Cannot connect to Global Server

Tue Jul 29, 2003 7:05 pm by Cyberopts

I understand that many people have had this problem. I thought that I had it figured out when I downloaded the update patch. However, when I restarted my computer the problem had not been resolved. When I try to connect to the multiplayer server section, the game says "Attempting to connect to global server..." and stays there forever.

Here are my computer specs:
Hewlett Packard
800 Celaron Processor
32 mB Radeo video card
10/100 ethernet cable modem

Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to have to reinstall as I've already beat the single player campaign.

Also, I didn't want to create 2 threads and I know that this really goes in the other forum, but I can't seem to progress past level 18 in the campaign. Needless to say, this leaves me stuck with all the sorry ships and equipment.

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!

Wed Jul 30, 2003 11:22 pm by leadpill

I have posted the solution to this in several threads here and on Lancers HQ.

It's not your system, the Global List Server is down. It happens occasionally.

the file FLIPDIRECT.HTA in your freelancer program directory will allow you to use server IP address to connect directly... simply double-click it. When inputting the port be sure to use ??? instead of a number if you don't know the port. Some servers don't use the standard ports. From what you said about your firewall, this should not be a problem for you.

Some server IP's are posted here in the Server forum. Otherwise I suggest you write down such info somewhere so you have it handy.

Wed Jul 30, 2003 11:33 pm by moby

Another way is SEARCH THE FORUM BEFOR POST

Anyway check on yours DX DirectPlay drivers. For more details search the forum.

Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:27 pm by Cyberopts

No dice. I think I've found the problem. When I run the update, it doesn't actually change my version. When I start up Freelancer, it still has "Version 1.0" in the bottom left of the main menu. When I try to run the update again, it says that the patch has already been installed. However, I am still able to run my own server, although other people (not on my LAN) cannot connect.

Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:28 pm by 666heretic

just reinstall freelancer...

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Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:34 pm by Cyberopts

I've tried to reinstall already. It doesn't work. I'm at work right now and I can't get free to try the shortcut option of connecting, so I'll have to try that later.

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