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MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:53 pm
by WriterJWA
Alright ... for the past few days I've been having a few issues with multiplayer that I'd like to outline here, and see about getting it resolved. I've been working with "Garnier" via Teamspeak who has been a big help!

Each time I attempt to connect to a game via a room, I get an error that basically tells me I have failed to connect to the server. Here are the details of what's been attempted:

1. Turned off the firewall and antivirus program.
2. Attempt to work through a DMZ
3. Direct connect via IP address

What DID work is by using LogMeIn Hamachi, but only entering a game through a specific IP address. Is there any way I can get into a game without the laborious process of using third-party software and specifically-hosted IP's?

Here are my pertinent system specifications:

iMac 2.6mhz w/4g mem.
Windows XP SP3
Apple Extreme router (my computer is not directly connected to the router, but tied in wirelessly).

If anyone needs any more info... don't hesitate to ask!

Thanks,
WriterJWA

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:56 pm
by Garnier
The error specifically is "Connection Attempt Failed to Server".

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:18 pm
by InferiorBaton
what helped with me was i restarted my wireless router. im also running off wireless connection.

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:33 pm
by WriterJWA
I restarted the router a number of times, every time I made a change to a setting even.
what helped with me was i restarted my wireless router. im also running off wireless connection.

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:51 pm
by InferiorBaton
ah. hm... I'm not too sure then. Sorry I couldn't be of help.

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:28 pm
by kg_sspoom
Try running game as system admin

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:38 pm
by WriterJWA
Try running game as system admin
Are you talking about Win XP, or the router specifically?

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:53 pm
by InferiorBaton
right click the shortcut to the game and there should be an option to "run as administrator"

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:14 am
by Garnier
Do you know what you did that ended up making this work Writer? gids is having the same problem.

Re: MP Problems

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:37 am
by WriterJWA
I think it was a combination of a couple of things:

1. The latest patch
2. Running it as the administrator (which I don't always do, yet still have success)
3. Turn off all AV's and firewalls.

Otherwise, I'm somewhat confused as to why it started working with some normalcy, but I'm not complaining, either. Hope this helps!