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SirMatthew
Settler
Kingsport,TN USA
Nov 2000
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posted December 04, 2000 17:48
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I'm unable to enter the lobbys once I enter the server room. I try us1 and us2, yet it always keeps me out. I have a 56k connection and have never had a bit of MP problem with CTP. I hope there is a simple solution such as altering .dll's or something. I'd hate to lose the only reason I bought this game. |
Metamorph
Warlord
Commack, NY, USA
Mar 99
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posted December 05, 2000 10:13
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Same here. The *very* first time I tried to enter I succeeded; ever since then, no luck. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, installing to different directories, searching/purging registry entries... nothing. I fail to join the lobby; the game locks up.Fun! - Metamorph |
Swissy
King
Chicago,IL,USA
Sep 1999
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posted December 06, 2000 15:27
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This was a common problem for me with CTP1. The servers.dat becomes corrupted. My usual solution was to get a good servers.dat file from another player. I now keep a backup of my good server.dat file. When I had the problem initially, Activison said it had to do with certain servers being up or down, the server.dat file is updated everytime you connect and if the activision servers are having problems you don't get your file updated. Their solution was to delete the file and connect again, but if the servers aren't working right you have the same problem again. |
Big Crunch
Prince
Who?
b.02-15-99
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posted December 09, 2000 12:16
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For CtPI I seem to recall that disabling certain hardware was advised/necessary. Such as TV cards, excess Network cards etc.... Why, I don't know. |
SirMatthew
Settler
Kingsport,TN USA
Nov 2000
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posted December 11, 2000 14:05
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I need a fix please! I can't play any MP games on CTPII cause I'm not able to get into a lobby. Anyone...please, help. |
Sabre2th
Chieftain
Ballston Spa, NY, USA
Nov 2000
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posted December 12, 2000 17:44
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i can't use mp either |
mosquitodriver
Settler
appleton, wi, usa
Nov 2000
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posted December 16, 2000 16:39
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i am also unable after multiple attempts to play mp game. it wont let me into a lobby ever it just kicks me out and then freezes on me.this sucks, anyone want to play ctp1 mp? |
SirMatthew
Settler
Kingsport,TN USA
Nov 2000
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posted December 20, 2000 00:15
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The same thing happens to me...I try to enter the lobby, it kicks me out, then the game freezes. Oh well...sounds like Activision can't explain this one. |
crazBOBy
Settler
Berlin
Dec 2000
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posted December 20, 2000 20:10
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try to join the lobbies without a profil !!!
that helped me in this problem |
bad0cat
Settler
Austin, TX
Dec 2000
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posted December 22, 2000 01:59
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I have the same problem. I have yet to try the "servers.dat" fix discussed above but I will. Here's what Activsion says:==========================
Problem
I can't join the lobby in multiplayer because of an "Unable to join lobby" message. Solution
Call to Power 2 may be incompatible with some high-speed internet connections. Those Internet Service Providers, which require you to dial-in and establish a connection in order to access the internet, and use PPPOE (Point-to-Point Protocol Over Ethernet), may be unable to play Call to Power 2 over the internet. If you receive the message "Unable to join lobby" when selecting any server from the Internet Server List, Call to Power 2 may not support internet play through your Internet Service Provider. LAN play over TCP/IP and IPX should not be affected by this.
====================================== See my post in this same category entitled "Am I doomed?" for more info. |
bad0cat
Settler
Austin, TX
Dec 2000
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posted December 23, 2000 22:18
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HALA-FREAKIN-LUYATurns out that PPPoE wasn't my problem at all - it was a corrupt servers.dat file. I had a friend send me a copy of his servers.dat file (he actually CAN connect to multiplayer) and viola! I have MultiPlayer again! Try it! |
SirMatthew
Settler
Kingsport,TN USA
Nov 2000
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posted December 24, 2000 18:53
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Could you send me that .dat file? I'd really appreciate it. fergymancu@yahoo.com |
vandal
Settler
NYC, NY
Jan 2001
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posted January 02, 2001 15:30
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cant join lobby either... u would think that this being the most often posted complaint, activision would pay a moments notice.......... |
SirMatthew
Settler
Kingsport,TN USA
Nov 2000
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posted January 04, 2001 12:56
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I resolved my problem by copying a new servers.dat file into my ctp folder. Thanks to the very kind gentlemen who took the time to send it to me. If anyone needs it, I'll be happy to send it...just let me know. |
Jonny
Chieftain
Kingston Springs, Tennessee, USA
Nov 2000
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posted January 05, 2001 22:02
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SirMatthew, could you send me that file? I really want to play multiplayer. jdl4iu@aol.com Thanks in advance,
Jonny
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