<!--quoteo(post=1909168:date=Mar 2 2012, 07:43 AM:name=PJ Maybe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (PJ Maybe @ Mar 2 2012, 07:43 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1909168"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Thanks for the suggestion, I'll get on to that.
In the meantime I have had a look at my the settings on my BT Homehub 2 and under the firewall and supported applications tab
For Steam Games the settings seem to be as follows:-
Port Range Translate to TCP 27020-27050 27020-27050 UDP 27020-27050 27020-27050 TCP 27015 27015
Is this correct? I do not have problems with other steam games (other than being a lousy shot).<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't know much about the game but I do know I was having that problem before I upgraded my computer. From what I could gather my computer specs were unable to load the game visually so then it would throw back that error to me. Try creating your own game rather then joining, and just see if the game loads. If it doesn't or it takes like 10 minutes to load then you need an upgrade to play mate
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edited March 2012
<!--quoteo(post=1909295:date=Mar 2 2012, 09:02 PM:name=PJ Maybe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (PJ Maybe @ Mar 2 2012, 09:02 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1909295"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Please can you be a bit more explicit. I tried extending the range to cover 27016 but to no avail so I may have not done it properly.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
TDP: 27015 - 27016 UDP: 27015 - 27016
The ports need to be open on your router for NS2 to work properly, and forwarded to your gaming machine.
Ok I made the suggested port changes to the router and forwarded to my machine.
Still get the authentication timed out message when I try and join a game.
I tried to start my own game and the game crashed with this in the log.txt
Date: 03/09/12 Time: 11:08:58 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 199 Starting Natural Selection 2 RenderDevice: ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series (6.14.10.7246) Connecting to server 217.163.28.209:27015 Connected to Steam servers Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015 Error: Couldn't open file 'models/alien/shift/shift.model Error: Couldn't open file 'models/alien/shift/shift.animation_graph Error: Couldn't open file 'models/alien/cocoon/cocoon.model Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_mm.model Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit.animation_graph Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_mm_view.model Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_view.animation_graph Loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level' Error: Couldn't open file ' Client connecting (127.0.0.1) Client connecting (27.21.25.67)
PS - I should point out that the game used to run on my PC until end of last year.
told you it's cos you can <b>no longer run the game</b> :p I wouldn't know what steps to take from here or if it can be avoided. Like I said I was having the exact same issue, couldn't even create my own game. Then BAM upgraded my PC hardware and i'm playing full screen 125 fps :)
Having the same issue, but only on certain servers. Others work fine. Port forwarded, firewall is fine. Also does this on other steam games, tf2, cs, so im thinking this could be the router (crappy bt homehub 2.0). Did you find a fix? Anyone else got any clues?
I'm having the exact same issues as OP. There seem to be no fixes and no response from any of the developers. The problem seems to be entirely related to certain routers. I've played without problems on all the of the settings at other locations but with my current router, a ClearSpot 4g wireless router I cannot connect to any server and always have a timeout after a long authentication.
Hope there is a fix or at least some acknowledgment. This is of Build 248. I doubt OP's problem has been solved either...
I'm having the exact same issues as OP. There seem to be no fixes and no response from any of the developers. The problem seems to be entirely related to certain routers. I've played without problems on all the of the settings at other locations but with my current router, a ClearSpot 4g wireless router I cannot connect to any server and always have a timeout after a long authentication.
Hope there is a fix or at least some acknowledgment. This is of Build 248. I doubt OP's problem has been solved either...
Have you forwarded the Ports mentioned in some of the other Posts here?
Perhaps post your log.txt too
Build 248
Steam initialized
Render Device: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series (8.17.10.1172)
Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading config://HistoryServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 248
Steam Id: 61164928
Connecting to server 199.192.205.187:27015
Error: IDirect3DDevice9::Reset to 1280x1024 failed (Device lost)
Error: IDirect3DDevice9::Reset to 1280x1024 failed (Device lost)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading config://HistoryServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 248
I'll see if I can figure out the port forwarding fixes.
Welp, still having the same problem. I'm not familiar at all with router settings so it may have been a mistake on my part but I set up a tcp/udp 27014 to 27050 and enabled dmz. Was a little confused on what to put for LAN IP
I have tested a bit and I'm able to create my own server. I don't know if other people can connect to it though.
This is a problem I've had with the game since launch and specifically with this router. I'm able to play many other games (steam and non-steam) multiplayer without any similar problems.
