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Subject: Halo PC Multiplayer --- Crash (Please, read!)
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The whole time that I've had Halo PC, (since christmas '03) often in servers, I get exited out of servers, getting a message that says, " The game has closed down"

Now, the game didn't close down, because my friends on skype are still in the game.

This only happens on some servers. I only play on dedicated servers, so someone's crappy computer shouldn't be the problem. None of my friends have this problem, either.

So . . wtf?

Also, if it happens on a server, it will happen to me again. There has to be something up with certain servers or SOMETHING. . . This is just, too annoying. It makes clan matches pretty hard for me, since I end up crashing out half the time.

  • 07.06.2005 8:42 AM PDT
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You have a bad internet connection probably. Do you have dial-up? Because if you do thats probably the problem.

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  • 07.06.2005 10:54 AM PDT
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It would say network connection lost if he droped out due to his connection.

  • 07.06.2005 1:08 PM PDT
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You should get dsl for internet it dosen't disconnect

  • 07.06.2005 1:35 PM PDT
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Dude, I have cable.

Cable > DSL. This has NOTHING to do with lag, I know that for sure.

[Edited on 7/7/2005]

  • 07.07.2005 2:13 PM PDT
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Ok I am new at this multyplayer so mabe someone can help me out . I have been playing halo online for a week or so but now i cant get in on any games. On some of the matches I have played on a X box would come up on the bottom right and block me but it only happens sometimes .but I cant get into any games now??????????? Is it Norton or am I being blocked.
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Dude, I have cable.

Cable > DSL. This has NOTHING to do with lag, I know that for sure.

  • 07.07.2005 3:29 PM PDT
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Can we get a noob in here to translate his message, please?

  • 07.07.2005 3:34 PM PDT
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Bottom line is I cant get on a game on gamespy multyplayer? any game

  • 07.07.2005 3:46 PM PDT
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Start your own thread and get out of mine, FFS. Besides, I've seen threads like this already.

  • 07.07.2005 4:50 PM PDT
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Sorry BRO I just thought you might know the reason.

  • 07.07.2005 6:36 PM PDT
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Sorry, I wasn't aware that the question was directed toward me in specific. Nevermind what I said, then.

No, but sorry, I don't know anything about the problem you are having.

  • 07.07.2005 7:06 PM PDT
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Your problem is your comp settings you might have a slower comp. This is a result of your ram being to little. Try going out and buying a 128 stick of it. It should cost around 30 dollars at Comp USA.

  • 07.07.2005 8:57 PM PDT
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I have plenty of ram, I have an ATI Radeon 9800 Pro.

  • 07.08.2005 11:51 AM PDT
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So I take it that nobody knows?

  • 09.07.2005 7:05 PM PDT
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He's talking about your system memory, not your video card memory. How much system RAM do you have?

Also, your signature makes no sense, "they don't suffer the web, they suffer it!". I agree, firefox is far superior.

  • 09.07.2005 7:49 PM PDT
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dont bump such an old topic.

  • 09.07.2005 8:00 PM PDT
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How do I check how much system RAM I have?

  • 09.12.2005 7:39 PM PDT
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BIOS, the black screen that appears when Windows starts up, has many different computer specs. You can click your BIOS, like the F2 key or ctrl (BIOS are different, so you may/probably have a different key to get into your BIOS) if you can't find it on the startup screen. Then navigate around until you find your system specs. Just don't CHANGE anything, k? At least, not yet...

But I doubt this is a RAM issue (to make sure, tell us if your PC stays up when you're playing First Person. if you have no crashes when playing Halo except when you play multiplayer, then there is a problem with your connection and the server). You say you're playing fine, but the server crashes. If this was RAM, your PC would crash, not your connection (though, first times and all that). For some reason, you are being kicked. There are many reasons, though I'm afraid I have little experience in cable; just DSL and dial-up. Your modem could be overheating; your LAN card could be the problem; if you are behind a NAT firewall, try disabling it; if you have a wireless connection to your computer from a router box, they are known to have problems.

Restate your cable connection and be as specific as possible. How is it connected to your computer? What speed, and what times of day are you playing? Do you live on the "edge" of your service provider's cable modem capabilities?

Fianally, I get kicked every now and again when I play halo. you make this sound like a regular occurance, but if it's not, it may be something you have to learn to live with...

One more thing; if the problem persists, feel free to bump your own thread. people "in the know" just may not have seen it. Just don't bump hourly; that gets annoying fast.

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  • 09.12.2005 8:04 PM PDT
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Yes, this happens all the time. I, too, get the " Network Connectoin Lost " error, but WAY less frequently. I am not on the " edge " of my service.

