Does MP work?

GeneralChaos · #1 January 3rd, 2009, 08:31 PM

So far no luck with game connecting with another player thru the internet. Anybody else get it to work? I can get a local connection with my other computer, but no internet connection with the world.

ScottWAR · #2 January 3rd, 2009, 08:40 PM

Hop in chat we will see if we can get it working

ScottWAR · #3 January 4th, 2009, 03:25 AM

Ok, worked with it for a while and could never get a connection with GeneraChaos. We turned off firewalls, removed routers etc. and still no connection.

Later I played a game vs Alejes, so it is wrking, but something is preventing GeneralChaos from connecting.

alejes02 · #4 January 4th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Yes, it worked. We both had to bypass our routers, which is normal. We had two crashes, but I think that might have been my fault. I've got satellite internet--lag, lag, lag. That's what I get for living in BFE. Fortunately, the autosave function saved the day. All-in-all, it was far more satisfying playing a skilled opponent like Scottwarr than an AI any day.

ScottWAR · #5 January 4th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Yes, it was a really fun game even though I lost. Definately looking forward to more games vs people.

GeneralChaos · #6 January 9th, 2009, 12:01 AM

Well, I think this game stinks in MP. It just won't work(get a connection). I have been playing many games online for 4 years with this computer & same internet connection. And I have NOT had any problem with any other game. Where's PBEM?

AlanBernardo · #7 January 10th, 2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneralChaos

Well, I think this game stinks in MP. It just won't work(get a connection). I have been playing many games online for 4 years with this computer & same internet connection. And I have NOT had any problem with any other game. Where's PBEM?

I can help you to try and connect if you want. I'll be around later this evening. My AIM is alanbernardo21 and ICQ 4046944.

There is a program out there called "TCP View" which will show what ports a game is using.

In the end, playing a online game using DMZ is a little dangerous: I only use it when the ports fail to work.

Still, saying a game stinks in MP just because you can't connect is a bit odd.

Alan

ScottWAR · #8 January 10th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Use the forum chat room. Im about to make post about using it to find MP games.

ScottWAR · #9 January 12th, 2009, 12:29 AM

Ok, Alan and I did a little test tonight, and he can host and join with no problem by opening port 1941, so its a user side issue.

GeneralChaos---- I think I might have an idea what your problem is. Look for me in the chat room or send me a PM when you can meet up.

ScottWAR · #10 January 9th, 2009, 02:34 AM

Your problem has me stumped. You dont have a router, but the IP the game shows and the IP that www.whatismyip.com shows for you are different,....which would indicate a router. However, I am not an expert. Hopefully someone else with more knowledge could help you,...... I would really like to see more people playing MP.