I should just add that once I bought a more modern PC last year my problems disappeared.
Nice man. Glad its working for you. Don't think that'll help my situation. I've played 40 hours of ns2 no more than a month a go until the router switch
I saw some similar posts of the first page, was there a direct fix for those? The other fixes didn't seem to apply. (Restricting steam max ping to 500 did kick me out of authentication faster though.)
Go to your router's settings (you may need to google how to do this with your particular router model) and change this:
Max NAT/Firewall Session Per User : Change from default 1024 to the max 4096
?
Authentication is on steam's end.. so also try changing your server/region by going to Steam > Settings > Downloads tab > download region ... to something else.
Now ensure steam is definitely online. (and not in offline mode)
Restart it.
Try again.
Godspeed, warrior.
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In the meantime I have had a look at my the settings on my BT Homehub 2 and under the firewall and supported applications tab
For Steam Games the settings seem to be as follows:-
Port Range Translate to
TCP 27020-27050 27020-27050
UDP 27020-27050 27020-27050
TCP 27015 27015
Is this correct? I do not have problems with other steam games (other than being a lousy shot).<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
you need 27016 too.
Mike
TDP: 27015 - 27016
UDP: 27015 - 27016
The ports need to be open on your router for NS2 to work properly, and forwarded to your gaming machine.
I would adjust your translation to
TCP 27015-27050 27015-27050
UDP 27015-27050 27015-27050
and delete the TCP 27015
Still get the authentication timed out message when I try and join a game.
I tried to start my own game and the game crashed with this in the log.txt
Date: 03/09/12
Time: 11:08:58
--------------------------------------------------------------
Build 199
Starting Natural Selection 2
RenderDevice: ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series (6.14.10.7246)
Connecting to server 217.163.28.209:27015
Connected to Steam servers
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/alien/shift/shift.model
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/alien/shift/shift.animation_graph
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/alien/cocoon/cocoon.model
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_mm.model
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit.animation_graph
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_mm_view.model
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_view.animation_graph
Loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Error: Couldn't open file '
Client connecting (127.0.0.1)
Client connecting (27.21.25.67)
PS - I should point out that the game used to run on my PC until end of last year.
Maybe it is only a temporary issue that as the game gets more polished it will work again.
Is there an up to date minimum spec you (or anyone else) could direct me to?
Hope there is a fix or at least some acknowledgment. This is of Build 248. I doubt OP's problem has been solved either...
Have you forwarded the Ports mentioned in some of the other Posts here?
Perhaps post your log.txt too
The first thing to check is if the steam friends list is up for you and working.
I know this seems dumb but there seems to be a scheduled down time occasionally.
If you have access to steam friends and still cant get into the game I would try forwarding ports as mentioned in various parts above.
As always log.txt would be most helpful:)
The file is here: %appdata%/Natural Selection 2/log.txt AKA username/AppData/Roaming/Natural Selection 2/log.txt
Build 248
Steam initialized
Render Device: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series (8.17.10.1172)
Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading config://HistoryServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 248
Steam Id: 61164928
Connecting to server 199.192.205.187:27015
Error: IDirect3DDevice9::Reset to 1280x1024 failed (Device lost)
Error: IDirect3DDevice9::Reset to 1280x1024 failed (Device lost)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading config://HistoryServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 248
I'll see if I can figure out the port forwarding fixes.
I have tested a bit and I'm able to create my own server. I don't know if other people can connect to it though.
This is a problem I've had with the game since launch and specifically with this router. I'm able to play many other games (steam and non-steam) multiplayer without any similar problems.
Nice man. Glad its working for you. Don't think that'll help my situation. I've played 40 hours of ns2 no more than a month a go until the router switch
Thanks for pointing that out! I tried switching the wifi channel. Here's the new log
http://pastebin.com/vj8V45sY
I saw some similar posts of the first page, was there a direct fix for those? The other fixes didn't seem to apply. (Restricting steam max ping to 500 did kick me out of authentication faster though.)
Did you try
Max NAT/Firewall Session Per User : Change from default 1024 to the max 4096
Authentication is on steam's end.. so also try changing your server/region by going to Steam > Settings > Downloads tab > download region ... to something else.
Now ensure steam is definitely online. (and not in offline mode)
Restart it.
Try again.
Godspeed, warrior.