Topic: Gamespy login not working

[frazzle]

I live in the UK - so I guess that's where I mucked up. Hmm, so I better not download that US one....

Right *thinks really hard*, if I get this patch, will it display 2036 on the loading screen, and allow me to get onto Dynaverse 2 through the multiplayer menu?

No, wait! I'll ask them! D'uh! Obvious answer!

[Age]

   Ok.You will need the 2036 UK version and get is just a DL loading manager especially if you are doing big DL it doesn't matter whether you are on high speed or dial up it is good tool to have.What are you trying to do play EAW in D2 you can but there won't be many in there as everyone now in useing OP and that is the standard game in D2 not EAW you can still get a copy of OP there is a sticky in posted bt TostyO I believe.
 I know this frustrating but that you got the wrong patch now you will have reinstall everthing after realizing that you now have the wrong game for D2.It is just learning exprience don't be hard on yourself or get angry just except that you are new to all of this and be patient.I would suspect you are young you have lots of time to do all of this it is not like the world is going to end tommorow.I hope you aren't getting angry at me to as I am helping you out here.I had to do this several times but I did have all STC series 1,vol.2EAW,vol.2OP and 3. I hope this relly helps you out.
 BTW I do not yet play in D2 as I am on a shared ISP and at times I have get off so theres my reason for nor being in D2.I am looking at getting my own but I have get the lines checked where I live.  

[frazzle]

No, don't worry, I'm not angry at anyone for helping  

But, OP? Is that Orion Pirates? Um, please explain, since I'm not sure what you're talking about. I'm halfway through downloading the UK 2036 patch for SFC2 EAW, but I should still be able to play it online just through the multiplayer option in the game? Is there any additional requirements I need to know about?

I feel a lot better after smashing level 9 oppenents in Super Smash Bros. Melee for half an hour...damn...this PC has swallowed my GC time.

[Pestalence]

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No, don't worry, I'm not angry at anyone for helping  

But, OP? Is that Orion Pirates? Um, please explain, since I'm not sure what you're talking about. I'm halfway through downloading the UK 2036 patch for SFC2 EAW, but I should still be able to play it online just through the multiplayer option in the game? Is there any additional requirements I need to know about?

I feel a lot better after smashing level 9 oppenents in Super Smash Bros. Melee for half an hour...damn...this PC has swallowed my GC time.  

ok.. when you patch.. make sure you patch on a fresh clean install of SFC II EAW.. and make sure of your patch language....

To adjust your screen resolution for EAW, get the utility from my web site at :

http://www.nightsoft.net/effhq/scr2.html

called EZ-INI.. it allows you to do several things.. but it also adjusts the screen resolution to fit your needs.

now launch game, go to Multiplayer.. in the left picture you will see Dynaverse written.. click on the word Dynaverse...

Now you come to a patch verification screen and account log in..

you have to have a Gamespy Arcade account to log into Dynaverse II

If you do not have one.. do not worry.. just fill out your email, password and user name in the spaces provided, then click Create Account on the right....

it should state in the screen that User has been created successfully... then you can click the little join button..

once yo join, there will be a server directory.. select a server and read the description.. some servers require additional downloads (mods) in order to log on... the servers will not let you join until you get any additional files it requires..

once you join on a server, create a user name and select your race... then click join again, and your on the map...

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now for Multiplayer Skirmish mode (no map and 1 vs 1 action instantly)

Do not launch game..

Find Gamespy Arcaded using your we browser and download the ad-supported version (free)

Once you do that.. you can log in to gamespy arcade using the same account you made for the Dynaverse.. (or vica versa) or create a new account / user name..

after which, you enter a lobby.. on the left hand side there is a column of icons.. click on EAW Icon to go to the game staging area.. in the main window, click on Join Lobby

To the bottom left you will see the players, in the top main window is the game rooms that are open.. one's with keys need passwords.. the rest do not..

chat with people there and they can get you going in no time at all..

I hope that this helps.

