OK, so I tried open spy. I edited my hosts file on my XP playing computer and on the 2003 Server.
I started the server on NFO. I started my game at home.
I get hung up at the 0% and 100% values for the internet lobby. I hit cancel, then
I can see the NFO server and the FC servers. They ping at 9999.
I can not get into the PLA NFO server. I can get into the FC server.
HOSTS file is located here on windows XP:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
be careful if you use Notepad to open this file, as it will make the
file name hosts.txt and you need it without the TXT exstension, just: hosts
Here is what I added to my HOSTS file:
198.91.90.160 swbfrontpc.ms4.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 swbfrontpc.available.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 available.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 master.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 swbfrontpc.master.gamespy.com
198.91.90.48 motd.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 key.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 peerchat.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 gpsp.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 gpcm.gamespy.com
198.91.90.160 natneg1.gamespy.com
OK, I think that DC's will work again. If you are a PC player, just edit your hosts file as above.
No need for players to edit their hosts file. Just join! Thanks Dbiz for checking it out!
(server needs the edit)
and try my IP:
69.246.184.48
for mac users for DC hosting, see this webpage for instructions
http://decoding.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/how-to-edit-the-hosts-file-in-mac-os-x-leopard/
and post above for what to put in it
wow it worked! didn't even have to download anything
noted, direct connect doesnt have loading bug
no, but u had to click many times xD
in case someone didnt see
for Direct Connections, the only one who needs the file edited is the host. the ppl who connect to it, dont need it!
Direct Connect loaded almost right away for me (of course, 32 AI + my internet = bad, but I still joined, so I am very happy :) )
I think DC must be a stipped down server or something.
Do i need to have run the orriginal openspy .bat to do this?
Quote from: Ltin on May 01, 2013, 06:26:29 PM
Do i need to have run the orriginal openspy .bat to do this?
To play, just join. Only the host needs to do anything with openspy for Direct Connection servers.
Quote from: Ltin on May 01, 2013, 06:26:29 PM
Do i need to have run the orriginal openspy .bat to do this?
no, just type the ip in
Quote from: Buckler on May 01, 2013, 06:28:32 PM
To play, just join. Only the host needs to do anything with openspy for Direct Connection servers.
Awsome!
btw, its spelled information
grammer police to the rescue!
On the server right now if anyone wants to play :D
EDIT: Server works amazingly! I invited some {Alpha} friends on the server, had a fun time. Here's a screenie I took of the player list before I left:
[spoiler](https://www.swbfgamers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fscreenshot.xfire.com%2Fs%2F128003696-4.jpg&hash=03ae81d90f5cbf08535f5a4b8ced659c2d0eb6a8)[/spoiler]
There was some minor lag, but nothing too big. My fingerprint scanner was also acting out on me, which caused me to lag a lot. But other than that, a pretty solid server, Led.
Quote from: Buckler on May 01, 2013, 05:05:00 PM
I get hung up at the 0% and 100% values for the internet lobby. I hit cancel, then
I can see the NFO server and the FC servers. They ping at 9999.
I can not get into the PLA NFO server. I can get into the FC server.
I can see PLA and UEF server, and they show server info on bottom of the screen. But I can't join these servers. I can join FC servers but they don't show server stats. My game freezing on the server lobby screen 75% of the time now, its very annoying.
I'm looking forward to trying this. Too bad I'm busy for the rest of the week. I'll try to test it out though.
Quote from: Phobos on May 01, 2013, 10:42:55 PM
I can see PLA and UEF server, and thr
ey show server info on bottom of the screen. But I can't join these servers. I can join FC servers but they don't show server stats. My game freezing on the server lobby screen 75% of the time now, its very annoying.
Led said we needed a patch for the server for ppl to join it
Quote from: Anyder on May 02, 2013, 03:13:19 AM
Led said we needed a patch for the server for ppl to join it
Ik that cuz I patched the FC server already. I want it to show server stats in the lobby also tho.
Yeha, but we also need the patch.
Just in case someone wants to see how it looks like:
[spoiler]
(https://www.swbfgamers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmemberfiles.freewebs.com%2F78%2F50%2F75505078%2Fphotos%2Fundefined%2Fswbfnow.bmp&hash=8d56f8b4df8e22ebe2f4d3705fa1b5c0fa88d0fd)
[/spoiler]
This is awesome. :D
Quote from: Anyder on May 02, 2013, 04:38:32 AM
Yeha, but we also need the patch.
