Can't host my game.

[DrStephen]

Okay, I can't host my game using port 5029. So I used the -ucpport command and see if it worked. Well, I used a random number, then tried 5002.

Both the numbers made the Server appear in the Master Server page on this message board; but I noticed that the Gametype was Unknown, there was an X on the ping, etc.

Am i doing something wrong? Please help me, I really want to host my own game.

 

[PixelGamer64]

Okay, I can't host my game using port 5029. So I used the -ucpport command and see if it worked. Well, I used a random number, then tried 5002.

Both the numbers made the Server appear in the Master Server page on this message board; but I noticed that the Gametype was Unknown, there was an X on the ping, etc.

Am i doing something wrong? Please help me, I really want to host my own game.

Did you set it to UDP? I think you have to do that for it to work as well, although I'm not entirely sure. Try it and see if it works.

 

[DrStephen]

Well, how do I set up a UDP?

 

[PixelGamer64]

Well, how do I set up a UDP?

Y'know the place where you set up the 5029 port thing? It'll most likely be there too, just find a menu and select 'UDP'. That's a rather bleak description, but I'm not great at explaining things sorry. ._.

 

[DrStephen]

I followed the instructions of TheSRB2Dude's video on how to port forward, but it didn't work. It still appears like that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZr0CN2aigI

 

[Knux576]

You may need to change some firewall settings if it still isn't working.
Press the start button in the taskbar, search "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" in your computer's search bar, press enter, then in the left sidebar click "Inbound Rules". From there, find your SRB2 exe on the list. There should be a rule with a private profile and UDP protocol, so double click that and in the popup select the option that says "Allow the connection".

 

[DrStephen]

I did, but it's still not working out.

 

[Knux576]

Updated my post, it should work now, assuming you forwarded your ports correctly in the first place.

 

[DrStephen]

I did what you told me to, but still no effect.

 

[ManimiFire]

I really want to host a server too... I hope for solutions that works.

 

[PixelGamer64]

Wait! I think I've found the problem. Where you set the 5029 port and UDP, go there again. What you should find is an 'IP Address' which you can type in, you're gonna need to find the correct IP, to do so. Search for the command prompt, and then type 'ipconfig' in it. A whole bunch of stuff will appear, but you need to find the 'IPv4 Address'. Use that as the IP address, try that and come back and say if it's worked or not.

 

[DrStephen]

I did use that IP. And well, it didn't work at all.

 

[PixelGamer64]

I did use that IP. And well, it didn't work at all.

The only other thing that I can think of is that maybe the Master Server address in the game has been changed, try seeing if it's correct. But if it's still not working, try looking around on Youtube for videos.

 

[KitsuneFreak]

Ever decide to call your internet providers? Maybe it's an issue on their part.