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Taldrenites => Dynaverse II Experiences => Topic started by: FPF-DarkElf on June 30, 2004, 05:07:26 am

Title: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-DarkElf on June 30, 2004, 05:07:26 am

I've just spent the last six hours getting the directory servers to run.  And it was pure hell too.  Oh well, what is my torment to your enjoyment, eh?  :D

To get your copy of SFC2 back running, please do the following:

Open your

C:\Program Files\Taldren Software Inc\Starfleet Command Orion Pirates\MetaAssets\ServerProfiles\Multiplayer\

folder.  In it there is a file called WONServerSetup.gf.  Edit this with a text editor, preferably Notepad.

Make the following changes to this file:

[WONDirectoryServer/Addresses]
0="63.101.60.125:15101"
//0="sfc2.west.won.net:15101"
//1="sfc2.central.won.net:15101"
//2="sfc2.east.won.net:15101"

Save the file and your ready to enjoy SFC2:OP in all it's glory and splendor.

People running servers will also need to make a change as well, as follows:

Open your folder containing your server, navigate through your Assets\Server Profiles\_CentralSwitchPlusAllServers\ directories, find ServersSetup.gf, and make the following changes:

[WONDirectoryServer/Addresses]
0="63.101.60.125:15101"
//0="sfc2.west.won.net:15101"
//1="sfc2.central.won.net:15101"
//2="sfc2.east.won.net:15101"

Save the file.  Your server is now able to launch.

I ask a moderator or administrator sticky this post to the top, as it is vital to get your game back running.

Thanks!
FPF-DarkElf

**CHANGED TO REFLECT THE NEW IP ADDRESS**

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: MrCue on June 30, 2004, 05:11:40 am

stickied.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Capt Jeff on June 30, 2004, 05:40:59 am

Also,

when you get to the text file named:  WonServerSetup, right click it and choose properties.
It will probably be checked "read only".  Uncheck this box and choose "apply".
Then make the modifications to the file.   ;)

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Kruge on June 30, 2004, 07:32:24 am

Is the EAW server directory also up. If so... how do we gain access?

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-DieHard on June 30, 2004, 07:33:30 am

 :rwoot:

Once again Elf, you rock!!!

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Gook on June 30, 2004, 07:36:55 am

Thanks Elf, that did the trick, great work.

For other idiots like me I opened the folder, renamed the old file. Then opened it again in notepad deleted the section described by Elf, and pasted in the new section from the post. Then saved the amended file back with the original name and .gf extension. Worked first time.

Thanks agin Elf, good job.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Surfal on June 30, 2004, 07:51:13 am

DE, you rock.  Without you, my growing addiction would flounder and die.  Now I'll be able to become truly dependent.  Huzzah!

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Ravok on June 30, 2004, 08:12:21 am

 I have little to no computer skills. I don't know the first thing about opening files or changing them.
 I would love to join a fleet and get on the Dyna 2.
 But this has me stymied completely. Does anybody have any suggestions? :smackhead: :help: :help: :help:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Bonk on June 30, 2004, 08:35:13 am

Thank you DarkElf!  :notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Bonk on June 30, 2004, 08:36:20 am

Quote from: Ravok on June 30, 2004, 08:12:21 am

I have little to no computer skills. I don't know the first thing about opening files or changing them.
 I would love to join a fleet and get on the Dyna 2.
 But this has me stymied completely. Does anybody have any suggestions? :smackhead: :help: :help: :help:

Maybe Pestalence could throw together a quick installer/patch to do the job when he gets a chance?

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-DieHard on June 30, 2004, 08:46:05 am

Quote from: Ravok on June 30, 2004, 08:12:21 am

I have little to no computer skills. I don't know the first thing about opening files or changing them.
 I would love to join a fleet and get on the Dyna 2.
 But this has me stymied completely. Does anybody have any suggestions? :smackhead: :help: :help: :help:

look for me on MSN in the evenings.   I will gladly talk anyone through this. 

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: 762_XC on June 30, 2004, 08:48:58 am

teh DE = teh leet haXor!

 :notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: WarSears on June 30, 2004, 08:58:18 am

 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: SSCF-LeRoy on June 30, 2004, 09:01:28 am

Quote from: Ravok on June 30, 2004, 08:12:21 am

I have little to no computer skills. I don't know the first thing about opening files or changing them.
 I would love to join a fleet and get on the Dyna 2.
 But this has me stymied completely. Does anybody have any suggestions? :smackhead: :help: :help: :help:

Here's (http://members.surfbest.net/sfb76279@surfbest.net/Files/WONServerSetup.zip) the ammended WONServerSetup file up for download.