Just in case someone wants to see how it looks like:
[spoiler]
(https://www.swbfgamers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmemberfiles.freewebs.com%2F78%2F50%2F75505078%2Fphotos%2Fundefined%2Fswbfnow.bmp&hash=8d56f8b4df8e22ebe2f4d3705fa1b5c0fa88d0fd)
[/spoiler]
Ok well the patch was uploaded already with my tutorial, but it is being tested by Led before publicly visible.
Here is the dedi exe patch by itself, I hex edited 10 different references. Replace the one in your server folder with this and you should be able to join the sessions, but you will lose the ability to see 'server stats' in the lobby. Perhaps we need to change something else in the exe, the LUA, or recompile the openspy master server emulator?
I guess this wont work for 1.0, will it ?
Quote from: Anyder on May 02, 2013, 05:22:56 AM
I guess this wont work for 1.0, will it ?
The same process used to patch the exe should work, but not that particular exe file.
K i changed that file.
Can someone try to join it ?
Quote from: Phobos on May 02, 2013, 05:29:38 AM
The same process used to patch the exe should work, but not that particular exe file.
Can u do it ? Do u need the 1.0 battlefront.exe ?
Quote from: Anyder on May 02, 2013, 05:30:42 AM
K i changed that file.
Can someone try to join it ?
Can u do it ? Do u need the 1.0 battlefront.exe ?
sure just upload it here
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=950
If u cannot see it:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3n28gdhm9yhzc8k
Quote from: Anyder on May 02, 2013, 06:01:43 AM
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=950
If u cannot see it:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3n28gdhm9yhzc8k
http://www.speedyshare.com/xu3Uq/battlefront.exe
That has the same hex edits let me know if it works for u
Quote from: Phobos on May 02, 2013, 06:14:35 AM
http://www.speedyshare.com/xu3Uq/battlefront.exe
That has the same hex edits let me know if it works for u
Okey, ill post again in the evening saying if it does or not.
sorry by double post, but,
That exe u uploaded, isnt working Oo
DEAGLE cant join UEF Server nor SPALALARATIONSKRAFTWERK
Quote from: Anyder on May 02, 2013, 06:39:23 AM
sorry by double post, but,
That exe u uploaded, isnt working Oo
DEAGLE cant join UEF Server nor SPALALARATIONSKRAFTWERK
Well idk about the 1.0 servers, but I can join SPALALALA 1.2 server.
1.0 should be ok as far as server joining and hosting goes, the server runs off of the same one that 1.2 did (I've heard stories of people downloading weird 1.0/1.2 no cd cracks and for some odd reason being able to see and join both although with a lot of lag).
Yeah, but the UEF server seems to only work for me. Why ? :confused:
Quote from: Anyder on May 02, 2013, 11:51:16 AM
Yeah, but the UEF server seems to only work for me. Why ? :confused:
Still need ideas of why this is happend.
Also i found a problem. When i played swbf2 this evening, i couldnt login to my gamespy account (and i assume it was bcuz of this.
Is there any way to fix it ?
1.0 tested i got into pro server with no problems(applying my patch to 1.0 exe)
the problem you are having in swbf2 is because of hosts patch, hosts patch applies to everything that uses those domains
solution remove hosts patch when going to swbf2
Yeah i already know that, but im too lazy to modify that everytime imma go play swbf1, so if there is any beter solution id like to know it
btw could anyone join the uef server on 1.2 ?
your 1.2 uef server appears to not allow players to join via lobby atm.
the better solution would be a patch to the exe(don't have green light to release here yet)
Quote from: TheWolf on May 02, 2013, 04:00:03 PM
your 1.2 uef server appears to not allow players to join via lobby atm.
the better solution would be a patch to the exe(don't have green light to release here yet)
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6387.0;attach=2444
?
This is the one DEAGLE has and it works for him.
Quote from: TheWolf on May 02, 2013, 04:00:03 PM
your 1.2 uef server appears to not allow players to join via lobby atm.
the better solution would be a patch to the exe(don't have green light to release here yet)
Go ahead and release your patcher.
OK, I got into the PLA server after I did a reboot. The openspy server is running right alongside tunngle on the NFO server.
done with upload patcher
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=952
Quote from: TheWolf on May 02, 2013, 05:20:57 PM
done with upload patcher
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=952
Nice work.