No Connection Message

[lausy]

When trying to use Match Maker and go to join a group to play I always get the "no connection" message. My Firewall is turned off when I launch. Any ideas????? Help.

[gibby]

http://www.lspn.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=394

[canuck]

When trying to use Match Maker and go to join a group to play I always get the "no connection" message. My Firewall is turned off when I launch. Any ideas????? Help.

if ALL your firewalls are turned off, it might be your router blocking you.
http://www.lspn.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219

or the problem might lie with the host,s firewall or router blocking you. ask the host if they are able to host before trying.
chris

[lausy]

Gibby,

Don't think I didn't look at this. Obviously it was of no help so I thought I would try to find help through someone who might have had the similar problem. BTW, is there something in here that discuss's "Connection Failed" messages?


Match Maker Help
How to Host a Game

1. Click on the icon in the upper right hand corner of the Games Box.
2. Change the number of players you'd like in a game
3. Change the room name, if desired
4. Enter a password if you'd like to keep the room private (not currently implemented)
5. Select a game to play
6. Click on Create Game

How to Join a Game

1. Click on a game from the Open Games box
2. When the start button appears, you can click it to start your game. (at this time it's best to wait a few seconds before clicking Start. A fix is in the works to make this automatic)
3. You will receive a download in your browser.
- If you have a pop-up blocker you may need to allow the download.
- Internet Explorer users, once you see the Run/Save box, click on Run. You will have to click Run twice.
- Firefox users, you have to Save the file, then Open it.
4. That's it!

How to start a Game (Host)

1. Once you have at least 2 players in a room a Start button will appear. You can start at this point or wait for more users.
2. You will receive a download in your browser.
- If you have a pop-up blocker you may need to allow the download.
- Internet Explorer users, once you see the Run/Save box, click on Run. You will have to click Run twice.
- Firefox users, you have to Save the file, then Open it.

What the download file does

1. If you don't have the launcher installed, it will install it.
2. If there is an updated launcher, it will install it.
3. Launches the game

How do I leave a room
1. Click on the little door icon in the upper right hand corner of the Games box.