Joining a game another player is hosting.

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Nov 2 2008, 8:21 am
Okay, so two people are hosting my game! Unfortunately I can't seem to join the games. It just says "failed". Does anyone know what this may have to do with? Whenever I host my game, anyone can join, but whenever someone else hosts, nobody can join.
Nov 2 2008, 10:13 am
They are probably using routers so you can't connect to them.
Nov 2 2008, 10:28 am
In response to Andre-g1
It seems to happen with everybody though. I guess I'll just have to tell them to not use routers.
Nov 2 2008, 10:34 am
In response to Beatmewithastick
LOL You can't just tell them willy nilly "don't use your router 'cause you can't host if you do!"... If your hosters are using a router, they need to run a port forward through their router's internal firewall so that it will allow in-bound connections to THAT specific port. And make sure they host using THAT specific port.
Nov 2 2008, 2:41 pm
In response to Mizukouken Ketsu
I guess everybody is using a router then.
Nov 3 2008, 5:11 am
In response to Speedro
This may seem too obvious, but maybe you're not using the correct address to connect? It goes in the format byond://IP:port, or just IP:port in some places. If you're not including the port or using the wrong one, it won't work.
Nov 3 2008, 10:32 am
In response to Kaioken
Well, I'm just clicking on the link it gives whenever any game is live.
Nov 3 2008, 11:54 pm
In response to Speedro
Speedro wrote:
I guess everybody is using a router then.

Indeed, most people are nowadays.

If you want to, you can contact me. I'll host your game for a minute or two and you can check if you can join.
(Yes, I use a router, however I'm aware of port forwarding and setting up firewalls, so there should be no problem ;))
Nov 4 2008, 1:01 am
In response to Schnitzelnagler
I wouldn't mind just seeing if it's possible. Perhaps later tonight, after school. :)