Changes between Version 41 and Version 42 of FAQ


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Sep 9, 2021, 3:36:01 AM (3 years ago)
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Langbart
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More clarity for port forwarding

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    3030=== Multiplayer related ===
    3131||= '''Issue''' =||= '''possible Solution''' =||
    32 || My friend cannot join my game and I cannot join their game. || __Firewall:__[[BR]]Try disabling it or add an exception for 0AD.[[BR]]Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/18104-how-open-ports-for-0ad-multiplayer-match/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-370260 How open ports for 0AD multiplayer match?] (8/Mar/19)[[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.[[BR]]This error message is almost always caused by an incorrect network configuration on the host side, not by a bug in the game.[[BR]]Related wiki article with links to some router manuals: [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork wiki/Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork] ||
    33 || 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. ||
    34 || 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)]] ||
     32|| My friend cannot join my game and I cannot join their game. || __Firewall:__[[BR]]Try disabling it or add an exception for 0AD.[[BR]]Related forum thread: [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/topic/18104-how-open-ports-for-0ad-multiplayer-match/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-370260 How open ports for 0AD multiplayer match?] (8/Mar/19)[[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. ||
     33|| Failed to connect to the server. UDP port 20595 not being forwarded. || This error message is almost always caused by an incorrect network configuration on the host side, not by a bug in the game. Please ensure that the host has the UDP port 20595 forwarded at their router to their private IP address. ||
     34|| How to do port forwarding? || Port forwarding is a way to make a computer on your network accessible to computers on the Internet, even though they are behind a firewall/router. This is commonly used when playing games or downloading files. After forwarding port 20595 in your router settings, you have an open port.[[BR]]Related wiki article with links to some router manuals: [https://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork wiki/Manual_SettingUpAGame#Settingupyournetwork][[BR]][[Image(FAQ:router_port_forwarding.jpg,500)]] ||
    3535|| Registering for the `Game Lobby` does not work:[[BR]][[BR]]''- "Certificate expired"[[BR]]- "The stream has been closed by the server"[[BR]]- "An I/O error occurred''" || Try to disable `TLS` via `Settings` => `Options` => `Lobby`[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:lobby_tls.jpg,500)]][[BR]]Worth mentioning: there is a limit to the number of accounts you can submit per hour; if it doesn't work, try again later. ||
    3636|| ''"Authentication Failed"'' || This message usually appears, when you have got a typo in your password or username. If you are sure your password is correct, you could create a forum account and contact [https://wildfiregames.com/forum/profile/21426-user1/ user1].[[BR]][[Image(FAQ:password.jpg,500)]] ||