This thread is for two basic things:
1) To be a place to find other people to co-op with.
2) To answer a few questions about how to start up a co-op game.

If you are looking for people to co-op with, simply post your character name(s) and their Level. If you have other things you would like others to know, add that as well!


What do the Online settings mean?

• Game Type: 1)Single Player - Play the game by yourself. Nobody can join you. 2)Cooperative - Play with your friends or people you come across in-game.
  
• Game Visibility: 1)Internet - Play with anybody over the Internet. 2)LAN - Play with other people on the same local network (same router).
  
• Public Slots - The number of random people that can join your game.
  
• Private Slots - The number of friends that can join your game.
  
• Voice Chat - Turn ON if you will be using a microphone.
  
• VAC Secure Game - Turn ON if you want anti-cheat enabled. Recommended: ON.

What are the typical Online settings to co-op?

• Game Type: Cooperative
  
• Game Visibility: Internet
  
• Public Slots - 3, so anybody can join.
  
• Private Slots - 0. Unless you ONLY want friends to play.
  
• Voice Chat - ON
  
• VAC Secure Game - ON

How do I join my friend(s)?
To join a friend who is currently in-game, open your Steam Friends list, select the arrow next to your friend's name, and select "Join Game". However, if you are BOTH in-game, you have to be in the same area and BOTH must have Online settings: Game Type - "Cooperative", Game Visibility - "Internet"

How do I join my friend(s)?
To join somebody while you're in-game, you BOTH have to be in the same area in-game. Make sure you have at least 1 Public slot and simply follow the on-screen directions.





*Quick update to clarify something relevant to these pinned threads: I am not affiliated with Techland or Deep Silver. I just enjoy Dead Island, and I had some help from a Steam forum moderator with pinning my two threads. I hardly ever come back to Dead Island. Please don't be offended if I ignore your friend request.*

**Also, I cannot alter the locked "common issues" thread without the help of a forum moderator. If you have a list of fixes/advice that is not included in that thread, I highly recommend writing up a thread for advanced troubleshooting or game tips and seeking out a moderator to pin your thread.**