Help :(

[Avathar]

First off, while I know it sounds like we're cheapskates, my husband and I are in the process of getting out of debt, so any expense incurred rules out dual-boxing. I'm trying to find info for free things that could help.

I've basically got 2 pairs of toons set up that need to be 2 boxed; a pair of level 10 druids, and level 11 paladin/mage combo. Both of these has one character belonging to my husband, while the other is mine (we want to level them together, but I have a lot more free time than him).

We have two computers that are 2-3 feet apart; I can either play with one game on each, or try to play them both on one (which is what I'd really prefer, I think).

I looked through the other stuff and saw AutoHotKey, but it requires scripting and that's Greek to me. If there were a free version of keyclone, I think I'd be on easy street right about now.

I'm trying to set up MultiBox from Shockbeta, but I've never done anything like this before, so I'm not sure how to make my keyboard and mouse control his computer.

Anyone who can give me a detailed walkthrough of one of these ideas (I'm talking "Dummies Guide" detailed), I'd forever be in your debt.

PS: Just FYI, I tried looking at http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?p=11444&highlight=#11444 (ahnubis' scripts for AHK), and I couldn't for the life of me figure out what they were supposed to do ><

[Wilbur]

Try using Octopus to broadcast keys to the other computer.
Also read the Stickies, the info is all in there for "how to box" As for a dummies guide, I think we've condensed most of the info down to its total basics.

Other than doing some more research on computing terms and how software works, theres not really too much I can suggest :-S

[Avathar]

Try using Octopus to broadcast keys to the other computer.
Also read the Stickies, the info is all in there for "how to box" As for a dummies guide, I think we've condensed most of the info down to its total basics.

Other than doing some more research on computing terms and how software works, theres not really too much I can suggest :-S

Where is this "Octopus"? Also, is it solely for multiple comps, or could i sneak it onto just one and dual game on one comp?

As for the stickies...I read the ones that explained MultiBox and AHK and was still hopelessly lost ><

[Squiggoth]

As for a "Dummy's guide" I plan to do a visual beginner's guide to multiboxing with screen capture and voiceover but it will most likely utilize Keyclone.

[Wilbur]

Erm, Try the other forums? Software, etc.

Theres a huge amount of info, not all of it is in Stickies, you may have to search/randomly read posts :-)

[Vos]

just get keyclone... it's so easy to use compared to the others than you will save the one time 10 dollar fee in time and aggravation saved.....

[Otlecs]

Welcome to the forums :)

Given your stated level of technical ability / willingness, I really would encourage you to shake the sofa and find $10 for Keyclone from somewhere.

If the issue is with payment methods rather than the actual cost, drop KC a private message - I've seen him offering to talk to people in a similar position in the past.

A single copy of Keyclone will ease the pain of running multiple WoWs on a single machine in lots of ways, and it's the most intuitive software available for that right now.

Add KC's on-the-ball support into the mix, and it's the absolute best solution for you.

You'll be up and running in minutes.

Even if you have to suspend an account for one month to raise the cash, and start boxing the month after, it's worth doing.

Octopus is described HERE (http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=1906) (<- clicky). I have no experience of it, and will leave comments to those who have, but it is free and appears to offer the basic key broadcasting functionality that you need (both intra- and inter-machine).

Good luck getting up and running.