ok seriously why do i have to follow a 10 page guide to host a dam game are we going to ever be able to host a game without going into the inner workings of my computer
Actually the 10 page thing is a little misleading. I started reading it, realised I did'nt have a clue what the guy was talking about and gave up after a few pages. The bit you actually need is only a few lines long and further down.
If my understanding is correct, and well it worked for me, you need to do the following.
In windows:
Go to network places, right click your connection, go properties, and enter your TCP/IP properties, and make a note of your IP address.
If its automatic you need to specify one. If your router IP is 192.168.1.10 try something like 192.168.1.xx where xx is 11-99
You can google more help on the rest.
I also in network connections asked Windows to show me all UnNp devices, not sure if this helps.
Then go to your router and in ports ask it to forward port 6112 to your IP address. (if your lucky your router wont even ask, you can select your computer by name)
Also don't enable UnPn on your router. For some reason. Or firewalls. Apparently router firewalls are just cheap gimmicks anyway.
One of the stardock posts looks like you need to specify a range of ports, you don't, just 6112.
Restart your router and Computer.
Go Host.
I understand why you might be confused, all the stuff I saw on this on the boards seems to be written by folks who forget that alot of us are total newbs and really do need these steps spelt out to us like the amateurs we are. Its great that they do, but it went over my head at first too.
