New custom pub method

yeah.

the other method is one person pulls host.. the other player must stay in the private match menu options (map, yuce) and accept the invite from there. They then tell the host player they are joining and see loading.

The original host player will leave the lobby 1 second when they see the name of the player they invited. It takes a couple of mics to get this working right.

If you need a mic go to the dollar store and look at cell phone mics for 2$ or whatever... theres ones that fit the 360 port.

where might one find such an establishment in dear old blighty?

Dollerama? Crumpetrama? Dollar tree? Crumpet tree?
Surely theres a store that sells things for a pound?

all gunner custom pubs with (above)AVERAGEJOESHOW may keep mnc going at euro times

Bumping this. Here's a guide for total slowpokes like meself.

If you want to host a custom pub you need to complete two steps:

1. Join a public lobby (or a game in progress) from Custom Settings.
2. Become Host.

What's "joining from custom settings"
Go to Crossfire, press X for private match, press Y for settings. This is your Custom Settings screen. Now you need to join a game or a lobby without leaving this screen. Press the BigX button to go to Friends and Messages. There you can either accept an invite or find a joinable player. The player who sends you invite (or the joinable player) does not have to be the current host, but if he is - things will be simpler.
How to Become Host
Becoming Host is another two-step process, haha.

1. Current host must leave.
2. Host must migrate to you.

How to make Host leave
If current host is your friend - he simply leaves after he sees you join. Otherwise, refer to the manual "How to make other players leave".
How to make host migrate to you
Pray. And/or pay for a good internet connection, which you need anyway if you want to host.
Anyway
If everything works, you should now have access to the Custom Settings screen (Y) and your game should be joinable.
FAQ
Q: Is there a different method?
A: Yes, you can find it in this forum thread.
Q: Can split-screeners host a custom pub?
A: No. Split-screeners cannot host anything. They cannot create a lobby. Host never migrates to them. No, Untouchable, that never works.
Q: Can split-screeners join a custom pub?
A: Yes, just like they join any other pub.

It worked last time I remeber it was starting and you left so I can host .Answer debunked.

Easier way to get host.

Go to private match screen. Hit start private match. Hit x to switch to public before it goes to the next screen. You will pull host.