Hope that helps :)

P.S. :woot: :rwoot: Thank ye much, DarkElf :D

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Ravok on June 30, 2004, 09:15:08 am

 Thanks you guys are really great!! :)

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Lepton on June 30, 2004, 11:16:53 am

The slashes just make those lines comments, right?  Can't we just lose those lines altogether??

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Rod ONeal on June 30, 2004, 11:23:34 am

Thanks so much for your efforts. :notworthy: :notworthy:

This is great news!

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FireSoul on June 30, 2004, 11:39:15 am

This is good. Very good.
Now here's a question: is there a way to have Taldren contact won.net and have them change the DNS entries for the directory servers to point to that IP address? Could someone take care of that?

.. That would ensure that newbies and players who don't frequent these forums much to be able to play with us all the time.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Capt_Bearslayer_XC on June 30, 2004, 11:57:37 am

Dark Elf, you are a SFC God!!!

 :notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Grim on June 30, 2004, 12:05:21 pm

Quote from: Bearslayer on June 30, 2004, 11:57:37 am

Dark Elf, you are a SFC God!!!

Yep :notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-Jem on June 30, 2004, 12:10:26 pm

Quote from: Bearslayer on June 30, 2004, 11:57:37 am

Dark Elf, you are a SFC God!!!

 :notworthy:

Indeed, Thanks DE

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-DieHard on June 30, 2004, 12:14:18 pm

Oh, what do server admins need to change for this to work?   is the GF file the same?

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: _SSCF_Hooch on June 30, 2004, 12:24:07 pm

DE, you are a code machine  ;)

But here is my question, could this game be done in such a way as to allow for someone to run a server from home WITHOUT passing though GSA at all?

Hooch

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FVA_C_ Blade_ XC on June 30, 2004, 12:28:16 pm

Quote from: SSCF Hooch on June 30, 2004, 12:24:07 pm

DE, you are a code machine  ;)

But here is my question, could this game be done in such a way as to allow for someone to run a server from home WITHOUT passing though GSA at all?

Hooch

I dont think so Hoochy Poochy.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KBFLordKrueg on June 30, 2004, 12:51:49 pm

All works well, logged into Gavity well and ran a few missions.
You are a God DE!
 :notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-DarkElf on June 30, 2004, 01:40:25 pm

Frey wanted the directory server moved so the IP Address has changed.

Attention:  The new IP address is 63.101.60.124.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KBFLordKrueg on June 30, 2004, 02:01:59 pm

Ack, I have to do it again?!  :P
Actually, was very easy, even for me.
Now, about that test server, Fluf... :-\

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KBFTrajan on June 30, 2004, 02:38:26 pm

well done Darkelf

KBF Trajan

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KBF-Kurok on June 30, 2004, 04:01:56 pm

you rock dude

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Green on June 30, 2004, 05:41:31 pm

Great news DarkElf!  Thanks

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FVA_C_ Blade_ XC on June 30, 2004, 06:19:18 pm

Works for both OP and EAW........Tho no EAW servers up ;D

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: [KBF]MuadDib on June 30, 2004, 10:49:24 pm

many thanks!!!

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Doppler on July 01, 2004, 10:19:22 am

Many thanks Darkelf !!

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KBF-Crim on July 01, 2004, 11:37:01 am

 :notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KDS-KYTARH on July 01, 2004, 12:28:35 pm

Ok found the file, i get messege windows cannot open this file, it does not know what program created it?? now what do i do??

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Fluf on July 01, 2004, 01:06:14 pm

First right click on the file and go to properties and unclick the "read only" box and apply.

Then open the file with notepad or wordpad and copy and paste the changes posted in the original post here and save.  You should be good to go then.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: kortez on July 01, 2004, 01:09:56 pm

Call up Explorer; navigate to the file; right click on the file and click on Properties.

Click on the read-only box and then click ok.  That removes the Read Only attribute on the file.  You will only then be able to edit the file and insert the proper server.

Cheers!

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KDS-KYTARH on July 01, 2004, 02:18:47 pm

I already unchecked the read only box, and i am still bgetting the message windows needs to know what program was used to create this file,, any other suggestions??

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Fluf on July 01, 2004, 02:20:53 pm

yeah when you get that window, check the box to select the program you wish to use, and use notepad or wordpad to open it.  That should solve your problem.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KDS-KYTARH on July 01, 2004, 02:27:29 pm

Ahhh got it , thanks Fluff

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KDS-KYTARH on July 01, 2004, 02:43:50 pm

oh you have to replace the first line , not add the new one on top,, got it now

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: KBF-Dogmatix_XC on July 01, 2004, 05:01:54 pm

Quote from: 762_XC on June 30, 2004, 08:48:58 am

teh DE = teh leet haXor!

