Changes between Version 30 and Version 31 of FAQ

Timestamp:

Jul 4, 2021, 3:49:22 PM (3 years ago)

Author:

Langbart

Comment:

Add a remark when not able to join a lobby game.

FAQ

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 || I forgot my  `Game Lobby` password. || Resetting is currently not possible via the GUI, you would need to create an account on the forum and contact [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/profile/21426-user1/ user1]. ||
 || How to play via LAN? || See this forum thread with detailed instructions - [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/21614-multiplayer-on-lan/?do=findComment&comment=325645 Multiplayer on LAN (16/Jan/17)]. ||
-|| My friend cannot join my game and I cannot join their game. || If you forward the port, everyone will be able to join you. If you use STUN when hosting, probably many but not everyone will be able to join you. If you can't join someone else's game, there's nothing you can do about it other than informing the host that he should port forward or host your own game. ||
-|| What is port forwarding UDP 20595? || A port forward is a way of making a computer on your network accessible to computers on the internet, even though they are behind a router. It is commonly used in gaming, security camera setup, voice over ip, and downloading files. After you have forwarded a port you are said to have an open port. 0 A.D. uses the port 20595. ||
+|| My friend cannot join my game and I cannot join their game. || __Firewall:__[[BR]]Try disabling it or add an exception for 0AD.[[BR]][[BR]]__Router:__[[BR]]If you forward the port, everyone will be able to join you. If you use STUN when hosting, probably many but not everyone will be able to join you. If you can't join someone else's game, there's nothing you can do about it other than informing the host that he should port forward or host your own game. ||
+|| What is port forwarding UDP 20595? || A port forward is a way of making a computer on your network accessible to computers on the internet, even though they are behind a firewall/ router . It is commonly used in gaming, security camera setup, voice over ip, and downloading files. After you have forwarded a port you are said to have an open port. 0 A.D. uses the port 20595 by default. ||
 || How to do port forwarding? || This can be adjusted in your router settings, try googling the manual of your router and follow the instructions from there.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:router_port_forwarding.jpg,500)]] ||
 || How do I increase the user interface? || Add `gui.scale = "1.2"` to your `user.cfg` file, you can increase this number if you like, this will likely become an option with A26.[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:user_cfg.jpg,500)]] ||