30-Second Timeout (CTO) Solution

[blurredd]

JJ2 UDP Port Chooser (http://jazz2online.com/d3/jj2udp-beta.zip) v0.75

It's somewhat of a beta and fairly rushed, but just in time for AB9. From the readme:


This program is meant to help those who cannot join servers without being timed-out after 30 seconds. Support for TSF (including the LK Avalon version) has been included.And now you can use JJ2's command line arguments with this program as well as port numbers below 1024.

How To Use:

Extract the files to the same directory then run jj2udp.exe. The program will be used to launch the JJ2 exe of your choosing and to decide which UDP port to use. The UDP port chosen must be between 1 and 65534 (inclusive). It is recommended that the port you choose is above 5000. For whichever port you choose, you may be forced to open that port within your router/firewall. If you have both 1.23 and TSF, you can choose to use the additional setting for TSF by running the program with "-tsf" as the argument. However, the "-tsf" argument is not necessary to be able to use TSF with this program. The program settings will automatically be saved when exiting the program (through pressing enter) after a successful launch of JJ2.


Feedback is appreciated.

Edit: With the addition of port choices below 1024, people with connection problems may be able to join games without any port forwarding. But using one of these port numbers might cause some problems. You're free to try them out though.

[Mercurio]

Definately working with the infamous Speedtouch router.

[niek]

This little program will solve alot of the player's problems for sure! For most people however, just forwarding the standard ports to their local IP is enough to make the game work (including mine), but this solution is a little easier since you can choice whatever UDP port you want to use for the game, and I've heard that for some people the standard ports just aren't even working. Port problems will be history atlast!:)

[Olsen]

Oh man, this is awesome.

Finally fixed it for me, ZyXEL 660H router here!

[PurpleJazz]

Does the program allow hosting if you were unable to host before?

[Neobeo]

Hosting, if I remember correctly, does not use an ephemeral port thus will work correctly even without this patch. (Given that you forward ports 10052 and 10054)

[Grytolle]

Neobeo is right! Anyway, awesome that this idea was implemented at long last. Am I wrong to assume this will be added to your (well mostly yours) more extensive patchwork aswell, Blur?

[n0]

Can't wait to try this when I get home.

[CrimiClown]

This should be a revelation for those who have had router problems for so long. Thank you very much.

[cooba]

Thank you very much.[si] training time >:)

[Erik]

yes

[Sacrush]

That's awesome Blur! Although Ive never had that problem it is very nice for people who did had that problem.

[Stijn]

Definately working with the infamous Speedtouch router.
Not for me. Did you do anything else than just running jazz2.exe via the program?

[blurredd]

From the readme:

For whichever port you choose, you may be forced to open that port within your router/firewall.


I would guess most users who have connection problems would have to forward the UDP port, which is what Mercurio had to do. If you are able to host a server or (presumably) use Hamachi, you should be able to use this program.

Am I wrong to assume this will be added to your (well mostly yours) more extensive patchwork aswell, Blur?

I probably will, eventually.

[Grytolle]

It would fit perfectly in the custom settings dialog

[Monolith]

This actually fixes things for people? I'm surprised. But that's good.

[Ricky1111]

My jj2 Version 1.24 dont work with this..... u know how to help me? :confused:

[Ricky1111]

mine keeps sayin Connection Timed Out all the time...

[blurredd]

Have you tried forwarding the UDP port the program uses (default is 50045)?

[Ricky1111]

How do u forward the UDP port ?? O_O

[Stijn]

Perhaps this site is helpful for you.

http://portforward.com/help/portforwarding.htm

[Ricky1111]

it says Version of jj2 not supported

BTW does this even work for Secret Files

[Stijn]

Read the readme before asking, it makes sure you don't post such questions. TSF is supported. If you want to post two messages in a row, please use the http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/images/buttons/edit.gif button to edit your last post.

[blurredd]

I suppose whenever I say "TSF support," I should add an asterisk indicating the program supports the version of TSF used by most players. Those who have the "LK Avalon" version--as opposed to the version released by Project2 Interactive--won't be able to use this program.

