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Gaming for the Original SWBF1 and SWBF2/other games => Star Wars Battlefront (2004 Original) => Topic started by: Led on May 28, 2014, 05:27:20 PM

Title: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 28, 2014, 05:27:20 PM
IMPORTANT:  GameMaster will shut down on 6/1/2016.  SWBFspy will take its place.  These directions are somewhat out dated.  Ask for the new patches if you need help.

NEW:  watch these instructions on video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5UaYBcApW4

International Instructions
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=8758.0


You need to either replace your Battlefront.exe file:

Here is an automatic gamemaster patch installer

http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=1147



or to manually install it

http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=1144

Note:  if replacing your battlefront.exe file, you may need to delete your "virtual store"
This link will show you where it is located:
http://scorpionqa.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/how-to-locate-your-hidden-virtual-store-in-windows-7/
Basically, it makes a copy of things for quick loading, but that can interfere with the new exe file that you just got.

you can find it here:
C:\Users\your_user_name\AppData\Local\VirtualStore


Or, edit your hosts file (see this tutorial)
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=7840.0


If you are really brave, you can try the hex edits mentioned in the post below.  Be sure you make a copy of your original exe file first!


If your language for battlefront.exe is not supported, please let us know.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Phobos on May 28, 2014, 05:53:56 PM
also to manually hex edit your client or server battlefront.exe for any language change these values

Find:
%s.available.gamespy.com
Replace with:
%s.gameshare.info

Find:
%s.master.gamespy.com
Replace with:
%s.gameshare.info

Find:
%s.ms%d.gamespy.com
Replace with:
%s%d.gameshare.info


Find:
%s.available.gamespy.com
Replace with:
%s.swbfspy.com

Find:
%s.master.gamespy.com
Replace with:
%s.swbfspy.com

Find:
%s.ms%d.gamespy.com
Replace with:
%s%d.swbfspy.com


GameMaster Links                         
Port Forwarding - http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=6383.0
HOSTS Editing - http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=7840.0
GameMaster Discussion - http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=7827.msg84317
GameMaster Tutorial - http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=7842.0
GameMaster Website - http://gameshare.co/gamemaster
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: BOB.LION on May 29, 2014, 12:21:46 PM
doesn't seem to work for me :/ much noob very wow
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 29, 2014, 02:50:31 PM
Quote from: BOB.LION on May 29, 2014, 12:21:46 PM
doesn't seem to work for me :/ much noob very wow

Are trying to play 1.0 or 1.2 ?

Also, what version of windows do you use?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: BOB.LION on May 29, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
1.2
win7

its the problem where when i do the steps and load up .exe, i get a white box with LOADING... that doesnt go away. ill try see what i can do tomorrow. thanks LED - p.s. we must advertise your ts3 more man! especially on saturdays
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Dark_Phantom on May 29, 2014, 03:24:29 PM
Sauce seems to be having the same problem with the white box loading, and just hanging there.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Norwood on May 29, 2014, 03:25:30 PM
Which for me was fixed by downloading Anyders autorun fix version, did you try that?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 29, 2014, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: BOB.LION on May 29, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
1.2
win7

its the problem where when i do the steps and load up .exe, i get a white box with LOADING... that doesnt go away. ill try see what i can do tomorrow. thanks LED - p.s. we must advertise your ts3 more man! especially on saturdays

-have you tried the no-cd version?
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=1144
-also, clear out your virtual store, just in case

Regarding teamspeak, certainly, get some players on it.  It can be loads of fun.  Let me know if it goes down and I will restart it (it does that some times).   Oh, and I put a widget on the home page so everyone can see who is on TS.

I can make a private BOB channel on it, and I can also set your clan up with a private board on this forum.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 29, 2014, 05:31:52 PM
Some people are reporting binkw32.dll errors--
if anyone has figured out what is causing this, let me know.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: SleepKiller on May 29, 2014, 05:33:22 PM
Quote from: Led on May 29, 2014, 05:31:52 PM
Some people are reporting binkw32.dll errors--
if anyone has figured out what is causing this, let me know.
They've haven't put the modified exe in the path of the game launcher instead of battlefront.exe's location?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Norwood on May 29, 2014, 06:14:51 PM
Quote from: Led on May 29, 2014, 03:35:34 PMI can make a private BOB channel on it, and I can also set your clan up with a private board on this forum.
Oh! that would be awesome! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 29, 2014, 06:22:51 PM
Quote from: SleepKiller on May 29, 2014, 05:33:22 PM
They've haven't put the modified exe in the path of the game launcher instead of battlefront.exe's location?

