NWN problem.

Coca-Bear · 5th September 2002, 12:05 AM

my bro and i have both brought NWN and we could play on the same server at the same time. but for some reason we cant now?. We have gotten some other ppl to try the same thing on their comps. and they can have both ppl on at the same time.

Does anyone know why this might be happening? Or know how to fix it. i dont know if its the actual game, or something with our comps.

Thanks

Coca-Bear

zeuss · 5th September 2002, 8:05 AM

have you both got the same ip address (ie. are u on a lan) ?

RedMan · 5th September 2002, 9:07 AM

Which versions you running and did this
'Just' happen.

Both of you should be able to play on the same server. One person had a problem where one could connect, but as soon as the other tried to it'd drop the first connection..... Don't know what the resolution was.
A server will also reject you if you both have the same key, make sure one of you hasn't also logged into the other guys computer.
Check the file that contains the key in the NWN folder as well, if they are both the same just put the other key in.

If none of that helps

more info please

Coca-Bear · 5th September 2002, 2:34 PM

we are using a router soit assigns our i.p. We both have different cd-keys. When i try and connect to the server while my bro is in the server, all it will do is "connecting to server" then it says timeout. We are using the current version 1.23.

Thanks

Coca-Bear

RedMan · 5th September 2002, 3:23 PM

Haven't hit 1.23 yet, next time we play no doubt.
Basically I server in game for me and 3 others.
Once had a connection problem but got the other to restart and it was all fine.
Usually if its a key problem the app will tell you, so most likely it isn't that.
Timing out could either be connection or firewall going on.

If your connecting to a server on the net stop doing that for the moment and see if you can run an ingame server and get your brother to connect to that.
If that is what is failing then my first guess would be firewall.

If your connecting to the list that appears when selecting internet games, not sure, I believe it'd tell you if the server was full.

Another thing to look out for is if the router has an ip then it assigns IP's to everyone else, not sure how all that works though so only going to leave you with that sliver of doubt.

Have you done a search on the tech forum on the NWN site. And there are some good helpers on there as well

Coca-Bear · 5th September 2002, 3:45 PM

the odd thing is it was working. then suddenly wouldn't work. it just stopped working.

could it be a peice of software or something like that.. that could cause this? i dunno. i will post in NWN forums if no-one here can figure it out

Thanks

Coca-Bear

RedMan · 5th September 2002, 4:05 PM

Post and search there now, thats your best place for an answer.
If it was working then look for something that has been installed, and also shut down all your other programs.
Also, check one of the computers has the network cable plugged in

Sorry, had to say it

5th September 2002, 12:05 AM	#1
Coca-Bear Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 205	NWN problem. my bro and i have both brought NWN and we could play on the same server at the same time. but for some reason we cant now?. We have gotten some other ppl to try the same thing on their comps. and they can have both ppl on at the same time. Does anyone know why this might be happening? Or know how to fix it. i dont know if its the actual game, or something with our comps. Thanks Coca-Bear

5th September 2002, 8:05 AM	#2
zeuss Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hawthorn East, Melbourne Posts: 276	have you both got the same ip address (ie. are u on a lan) ? __________________ Never trust a programmer who carries a screwdriver. ZeUSS - PCDB Entry [Lian Li PC-60USB \| Asus A7N8X 2.0 \| AthlonXP 2800@2250MHz \| 1Gb PC3200 Dual-DDR RAM \| Leadtek 64Mb GeForce4 4200 (core@315 mem@580)]

5th September 2002, 9:07 AM	#3
RedMan Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 292	Which versions you running and did this 'Just' happen. Both of you should be able to play on the same server. One person had a problem where one could connect, but as soon as the other tried to it'd drop the first connection..... Don't know what the resolution was. A server will also reject you if you both have the same key, make sure one of you hasn't also logged into the other guys computer. Check the file that contains the key in the NWN folder as well, if they are both the same just put the other key in. If none of that helps more info please __________________ RedMan http://www.theoldergamers.com If ya over 25, come join us

5th September 2002, 3:23 PM	#5
RedMan Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 292	Haven't hit 1.23 yet, next time we play no doubt. Basically I server in game for me and 3 others. Once had a connection problem but got the other to restart and it was all fine. Usually if its a key problem the app will tell you, so most likely it isn't that. Timing out could either be connection or firewall going on. If your connecting to a server on the net stop doing that for the moment and see if you can run an ingame server and get your brother to connect to that. If that is what is failing then my first guess would be firewall. If your connecting to the list that appears when selecting internet games, not sure, I believe it'd tell you if the server was full. Another thing to look out for is if the router has an ip then it assigns IP's to everyone else, not sure how all that works though so only going to leave you with that sliver of doubt. Have you done a search on the tech forum on the NWN site. And there are some good helpers on there as well __________________ RedMan http://www.theoldergamers.com If ya over 25, come join us

5th September 2002, 4:05 PM	#7
RedMan Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 292	Post and search there now, thats your best place for an answer. If it was working then look for something that has been installed, and also shut down all your other programs. Also, check one of the computers has the network cable plugged in Sorry, had to say it __________________ RedMan http://www.theoldergamers.com If ya over 25, come join us

5th September 2002, 2:34 PM	#4
Coca-Bear Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 205	we are using a router soit assigns our i.p. We both have different cd-keys. When i try and connect to the server while my bro is in the server, all it will do is "connecting to server" then it says timeout. We are using the current version 1.23. Thanks Coca-Bear

5th September 2002, 3:45 PM	#6
Coca-Bear Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 205	the odd thing is it was working. then suddenly wouldn't work. it just stopped working. could it be a peice of software or something like that.. that could cause this? i dunno. i will post in NWN forums if no-one here can figure it out Thanks Coca-Bear