 

[frazzle]

Thank you very much. In fact, the dowload has just finished  

Sooo, the moment of truth. A clean install of SFC2 and the patch is ready to go....this had so better work, or else you'll have me annoying you all forever more  

Oh, and I got the sledgehammer ready as well.

[TalonClaw]

I know this seems like alot frazzle.  Hang in there buddy.  Once you get it all set up right, it is loads of fun.

[frazzle]

Yay! Woot! *Does victory dance*

Thanks guys, I couldn't have done it without you all. I've joined Dynaverse 2 as frazzle, non-suprisingly, and I've just came out of my first gaming session. It was cool introducing myself, but alas, not many people where on the server so I played against the AI. The game has crashed, thanks to AOL kicking in with something or other, but it still rocks.

If anyone is heading in there, look out for frazzle (Lt. Commander) with the Hydrans, and my ship names will probably be:

- HMS Stardust
-HMS Custer's Army
-HMS Gastrian

Not tonoght for me though. I'm very tired after the downloading and fixing the computer and so forth. G'night, and thanks again - I'll see you on the back end of a Fusion Cannon  

[Age]

     Yes it is Orion Pirates that I am talking about but use your Empire at War it is still a good game especially after the 2036patch is installed.If you want a copy of Orion Pirates Interplay is offering it you can optian it by E-mailing them or go on to thier site and go to orderdesk I believe it is www.interplay.com.I hope you have credit card handy or they might accept a money order.thier E-mail adderss is [email]orderdesk@interplay.com  There is still nothing wrong with Empires at War though I don't know what modes are out there though.I am helping you out as best I can.I hope you enjoy the 2036 patch.    
  use this link www.Interplay.com

[frazzle]

Yay! Cheers. I don't have any money, but rest assured, I will get it someday. However, I shall throw myself into the one campaign that's on right now. Thanks go to the friendly folk who welcomed me...you might know them:

The names were:

-Demonizer

-Bobcat

-Marcus

...and a couple of others  

I didn't fight any of them, but it was still great fun nonetheless.

[TalonClaw]

I'm glad you are finally up and running.  EAW is a great game.  Once you get enough of that you can get OP and have all the extra ships and pirates.

[Windfox]

Might as well toss my question onto this, since it's related.  I login and everything seems to work fine, except the server list is totally empty, even if I refresh.    Could there be some problem that could cause this other than the school blocking the ports?  I don't think that's the case, but I want to make sure.... and what ports are used server-side?  I know the school blocks some in the 6000 ranges(don't rememebr the exact ports right now) because of bittorrent and some other ports that I don't know offhand because they're used for the major P2P programs(WinMX, Kazaa, etc), but the client-side uses ports in the 4000 ranges.  

[Pestalence]

Are you usingthe correct patch?

for SFC II : EAW

latest patch is 2036

you can get the patch for your specific region from my wab page at :

http://www.nightsoft.net/effhq/sfc22.html

this patch goes on Out of box install only.. do not use if your game is already patched..

if you game is already patched, uninstall EAW and delete the Starfleet Command Empires at War game directory off your system...

reinstall EAW, then patch using the appropriate patch on the page above.




for SFC II : Orion Pirates

latest patch is 2552

you can get the patch for your specific region from my wab page at :

http://www.nightsoft.net/effhq/sfcop2.html

this patch goes on Out of box install only.. do not use if your game is already patched..

if you game is already patched, uninstall OP and delete the Starfleet Command Prion Pirates game directory off your system...

reinstall OP, then patch using the appropriate patch on the page above.

alternatively, instead of Downloaing the patch, you can get the OP Enhancement Pack v1.04, which contains a whole lot of things including the affore mentioned game patch... you can find more information at :

http://forums.taldren.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=302232&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1





for SFC 3,

Follow the patching instructions found at :

http://www.xenocorp.net/downloads/ftp/Starfleet_Command/Starfleet_Command_OP/SFC3.html




P.S. the SFC II EAW and SFC II OP pages listing the patches above will be back up soon.. the Enhacnement pack for SFC II OP link is working and the SFC 3 patch page is working..

hope that this helps.

pestalence