012D102
1E04D0FE
0009000B
1E14D0FE
AC937F78
1E24D0FE
0B50C4F3

SERVER
0E0A0848
0001002C
002E301B
00000036
022E301C
36312E37
022E3020
38312E33
022E3024
33382E33
022E3028
00000000

After the VMU saves are downloaded on your VMU, make sure your dial-up ISP settings/account is setup. Now you must first boot with the codebreaker to use the VMU save codes. Next, replace the codebreaker disc with the PSO disc (excluding NTSC/J).

Choose your character, then online mode, ship select, choose a ship and you should be online.


2. PSO TO SCHTHACK CONNECTION:

2a. Go to http://schtserv.com/forum/ for details on connecting to the Schthack Private PSO Server


3. EXTRAS:

PSO via DC-PC Server

DC-PC Dial up Server Windows:

http://www.maturion.de/dreamcast/mterlouw/

DC-PC Dial up Server Linux:

http://www.kinox.org/articles/linuxdc.html


PSO screen shots:
Thanks to Nico0020 guide

You must have a controller in port D and you need a memory card with 195 free blocks in slot 2 of that controller. Now you must choose what type of picture you want, either way you will press 2 buttons on controller D. If you want a close up of the center of the screen, hold X and press Start; if you want a full screen picture, hold A and press Start. (Note A + X + Start is the same as A + Start) [Thanks to TeleKawaru for the info] The screen will then go black and begin to countdown in the top-left corner, when it hits zero your snapshot will be finished saving on the card in cont. D, slot 2. (Warning: as with all other aspects of PSO, this will NOT pause the game, make sure you're somewhere safe before taking the snapshot.)

You can upload them here:
http://pso.donut.dhs.org/

Shared PSO DC Serials

Sonic Team Test Serial Key
PSO V1 NTSC/U & NTSC/J & PAL *works
Serial Number: 77777777
Access Key: Any 8 digit combination of numbers

PSO V2 NTSC/U *works
Serial Number: 4E62F237
Access Key: oWur4WJg

PSOV2 PAL *works
Serial Number: E4367CA4
Access Key: 5YWXZG3D

Untested:

PSOV2 ?
Serial Number: 1FB659BB
Access Key: NsMToQw2

PSO V1 PAL
Serial Number: 1A9A2948
Access Key: Xtre4Fux

PSO V1 ?
Serial Number: 89ACB092
Access Key: 78VYewQA

PSO ?
Serial Number: 5D7035EC
Access Key: AKawvSyY

PSO V2 NTSC/J
Serial Number: 683EB737
Access Key: ??

PSO ?
Serial Number: 0898F9A4
Access Key: ??

PSO ?
Serial Number: F44E0814
Access Key: PNUCkJ9T

PSO V2 ?
Serial Number: 17DFA62B
Access Key: Any 8 digit combination of numbers

PSO V2 ?
Serial Number: 11B76C62
Access Key:8M5HeNGV

 

[mr.giggity]

That is a HUGE and very thorough guide. I'm sure a few folks around here will find it interesting

[Radkin]

That is a HUGE and very thorough guide. I'm sure a few folks around here will find it interesting

Well, we try to make things as clear as possible.

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it. I really hope people will find this interesting & will play & enjoy the server. =] We also have a Q3 server up if anyone is interested. 

[mr.giggity]

Hehe, I used to love Quake 3, that is until my little brother owned the hell out of me way too often. *grumble grumble incoherent swearing *

[Radkin]

Hehe, I used to love Quake 3, that is until my little brother owned the hell out of me way too often. *grumble grumble incoherent swearing *

Hahah. It was the first game I played online. I don't play as much as I use to, but I'm still pretty bloody good.  It has always been my fav game to play online, I don't think I could ever hate it even when people own the hell out of me.    I'm usually the one to own people anyways. lol

Well, is anyone interested in playing on my PSO or Q3 server sometime? =]

[darkNiGHTS]

Thanks for the guide!  Great work.

[Radkin]

Thanks for the guide!  Great work.

Of course, no problem! Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy!

[SolidMetal]

ew where is the PSO Blue burst guide?

[Adam Bomb 669]

is there a hack for the game on XBOX to play online without live?

[Radkin]

is there a hack for the game on XBOX to play online without live?

No, this is Dreamcast and PC only... and SolidMetal, blueburst isn't compatible with anything else, we are a DC site, so we would not make a BB guide. Sorry.

[jem]

quick run-down for BB:

install the client, use the schthack exe to start the game.