Multiplayer connection error

[Denisius]

When i try to connect to a multiplayer game, i get a red screen, and that's it. Just after i finish typing up the port.

I've also tried connecting to several games, with each it was the same.

[Xavier]

i'm sure someone around here knows more than i do...but the things that jump to mind are:

are you sure you're entering the server ip and port # right?

are you trying to use an illegal copy of the game, or one purchased from ebay or some other unauthorized reseller? Another way of asking this is if the CD key you're using is printed on the inside cover of a manual that came with a game you purchased from an authorized seller.

other than that the only thing I can think of is router/firewall issues. make sure you're able to send and receive traffic on the port the servers are on.

[Denisius]

Ye, i am pretty sure i'm entering the port and server ip address, i tried several times with several games.

I've bought it from a local store, and they say they ordered it from the company that created it. I don't think it is a pirated copy, as i don't have the lockups that are reported with pirated copies.

And yes, i'm sure it's not a firewall/router issue.

[llamabeast]

What do you mean you get a red screen? The entire screen goes uniformly red?

[Dedas]

Johan K said:

That or a red screen will happen when you have a bad cd-key. This is an intended feature and not a bug.

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[Denisius]

Yes, here's a screenshot of how it looks:

http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mpbugci1.jpg

I've also tried reinstalling it and to try and connect with patch 3.14, with it, it doesn't show the red screen, but it says server down.

[Denisius]

A bad cd-key?


I guess i'll take it to the shop i bought it from, see what they say.

[Dedas]

Multiple people have had the same problem as you an they either had:

A. A corrupted "key" file (delete it and restart the game)

or

B. An illegitimate version of the game (no manual, crack or whatever).

So, as someone else wrote: do you have the cd-key printed inside your manual? If not, it is positively a pirated version.

[Denisius]

No, i didn't get a manual with it, only the cd, a small case to put it in, and a cd-key label printed on it. But i didn't have any problems with lockups or such, and still don't. Only this red screen when i try to connect to a multiplayer game.

I guess i'll go and speak with the seller at the shop i bought it at.

[Edi]

You should, as that's a pirate copy you've got. The game comes with a ~300 page ringbinder manual. No manual = pirated copy. It's also best if you contact Shrapnel technical support immediately, as I am obliged to inform the forum administrators of this.