civnet manual

[dirtylou]

where can i get the civnet manual? i got mne on ebay and it didn't come with a manual.

i still can't figure out how to connect with my freind through the tcp/ip option.

dirtylou

 

[void]

I've never actually played CivNet, but this is just a stab in the dark to try to help you out...

Do you and your friend both have the appropriate port(s) open in your firewall? (Perhaps the network settings screen shows what port it is...)

 

[Whelkman]

Is TCP/IP even working? Win 3.x era networking was beyond wonky. Whatever port CivNET opens, scan it from a remote source.

 

[nympholept]

edit: I originally replied before i saw that you had started 5 threads on the same subject.
I don't condone that behaviour, so i'm editing my reply.

Yeah, tcp/ip works with civnet. Make sure you choose [...]
One important thing to remember is that when the game asks [...], you need to put in your [...], rather than your [...]. (Use [...] to find out what it is.)
Once you're at the [...]screen, your friend needs to [...]
[...] appears to be the listening port - make sure that is forwarded to your computer by your router. (Use [...] if you don't know how.)
If you use a [...], you also need to [...], civnet and [...]

I'll subscribe to the thread so i can help you if you're still having trouble!
If that doesn't help, why not try starting another few threads?

 

[dirtylou]

yeah that should do it. ill have to try it. sorry about the multiple posts i just wanted an answer. i happy now. thanks.