I have a wireless access point router, and that is used so I can use my laptop's internet while elsewhere in the house. I do not play Halo on the laptop. The modem beside my moniter turns on/off the access point. I do not have a wireless access card in my PC that is used for an internet connection. I'm pretty sure that my modem goes strait to my PC. I can check if it matters.

Minus Sign, I'd like to thank you for replying to this thread. This has been a troublesome problem, and I posted it here along with some other forums, and haven't gotten any valid responses except just recently when I decided to bump it. I hope you (and anyone else for that matter) can help me solve this issue; I would be very grateful.

  • 09.13.2005 7:35 PM PDT
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Just bumping. This thread has fallen back a ways, and I want Minus to notice it again.

  • 09.16.2005 3:31 PM PDT
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Posted by: bro_c
Dude, I have cable.

Cable > DSL. This has NOTHING to do with lag, I know that for sure.

FIOSDSL>cable>normal DSL
maybe your firewall is kicking you. what firewall do you have

  • 09.16.2005 4:16 PM PDT
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I was thinking the same thing Iamwhie. But he says he's not being kicked, but instead that the game is sending him a "The game has closed down" messge, as though the server where sending him a shuttdown.

I've done a couple of google searches since I last replied to this thread, but...I'm sorry to say that I haven't found a cause (much less the solution) for this particular problem. I'll keep looking, but in the mean time a few more questions:

1. Is this happening on specific servers? Or is this happening on ANY server you join. If this happens on your clan server, it may be a case of connection conflict. If this happens on Bungie servers, this is a problem with YOUR connection.

1.2 Along the same lines: do you play other games? If this your connection with battlefield 2 is stable...why on earth are you playing halo? JK. but if you have no problems with other PC games, this may be a Halo issue.

2. Skype is an internet calling system. If you have it enabled it may (I doubt it with a cable connection, but it's possible) be interferring with Halo PC connections.

3. Port forwarding. If NAT is an issue for your cable modem, try disabling your NAT firewall or your software firewall (ZA, Norton, etc, etc) and play with them down. Firewall could be the issue, but I don't see how with this particular case.

4. what is you ISP (Internet Service Provider). If other people have noted problems getting games to work with your ISP, we may have your solution. Swtich ISPs.

5. What are your PC specs? Lag comes from three places: the server; the distance between you and the server and other players; and inside your own PC. If your connection is great, but you're PC drops data when it tries to load a level or a particualrly intense firefight, then you might be getting "kicked" by your own PC. We don't need to know too many specifics besides graphics card. Tell us harddrive, processor, RAM (still haven't heard that one) and the video card you have. If you don't know any of that, but you know you bought a Dell for $1,200 last spring, then tell us that!. the more specific you can be the better, but any information coudl help.

6. One thing I do remember from talking to a friend of mine when cable first came to the county. cable is a lot more faster than DSL. At the time, it was about the fastest thing you could get your hands on...while it stayed up. early cable had a tendency to crash: sending an overabundance of data for a period of time, then dropping connections left right and center. now, i assume that this problem has been fixed, but it could be an issue.

One thing I'd like you to try. If your PC has a phone modem, try using dial-up for a set a couple of hours in game. You should have a back-up dial up connection with several free hours devoted to you (given by your ISP in case your cable connection crashes). Other then taking your entire gaming rig to someone elses house, this is the fastest way to find out for sure that this is a user end connection problem.

Like I said (at least i think I said) in my initial post, cable is not my strong point, and this is an odd dilema. I hope some other folks will look at this thread and share the answer, because I'm afraid I'm just shooting in the dark at this point.

EDIT: you mention in the first post that it only happens on specific servers. THIS MAY BE YOUR PROBLEM. No matter how good your PC connection is, you will have more trouble gathering data from your friend in germany thatn you will from your friend in Washington if YOU live in Virginia. Are your friends /clan local? I can't play on the PAT servers because everyone else is a west coaster while a Carolina kid.

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  • 09.16.2005 5:46 PM PDT
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I have that hapen too and it is cause by a delay of loading the map (in my case) and you just join again.

  • 09.16.2005 6:03 PM PDT
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Sometimes your firewall will disconnect you without telling you. Put your firewalls on "Ask me First" instead of automatic block!

Also, you said it is only on certain servers...well just try to avoid those certain servers.

[Edited on 9/18/2005]

  • 09.18.2005 11:11 AM PDT
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Those any of u guys hav a clan ur recruitng if u are msg me by 6:00 est thats when coming back online. I am fully qualified. so If looking for someone new for ur can im ur. If u wat to know anything else about my playing style. From my play stytle to my favorie weapon combo msg mr a bout that too. i wait for replies. Once again I'd back onlie 6:00 pm EST 2:00 pm pacific time.

  • 09.18.2005 11:29 AM PDT

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