Correct, they are not placing it in the right spot.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: HGHG on May 30, 2014, 04:23:20 AM
I had the binkw32.dll error when i first tried it.
There is a binkw32.dll somewhere in the lucasarts folder dont remember where.  I just copied that to the gamedata folder and it worked.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on May 30, 2014, 06:49:19 AM
Is that no cd versuon some kind of copy of my modified exe ?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 30, 2014, 07:13:05 AM
Quote from: Anyder on May 30, 2014, 06:49:19 AM
Is that no cd versuon some kind of copy of my modified exe ?

Which one are you referring to?

The one in my first post?  Then no.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: BOB.LION on May 30, 2014, 07:46:35 AM
i got it sorted thanks to you guys and some others. thanks guys -
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Ultimo on May 30, 2014, 09:20:55 AM
When using GameMaster, I go in game, and after a few minutes I start lagging. And it just gradually builds into more... more lag. Eventually it just finally tells me battlefront.exe has stopped working and closes out the game.
Any help? Please? Greatly appreciated...
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 30, 2014, 09:50:29 AM
Quote from: ULTIMO on May 30, 2014, 09:20:55 AM
When using GameMaster, I go in game, and after a few minutes I start lagging. And it just gradually builds into more... more lag. Eventually it just finally tells me battlefront.exe has stopped working and closes out the game.
Any help? Please? Greatly appreciated...

It seems like a local problem with your computer.  Are you overheating?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: BOB.LION on May 30, 2014, 11:02:20 AM
yeah i heard ultimo gets really hot sometimes
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Ultimo on May 30, 2014, 12:07:00 PM
Quote from: Led on May 30, 2014, 09:50:29 AM
It seems like a local problem with your computer.  Are you overheating?

No. Quite infact I have checked for overheating before but my computer is the coldest piece of metal in my room...
I'm not sure what's causing this...
But I have a hunch its something that I may have accidently downloaded with another file.
I'm going to start backing things up that I want and reset my PC... maybe.

Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on May 30, 2014, 02:08:52 PM
Quote from: Led on May 30, 2014, 07:13:05 AM
Which one are you referring to?

The one in my first post?  Then no.
So what is it ?
A bf.exe which runs not having the cd with this gamemaster thing fixed on it ??
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 30, 2014, 03:29:28 PM
Quote from: Anyder on May 30, 2014, 02:08:52 PM
So what is it ?
A bf.exe which runs not having the cd with this gamemaster thing fixed on it ??

What are you getting at Anyder?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Mike on May 30, 2014, 10:36:54 PM
Quote from: Led on May 28, 2014, 05:27:20 PM
You need to either replace your Battlefront.exe file:

Led, are you one of the developers of GameMaster, and if not are you in close contact with the developers? I ask because this seems like the best work-around option currently and I need to know some more specific information from it.

Currently the PS2 community will have no method to play the game after it shuts down because none of the other work-around options like Tunngle or Gameranger would function because these are separate applications with downloads required. This, on the other hand, seems like a simple modification which changes the .exe and tells it to get the server list from a different address.

If it works like I think it does, then it would also would function on PS2, because we have the capability built in to change what DNS address we connect to. This method was used previously play SWBF1 on OpenSpy, and GameMaster sounds exactly like OpenSpy, but much better.

I just need to know what DNS address I should use to test out GameMaster. Any information would be appreciated.

EDIT: is it 5.230.233.61   ?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 31, 2014, 02:07:23 AM
Hi Mike,

I think you found the information you need to try things out.  The developers are a German group at www.swbf3.de.  A player name Kalle has been helpful.

I am not sure everything is fully functional with GameMaster, but I suspect they can help.

I have to note that we went through this all one year ago with something called OpenSpy, but it never really worked very well for us.  So far, this seems better.