[Ricky1111]

awwwww i got that LK Avalon aswell......dam

[Grytolle]

I suppose whenever I say "TSF support," I should add an asterisk indicating the program supports the version of TSF used by most players. Those who have the "LK Avalon" version--as opposed to the version released by Project2 Interactive--won't be able to use this program.*signs up for converting code to support it, if blur's too lazy himself*

[Ricky1111]

yh make it work on LK Avalon, i wna play with others

[Speeza]

ive had 9 complaits it doesn't work including my self so 10 :(

any idea why?

[blurredd]

yh make it work on LK Avalon, i wna play with others

This is one of those issues where I want to say you're better of getting another version of JJ2, since you're going to run into other problems eventually.

To Ryder: Could you explain where exactly the problem is occuring? Your problem may have already been answered in this thread.

Edit: The program now supports the LK Avalon version, for whatever that's worth.

[Neobeo]

Any particular reason for not uploading this on J2O downloads?

[blurredd]

Two reasons:

1.) It's still in its beta stages, as I made the initial version of the program haphazardly within two days. A thread is a great place to announce updates and to help people who have problems while trying to use the program.

2.) J2O has tyrannical rules about betas.

I plan on uploading the final version to J2O in due time.

[Black Ninja]

I'm sad to say this program seems to have been thwarted by my DI-524 router.

[blurredd]

I take it you've tried fowarding the UDP port already. Are you currently able to forward the ports needed to host a server?

[Black Ninja]

Haven't tried hosting, actually. I'll try that next.

[Black Ninja]

Argh double post.

Anyway, I can't host games either. I guess maybe I'm just screwed.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

*throws book out window*
This is sooOOOoo annoying. Here's what I've done:

-Unblocked all TCP and UDP ports Jazz 2 normally uses.
-Unblocked all TCP and UDP ports Jazz 2 now uses with the program.
-Unblocked Jazz 2 and the program.
-Patched for the proper list servers.

Here's my information:
-D-Link Wireless Extreme G - rev. B
-Some sort of wireless + wired Bell router.
|_Does not allow Static IP
|_Uses an odd GUI witch was built so you can't get Static IP
|_Therefor uses a DHCP given IP Adress
-4 computers on network
-Running Windows XP on all of them
-My computer has Linux, so I might attempt to use WINE once I can get the dll files from XP.

[blurredd]

For anyone else who still has problems, please mention whether or not other players are able to join a server you've hosted.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

For anyone else who still has problems, please mention whether or not other players are able to join a server you've hosted.
I forgot to point out that it's not working in my post.

[blurredd]

In your D-Link advanced settings, have you tried using Virtual Server?

[Anubis]

No more annoying Hamachi for some people yay!

[n0]

It worked, I was able to play online for a half an hour during the bash.

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[ShadeJackrabbit]

In your D-Link advanced settings, have you tried using Virtual Server?

There aren't any advanced settings with that name. In case it wasn't clear, my CARD is a D-Link, and Bell Canada supplied the modem box which sends out the signals.

[blurredd]

It was a vain attempt to help both you Black Ninja who I presumed had the same exact problem. I apologize for misreading anything. For the time being, my only other advice is to check the Port Forward (http://www.portforward.com/) website and make sure you did everything properly.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Hmm... I don't know whether the problem is modem-side, but if it is, I'm out of luck, seeing as how I'm not allowed to change anything with it. (The threat of hacks at my dad's computer is too great.)

[Birdie]

Hmm... I don't know whether the problem is modem-side, but if it is, I'm out of luck, seeing as how I'm not allowed to change anything with it. (The threat of hacks at my dad's computer is too great.)

Join the club.
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[Black Ninja]

I have tried that, Blur. But thanks.

[Dermo]

Join the club.
<!--I can join servers, but can't host-->


my dad was paranoid too. I'm not telling how i "convinced him to do it" but eventually the ports did get opened

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Except, my dad uses his computer for work, and if the files on it get deleted... could be the end of his work?

[blurredd]

Made it possible so that JJ2's command line arguments can be used with this program. Might come in handy.

[Grytolle]

Thanks! :D (I take this as you got my query message)

[Mercurio]

So I was just wondering if anyone knows if this program runs on Vista? Because a few months ago I got both a new PC (Vista64) and a new router (Speedtouch 546v6) and now the program says it attempts to do stuff (like before/normal) but I get timeouts after 30 seconds again.

