help me im a newb

[zazzyj]

Ok so iv had halo pc for a while and iv learned only the most basic of mods. The problem is, when i start an internet game noone joins. I think it was because they couldn't. My friend saw my game and tried to join and it kept trying to let him join but it had to retry connecting instuff.
The Question is how do i make it so my computer can run a server?

[phoenix]

hmm are you on router?

[zazzyj]

IDK IL TELL U ALL I KNOW(im not yelling its just to catch ur eye): my internets pretty strong, i have dsl, i havnt changed any halo pc things beside a couple of gun mods, and it has never let me start a server, although i can play on other ppls just fine

[phoenix]

are you select to create on lan or on internet and make sure you have the latest update for halo pc/

[zazzyj]

Thats exactly wat iv been doing, to have a server r ther any requirements or anything like initial setup

[DeadHamster]

If you want other people to be able to join then don't change stuff with HMT, Until you learn what can and can't sync over the internet only use sparkedit, or send your friend the map file you have.

[zazzyj]

iv tried hosting a game server before i even knew u could mod halo and it didnt work then and it doesnt work now

[DeadHamster]

Ok then, make sure you have you firewall to give full access to Halo PC, and The Gamespy Arcade. If these aren't open you can't host a game.

[willtheoct]

i have the exact same problem, and a solution. but solution no work for me because my ISP is "Special".

port forwarding. you will not find any simple explanation about it. what basically happens is: when people connect to a server, they connect to your ISP. you want to put yourself in front of your ISP (take the bullet) so they connect to you instead. however, they still will connect thru your ISP.

anyway, i forgot what to do. but there is a guide about it for WinXP.. idk what to do for my comp cuz im Win2k. gimme a minute, ill get out the guide.

okay, no guide. i deleted my history... now i dont remember.

anyway, figure out how to port forward somehow, look for a guide. then PM me how. also, it may be because youre running the server in Halo. there is actually a dedicated server for halo.