Do you play PS2 SWBF2?  If so, you may want to contact someone called "PyroJockey" .  He has some experience getting these things figured out, and has an account here you can contact him with.  Tirpider may also be able to help you.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: StoneCold on May 31, 2014, 02:50:17 AM
The only thing we need is more servers (like mine) with the tps command set to 60 or more. Playing on a server with a tps of 20/30 really makes it unplayable in my book.  :(
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Mike on May 31, 2014, 02:51:42 AM
Quote from: Led on May 31, 2014, 02:07:23 AM
Hi Mike,
I think you found the information you need to try things out.  The developers are a German group at www.swbf3.de.  A player name Kalle has been helpful.
I think I have it, but I'm not sure. I will try to contact Kalle directly on that site to get some more info, thanks.
Quote from: Led on May 31, 2014, 02:07:23 AMI have to note that we went through this all one year ago with something called OpenSpy, but it never really worked very well for us.  So far, this seems better.
Yea this looks like a similar thing hopefully, but better. Currently OpenSpy is out of date. The last update was May 1st I believe. As of that update, hosting 4-man servers from a Playstation 2 was possible on SWBF1 and 2, but they only functioned properly on SWBF1. I believe they are in need of a new C++ coder for another update. Currently OpenSpy is not properly configured to send the Server List to PS2s or PCs. GameMaster looks like it should effectively do the same thing, but better since they have more active people working on it.
Quote from: Led on May 31, 2014, 02:07:23 AMDo you play PS2 SWBF2?  If so, you may want to contact someone called "PyroJockey" .  He has some experience getting these things figured out, and has an account here you can contact him with.  Tirpider may also be able to help you.
I do indeed play, and I would hate to see GameSpy take the game away from us. I help the PS2 competitive ladder site over at: http://theswbfc.forumotion.com
I've pretty much been playing the game every day for the past 2 months. We squeezed in 1 more season before the 31st. I'm trying to keep everyone over there informed on if we'll be able to play after the shutdown. I just wish I had a testable solution sooner for everyone. I wanted to spread the word before people started to leave the community.

And yes, I know Pyro and I talk to him about this stuff  8). We're working on testing this but we've hit a roadblock for now because I'm not certain that I have the right DNS address.

Thank you for all the helpful information. I think you put me on the right track for who to ask.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on May 31, 2014, 05:29:03 AM
Quote from: Led on May 30, 2014, 03:29:28 PM
What are you getting at Anyder?
Does it have any other modification ?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on May 31, 2014, 06:30:20 AM
Quote from: Anyder on May 31, 2014, 05:29:03 AM
Does it have any other modification ?

not that I am aware of.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: oldsnake on June 01, 2014, 07:10:46 AM
hi Mike. I was able to get a swbf1 no patch ps2 server up using this hosts file. So it should work for the swbf2 version. *this hosts file is for swbf1 only*. 

# Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
#      102.54.94.97     rhino.acme.com          # source server
#       38.25.63.10     x.acme.com              # x client host

127.0.0.1       localhost
#
5.230.233.61 swbfrontps2.ms10.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 swbfrontps2.available.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 available.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 master.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 swbfrontps2.master.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 motd.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 key.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 peerchat.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 gpsp.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 gpcm.gamespy.com
5.230.233.61 natneg1.gamespy.com
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: StoneCold on June 01, 2014, 12:03:25 PM
@oldsnake

That's awesome, I'm pretty sure the PS2 guys will appreciate that  :tu:
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Zeяo on June 01, 2014, 12:08:38 PM
Don't know if you guys already know this but swbf2 will shutdown June 30th: http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates

Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Mike on June 01, 2014, 02:01:32 PM
Quote from: oldsnake on June 01, 2014, 07:10:46 AM
hi Mike. I was able to get a swbf1 no patch ps2 server up using this hosts file. So it should work for the swbf2 version. *this hosts file is for swbf1 only*.

