Welcome Sethanon ,

Right forum to ask the question in - so kudos!
First up, there is one definative thing that hampers FL in connecting to the global servers, and that is your firewall. This is especially true when playing mods, as each time you play with a different version numbered EXE file (ie 1.28, 1.35, 1.7, 2.2 etc), you will need to grant it access to the net.

For this, we created a special thread upon how to go about this task, which can be found here.

Give it a go, and let us know how you get on!

This happened to me once, try getting the newest DirectX, or if you have recently installed it get the older version. This helped to me.

nope it still not work m8's

Or try reinstalling the game and getting a new FLID, by deleting the apropriate registry entry (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft Games\Freelancer)

nope ill just have to play singleplayer *crys*

How do you connect to the net? Through a router, or are you part of a network? Or is it directly through your modem?

Here is an excerpt from the Readme that is on your Freelancer disk!
XII. Multiplayer Troubleshooting

1 Home networks and dial-up connections - If you have a network card and you dial in to the Internet via modem, you may have trouble launching multiplayer games. If this occurs, disable the device that is not providing your Internet connection and try again.

2 Disconnection from ISP - If you are disconnected from your ISP during game play, you will be dropped from the game. Upon your return, you will be reinstated at your last location.

3 Two TCP/IP devices - If you are experiencing issues with dropping network connections or a lack of ability to connect to Freelancer servers, please attempt the following:
o Exit Freelancer and ensure that you have a functional network / Internet connection.
o Disable the device that is not providing your Internet connection and try again.

For information on setting up Internet Connection Sharing or disabling your second TCP/IP device, please see <http://support.microsoft.com/> and search the knowledge base for instructions specific to your operating system. If you are uncertain about making any changes, check with your network administrator, if applicable.

• Routers - Ensure that you have the latest firmware updates from the manufacturer. You do not need to use a computer on a DMZ in order to run a Freelancer server. If you are uncertain about making any changes, check with your network administrator, if applicable.

• Setting up and Disabling Internet Connection Sharing -
For Windows XP see: Here
For Windows 2000 see: Here
For Windows ME and 98SE: Here

nope still nothing, but just in case u can help anymore i connect through an asdl modem which is external
u probz cant help but thanks anyway m8's

I think I may be able to help you with this cause I have a ADSL modem that I bought and have used. One suggestion, even though you have forwarded that ports through the router/modem, check your firewall and make sure it's turned down to medium. Reason, cause even though you've forwarded the ports, if your firewall is set to the highest, it will cloak your IP and all open points to your server. Let me know if this helps.

i got ase and i can get servers but now it says about taking longer than expected, then it says it cant connect

Eat plasma u navy ****ers

Hmmm, I'll see if I can dig up some more information about this problem. If I find a solution, I'll let you know.