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Re: Net play problems
SURE. Insult my spelling. Bastard ^_~
There is your entire problem. AOL is one of the worst ISPs on the planet, and would make you lag to high heaven guaranteed with SRB2's really crappy netcode. Pretty much you'll need a different ISP if you want to netplay without lagging.Flame_the_hedgehog said:
SURE. Insult my spelling. Bastard ^_~
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Which brings us to another story: after unsuccesful join attempts that disrupt the game's consistency (read: lag), sometimes the effects (lag) remain after a short period of time, or sometimes until the next map change. This is vaguely known as "after-lag". Why does this happen?Mystic said:
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Wait, you mean AOL Browser!? I'm not seeing that screwing up netgames...Flame_the_hedgehog said:
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Because SRB2's netcode is not the best on Earth, shall we say.Neo Chaotikal said:
Using AOL's browser shouldn't make a difference at all. I assumed you meant you used AOL's horrible dialup internet service. If you're lagging still with a broadband connection, check to see what you're running that accesses the internet. If you're downloading something or running a bunch of instant messanger programs that can slow your connection down. Personally I suggest disconnecting from all non-essential internet services before playing SRB2 online.Flame_the_hedgehog said:
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Mystic? Playing online? Haven't heard such a great jo... actually, that's not a bad idea! I'd like to spar with you once, Mystic. Hope I have the chance, while we're both still alive. I doubt it.
EDIT: I hope you won't mind:
Flame_the_hedgehog said:
Mystic? Playing online? Haven't heard such a great jo... actually, that's not a bad idea! I'd like to spar with you once, Mystic. Hope I have the chance, while we're both still alive. I doubt it.
EDIT: I hope you won't mind:
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Mess... anger. Messanger. Gotta remind that one.Mystic said:
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Re: Net play problems
Lets just say...
Mystic actually does play every now and then, frequently during contest voting sessions. Yes, he usually does PWN everybody, but then again...
Yes, thats an old picture from 1.08, and the course wasnt exactly finished (although i dont think it was him who won)
Now, it may seem like im bragging, let me tell you this...
I had a one on one recently with the big guy. When theres a bomb ring in the house, 650 to 550, in his favor, pretty decent, IMO. However, if a rail ring is there....
1350...
to...
PM me to find out what my score was before Mystic ruins it all and tells everybody :P.
Neo Chaotikal said:
Lets just say...
Mystic actually does play every now and then, frequently during contest voting sessions. Yes, he usually does PWN everybody, but then again...
Yes, thats an old picture from 1.08, and the course wasnt exactly finished (although i dont think it was him who won)
Now, it may seem like im bragging, let me tell you this...
I had a one on one recently with the big guy. When theres a bomb ring in the house, 650 to 550, in his favor, pretty decent, IMO. However, if a rail ring is there....
1350...
to...
PM me to find out what my score was before Mystic ruins it all and tells everybody :P.
First of all, you should check if you're playing the same version of SRB2. 1.09 games will not show up on 1.09.1 and vice-versa.
Make sure that, when creating a server through the "Host Game" menu, "Advertise on the Internet" is set to "Yes". Otherwise the game will not show up on the Master Server, and no one will know it's running.
If this is not your problem, then check if you (or your friend) have a firewall protecting your computer. If you have, either forward UDP ports 5029 and 5030 (options for port forwarding should be in some sort of 'Advanced' options menu), or temporarily disable the firewall while playing. Some firewalls may also block srb2win.exe from accessing the Internet - use the appropriate menu to allow access.
Note that Windows XP uses its own firewall, which, if active, needs to have the reffered UDP ports open too, aswell as allowing srb2win.exe to access the Internet.
If this doesn't help, check whether you're connected to the internet. *shot*
Feel free to add more info, since this is not really my strong point.
Make sure that, when creating a server through the "Host Game" menu, "Advertise on the Internet" is set to "Yes". Otherwise the game will not show up on the Master Server, and no one will know it's running.
If this is not your problem, then check if you (or your friend) have a firewall protecting your computer. If you have, either forward UDP ports 5029 and 5030 (options for port forwarding should be in some sort of 'Advanced' options menu), or temporarily disable the firewall while playing. Some firewalls may also block srb2win.exe from accessing the Internet - use the appropriate menu to allow access.
Note that Windows XP uses its own firewall, which, if active, needs to have the reffered UDP ports open too, aswell as allowing srb2win.exe to access the Internet.
If this doesn't help, check whether you're connected to the internet. *shot*
Feel free to add more info, since this is not really my strong point.
Well I'm stumped. Help?
One more thing - SRB2 displays all the games the master server page shows. However, it filters out the games depending on the version. For instance, the page will show games of version 1.09.0 and 1.09.1, but SRB2 1.09 will only show 1.09.0 and SRB2 1.09.1 will only show 1.09.1.
So, just check the master server page, no need to check both it and SRB2.
One more thing - SRB2 displays all the games the master server page shows. However, it filters out the games depending on the version. For instance, the page will show games of version 1.09.0 and 1.09.1, but SRB2 1.09 will only show 1.09.0 and SRB2 1.09.1 will only show 1.09.1.
So, just check the master server page, no need to check both it and SRB2.
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