Awesome, thank you for that. Were you able to your server on the PS2 server list?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: 4lbLordUxor on June 01, 2014, 08:14:31 PM
Hmm, well the exodous from Trummble was quick and decisive. I suppose it must be a success. However after following a large number of instructions in regard to exe.files and replacing hosts etc , I can still only play via this
VPN.
Any attempt to access the internet leads to a long drawn out loading window in white,just says 'Loading.......'
for ages, and then does it some more.
Is there a concise and definative series of steps? Or will it just be a 'trial and error' approach?
There seems to be a number of different options, which one works?
By the way Trummble works well now...
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: oldsnake on June 01, 2014, 08:17:15 PM
hi Mike. i just tried to connect to the servers on the ps2 i switched the dns 99.198.122.113 from openspy*which works great*  to the new one 5.230.233.61 no servers show up on the list*swbf1*. so i switched the server over to lan and the server shows up so i know the server is working in lan mode. on swbf2 the servers show up with the new dns 5.230.233.61 when clicking join my game stops responding while trying to get into the server.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Norwood on June 01, 2014, 08:26:56 PM
4lbLordUxor, you need to try this version which usually fixes that problem, all that you should be experiencing is an autorun issue:

http://uef-clan.com/FTP/Anyder/Anyder/Battlefront_autorun_fix_by_anyder.exe

If it doesn't work then yes you have a problem!
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on June 01, 2014, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: 4lbLordUxor on June 01, 2014, 08:14:31 PM
Hmm, well the exodous from Trummble was quick and decisive. I suppose it must be a success. However after following a large number of instructions in regard to exe.files and replacing hosts etc , I can still only play via this
VPN.
Any attempt to access the internet leads to a long drawn out loading window in white,just says 'Loading.......'
for ages, and then does it some more.
Is there a concise and definative series of steps? Or will it just be a 'trial and error' approach?
There seems to be a number of different options, which one works?
By the way Trummble works well now...

If you need some help I can talk you though it by voice chat on xfire some time.  Just let me know.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Ultimo on June 01, 2014, 09:47:30 PM
Quote from: ULTIMO on May 30, 2014, 12:07:00 PM
No. Quite infact I have checked for overheating before but my computer is the coldest piece of metal in my room...
I'm not sure what's causing this...
But I have a hunch its something that I may have accidently downloaded with another file.
I'm going to start backing things up that I want and reset my PC... maybe.

I have just reset my PC and am working on restoring all the files I backed up. They will be in the works this week and I will be gone to camp. So... when I come back, maybe my SWBF will work right...
Goodbye! See you Saturday! Thanks for the help LED, if my PC is still screwing up I may come to you first. ;)
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Dirty Harry on June 02, 2014, 12:56:02 AM
Anyone know what nick changer works well with the new server setup?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on June 02, 2014, 05:20:09 AM
Quote from: Dirty Harry on June 02, 2014, 12:56:02 AM
Anyone know what nick changer works well with the new server setup?

Try BattleBelks
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=353
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: WusiBabyEater on June 02, 2014, 11:27:06 AM
Quote from: Dirty Harry on June 02, 2014, 12:56:02 AM
Anyone know what nick changer works well with the new server setup?

Rename your original battlefront.exe to Originalbattlefront.exe. Then rename the modified exe that you downloaded to play internet to Battlefront.exe. I don't know but that worked for me lol
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: RepComm on June 02, 2014, 11:34:51 AM
I do not know how the nickchanger works exactly, but I don't think a differing server will break functionality, and I do not think renaming the executable is a good idea, unless it attaches to the process (in which case is named "battlefront" anyways, which is weird..).

There's only one way to find out of course ^^
Also, do note that nick changer seems to malfunction from time to time, it will just stop working for a little bit for me, and I know others have had the same scenarios.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: WusiBabyEater on June 02, 2014, 11:54:46 AM
I just tested it right now and it works for me....
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on June 02, 2014, 01:59:07 PM
Quote from: -RepublicCommando- on June 02, 2014, 11:34:51 AM
I do not know how the nickchanger works exactly, but I don't think a differing server will break functionality, and I do not think renaming the executable is a good idea, unless it attaches to the process (in which case is named "battlefront" anyways, which is weird..).

There's only one way to find out of course ^^
Also, do note that nick changer seems to malfunction from time to time, it will just stop working for a little bit for me, and I know others have had the same scenarios.

