02-14-2005, 05:08 AM
magisleepy,Feb 14 2005, 01:29 AM Wrote:I've found out that its my router that blocks the IP address, and my parents told me not to mess with it, because they're pretty paranoid folks.
Can ya'll explain to me the other methods of Multiplayer besides Battle.net? IPX network and Modem, specifically, becaues I'm pretty sure that Direct requires computers that are fairly close.
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Your router sucks, bad. It's quite possible to play from inside a secured routing device if it's configured well (and doesn't suck, which it seems yours does since you're not even downloading the ToS successfully).
IPX also requires computers in relatively close proximity, since it doesn't work well over WANs. I rather doubt any of us are within your local calling area, so modem doesn't look so good either. :) I'd suggest that you contact your local sysadmin (i.e. whoever installed the router) and see if they can make it work properly. Even in the most paranoid configuration, you should've been able to connect to bnet and enter chat, even if you couldn't play.