11-24-2006, 02:38 AM
Quote:I haven't gotten hamachi to work very often. The last time I tried playing a HF game with KingPetre, and we ran into an old problem. We could see each others' games through the IPX option, but it would never allow us to join. This lasted for some time even after doing all the tricks to get it to function properly, such as only activating the IPX protocol for the virtual Hamachi adapter. You can read more about setting up games through hamachi at the dark forums, here:
Running with Hamachi
Another Hamachi thread
It is also worth noting that the thread mentions existing networks the Dark/Diablo players have. Also, one thing I have noticed about Hamachi is even if it shows someone "online", there is no way to tell what games are being played. The other users could not even be playing a game - the only way to check is to run diablo and look at the IPX game list. And even if there is none, is it possible the reason is connection issues, or are they doing something else or just plain AFK? Or what if they are playing hellfire or another mod - or even a game aside from diablo entirely?
For your first issue, I've yet to have the opportunity to attempt to play with anyone. For the second, however, people should only be online and have their status as "Active" if they are playing. They can sign off of the Diablo network independently of any other servers that they may use Hamachi for. Also, Hamachi allows instant messaging, so there should never be much difficulty in figuring out if someone is there.