BB's nickchanger is a memory hack that searches for battlefont.exe.  So yes, I expect that it would not work if you do not rename the new exe file to battlefront.exe.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Mike on June 03, 2014, 06:53:05 PM
Quote from: oldsnake on June 01, 2014, 08:17:15 PM
hi Mike. i just tried to connect to the servers on the ps2 i switched the dns 99.198.122.113 from openspy*which works great*  to the new one 5.230.233.61 no servers show up on the list*swbf1*. so i switched the server over to lan and the server shows up so i know the server is working in lan mode. on swbf2 the servers show up with the new dns 5.230.233.61 when clicking join my game stops responding while trying to get into the server.

Interesting. I too was able to play SWBF1 on OpenSpy and it worked fine, but it wasn't configured properly to work on SWBF2. That's why I am trying to use GameMaster for SWBF2 for now. I think I may have the wrong DNS address, but I'm not sure yet.

Thanks to Led I was able to track down and talk to the developers of GameMaster directly over here:
http://gameshare.co/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8

I think they are interested in supporting PC and PS2 which is good news for everybody. I think I can get everything sorted out soon.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: 4lbLordUxor on June 04, 2014, 05:02:33 PM
Thanks for the help and advice, but 'the dog still won't hunt'....all a bit too hard for me I suspect,nvm.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on June 04, 2014, 05:08:50 PM
Quote from: 4lbLordUxor on June 04, 2014, 05:02:33 PM
Thanks for the help and advice, but 'the dog still won't hunt'....all a bit too hard for me I suspect,nvm.

We will get someone to make an installer for you.  Please tell us what operating system you use.  I may have asked already, but I forgot.  Also, if you know that SWBF is installed on your C: drive, that will help a lot.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: serguei on June 06, 2014, 08:27:50 PM
Hi Led,
Tried to install BF gamemaster. Didn't work. Showed error. See attachment
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: deadmeow on June 07, 2014, 01:15:35 AM
Make sure you put Battlefront.exe in the correct folder (GameData) and make sure you run "Battlefront.exe", or make a shortcut to it.  Do not run the "LaunchBF.exe" file.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on June 07, 2014, 02:10:02 AM
Quote from: serguei on June 06, 2014, 08:27:50 PM
Hi Led,
Tried to install BF gamemaster. Didn't work. Showed error. See attachment
Hi Serg,

Try the installer--
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=1147


let us know how it goes.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: (MRG)KnMndl.Wolf{98th}{GGR} on June 07, 2014, 09:38:15 AM
Does this work with the BoPC?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: MileHighGuy on June 07, 2014, 09:41:04 AM
Yes
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Kit Fisto on June 17, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
Just dropping by today and I decided to fire up the old SWBF (haven't played in a few months) trying out this patch. And it works! So you guys might be graced with my presence online again! :P

Hope to see you all (and some of the folk from a couple years ago) on the weekends.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Gold Man on June 17, 2014, 06:18:51 PM
Quote from: Kit Fisto on June 17, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
Just dropping by today and I decided to fire up the old SWBF (haven't played in a few months) trying out this patch. And it works! So you guys might be graced with my presence online again! :P

Hope to see you all (and some of the folk from a couple years ago) on the weekends.
The Nautolan Jedi Master graces the forums once again!

And glad to hear it, I hope to see you online sometime, Kit. ;)
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: FieroBull on June 18, 2014, 05:26:06 AM
no more tunngle!!!
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Gamma (Ray) on June 18, 2014, 08:45:35 AM
Quote from: Led on June 07, 2014, 02:10:02 AM
Hi Serg,

Try the installer--
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=1147


let us know how it goes.
I might as well try that too.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Kit Fisto on June 19, 2014, 05:46:53 PM
We should try and get a SWBFgamers game night going!
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Jamman on July 12, 2014, 12:11:17 PM
I used the GameMaster Install and I got the little box with Install and Unistall pop up. It then said you should now be able to play SWBF online. I went into my gamedata folder and clicked both the Battlefront.exe and later the Battlefront_Gamespy.exe. Neither of them worked for me as the internet showed no servers.

I am using the no cd Battlefront.exe btw. Any suggestions for a fix?

Edit: Never mind, I got it working.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: majorspidey on July 27, 2014, 11:46:57 AM
i took the manual and replaced it with the original,i hosted the max was 50,i joined but there where no games,is there no one online now or did i do something wrong?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on July 27, 2014, 12:18:40 PM
There should be 10 or so servers on line.  Can you describe what steps you took to look for servers?

