MultiPlayer connection problems

Sat Apr 05, 2003 4:48 am by TlTimBob

Hello all,
I hope I'm not covering topics that have already been talked to death, but I'm having problems connecting to the global server and I'd really like to play MP. I have read through the forums (thoroughly I think) and have tried the following two suggestions already. I have reinstalled Dx 9.0a. I have rerun the dxdllreg.exe TWICE. Also, by using fldirectip.hta I have been able to see myself in the LAN severs window. I have tried to cnnect to the global server both with and without my software firewall operating, and have also tried to connect while functioning as DMZ host in the router. DMZ host causes all ports to be open at all times, and with both DMZ status and software firewall disabled, I still can't access global server. I can access a variety of other game servers (Renegade, UT2003, Battlenet, etc), so I know my internet connection is straight. Please, any more information you have is GREATLY appreciated.
Phil (TimBobJimmyJoeJack)

Sun Apr 06, 2003 6:57 am by Snake eye

<Bump>
I have the same prob, HELP!

*Insert sig here*

Sun Apr 06, 2003 5:50 pm by Digital Prospect

Hey, I'm also having this problem. I would really love to play this game online, it just wont connect to the global server, for some reason.

Mon Apr 07, 2003 9:41 am by NosferatoR

Same prob here, see this thread, we already talked about this but didnt come any conclusion. http://www.lancersreactor.com/t/forum/t ... le=&M=True

Tue Apr 08, 2003 12:45 am by Digital Prospect

BUMP. I'm sorry to have to bump this, but I am extremely upset about not being able to use the online features, as that was one of the main reasons I bought the game.

By any chance has anyone found out new information on this matter?

Tue Apr 08, 2003 7:55 pm by NosferatoR

No, sorry... nothing new. I also reinstalled Windows and FL but still nothing works.

Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:56 am by Joshy T

i have the same problem, now. i was plaing it for a while then i stoped and now i cant connet to the global server again. and it really sux. MP gets a little boring after about 5 mins anyway.

The three s's: Sun, Surf and Stupid lag.

Wed Apr 09, 2003 1:22 pm by Murgen

I think the central server is down.

That is all. And not good.

Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:24 pm by Noon

Ah well I hope the central server is down - I'll feel a whole lot better if it is!

Wed Apr 09, 2003 4:12 pm by TlTimBob

Well thanks everyone for responding; its unfortunate that there hasn't been any more developements. I would like to add a few details; I can connect to the globel server on my wife's computer, and my friends, both of which are on the same network with the same router. From this I conclude that the global server is UP, and that my network is capable of finding it. Unfortunately it appears that the conflict is within my software. I'm thinking about emailing MS tech support, but I shudder to think how that will go

. Anybody else with this problem or a solution, I await your email with bated breath!

Phil

Thu Apr 10, 2003 4:16 am by King of Pain

I was having the same problem, not being able to connect to the master server but I realized I had DX 9.0 and not DX 9.0a. After installing 9.0a I was able to get online with no problems.

I know this is not everyone's problem, but it might be of help to some.

Strange that the install would not update my DX version?

Thu Apr 10, 2003 2:18 pm by Master Yoda

directX 9.0 was also my problem when i installed 9.0a i could get online without any problems but i have to disable my router (cuz im playing on the server) or else it cant connect to the global server

tim you can ask @ the newsgroups @ microsoft.com

http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/

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