1)First, ensure you have a legal copy of GTA.
2)Second, here is the needed patch to start the game:
http://games.softpedia.com/get/Patch/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Patch.shtml3) After you install it, go here:
http://files.iv-multiplayer.co.uk/beta/ and download "IVMP-0.1-Beta 1-T2-R2.zip"
4) here is the server IP, currently supporting 6 players as it is not a full BETA release.
IP: 178.63.52.144:9999 (No password)
5) Run "LaunchIVMP.exe" file located in your GTA IV directory. it will execute the game and take you to an In game server browser.
6)
PROTIP: You have to have the IP address "copied in your click" ( means that you need to copy the IP before entering the "LaunchIVMP.exe")
7) There is a tab below when you enter the game named "Quick Launch". Press it and then two fields will apear, just CTRL+V in the first one and press ok.
You are set to play. Wait for a real Beta release, as this is just for scripters to adjust the server.
it will be announced in this topic:
http://www.argonathrpg.eu/forum/index.php?topic=57281.100Regards,