 :notworthy:

Indeed! 


:notworthy:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Whitestorm on July 03, 2004, 05:21:16 am

Thanks DarkElf and Capt Jeff.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: McLoren on July 03, 2004, 07:05:41 pm

Does this work with SFC2 empires at war, i tried it and everytime i choose multiplayer my game crashes to desktop :(

Thanks

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: kbf-jd on July 03, 2004, 08:35:00 pm

Quote from: FPF-DarkElf on June 30, 2004, 05:07:26 am

I've just spent the last six hours getting the directory servers to run.  And it was pure hell too.  Oh well, what is my torment to your enjoyment, eh?  :D

To get your copy of SFC2 back running, please do the following:

Open your

C:\Program Files\Taldren Software Inc\Starfleet Command Orion Pirates\MetaAssets\ServerProfiles\Multiplayer\

folder.  In it there is a file called WONServerSetup.gf.  Edit this with a text editor, preferably Notepad.

Make the following changes to this file:

[WONDirectoryServer/Addresses]
0="63.101.60.124:15101"
//0="sfc2.west.won.net:15101"
//1="sfc2.central.won.net:15101"
//2="sfc2.east.won.net:15101"

Save the file and your ready to enjoy SFC2:OP in all it's glory and splendor.

People running servers will also need to make a change as well, as follows:

Open your folder containing your server, navigate through your Assets\Server Profiles\_CentralSwitchPlusAllServers\ directories, find ServersSetup.gf, and make the following changes:

[WONDirectoryServer/Addresses]
0="63.101.60.124:15101"
//0="sfc2.west.won.net:15101"
//1="sfc2.central.won.net:15101"
//2="sfc2.east.won.net:15101"

Save the file.  Your server is now able to launch.

I ask a moderator or administrator sticky this post to the top, as it is vital to get your game back running.

Thanks!
FPF-DarkElf

**CHANGED TO REFLECT THE NEW IP ADDRESS**

OK,

Anyone that wishes to not put an ip address in their gf file and replace  "won" with "blackfleet"

In other words:
0="sfc2.west.won.net:15101"
1="sfc2.central.won.net:15101"
2="sfc2.east.won.net:15101"

becomes:

0="sfc2.west.blackfleet.net:15101"
1="sfc2.central.blackfleet.net:15101"
2="sfc2.east.blackfleet.net:15101"

I actually encourage dynaverse.net to setup:

0="sfc2.west.dynaverse.net:15101"
1="sfc2.central.dynaverse.net:15101"
2="sfc2.east.dynaverse.net:15101"

that way, they can change servers as needed and the end users will not have to edit the gf file.

We still need to talk to the won.net guys to see if they can make the change so new users will not have to make these changes...

jd

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Spartan on July 05, 2004, 01:39:02 pm

Ah, I was wondering why my D2 was not working.  Since my wife had issues with the pregnancy and not much time to do any gaming at I tried to get on D2 and check out LB5.  Thanks for all your hard work elf :)

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: _SSCF_Hooch on July 05, 2004, 07:16:04 pm

BUMP and kudo's to DE, the man gets a BIG WOOT! :woot:

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: McLoren on July 05, 2004, 10:52:43 pm

finally got it to work :), but are there any servers on thier, only one ive seen is the Battlezone server, have any other ones been started up yet?

Thanks

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FVA_C_ Blade_ XC on July 07, 2004, 11:20:00 am

The ip has changed folks check the first post in this thread.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-Tobin Dax on July 07, 2004, 08:37:18 pm

I'm up to speed on the latest ip change yet I am getting a firewall message. ???

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: IndyShark on July 16, 2004, 09:57:53 pm

Thanks DarkEfl!

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Strat on July 19, 2004, 11:48:13 pm

Quote from: TobinDax on July 07, 2004, 08:37:18 pm

I'm up to speed on the latest ip change yet I am getting a firewall message. ???

Me two!  :-\  :'(

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: Raztax on September 02, 2004, 02:32:51 pm

Quote from: Kruge on June 30, 2004, 07:32:24 am

Is the EAW server directory also up. If so... how do we gain access?

You can access the EAW dyna by modifying the WONserversetup.gf file in the same way you need to in order to log in on the OP Dyna. Although any of my friends using dialup are still getting the firewall error after modifying, all of my friends on cable/dsl are able to get in.

Title: Re: Attention: Please Read, this is important!
Post by: FPF-SCM_TraceyG_XC on September 13, 2004, 03:10:34 pm

Unstickied as we now have the directory server mini-patch installer.