Another port forwarding question

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dave109

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Posted: 27th Dec 2010 01:29

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Hey Folks,

I tried searching for the answer to this question, but couldn't find the answer.

Does port forwarding only apply to those who wish to host a game?

Say Johnny downloads my game, has a router, and only wishes to join in on existing games currently playing.

Will he still have to port forward?

I can't test this out myself, as I don't use a router.

Thanks,
Dave

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old_School

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Posted: 27th Dec 2010 02:46 Edited at: 27th Dec 2010 02:46

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Waiting to join issue was fixed in V1.17 I belive (might of been v1.18). Id recomend rebuilding the game and compling using that patch version. Im sure thats why u want to port forward. Otherwise forward port number 47624

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BlackFox

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Posted: 27th Dec 2010 03:02

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Quote: "I tried searching for the answer to this question, but couldn't find the answer.

Does port forwarding only apply to those who wish to host a game?

Say Johnny downloads my game, has a router, and only wishes to join in on existing games currently playing.

Will he still have to port forward?

I can't test this out myself, as I don't use a router."

In some instances, yes it only applies to the person hosting. In other instances, the person connecting to the player hosting may need to open ports as well, allowing data to be transferred by both locations.

In your example, Johnny would not have to open ports unless data is being sent back to him when he connects, and only if it is required by FPSC.

- BlackFox