Playing ONLINE - Multiplayer

Back when Crimson Skies had first started - there were only 2 places pilots could go to play online... Microsoft's Zone and Game-Spy Arcade.  The Microsoft Zone has since shut down and Game-Spy Arcade no longer supports Crimson Skies; however, I discovered two new places where Crimson Skies is still being played online!  DigitalBloodSports.Com and GameRanger.Com.
I haven't tried GR (Game Ranger) yet and don't know if it's better than DBS (Digital Blood Sports), however I do know that DBS works great and there are CS Pilots there occasionally to fly with.

To fly online with DBS - go to their site, download and install the software - then create an account.  All you'll need is a valid e-mail address for verification of identity.

After you've installed the software and created an account - start up DBS and sign in.

Once you're in the Gaming Lobby - you can Host or Join a room already in progress.

If you're hosting a room - you'll need to wait for others to join before you can start up the game.  Once you have enough players to join your game, you click on LAUNCH and the Crimson Skies game will start on its own.  While waiting for all the players to show up in the game's lobby, you can make your adjustments to rules - such as Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Limited Ammo/Aircraft, etc.  Once everyone is in the lobby and have clicked ready - you can LAUNCH from the game and it will start.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Make sure that your FIREWALL for Windows and your internet connection or either OFF or allow for Crimson Skies to be played online!  Most times when someone cannot join the game is because their firewall is still on!

If you have any questions or suggestions - let us know!  ~ BlackJack

UPDATE 05FEB18: I'm not sure if DBS still supports Crimson Skies, I have not been able to log on. However, GameRanger DOES still support Crimson Skies. So it looks like GameRanger is now the only online gaming lobby left.