As Jig said:

http://zone.msn.com/en/root/default.htm
login with your msn hotmail account
hit cd-rom
go to the bottm and hit direct play.
skip the add
dl software and goto bottom of page
hit direct play again, you may need to refresh the page to get it to show.

I'll no doubt be on this weekend at some stage, i'm getting addicted again...

O.k. I think I have all the MSN stuff set-up. My MSN tag is: OcUK_JamesBond2.
I installed the new 1.2 patch from the BOTF forum and it seems to be working fine, even thought Im using Win XP.

Does anyone want to help me test the multiplayer. I just want to see if it works. Im heading MSN GameZone now if anyone wants to join.

I can do tonight, i'll be on after 7:00pm GMT. Name is ICEDG2.

We can have a quick skirmish if you like.

That would be great

O.K. Im able to host BOTF on MSN Zone so I presume it works. Im waiting for Pugsley to test this with me aswell however. If all goes well, I hope to play several more online games with different forum members

As mentioned, Ive installed the 1.2 patch aswell as No-CD and Hades3D patch. Will these be ok to use over multiplayer. I have a backup copy of the 1.2 patched BOTF aswell just to be sure.

James Bond

Glad we amanged to get at least half way towards getting you going last night.

as i said i'll be on tonight if you want to have another go? Same goes for anyone else.

i can play this weekend.
...i hope.
no guarantees - since my main priority is getting my new server up and running.

let me know a time, and ill be there - unless its during my school day.

I'm pretty busy this weekend, but i will try and get online at some stage, most likely around 13:00hrs GMT sat or sun. I'm pretty busy in the evenings...