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Firewalls and hosting a game
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:35 pm
by Alphonse
I have my PC running behind a firewall router using a private IP address assigned by the router.
What do i need to do to be able to host an internet game
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:45 pm
by RCon
Your router must be configured so it routes traffic on port 5121 (default port) to your NWN machine. The difficulty of this depends on the router. I find that it's very easy to do with Linksys routers, and quite a bit harder on DLink equipment.
Once that's working, then have people connect to your outside IP address.
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:46 pm
by Alphonse
thank you.
nice and concise. will give that a go tonight
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:55 pm
by RCon
If you have trouble, let me know. I managed to walk another person through this once before, using the online manuals for their router. If you can't get it going, send me a PM with the manufacturer and model # of your router.
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:42 pm
by Gaelyn Faerstryd
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:47 pm
by Alphonse
Cheers Guys.
I was going to use it to practise DMing, but its all a moot point now anyway.
Thats RCon and Gaelyn for the pointers
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:58 pm
by Nighthawk4
Practice anyway, Alphonse
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 1:00 am
by TripleAught
Yes, practice is always good. Especially if you have a goal.
One good place to get a starting lesson in how to work the DM client is NWConnections. They have regular training games for people interested in becoming DMs. You can also set up games there (and I think you can just pull some mods from NWVault) so you can practice your skizills.
And if you ever DM a game on a weekend and need more players.........
