So, I’ve been diving deep into Palworld lately, and let me tell you, the multiplayer aspect is a whole other beast. Initially, I thought it’d be a simple click-and-play kind of deal, but oh boy, was I in for a ride. I spent a good chunk of time just figuring out how to get a game going with my buddies.
First off, I tried to start up a multiplayer session straight from the menu. Seemed straightforward enough, right? I toggled the multiplayer option, hit start, and bam! An error message slapped me in the face: “Failed to host multiplayer session. Please check your internet connection.” My internet was fine, by the way. I checked it like a million times, just to be sure.
After a bit of digging around, I learned that there are actually a couple of ways to play multiplayer in this game. One way is through a personal host file, and the other is by setting up a dedicated server. I’m not exactly a tech wizard, but I decided to give the personal host file thing a shot first. Let me tell you, it wasn’t as easy as the game made it sound. I felt like I was doing some ancient ritual, messing with settings and whatnot.
Eventually, I managed to get a game going with a few friends. We were limited to four players, which was a bit of a bummer, but hey, it was better than nothing. We built bases, caught some Pals, and just goofed around. It was a blast, despite the initial hiccups. We all got a good laugh out of my struggles to set everything up. One of my friends even said, “Dude, you’re doing way too much. Just use a dedicated server!”
That got me thinking about the dedicated server route. From what I gathered, it allows for way more players, like up to 32. Now that sounded like a proper party! But it also sounded like a headache and a half to set up. I mean, we’re talking about a whole different level of technical stuff here. Plus, I learned that Palworld’s multiplayer isn’t cross-platform at the moment, and you need the Steam version if you want to use dedicated servers. Bummer, right?
So, I decided to do a little experiment. I wanted to see if I could actually handle setting up a dedicated server. I followed some guides and watched a bunch of videos, and honestly, it felt like learning a new language. There were so many steps, and each one was like a potential pitfall. But I was determined! I spent hours, I’m not even kidding, hours trying to get it to work. My wife kept asking me if I was still playing or just “playing” with my computer.
And guess what? After all that sweat and tears, I finally got it up and running! I invited a bunch of people, and we had a massive Palworld session. It was insane! So many people running around, doing their own thing, it was like a mini-Palworld civilization. It felt like a real accomplishment, you know? Like I conquered some digital beast or something.
Now, I’m not saying everyone should go through all that trouble. If you just want to play with a couple of friends, the personal host file thing might be enough. But if you’re looking for that big, chaotic multiplayer experience, a dedicated server is the way to go. Just be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, because it ain’t a walk in the park. Trust me, I’ve been there, done that, and got the T-shirt. Or at least, I feel like I deserve one.