Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Hi all!
Okay so I have a linux server, and I had no trouble installing armagetronad-dedicated and configuring it. Running sudo /etc/init.d/armagetronad-dedicated start goes off without a hitch.
Yet, I can't actually connect to the server. I know I have the server address right, and I even went so far as to redundantly copy SERVER_PORT 4534 into my server_info.cfg, yet I cannot connect on that port (or on several others).
The only issue I can think of is that I am running iptables. But I've completely opened up ports 4534 through 4538. Since 4534 is one of those, iptables shouldn't be a problem.
Incidentally, do you know where the armagetron logfiles are? I couldn't find them. They might help!
Thanks a bunch!
Matt
Okay so I have a linux server, and I had no trouble installing armagetronad-dedicated and configuring it. Running sudo /etc/init.d/armagetronad-dedicated start goes off without a hitch.
Yet, I can't actually connect to the server. I know I have the server address right, and I even went so far as to redundantly copy SERVER_PORT 4534 into my server_info.cfg, yet I cannot connect on that port (or on several others).
The only issue I can think of is that I am running iptables. But I've completely opened up ports 4534 through 4538. Since 4534 is one of those, iptables shouldn't be a problem.
Incidentally, do you know where the armagetron logfiles are? I couldn't find them. They might help!
Thanks a bunch!
Matt
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Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
If you are looking for it in the master list, set: If this is set, find the server's IP address in the terminal. Custom Connect to the server, and see if that works.
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Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Ignore pie, he usually doesn't know what he's talking about Yes, TALK_TO_MASTER is often a problem, but it doesn't influence direct connections, so not here.
What may be the problem is that you only opened the TCP ports. Armagetron uses UDP, so you'll need to open that, too.
The log files can be in various places, depending on how the game was built and installed. Usually, they go to /var/log/armagetronad.log, but distributors are able to change that if they think game related logs should go to /var/games/log or /usr/games/var/log or whatever. For test purposes, it's best to just run the server directly on a terminal and watch the output, then you can also issue commands to the server and play with the settings more easily.
What may be the problem is that you only opened the TCP ports. Armagetron uses UDP, so you'll need to open that, too.
The log files can be in various places, depending on how the game was built and installed. Usually, they go to /var/log/armagetronad.log, but distributors are able to change that if they think game related logs should go to /var/games/log or /usr/games/var/log or whatever. For test purposes, it's best to just run the server directly on a terminal and watch the output, then you can also issue commands to the server and play with the settings more easily.
Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Thanks Z-Man that was exactly the problem and it totally works now!
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Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
a**hole.Z-Man wrote:Ignore pie, he usually doesn't know what he's talking about...
Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Ok, I assume that is a joke. But you should tread lightly. It's clear you don't have the expertise to give someone server support, so I'm not sure why you are posting in this thread at all.pie goes moo wrote:a**hole.Z-Man wrote:Ignore pie, he usually doesn't know what he's talking about...
We don't need more troll-bait here. Chill out.
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Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
a**hole.sinewav wrote:It's clear you don't have the expertise.
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Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Pie, I have to agree with Z and Sine here...
and I already know what you're going to say...
and I already know what you're going to say...
" Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something."
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Ok, but why did I add this signature? I was like 15 and thought I was smart? What a brat.
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Ok, but why did I add this signature? I was like 15 and thought I was smart? What a brat.
Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Hey! No more posts from you until you finish Red@Yelo #5. Nao git!Cosmic Dolphin wrote:Pie
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Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
Haha pie i no you wont say it to me, but seriously your not an experienced host, give up. Good call above, n pie, just so you know, this could only be a port forwarding issue, not cfg. So next time u can copy slightly better advice
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Re: Server runs without errors, but I can't connect
er...uh...darn, ya got me.-JacKZenTH- wrote:Haha pie i no you wont say it to me,