the_Monk

Reply to A host of problems (pun intended) in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

For clarification: What Ron said is for a true LAN game (ie. you can look at the other person). If you're using the LAN option as a "direct-IP" connection over the internet to another person you will still need to forward-ports, disable router firewalls, etc. ICO is actually just the "match-making" service and connects people with people. In other words, once certain people agree to play a game together all network traffic goes between only those players and [u]not[

Reply to minidump extravaganza in Technical Sins Forums

[quote] And there's a veritable fruitbasket of causes. [/quote] This line has just become my "quote of the day" :CONGRAT: I mean, I know the "minidump" issue isn't anything to make light of, I just love the simple eloquence of said line. the Monk

Reply to A host of problems (pun intended) in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

That's as simple as it gets [b]dinantes[/b] for the SINS-specific guide I wrote (Networking and SINS) [color="#00FF00"] http://wwww.kiclan.com/monk/Networking_and_SINS_by_the_Monk.pdf [/color] If you followed the guide, what are your answers to the following? 1. Your network map. I don't see it posted. 2. Makes/Models of your network device hardware. 3. etc. If you followed my guide step-by-step (reading each step carefully and not ski

Reply to I keep getting long lag spikes :( in Technical Sins Forums

As I've pointed out several times. Since SINS is of a P2P nature, [u]all[/u] players (clients and host) should follow the instructions in my guide (Networking and SINS) in order to have the least amount of network-related issues. Once again, the host doesn't really "host" anything in SINS. The host simply "synchronizes" the simulations that are simultaneously being run on all clients. thanks, the Monk

Reply to Random ICO D/C in Technical Sins Forums

You read the guide (Networking and SINS.....not the other one) and implemented all of the instructions? [color="#00FF00"] http://www.kiclan.com/Monk/Networking_and_SINS_by_the_Monk.pdf [/color] Just so you know, if you're getting disconnected there IS something "getting in the way" in your network setup. Follow all of the instructions in my guide, I'm sure you'll find being able to stay connected to ICO, play and host game quite [b]"helpful"[/b] indeed! :HOT: th

Reply to Disconnected from the server in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

Please read/follow my guide to SINS-Networking in order to solve your issues: [color="#00FF00"] http://www.kiclan.com/monk/Networking_and_SINS_by_the_Monk.pdf [/color] thanks, the Monk

Reply to another minidump thread in Technical Sins Forums

Never had even one crash over here. In fact I believe there are more people [u]not[/u] crashing than are. Of course they're not on these forums stating that, so there will never be a real comparison. Let's examine this somewhat closer. I could post my system specs, but what real-world good would that do anyway? I mean my [b]gaming systems[/b] have never had a virus (not even one bit of spyware). I only install games on my gaming machines. I use other computers (notebooks, other de

Reply to Please help me in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

UPDATE YOUR GAME VERSION! DID YOU GET THE MESSAGE? ;p CAPS in posts infuriate me....what can I say? the Monk EDIT: Much better! :)

Reply to need ip address in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

Click "IronClad" online from the main menu, login to IronClad and away you go. No need for an IP address.

Reply to Unable to connect to any games in Technical Sins Forums

The link to this guide is already in the "Technical FAQ" however, here it is again: [color="#00FF00"] http://www.kiclan.com/monk/Networking_and_SINS_by_the_Monk.pdf [/color] Keep in mind. Often when a person gets "disconnected from Server" it is the person "hosting" the game who has their network mis-configured, not you. thanks, the Monk

Reply to Help Starting LAN Game in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

Stop running whatever MOD/custom map you're running on the host pc.

