multiplayer probs

Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:38 pm by Sith_Revenge

Boscoe;
We've all gone too long without any FL multiplay, is there any comment from MS about the Global server being down? I'm asking you since u'r the moderator here...figured you might have some insight. Is there any hint from Bill's domain, or did the poor thing (server) finally wear out after all these years? Thx.

Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:23 pm by Pandora

well well, all the sudden the global server is working again, for me anyway, I'm sorry I don't have a solution for the rest of you but I didn't do anything to my internet or change any settings or anything. Maybe there's a network ISP problem, like a glitch that would affect only certain people throughout the world. I don't know, I'm no computer genius at the least.

Wed Apr 06, 2005 1:18 pm by Gnavpot

As soon as the global server began working again, I wrote down the ip adresses of all the servers I have visited.

I would recommend everyone to do that. If the global server stalls once again, you can correct directly to your favorite servers with the -s command line option or with one of the GUI tools which have been made for this.

Edited by - Gnavpot on 4/6/2005 2:18:45 PM

Wed Apr 06, 2005 2:38 pm by Howietje

The -s options don't work for me..I've tried:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\Freelancer.exe" -s130.89.162.63:2302
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\Freelancer.exe" -s 130.89.162.63:2302
And the quicklaunch tool doesn't work too.....

Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:03 am by Gnavpot

This worked for me. I made a copy of the Freelancer desktop shortcut, right clicked on it, selected Properties and changed Target from this:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\Freelancer.exe"

...into this:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\Freelancer.exe" -s213.208.119.228:2302 -s212.227.21.64:2302 -s195.149.21.205:2302

Now I have access to these servers, even if the global server is down.

Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:43 am by Howietje

Okay, the first time i tried the above method, i got a bluescreen.
The second time i tried it, i still did not receive any servers in the list, nor in the LAN, nor in the internet section....
Is an already registered account necessary?

Fri Apr 08, 2005 5:01 am by darkangel2002uk

hey there have u tried looking into your firewall or router setting if your using them as i had similar problems with my router i had to open certain ports and everthing worked fine

Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:23 am by Howietje

Okay, i set Freelancer as trusted/internet on acces and server; now lets hope it works

Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:29 am by Howietje

FFS, it still doesn't work :@

Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:40 am by Howietje

How do you open certain ports with ZoneAlarm, i can't get acces to the router, only to my own computer...
Btw, i never had problems with ports whatsoever...

Fri Apr 08, 2005 8:34 am by highone

how can I connect to a spesific ip address ? I use the next generetaion mod and there is a listing of available servers to play with this mod. unfortunately I simply can't. I can't use the -s command because there is no port listed in the readme. I downloaded a file called "tflconnector 1.2.exe" I thought it might help but I can't use it. actually no changes occured when I used the program . HELP PLS. I'd be very happy if you recommend a WORKING program for this 'cause i am not good with command line parameters.

Sat Apr 09, 2005 3:44 am by Gnavpot

Howietje,

You will not need an account on the Freelancer server before connecting to it directly.

It should not be necessary to make any special router configurations. Freelancer multiplayer only uses outgoing connections, not ingoing. Almost any default configured router for a home network will allow all outgoing connections and only deny ingoing connections.

I cannot answer your Zonealarm question. I don't use that software.

Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:18 am by Howietje

So basicly, i'm screwed untill the server goes up again?
Oh well, i never played MP, i guess i can wait a bit longer

Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:54 am by highone

anybody alive out there ? can you help me ?

Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:36 am by Howietje

I'm still stuck too....

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