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Hey I’m new to bungie and well somewhat new to halo after my friend got me into it about a month ago... but anyway I am having a prob with hosting and am wondering if it is the result of being hacked or what ever.

It used to be when ever I would make a server lots of people would log in within 2-3 minutes of its creation but about 2 or 3 days ago now when ever I make a server no one logs in at all. I can leave my computer and let my servers go through about 5 games each 30 minutes long but still no one will log in...Is there something wrong with my hosting abilities or was I hacked? Cuz I did ban a person by mistake and after that happened was when this all started.

  • 11.16.2005 4:16 PM PDT
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ok this happens to some people a lot too. people cant join becasue they cant see you server. go to microsoft.com and search halo troubleshooting to find out how to fix it.

  • 11.16.2005 4:31 PM PDT
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Probably your Ports, which you need to open when running a dedicated server for people to see you. Ports open your IP address to people connected to those ports, like IP Address example w/ ports: 32.48.845.274:84756 <<Last 5 numbers behind Colon are port addresses.

I'd troubleshoot it like yank said.

  • 11.16.2005 4:40 PM PDT
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i cant find it on the serch thing =( can anone help?

  • 11.16.2005 6:16 PM PDT
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Open ports 2302-2305 on your router, for starters.

Check the obvious settings; make sure your game isn't password encrypted, that it isn't a PC mod (cause sometimes they don't show up), etc.

Next, check for firewalls, they hinder people from joining. ZoneAlarm's trial version, for example has a known incompat issue with halopc. Each firewall is different; for some, you may need to merely allow halo, while for other firewalls you may need to shut it down completely. And the bulit-in WindowsXP firewall doesn't stop Halo.

Finally, get Xfire and a few buddies together. Xfire is an instant messaging system that works with halo, not against it. It allows you to IM each other while in game, but it's usefulness in this case comes in with it's "direcconect" feature. This allows your friends to jump into your game. So, once Xfire is running, fire up your server, then ping your buddies to join you. If they can join, you're good to go. If they can't, you'll know they can't because they'll ping you back.

EDIT: I almost forgot, sometimes, people simply won't join your server for whatever reason. There are really fast days, and really slow days. As long as your game name isn't discriminating or something, but big and friendly, say "All Are Welcome...please join!", then you should get some players eventually.

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  • 11.16.2005 7:29 PM PDT
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ummmmmmmm yeah...

can so one help me without talking in some complex wording

  • 11.17.2005 5:20 PM PDT
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It's about as simple as it will get - I mean, we can't call ports and a firewall anything else!

Maybe no one likes joining empty or 1-person servers? A lot of servers are unpopulated, and most people join nearly full games.

  • 11.17.2005 6:07 PM PDT
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Yeah...I have no clue how I could possibly simplify that any further...

Perhaps your connection's really bad? Most people don't like to join games that allow for only two people, or that have a really high ping.

  • 11.17.2005 8:10 PM PDT

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I NEVER join servers that have less then 4 players playin. Because most of the CTF maps require 6 or more players to be fun and interesting. Most people skip servers with one person because chances are that person is just AFK. Ask a friend if he can see your server on the Gamespy list.

  • 11.18.2005 10:28 AM PDT
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ok i just went over all the steps u guys gave me...i shut down my fire walls i checked for codes or what ever... and i allredy had xfire....

but it still will not work...and i know its not cuz of a slow day...my friends say the cant find my server or cant join it...

  • 11.18.2005 10:52 PM PDT