Heya all,

first post here and hoping you can help ?

I have had a read of other posts but none seem to fit the exact issue i am having.

so :

1) created a new game with a random person
2) both created custom characters
3) Started to play
4) both quit game to test reconnecting
5) when i load the game the issues start


5.1) i load game (story, load campaign, select save)
5.2) I cant "open" the game - only have the option to "invite friends". i'm sure i saw another multilpayer option once where you can choose where to "open the game" to - is it possible to let "anyone" join in and play the "extra" character / or limit to just that friend)
5.3) when i load the game i can control fully both characters
5.4 ) If i try to create a multiplayer game at main menu on game load it gives me the standard lobby and i have to create from start again.

I am wondering how this ought to be done ?

how can i :

1) create a game - maybe have 4 (or 2/3) custom characters that i know my main friends will like - either they can create or i can for them.
2) when and as any of them are online they can drop in (i don't need to invite them preferably) and auto get their character - or i can assign it to them ?
3) when they join we adventure and when i need to call it a night i can save / exit
4) they may choose to continue - if so next time we load their save game (my character would just be a member of their party)

is this possible ?