How do setup an online server so you can play people across the world?
How do setup an online server so you can play people across the world?
I'm glad this came up again, it gives me a better chance to work up a good thread on exactly how to configure this. First step, run the server, then hit this address in your browser:
http://127.0.0.1:11801/?password=dim3
Cut and paste the top part (the part that talks about the IP address) into a reply message. Then click the "shutdown" link to stop the server.
[>] Brian
It takes so long to load. Is that normal?
It takes so long to load. Is that normal?
No, that might be a bug. Do you get a log (there should be a log folder in the data folder.) I might have busted this, let me check.
[>] Brian
I don't think its a bug.
If you don't forward the correct port, it will load for a long time (about 2-5 minutes) and then display a "connection failed" message or something like that. My server works perfectly.
Great it loaded! is it online for people to play on if I keep that running?
btw: how can I setup 5 servers that use different maps for different servers
By making 5 different data folders, each in its own parent folder and each with its own server app. Change the ports each one goes to in './Settings/Network.xml' and then make sure the ports are open or forwarded. Launch all 5 apps. Create a new browser window. Open 4 more tabs in it. There should be 5 tabs in the window. In each tab type the address to each of the servers. Voila.
(i.e. 'http://localhost:11801/?password=dim3')
But if I have only 1 server going can people across the world play it?
yeah, if it's external. Can people outside your house reach it?
I haven't tested it yet.
Would wireless work because sometimes other online games that I play have trouble networking because I'm using a wireless network?