Guys, have we sorted out the connection problems?
I still get a time-out when I try to connect via Direct IP. This is exactly what I use to try and enter
68.230.158.83:2061
(I've also tried without the :2061 but no success.)
I am playing in 2 other PB games (without any :xxxx suffix) and don't think my firewall is the problem.
Since some of you had success this way, I then tried Gamespy but that's also proving a nightmare.
When I go to the
www.gamespyid.com page, I can log on fine.
However, when I try to get into Gamespy via the game (Civ4 or Warlords) I get nowhere. Here's what I do:
Start the game; select Multiplay; select Internet Games - which brings up a Gamespy login inset. I type in the same login name and password as my IGN when I log in via the URL. Then, whether using the inset window's Login button or the LOGIN at the bottom right of the main page, nothing happens. Absolutely nothing...
I really want to play in this game and don't want to delay the start. So can someone please help me sort out my connection problem?