Opened all ports including 50045 and such.

[Dermo]

*Bump* This should get stickied. A lot of people are linking other people's technical issues to it and it's very helpful to most.

[Anakin[CC]]

Doesnt work, for me

speedtouch 810
i tried the default assigned port and something like 54444 and i did open it on my router interface aswell, no difference =l

[Grytolle]

try changing it to another port perhaps

for example: 10050

[Nonomu198]

Isn't this supposed to be in the Tech Help forum?

[Anakin[CC]]

I tried another port and it worked :)

[Ragnarok!]

I'm having problems too, the file suggests I use 50045, I have no idea how to change what it uses, and blahblah. D: Help, plex.

[Dermo]

The config, genus, read the first post.

Or just open up the damn ports on your router.

[Ragnarok!]

You don't think I've already tried that? Duh. =_=. Moron

Edit : I removed random stuff. Nevermind I figured it out. Thanks IconGuy. ;]

[mediaman39]

thanks

[piet]

great program :D

did not tought it would work but i tried it anyway. the standard ports where all forwarden on my Freesco server/router and it did not work. but after forwarding the port used with the tool everything works file :D

thanks! after all those years i played jazz again :D (even on the bash server)

[JAZZ0JAXX]

Check it owt! :crimi:

Jazz0jackrabbit.googlepages.com

[NovaStar]

*bancanon*

[Disastorm]

thanks man, fixed it for me.

[Black Ninja]

The config, genus, read the first post.

Or just open up the damn ports on your router.



This post is an example of why I am beginning to lose faith in the JCF.


Also, it's hilarious to me that you misspelled "genius."

[Troglobite]

I tried this program and unfortunately I still get timed out. I'll try it with a different port, and see if it makes any diffrence.

[Slaz]

Remember that it's VERY likely that you'll have to open the UDP port you've choosen. ;)

[blurredd]

I made a rather minor adjustment to the program that I probably should've made a long time ago, and it basically means more port numbers to choose from (see opening post). If you're still having problems, you can now try port numbers below 1024.

[Grytolle]

Remember that it's VERY likely that you'll have to open the UDP port you've choosen. ;)In fact, the program only chooses UDP, I think! Atleast its name suggests that

[FawFul]

combing this program and the multiversion port program by grytolle i can actually join Zeal alpha's passworded server (Zeal duels) withouth getting linked to the original Zeal alpha and cto.

http://www.jazz2online.com/J2Ov2/downloads/info.php?levelID=5253

[DarkB]

combing this program and the multiversion port program by grytolle i can actually join Zeal alpha's passworded server (Zeal duels) withouth getting linked to the original Zeal alpha and cto.

http://www.jazz2online.com/J2Ov2/downloads/info.php?levelID=5253

yes the multiport program is needed to change the port to 10058because in that server the port is changed.

[Grytolle]

no port is changed, you just join the port in the list, instead of a hard coded 10052

[FawFul]

yes the multiport program is needed to change the port to 10058because in that server the port is changed.

well, yes that is quite obvious. i knew it was port 10058 but didn't know i actually made it work using this program.

[DanZeal]

eeeh... Fawful... diden´t you post in the wrong thread now?
if im not totaly wrong? it was the upnp (http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=18211) thing that you used along with the multiport patch.

[FawFul]

wat! grmbl.


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[mamaluigi]

It doesn't works for me...
1st problem: There is nobody other than me,however, i can chat,and i can see they can chat too!
2nd problem: I'm searching for somebody.............KABOOM! it wrote Connection timeout!
please help! please reply!

[Hammer]

I can join servers hosted with JJ2+ without getting the 30 sec timeout, but the servers without JJ2+ still give me the error.

[Foly]

I can join servers hosted with JJ2+ without getting the 30 sec timeout, but the servers without JJ2+ still give me the error.

BlurredD has fixed the 30-second time out error with jj2+. But the server needs to use jj2+ else it has no effect.

[Darkhog]

I've thought this was fixed in Plus, but I think I've experienced it as well. Then every server was keeping pinging and couldn't join to any.