Getting others to connect to my server

[Jym]

Hey everyone! First time posting here, so sorry if this is misplaced. I recently built a server using the guide found here: http://wiki.dspt.info/index.php?title=B ... the_Server and so far things are going well. A few problems here and there (such as my game crashing when I attack) but I think I can figure these things out. My question is: how exactly do I make it so my roommate could connect to my server with me? If anyone can help I would appreciate. The guide above mentions how to do it, however I was slightly confused by it all. Thanks again!

[PrBlahBlahtson]

... (such as my game crashing when I attack)

Sounds like client/server version mismatch. I'd make sure both are either pre-SoA, or post. They don't mix at all. If you're using the "copy and replace files" method to update your client, you need to do that before doing a file check.

how exactly do I make it so my roommate could connect to my server with me? If anyone can help I would appreciate.

Your zoneip needs to be something your roommate's computer can connect to. Since you're both probably behind a router, rather than using the default 127.0.0.1, you need to use your internal IP address, which might be something like 192.168.1.100.

If you were opening the server to people not on your home network, you'd need to use your external IP address and hairpinning, except the hairpin hack is broken for the time being.

[Jym]

Thank you so much! This helps a ton!

[Jym]

Alright, the update worked and my game no longer crashes! So yay! However (and I apologize, because I fail at this) I do not know how/where to edit the server to be able to let my roommate connect. Also, what all would he need to be able to connect and play, aside from having the game itself. Thanks again, and sorry if I am asking too many questions.