Multiplayer connection error

[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.

[Denisius]

Contact them, and tell them what?

Also, does any of the official retailers ship worldwide? if so, which one?

[Edi]

Ask them how to proceed from here, as the policy on people with pirated copies has generally been a fairly straightforward banning.

Your case has more mitigating circumstances than most if you indeed bought it from a store where you live, but you need to talk to them about it. You are likely going to have to buy a legitimate copy if you wish to stay on these forums.

[Denisius]

Well, i did buy it from a store, and i'll go the day after tomorrow, to see what the seller has to say about it.

Either way, i guess i'll have to order it. Do you know which one of the official retailers ships world wide?