If you want to play online legitimately later:

: On the host computer, open the Command Prompt and type ipconfig . Look for the "IPv4 Address" (usually something like 192.168.1.XX ).

If servers don’t appear, have all players open the console (tilde key ~ ) and type open 192.168.1.x (host’s IP). This forces a direct connection.

Follow the specific instructions for your chosen emulator (e.g., placing a custom steam_api.dll file in the folder).