[darkmage06]

Hi, does anyone know why whenever I host a local server in the game itself, my friend won't be able to connect as the 5th player. It will keep saying "Connection failed after 10 retries."

However, if the network is under the same Wi-Fi connection, they will be able to connect as the 5th player. Is there something that I must do to allow others to join without the connection failed error?

I have downloaded the necessary to allow more than 4 players in co-op. Just that when the 5th player join, it will say "Connection failed after 10 retries" if the network is not under the same Wi-Fi.

Thanks for your help.

[cravenge]

Originally Posted by darkmage06 Hi, does anyone know why whenever I host a local server in the game itself, my friend won't be able to connect as the 5th player. It will keep saying "Connection failed after 10 retries." However, if the network is under the same Wi-Fi connection, they will be able to connect as the 5th player. Is there something that I must do to allow others to join without the connection failed error? I have downloaded the necessary to allow more than 4 players in co-op. Just that when the 5th player join, it will say "Connection failed after 10 retries" if the network is not under the same Wi-Fi. Thanks for your help.

You have to forward the ports being used by the game and your Wi-Fi but routers are the best when making servers as the external IP address changes every time the Wi-Fi is turned on or off.

[darkmage06]

Hi, thank you for your prompt reply.

As of now, I am using ethernet cable on my computer and whenever I host a local server, my sister will always join in as the 5th player as she is connecting through the Wi-Fi network. Hence, she is able to join the game without any error.

On the other hand, if the 5th player was my friend (not connected under the same Wi-Fi network), it will say "Connection failed after 10 retries" whenever they type "connect *my IP address*" in the console.

You said something about forwarding ports being used by the game and Wi-Fi. How do I go about doing it? Sorry for the inconvenience as I am clueless when it comes to internet network stuff.

Also, how do you use router to host the game? Right now, I am just hosting the game through local server in the game setting.

Thank you for your help.

[cravenge]

Originally Posted by darkmage06 [...]

Found your problem: You're hosting a local server which means your friend that is far away or not in the same network won't be able to connect unless he joins the same network or you host a dedicated server.

[darkmage06]

Hi, I don't think hosting the game in local server will affect. I am able to host the game in local server with no problem if the number of players does not exceed 4. For example, if the number of players is not more than 4, everyone from far away are still able to connect even with different network.

However, for the 5th player and above specifically, if they wish to join the game they will have to connect through the console (or is there other way to connect?). They will type in the console "connect *ip address*" and it will show a loading screen which after awhile will have a pop-up saying "Connection failed after 10 retries" if the network is not from my Wi-Fi.

Hence, I think the problem lies within my network setting or something.

Thanks for your help.

[Krufftys Killers]

Why not just run a dedicated server from home here a link
https://www.tunngle.net/community/to...eptember-2014/

[Spirit_12]

What about lobby reservation? What extension are you using to unlock extra slots?

[darkmage06]

A dedicated server is 24/7 online? I don't want to host a server 24/7. I just want to be able to play with more than 4 players in custom co-op map such as tank playground sometimes.

The lobby reservation I used is the link provided in this thread (http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=94415).

Is there anyway to host it on local server whereby more than 4 players is allowed? I am not sure why the connection work if it's under the same network for more than 4 player but don't work if it's under different network.

[Spirit_12]

What does status command show for the reservation? Just want to be sure that its not there. Don't see any other reason beside that.

[darkmage06]

When I type status in the console, it will show:

hostname: *my steam name*
version: 2.1.4.6 6403 insecure
udp/ip: 192.168.2.22:27015 [public n/a]
os: Windows Listen
map: c5m1_waterfront at (753, 72, -311)
players : 4 humans, 0 bots (8 max) (not hibernating) (unreserved)