FreeGameDev

Hi there,

I am trying to set up a server so me and my friend can play each other over the internet (not LAN).

This is what my servexec.cfg looks like:

// This file controls server side variables which influence gameplay (which must be prefixed with 'sv_')
// It is executed whenever variables are reset (on start, and whatever 'resetvarsonend' tells it to)

sv_serverclients 16
sv_serverdesc "Cam's Proper Server 1"
sv_servermotd "Welcome to my new server!"
sv_serveropen 0

And this is what my servinit.cfg looks like:

// This file controls server side variables which control the operation of the server, it is executed only when the server first starts

serverpass "12345"
adminpass "999"


When I run server.bat from the root folder (I'm using the Ides 1.0 red eclipse), it says that the pinging from the server failed and my friend says that he can't find my server in the list in game.

Any help would be appriciated.

Thanks, Cameron

You need to forward ports, more information can be found on our wiki.

Thanks for your reply.

This is what the wiki says about Port Forwarding:

Forwarding Ports
[*]If your server is behind a router you may need to open ports in your routers settings.
[*]To open ports go to your router's setup menu. This is usually done by opening your web browser (firefox, explorer) and typing http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
[*]Find the section of your router's menu that lists connected devices.
[*]Determine from this list the Internal address of the computer hosting the server. (ex: 192.168.1.5) Remember the address of the hosting computer as you will need it for the next step.
[*]Note: if your server becomes unconnectable check that this internal address has not been changed by your router.
[*]Find the section of your router's menu entitled "port forwarding" or "virtual servers"
[*]In this section create a new instance for Red Eclipse, opening the correct set of ports for your server version using UDP option. Forward these ports to the internal IP of the computer hosting the server.

I've got to the penultimate step, but i'm not sure what to type in during the last step

I've added a screenshot of where I've got to...

Thanks,

Cameron

PS Any chance of a YouTube video being set up?????????

Is anyone going to help me out here???????????

Well, I think you're there already. Just fill in the exact same ports under 'Translate to', hit OK, and you should be done. If it still doesn't work, it may be that you have to activate that forwarding rule manually.

Im having this same problem I start the server and it says server initiated and then 5 seconds later it says failed pinging server. I have done everything this tells me to do to get it to work. So I need some help I guess.

Here is my servinit:
serverpass "***" // server password required to successfully connect
adminpass "***" // server password for administrators (/setmaster password)

here is my servexec:
// This file controls server side variables which influence gameplay (which must be prefixed with 'sv_')
// It is executed whenever variables are reset (on start, and whatever 'resetvarsonend' tells it to)

sv_serverclients 16
sv_serverdesc "QMT"
sv_servermotd "please try not to have fun. I know it will be hard"

sv_timelimit 0

sv_resetbansonend 0

// Gameplay

sv_botbalance 0
sv_pointlimit 1000
sv_regenhealth 10
sv_movestepup 1.5 // multiplier of speed when stepping up
sv_movestepdown 1.5 // multiplier of speed when stepping down
sv_jumpspeed 100 // extra velocity to add when jumping
sv_impulsespeed 100 // extra velocity to add when impulsing
sv_impulselimit 500 // maximum impulse speed

sv_itemspawntime 5000
sv_itemspawndelay 3000
sv_itemspawnstyle 0

sv_selfdamage 1 // determines if the player can damage themselves
sv_teamdamage 0 // determines if the player can damage team members; 0 = off, 1 = non-bots damage team, 2 = all players damage team
sv_teambalance 3 // determines the method of team balancing; 0 = off, 1 = by number, 2 = by rank, 3 = humans vs. ai

sv_alloweastereggs 1 // determines if special easter egg effects are enabled
sv_returningfire 1 // determines if projectiles fired return to the owner (easter egg enabled)


// Muts, Maps, Modes, Vars

sv_defaultmode 0
sv_defaultmap "myfirstmap"

sv_varslock 1
sv_modelock 0
sv_mapslock 0

sv_rotatemuts 0
sv_rotatemode 0

sv_resetvarsonend 2

sv_maprotate 2

sv_allowmaps "" // allowed maps
sv_campaignmaps "" // campaign maps
sv_mainmaps "" // deathmatch maps
sv_capturemaps "" // capture-the-flag maps
sv_defendmaps "" // defend-the-flag maps
sv_bombermaps "" // bomber-ball maps
sv_holdmaps "" // hold bomber-ball maps
sv_trialmaps "" // time-trial maps

Did you open the two ports (see qreeves' post) on both your computer's firewall & your router?

How I would I go about doing this in the firewall?

rocknroll237 {l Wrote}:How I would I go about doing this in the firewall?

Depends on what Firewall you're using.

I'm just using Windows Firewall...

XP or Vista/7? Damn Microsoft can't keep anything the same anymore...

What are the ports for supernova?

Windows 7. Haha, I know what you mean!

nickshadow {l Wrote}:What are the ports for supernova?

28801 and 28802

rocknroll237 {l Wrote}:Windows 7.

Control Panel > Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings

For both Inbound Rules & Outbound Rules: (Not 100% sure on outbound, anyone to verify?)
Click New Rule...
Pick Port
Click Next
Pick UDP & Specific local ports
Type 28801-28802
Next a few times.. pick your own options for them though

srbs

Thanks for the replies.

Well I made a rule in Windows Firewall (in outbound rules, not inbound rules - is this right?), and the cmd that I ran didn't say anything about the server failing pinging.
The only thing is, is that I can't find it anywhere in the server list in Red Eclipse! Could someone make a definitive guide on Youtube? That would be MEGA helpful! Btw, just so people know, I'm trying to setup up a server so my friend (who lives quite far away) can play a game with me :-)

rocknroll237 {l Wrote}:Thanks for the replies.

Well I made a rule in Windows Firewall (in outbound rules, not inbound rules - is this right?), and the cmd that I ran didn't say anything about the server failing pinging.
The only thing is, is that I can't find it anywhere in the server list in Red Eclipse! Could someone make a definitive guide on Youtube? That would be MEGA helpful! Btw, just so people know, I'm trying to setup up a server so my friend (who lives quite far away) can play a game with me :-)

You may not be able to see your own server (seeing as it would be using the internet IP on the master server, but it is local for you). Try seeing if it pops up on orbitdecay's master list here: http://server.orbitaldecay.com/master.html or checking the list directly here: http://play.redeclipse.net:28800/list

Yay! It appears in the list when I start the sever, and It doesn't come up with the 'failed pinging' message!

I'm going to test it properly soon, but thanks a million! If it works, I might make my own Youtube video to show people. :-)

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the late reply. Me and my friend have been able to play several games online, so it's all sorted! I found that I didn't even need to make an exception in the Firewall anymore and that forwarding the ports was enough.

Thanks for everyone's help,

From Cam

PS You can close this thread is necessary.

RE should just add in a Host own server option built in anyway. Its really stupid that they dont have one.

1) Really, people running a server (any kind of server) that is open to the internet should have at least a minimal understanding of what they're doing.
2) A built-in "host server" option can't forward ports for you, which was all the OP still had to do.

But yeah, it might be useful for quickly setting up a LAN server, I agree with you there.

Yeah, to be honest, the hardest thing was trying to forward the ports on my BT Home Hub manager. It mostly BT's fault for not giving proper tutorials, but I suppose the Red Eclipse wiki could have given slightly clearer instructions.

Anyways, if anyone gets stuck, I'm sure they can just ask on these forums!

Cam

PS I agree with a quick 'Host' button for LAN parties.