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Anyone know where to go to find out about hosting a server for uo cartographer? I have looked everywhere and found nothing
Bubbles its fairly complicated if your router isnt set up right. You have to open certain ports and whatnot. Its a big pain in the @$$ TBH. Kengo and I spent approximately 3 hours setting ours up because hes got a stupid canadian routerI know I have to host it, guess I have to explain a little better for the not so quick... I am looking for the website to explain to me HOW to host a server. And what does two people living together have to do with me needing this info?
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Source: http://vboards.stratics.com/1670284-post663.htmlUOC Server FAQ
Will UOC work with UOAM servers?
No, but there is a separate server program so you can get everyone together. To use this have someone run the server, pick a port from the options window (address does nothing) and make sure they open it on their router/firewall (UDP port 11000 is the default, or should be). You can choose to use a global password like UOAM or per user accounts. Global password is probably the easiest for now. Your friends can now connect by going to the options window and entering the IP and port of the server, choosing a username and entering the password. Checking "Show Status" will add a little red/green indicator to the UI so you can see if you are connected or not. Then pick "Connect" from the right-click menu to connect.
To address the issue further: There are a few reasons why UOC is not compatible with UOAM servers.
First and foremost is the fact that the UOAM protocol is closed and not public. There have been some efforts to reverse engineer it but these are wobbly at best and possibly not very "legal" at worse. This is the main reason UOC does not support it.
Secondly, the UOAM server is very old and slow. It updates at a snail’s pace compared to UOC. I think the UOAM server updates maybe once every 2-3 seconds, which is terrible.
Yes, it is going to be a pain, but the server is still a work in progress and can be expanded and improved. I could even open the protocol so others can implement servers, or make a dedicated Linux one, all without being constrained by the legacy of UOAM.
UOC Server Does Nothing?
The UOC Server doesn't really "do" anything when running, you'll see stuff in the log window when people join/leave though. Make sure you set a port number (11000 for instance), it may not be set. Make sure you use the "exit" button to quit it, closing the window minimizes it to the clock area.
Additional UOC Server Details
Here's a brief rundown for everyone:
You first need to set a port, just pick 11000 since this seems to work, or another number if you like (say between 2000 and 65000). Check the Global Password box and type in a password. This is the simple way to use it which we'll stick to for now.
If you want guildies to connect you'll need to forward the port on your router/modem. This varies from model to model. Forward the port you chose to the internal IP of the PC running the server. To find the internal IP, go Start->Run type cmd and hit OK then type ipconfig it should show up there. Probably something like 192.168.x.x. Forward the port to that address and choose UDP or ANY for the Protocol or Type.
Now find out what your external IP is. There are plenty of websites that will do this. Give this external IP, the port and the password to your guildies and get them to enter it in the UOC options and check "Show Status". Then they can choose "Connect" and the little light should go green! The person running the server should use the internal IP instead of the external one.
Setting up port forwarding is difficult?!!? Takes like 2 seconds!Bubbles its fairly complicated if your router isnt set up right. You have to open certain ports and whatnot. Its a big pain in the @$$ TBH. Kengo and I spent approximately 3 hours setting ours up because hes got a stupid canadian router
My best advice is ask someone in your guild who has had to open their router ports for their XBOX360 or PS3. It's basically the exact same thing; just different port numbers and whatnot.
Every router is a little bit different. But you need to configure port forwarding on your router.I remember doing something like this when I was hosting teamspeak or something along them lines. I remember having to change ports and such.. just need a walk threw again on how to and where to go .
As is the case with many things, if you know what you are doing, it is dead simple. If you don't know what you are doing, well then you are right, it can be a pain to set up. If you've had any experience hosting any kind of server, setting up a UOC server is a piece of cake.Bubbles its fairly complicated if your router isnt set up right. You have to open certain ports and whatnot. Its a big pain in the @$$ TBH. Kengo and I spent approximately 3 hours setting ours up because hes got a stupid canadian router
IF you go start > run >cmd (to open the command prompt) ,Every router is a little bit different. But you need to configure port forwarding on your router.
Open up a web browser, and type in the IP of the router. The default IP is usually something like 192.168.2.1. It might vary from model to model, so google search 'Default IP for <brand and model> router'.
Once you're there, there should be a port forwarding menu option. Should be pretty self explanitory. If you get that far but can't figure it out, you probably shouldn't be messing with the options anyways and should have someone else host.
i got dsl in late 1998 just to play uo. back then all were static on dsl. unless you were grandfathered in, chaos makes a point you need a business line to your house. now im on dynamic cable and use DynDNS.com to host everything i want. statics are for people who don't know any better.Why would someone pay for static IPs just to host UOC server, thats a bit excessive.
Also, many ISPs don't really offer static IPs to anyone but businesses.
Aye - been using this for years!DynDNS.com for non-static users, static is not necessary at all.
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How dare you disrespect "moms basement" advice.I pay for mine...and if you are with an ISP that doesn't offer static IPs...lol...get off the mom and pop platform..nuff said.