There may or may not be anyone playing right now.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: majorspidey on July 27, 2014, 01:57:03 PM
Quote from: majorspidey on July 27, 2014, 11:46:57 AM
i took the manual and replaced it with the original,i hosted the max was 50,i joined but there where no games,is there no one online now or did i do something wrong?
nevermind turned out i needed to refresh acouple of times
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: eliad5241 on September 06, 2014, 03:04:49 PM
i have installed battlefront in a different hard drive
does that affect it?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on September 06, 2014, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: eliad5241 on September 06, 2014, 03:04:49 PM
i have installed battlefront in a different hard drive
does that affect it?
It shouldny.
I have mine installed in another HDD
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on September 06, 2014, 03:24:48 PM
You may have to use the manual patch method instead of the automatic patcher if it is in another location.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on September 06, 2014, 03:30:42 PM
Quote from: Led on September 06, 2014, 03:24:48 PM
You may have to use the manual patch method instead of the automatic patcher if it is in another location.
Oh i didnt know that lol, i just hexedited my file...
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: eliad5241 on September 07, 2014, 12:49:43 PM
i installed it manualy and i can't see any servers up  :'(
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on September 07, 2014, 12:53:33 PM
1.0 is no longer supported by GameShare... just saying.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: xxcristalkillxx on November 24, 2014, 12:43:57 PM
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Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on November 24, 2014, 01:01:37 PM
Piracy is not allowed here bud...
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Ultimo on November 24, 2014, 01:46:16 PM
Quote from: xxcristalkillxx on November 24, 2014, 12:43:57 PM
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If only his Steam ID actually existed, I was about to troll this kid so hard...
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Unit 33 on November 24, 2014, 02:22:27 PM
Quote from: xxcristalkillxx on November 24, 2014, 12:43:57 PM
GUYS I HAVE GOOD NEWS!  :cheer:
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Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: {PLA}gdh92 on December 03, 2014, 12:48:14 PM
I'm helping someone install Gamemaster now and they haven't got 7zip, i'll unzip it for the but it might be an idea to have an unzipped version here. Or better still an installer that un-zips itself. :)
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on December 03, 2014, 02:31:06 PM
Quote from: {PLA}gdh92 on December 03, 2014, 12:48:14 PM
I'm helping someone install Gamemaster now and they haven't got 7zip, i'll unzip it for the but it might be an idea to have an unzipped version here. Or better still an installer that un-zips itself. :)

Have them use the Automatic installer
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=1147

only regular zip is required.   :cheers:
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Chris2fer on December 17, 2014, 03:15:46 PM
Hey guys!

So I just got everything working on my Mac, I got the game ported and the internet working so I can see all the servers, but it won't let me get on the main server with everyone. I can get on most of the other servers, but when I try to join the CCfastspawn server it tells me my CD Key isn't authorized. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on December 17, 2014, 03:29:39 PM
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=7338.msg79225#msg79225
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on December 17, 2014, 04:46:37 PM
Quote from: Chris2fer on December 17, 2014, 03:15:46 PM
Hey guys!

So I just got everything working on my Mac, I got the game ported and the internet working so I can see all the servers, but it won't let me get on the main server with everyone. I can get on most of the other servers, but when I try to join the CCfastspawn server it tells me my CD Key isn't authorized. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

For other people, that has meant there was a firewall issue.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Unit 33 on December 18, 2014, 01:18:09 AM
Quote from: Chris2fer on December 17, 2014, 03:15:46 PM
Hey guys!

So I just got everything working on my Mac, I got the game ported and the internet working so I can see all the servers, but it won't let me get on the main server with everyone. I can get on most of the other servers, but when I try to join the CCfastspawn server it tells me my CD Key isn't authorized. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

That's happened to me as well. Wine seems to be pretty temperamental, sometimes it just seems to work if you relaunch the game a few times.

Another issue I've found is that I can't join password locked rooms, as the prompt window to enter a password is somehow missing.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Legitosity on December 18, 2014, 01:20:45 AM
I'm so excited to play with you guys! I still need to find my disc when I get home this weekend...


