Private server question Thread - Zombie Grinder

Hi again, iv been putting up a private server for my friend and i, but there is a problem. it works the first time he connects, but then if i exit to menu and put start it again, he cant connect. The only fix iv found it to redo my port(s) i forwarded to run the server, but its kinda anoyying having to do this every time i want someone to play with me, any help?

After leaving to the main menu, are you trying to host a new server? Once you start a server, it will remain hosting until it completely empties out, or you close the game. If your friend stays in the game after you leave, your server is still running, and trying to host another game may cause issues. Check the server list to make sure your old server isn't still active.

Mind you, I may be totally off base on this >_> I just do graphics, but I've kinda learned how the hosting works :3

Thanks for the info, but nothing is working :/. I have naturally closed NAT type and dont know how to change it, so i have to port forward everything manually. Guess ill have to just reset everytime.

If your NAT is closed, you have to port-forward.

That's just how the internet works

I know thats how it works, but evertime i leave the game i have to change the port. aka: my friend joins, we play for 3 hours, we leave to level up our stats, and if i try to set the server back up it wont let him or anyone connect. Closing out the game doesnt help, neither does logging out and in desura, i find re doing the port to a different number (normal 57897, change it to something like 55255) is the only way of fixing this so we can play again, then when we leave(either of us, if he leaves, i leave) i have to change the number again. Maybe im just stupid.

Leesmitgames wrote: I know thats how it works, but evertime i leave the game i have to change the port. aka: my friend joins, we play for 3 hours, we leave to level up our stats, and if i try to set the server back up it wont let him or anyone connect. Closing out the game doesnt help, neither does logging out and in desura, i find re doing the port to a different number (normal 57897, change it to something like 55255) is the only way of fixing this so we can play again, then when we leave(either of us, if he leaves, i leave) i have to change the number again. Maybe im just stupid.

Sounds like NAT punchthrough is going crazy, I'll see if I can recreate it / fix it.