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OpenArena => Technical Snafus => Topic started by: Hb_Kai on January 18, 2009, 11:51:28 PM



Title: Connecting to servers
Post by: Hb_Kai on January 18, 2009, 11:51:28 PM
I find servers on this website - http://clanarena.org/browse/ppl.php - and I try to connect to them but nothing it happens. The count just goes up. 1, 2, 3, 4, all the way up until I give up.

Is that what these servers are for? Joining games? If not, is there a list anywhere else for this?

I probably posted this in the wrong place, but didn't know where else to put it.


Title: Re: Connecting to servers
Post by: yasha on January 19, 2009, 04:31:54 AM
Go "Multiplayer" than click on "Local" until it isn't "Internet" (If it already is internet skip this step) and click "refresh". Pick one of servers and click "join".


Title: Re: Connecting to servers
Post by: Hb_Kai on January 19, 2009, 10:16:55 AM
I thought Local was the LAN.

Thanks. I'll try it. :)


Title: Re: Connecting to servers
Post by: RudyRailer on January 19, 2009, 10:50:24 AM
I thought Local was the LAN.

Thanks. I'll try it. :)

Your right its lan, internet is internet.
Did u install the new version 0.8.1 right?
U cannot join servers with another version
Good luck



Title: Re: Connecting to servers
Post by: Hb_Kai on January 19, 2009, 11:40:10 AM
No. I'm now downloading it. It's gonna take about an hour and half though. :( But should be playing soon.
There are some games on this version, but only 3. I'll play Termulous until it's done. :)


Title: Re: Connecting to servers
Post by: HITMAN on January 19, 2009, 12:52:29 PM
No. I'm now downloading it. It's gonna take about an hour and half though. :( But should be playing soon.
There are some games on this version, but only 3. I'll play Termulous until it's done. :)

Make sure your settings are correct such as your Network settings. I think by default, it is set to dialup. You should change it to the appropiate internet speed. If you are using wireless, then dsl/cable will be good but wireless may have you lag a bit. Also, in your console by hitting the ~ key (below the escape button), type in:

/com_maxfps 125
/cl_maxpackets 125
/rate 25000
/cg_drawfps 1
/cg_drawtimer 1


Title: Re: Connecting to servers
Post by: Hb_Kai on January 19, 2009, 02:35:17 PM
OK. Will do. Thanks :)


Title: Re: Connecting to servers
Post by: RudyRailer on January 19, 2009, 05:17:54 PM
/r_simpleitems 1 for fps boost