& Unit 33 I freaking love your avi <3
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Phobos on December 18, 2014, 02:37:24 AM
Quote from: Yule-Nit 33 on December 18, 2014, 01:18:09 AM
Another issue I've found is that I can't join password locked rooms, as the prompt window to enter a password is somehow missing.
I wonder if a shell script mod could fix that. ifs_mp_sessionlist.lua is the largest script in the game though, so it would probably be difficult.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on December 18, 2014, 04:56:19 AM
Quote from: Yule-Nit 33 on December 18, 2014, 01:18:09 AM
That's happened to me as well. Wine seems to be pretty temperamental, sometimes it just seems to work if you relaunch the game a few times.

Another issue I've found is that I can't join password locked rooms, as the prompt window to enter a password is somehow missing.
Quote from: Phobos on December 18, 2014, 02:37:24 AM
I wonder if a shell script mod could fix that. ifs_mp_sessionlist.lua is the largest script in the game though, so it would probably be difficult.

This happened to me like 2 years ago, and it was cause i had the 1.0 shell, so i guess u could just change it and try
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Chris2fer on December 24, 2014, 12:48:07 PM
See its working on and off.. Ive tired a few different cd keys and that hasn't helped. It seems like it depends on the number of people in the server... but that doesn't make sense to me... I always have trouble joining when there are like 8+ people already playing, but if there are like 1-5 I can join fine.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: {212}Leader.Arrow on December 24, 2014, 06:57:55 PM
Lemme try to do this  :xmastim:
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Joseph on December 24, 2014, 07:00:29 PM
Quote from: {212}Leader.Arrow on December 24, 2014, 06:57:55 PM
Lemme try to do this  :xmastim:

WB
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: {212}Leader.Arrow on December 24, 2014, 08:19:17 PM
It worked but no one was on, probably because it's Christmas eve
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Black Water on December 24, 2014, 08:22:00 PM
Quote from: {212}Leader.Arrow on December 24, 2014, 08:19:17 PM
It worked but no one was on, probably because it's Christmas eve
Hey Arrow, Im on xfire if you want to play
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Joseph on December 24, 2014, 08:45:06 PM
Quote from: {212}Leader.Arrow on December 24, 2014, 08:19:17 PM
It worked but no one was on, probably because it's Christmas eve
It's not really starting until Friday
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: BlackScorpion on December 26, 2014, 03:59:18 PM
Quote from: Yule-Nit 33 on December 18, 2014, 01:18:09 AM
That's happened to me as well. Wine seems to be pretty temperamental, sometimes it just seems to work if you relaunch the game a few times.

Another issue I've found is that I can't join password locked rooms, as the prompt window to enter a password is somehow missing.

I, uh, just got the same message ("Your CD Key is Not Authorized To Play This Game").
I'm on Windows 8.1.
The server I tried to enter was the first one on the "{PLA} PC Servers" list that appears on the right hand of the homepage, immediately below "Recent Posts."  It even did that weird thing where it'd show me in the players list when I looked from the lobby but still, not authorized.

I made sure to check that there was an exception with the firewall in the control panel thing.
What else do I need to do?
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Shazam on December 26, 2014, 07:42:25 PM
Quote from: BlackScorpion on December 26, 2014, 03:59:18 PM
I, uh, just got the same message ("Your CD Key is Not Authorized To Play This Game").
I'm on Windows 8.1.
The server I tried to enter was the first one on the "{PLA} PC Servers" list that appears on the right hand of the homepage, immediately below "Recent Posts."  It even did that weird thing where it'd show me in the players list when I looked from the lobby but still, not authorized.

I made sure to check that there was an exception with the firewall in the control panel thing.
What else do I need to do?

