Server problems.

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I heard from badspot that on V14 you didn't have to forward ports.
That is true.
However, most of the servers have "---"
What is up with that?
Plus, my friends can join my server, just I can't join theirs when other people can.
What is going on?
Please tell me what is going on.
I want to be able to join my friends server.
Help?
My name is RayDeo and I approve this message.
=3

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[zenloth]

Most people shouldn't have to port forward (feel sorry for the Airport users out there). The new system we are using instead of the direct port>port is called UPnP (universal plug and play). I won't go into details on what this means, but basically, your router does the hard work for you when a program utilities this feature.

Most routers have this feature, however it seems a large majority of these come with it defaulted as OFF. So you will need to enable it, you can do this via the web interface of your router normally and just look for the "UPnP settings" or something.
If your router does not support UPnP you can always port forward.

TL;DR
If your friends can join your server - You need to change nothing
If you can't join their server - They need to enable UPnP
(Could be other causes however this is most likely)
Servers may show as "---" after they are shut down, this is how the server list works, it will not instantly get rid of a server when it can't contact it (as far as I know).

[Niliscro]

Servers that used to say "dead" now have those dashes, to compare it to a previous version.

[Shyguy :D]

I voted RAWR do I get a prize?

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Most people shouldn't have to port forward (feel sorry for the Airport users out there). The new system we are using instead of the direct port>port is called UPnP (universal plug and play). I won't go into details on what this means, but basically, your router does the hard work for you when a program utilities this feature.

Most routers have this feature, however it seems a large majority of these come with it defaulted as OFF. So you will need to enable it, you can do this via the web interface of your router normally and just look for the "UPnP settings" or something.
If your router does not support UPnP you can always port forward.

TL;DR
If your friends can join your server - You need to change nothing
If you can't join their server - They need to enable UPnP
(Could be other causes however this is most likely)
Servers may show as "---" after they are shut down, this is how the server list works, it will not instantly get rid of a server when it can't contact it (as far as I know).

FYI, my server is up and it's "---"

Servers that used to say "dead" now have those dashes, to compare it to a previous version.

Most server aren't dead and they have "---"

I voted RAWR do I get a prize?

Sorry, no.

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[zenloth]

Most server aren't dead and they have "---"

Please properly read my post. There are multiple reasons for "---". UPnP/Portforwarding is not completed, server is no longer active, firewall is blocking connection. Check these things.

[SeventhSandwich]

Please properly read my post. There are multiple reasons for "---". UPnP/Portforwarding is not completed, server is no longer active, firewall is blocking connection. Check these things.

Being airport sucks. I can't even configure it because either it needs to be hardwired or I can't find the correct LAN I.P address.

[the dark one]

Version 14 has been kinda wierd cos it has the 2 lines but u can still join it[/size]

[Bloxxed]

Version 14 has been kinda wierd cos it has the 2 lines but u can still join it[/size]

Why put it in pink where we can't even read it, logic my friend.

[bullet]

Please properly read my post. There are multiple reasons for "---". UPnP/Portforwarding is not completed, server is no longer active, firewall is blocking connection. Check these things.

AH HA!
I THINK I KNOW WHY MY SERVER IS "---"!!!
During v11-v13, I attempted to forward my ports on my Belkin router.
PortForwarding on my router is impossible.
Trust me.
So that could be it.
I have UPnP enabled.
PS:
@Zenloth
I IRCed my friend if he was really sure if he had UPnP enabled.
He said yes.
Still can't join.
Still need help.
=C

[zenloth]

Make sure the firewall in router/on the host's computer is allowing Blockland through. (If UPnP is enabled, generally router firewall should be no problem).

[Munkey]

My server is dedicated, and sometimes it will go dead. For me to open it, I have to join it though the Internet, Which I usually just join through LAN.