Reply to Game-setup "options" should be used for balance... in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

[quote]Yeah well.. this is rather ilrelevant. Most people run all high, or all medium.[/quote] Well as [b]Sakhari[/b] already pointed out, for balancing purposes there needs to be a "standard". If as you say most people are playing on either "medium" or "high" and for argument's sake the game is being balanced for normal (which is where I personally think it should be balanced) then it's no wonder certain things feel [i]off[/i] at other settings. That b

Reply to Frogboy in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

[quote]...im a French Canadian from Québec ... oh, yea ... i almost forgot :Merci beaucoup, Prince charmant ... P.S. The Ironclad devs live in anglo Western Canada : here, in the francophone East, they are perceived as alien enemies ...[/quote] Je suis Canadien aussi! :D Although I am not from Quebec and that is pretty much the extent of my knowledge of the French language. I did take it all through grade and junior-highschool many years ago, but you know the saying "if you do

Reply to How to: see/connect-to/host SERVERS! in Technical Sins Forums

[quote]OK guys.... I click on "ironclad online"... I type in my user name and password... it accepts both and then shows me a blank window with a highlighted button saying "add player". That's it. Nothing else. Where's the list of servers? Where's the players looking for a game? How do I join a game? Is Xfire the only way to play a game of this? What am I missing? I've forwarded port 6112 to this IP address already, and turned off windows defender and my firewall... thanks,Bolas[/quote] <br/

Reply to Long Live STARDOCK/FROGBOY and IC/the FRASER BROS. !! in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

[quote]And we salute you, the_Monk, for your time-consuming generosity in offering free, expert assistance to the numerous users who have experienced router configuration issues (among other problems you have addressed). ... gee ... this thread is getting so emotional ... [/quote] Thanks Sorceresss! :D Just doing what I can to help...

Reply to Game-setup "options" should be used for balance... in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

That's exactly what I was suggesting. Having one on high, one medium, one slow. I think that would skew anyone's "balance". That's my point, it's the game-options that allow us to shift the "balance". Whether we are long or short-game gamers, the game-options (more than anything else) are what is balancing or un-balancing (depending on who you ask) the game. the Monk

Reply to Can't connect to ICO - "Disconnected from Ironclad Online" in Sins Multiplayer Sins Forums

[quote]heheh I felt the same when I found out - someone should make a peerguardian sticky[/quote] My guide does say "you may need to disable all other (besides the Windows Firewall) security/firewall software while playing SINS". :) I think peerguardian falls under "security/firewall software". People just need to read more....hehe

Reply to Game-setup "options" should be used for balance... in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

I think the speed at which things research, build, move, etc. absolutely impact which units/strategies (by extension race) might perform better or worse on any given map/scenario. :)

Game-setup "options" should be used for balance... in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

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Reply to Joining games in Technical Sins Forums

[quote]thanks monk will do! Im in england and my router is a BT homehub, so will that cause any difficulties when following your instructions? (so im being a bother btw)[/quote] My guide doesn't make any assumptions as to which make/model of router you have. Having said that, if you need clarification on anything within the guide, I have been talking people through my instructions via my TeamSpeak server. Just find me on xfire (the1monk) to set up an "appointment"...hehe <br/

Reply to Long Live STARDOCK/FROGBOY and IC/the FRASER BROS. !! in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

We salute you! :CONGRAT:

Reply to Joining games in Technical Sins Forums

If you follow all of the instructions in my guide, you'll have no problems. :) http://www.kiclan.com/monk/Networking_and_SINS_by_the_Monk.pdf thanks, the Monk

Reply to step by step hosting game server in Technical Sins Forums

@mp0295 1. 192.168.1.1 will not work for [u]all[/u] routers. (my guide explains how one can make sure to get the correct IP for one's router regardless of make/model) 2. You don't mention what to do in the event of a "double-nat" scenario, which I've encountered several times with people since release-day. 3. What about security software/anti-malware software conflicting with/blocking sins? etc. etc.... Just pointing out that your websit

Reply to Sins of a Laggy Empire in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

Mettra, you're wasting your breath. This guy has posted in other threads about his "love of multi-core". He just needs to let it drop. When a person has no idea what it really takes to truly code for multi-core, nothing you say will make the point. ...guess some people shouldn't have "bought" into all the cpu-marketing crap. There's something to be said for "[i]experience of years lived[/i]" :)

Reply to 1.03: Sim City In Space. in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

Ahem.... I would just like to point out [b]Haeso[/b], that [u]before[/u] you even posted this thread very, very, very many [i]inflamatory choice[/i] words were in fact being used by you in the ICO chat! Anyone having had to listen to you on ICO would have gotten a terrible impression of you... ..just my take. the Monk