I just got the same error, but I recieved the message when I tried to join the [FC] Mos Eisley server.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: oldsnake on December 26, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
Your CD Key is Not Authorized To Play This Game is a server sided issue. once the server is rebooted this message will go away.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Phobos on December 26, 2014, 09:07:58 PM
Quote from: Shazam on December 26, 2014, 07:42:25 PM
I just got the same error, but I recieved the message when I tried to join the [FC] Mos Eisley server.
Quote from: oldsnake on December 26, 2014, 08:15:42 PM
Your CD Key is Not Authorized To Play This Game is a server sided issue. once the server is rebooted this message will go away.
I have restarted the root servers.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on December 27, 2014, 06:39:39 AM
OK, I have also restarted the PLA servers.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: {212}Leader.Arrow on December 27, 2014, 09:12:50 AM
SWBF ISNT DEAD
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: «ΙΞ¢KØ» on July 11, 2015, 12:40:27 PM
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Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Led on July 11, 2015, 01:17:44 PM
Quote from: «ΙΞ¢KØ» on July 11, 2015, 12:40:27 PM
computer/localdisc c/program files/ lucas arts/battlefront

it tells me it is no in the correct file location, could someone please give me some pointers?

Go back to the first page and do the manual install method.
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: 212thDarkANGEL on November 06, 2015, 09:54:10 AM
hey @ all

i try to play swbf with the new exe but every time i start it it crashed why?
i have windows7 64bit ultimate
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: ~PFE~ Sam / Ply1 on November 06, 2015, 10:04:25 AM
you used the hosts edits way ??
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: {PLA}gdh92 on November 06, 2015, 10:35:25 AM
Quote from: 212thDarkANGEL on November 06, 2015, 09:54:10 AM
hey @ all

i try to play swbf with the new exe but every time i start it it crashed why?
i have windows7 64bit ultimate

Are you using the autoinstaller here?
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=1147

That's the best way but my game, on Windows 7 64bit, crashes if I use the desktop icon. I have to start like this;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_PgBYExjo
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: William on May 29, 2016, 12:51:57 AM
RIP in pieces
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on May 29, 2016, 02:01:01 PM
Quote from: Jean on May 29, 2016, 12:51:57 AM
RIP in pieces
pardon me ? Gameshare is getting closed, but SWBFSpy is working lol
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Jeronimo on August 25, 2016, 12:31:47 PM
Hi ! :)

I'm new here. I would like to know how I can join servers if GameMaster isn't working anymore ?

A lot of links are not working anymore so I need your help!
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on August 25, 2016, 12:37:07 PM
Quote from: Jeronimo on August 25, 2016, 12:31:47 PM
Hi ! :)

I'm new here. I would like to know how I can join servers if GameMaster isn't working anymore ?

A lot of links are not working anymore so I need your help!
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=10570.0
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Jeronimo on August 25, 2016, 01:38:12 PM
Thx for your help!

I have few questions now ^^':
- Do I need a GameSpy ID (I think not but I prefer to ask) ?
- When I want to join the only server online "<AR>||Train||" (or something like that, it tells me I have to download something but what ? :o

EDIT: And when i click on "internet" after "Multiplayer" a window appears and I can read "[NULL]. Idk if it's a bug or ... ? And when I close it I have the GameSpy thing (connect with account, etc).
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Anyder on August 25, 2016, 01:43:06 PM
Quote from: Jeronimo on August 25, 2016, 01:38:12 PM
Thx for your help!

I have few questions now ^^':
- Do I need a GameSpy ID (I think not but I prefer to ask) ?
- When I want to join the only server online "<AR>||Train||" (or something like that, it tells me I have to download something but what ? :o
I do not think so...
Well idk what that server has. Ask its owner lol
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Jeronimo on August 25, 2016, 01:47:36 PM
Yeah my question was a bit idiot haha^^'.

But how can I ask hiw owner ? :x I mean I can't know who is it. I wont be able to play this old game today I think^^.
Hope the owner wil lsee this message and tell me what to dl.

Thx for your time and have a good night :')
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: TheGangstarTY on August 25, 2016, 03:41:35 PM
Quote from: Jeronimo on August 25, 2016, 01:47:36 PM
Yeah my question was a bit idiot haha^^'.

But how can I ask hiw owner ? :x I mean I can't know who is it. I wont be able to play this old game today I think^^.
Hope the owner wil lsee this message and tell me what to dl.

Thx for your time and have a good night :')

AR is a clan, I'd assume you could ask around to any members. Perhaps they could at least point you to the owner ;)
Title: Re: How to Play SWBF with new GameMaster masterserver internet option
Post by: Joseph on August 25, 2016, 06:01:01 PM
http://ar-clan.ucoz.com/index/contact_us/0-18

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