NEW EA GAME - Server Is Up. Game has started.

lch · #1 June 19th, 2008, 07:55 AM

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chrispedersen said:
I am going to attach the last three turn files to ich and to illwinter and ask them to examine the files, as well as see if its possible to log ip addresses.

Run "dom3 --verify BraveNewWorld" and the game creates *.chk files for all the game files which show you info about them. You can open them with any text editor. You'll see for which turn number their uploaded 2h files were ("turnnbr"). I tried it on the last archive and two players had outdated turns.

chrispedersen · #2 June 19th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Hey guys,

Ich made a comment offline which I wanted to share:

They said that the game server hung after they hit end turn. Seems like they use to play their turns directly online, which is not advised to do. They should do turns offline and connect to the game server again when they're done to upload them

This is true; there is a FAQ on this exact point, and how (and why) to do it. Can someone please locate the faq and post the link here?

But I can tell you from personal experience, that if I connect directly to a hosted server and you disconnect, crash, or even just quit without saving - the host will still treat it as if you had submitted a turn.

Essentially, the preferred way of doing it is connecting until you see the nations icons, then quitting, and play an existing game. When you are finished with your turn, you then go back to the network, connect, and upload your turn.

The exact step by step instructions are in the FAQ.

Best,

Chris

chrispedersen · #3 June 19th, 2008, 12:10 PM

Regards

Chris

effeDom · #4 June 19th, 2008, 02:14 PM

can i sub for EA abysia? (hunt11)??? or did he get a sub?

im new to MP though i know EA very well and LA less so...

let me know. i setup an email just for dom3 so waiting to get into MPs

chrispedersen · #5 June 19th, 2008, 05:51 PM

I'm okay with you subbing for him; game will not run again till monday. Contact him directly, to arrange please

Chris
(host)

Griefor · #6 June 19th, 2008, 06:41 PM

I can't play my turn. I get "error reading ret turn".

I already tried deleting the game folder.

Aezeal · #7 June 19th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Ok strictly will take my position I guess.. chris you contact him to change e-mail and whatnot.

effeDom · #8 June 20th, 2008, 11:15 AM

i already sorted with hunt11 to sub, however, i cannot connect to server (on port 1224 or port 2000 as someone above ^^^ said...)

so....im guessing, server down?

ah yes i did install the map attachment and all, but, what about mods?
anything i need other than the map?
plz let me know, im new to MP so...

and lanka, i know of our 3 turn warning system, hunt11 told me...until i get into the game a few turns to even realize whats going on i dont intend to change anything

hi everyone btw

chrispedersen · #9 June 23rd, 2008, 01:41 PM

Ok guys.

I am waiting on:

1. Those that staled got their turns in.
2. Strict confirms he has the informaiton for Aezeals position.

I have put the server back up: (only for those that staled)I will host the turn at midnight. And resume on port 1224 shortly after midnight.

chrispedersen · #10 June 23rd, 2008, 01:45 PM

Thank you Matrix!

As Ich did it for me, I didn't know; So thanks again. Its a great looking page and a lot of work has gone into it.

At some point Ich, I am going to get that webserver up - however I have a lot to learn still - I doubt it will ever look as good as Matryx's page.

However, I just got back (4am) and work is slamming me so it will be a while....

Thanks again Matryx!