Server not responding

[Iceman]

I know this is a older subject, but I am unable to find a solution to join ANY server. And no one is able to join me (And why I've never played the game in the first place). So far i have tired.

uninstall and re download
validate game files
delete shader files and user files in app data
delete user file.
update/confirm software on router
port forwarding with static IP address
join directly from steam servers via View/servers
Attempt to join Multiple times
Download all mods prior to joining
Firewall open. Eww

All unsuccessful.
Seems to be a common problem. Not sure why it hasn't been resolved. I just want to play with friends

[Jeff]

It could be something with your internet connection. A firewall or router may be blocking your access to the port needed for connection. I had to set up port forwarding on my router before my friends could connect to my game or to the dedicated server I ran on my machine for a while.

[Dan2D3D]

Hi, correct me if I am wrong -> You can play without problems in Solo Offline mode but can't play MP at all ??


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Some members were not able to join MP worlds and here is what they did to fix :

1 - The problem was caused by router MTU being set to 1400 to my ISP gateway. Changing the MTU to 1500 fixed the problem.
MTU = Maximum Transmission Unit

2 - Turn off ASUS' ROG GameFirst, that app got reported preventing members to play MP.

3 - Also one member was stuck in space and could not see the respawn screen, he switched to Wifi to fix.
(switch to direct wire connected to home router if you already use Wifi)

Ref.:
Forum Workaround(s)
https://steamcommunity.com/app/244850/discussions/0/2440336020748966737/

[Dan2D3D]

Question :

Can you join one of the Official server, the Vanilla ones ?

[Iceman]

Originally posted by Dan2D3D:

Hi, correct me if I am wrong -> You can play without problems in Solo Offline mode but can't play MP at all ??

yes that is correct online. ALL servers modded, vanilla, and Official. I have not tired that. Will give that a try. Unable to find ROG gamefirst

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Some members were not able to join MP worlds and here is what they did to fix :

1 - The problem was caused by router MTU being set to 1400 to my ISP gateway. Changing the MTU to 1500 fixed the problem.
MTU = Maximum Transmission Unit

2 - Turn off ASUS' ROG GameFirst, that app got reported preventing members to play MP.

3 - Also one member was stuck in space and could not see the respawn screen, he switched to Wifi to fix.
(switch to direct wire connected to home router if you already use Wifi)

Ref.:
Forum Workaround(s)
https://steamcommunity.com/app/244850/discussions/0/2440336020748966737/

[Iceman]

no luck on those attempts

[Dan2D3D]

Looks like you will not be able to play MP, just Solo for you

You may contact the ones working on the game, they may know something I don't that will help you.

Report directly to the SE Programmers :

Support Portal = https://support.keenswh.com/spaceengineers/pc
(create "Bug report" or "Request help"(Private) or "Feedback"(Petition) on the Portal)

Here some important Data we have to add in the report to help the SE programmer before they ask you :
Bug report Guide
https://steamcommunity.com/app/244850/discussions/1/523897653318639486/

All may use the Support Email to report the bugs found if they prefer :
Email = [e-mail]

[Valen]

How about joining servers in other games? Does that work? As Space Engineers doesn't do anything special than other multiplayer games would do. The only thing that would isolate Space Engineers is your firewall that limits individual applications/executables.

The reason why you may not be able to host a server session from your home might be due to your ISP, having a internet connection that tunnels IPv4 traffic over IPv6 protocol. This is called Dual Stack Light, where a Dual Stack connection would have IPv4 work parallel and independant to IPv6. Some ISPs do that because they can't give everyone of their users a unique IPv4 internet address. They provide you with a address that is hidden behind one of their routers. It's also called Carriergrade-NAT. Someone or a server on the internet has the same IPv4 address and Steam/Space engineer traffic gets sent the wrong way. You can't port forward in that case, or whatever you set up in your router regarding portforwarding will be in vain.

However, I have never heard of someone not being able to play on or join servers due to that at all. Just hosting servers from home is a problem in most cases.

I would suggest contacting your Internet Service Provider and asking what might be something that blocks your attempts to join servers. I've heard of people on wireless mobile phone connections or tethered through mobile phones having problems connecting to games.

[Iceman]

I never had this issue with any other game. Id have to check put i believe its set to IPv6 as netgear allows me to change all of that

[Dan2D3D]

Me too never had this kind of problem in SE, so I recommend to ask the SE programmers first, they may have the solution for you.

[Valen]

I've noticed all servers shown in the list have a IPv4 address. None in the cursory look I took (about 10) have an IPv6 address. So if somehow IPv4 is disabled in your router or by your ISP then this will likely be the cause. There is no reason why you should not use IPv4 in your network stack. It is still what the majority of the internet revolves around.

[Iceman]

Originally posted by Valen:

I've noticed all servers shown in the list have a IPv4 address. None in the cursory look I took (about 10) have an IPv6 address. So if somehow IPv4 is disabled in your router or by your ISP then this will likely be the cause. There is no reason why you should not use IPv4 in your network stack. It is still what the majority of the internet revolves around.

i will double check this. Not sure what else to try at this point. Appreciate the responses. if all else fails i will runs some logs and send in a bug report. Thanks again guys

[Rox]

Originally posted by Valen:

I've noticed all servers shown in the list have a IPv4 address. None in the cursory look I took (about 10) have an IPv6 address.

Because neither Steam (except on public beta test branch) nor Space Engineers (or indeed most other Steam games) support IPV6 yet.

[Valen]

Yeah, I figured as much. But didn't want to claim something I couldn't prove. Also, 10 isn't really a significant number in retrospect.

[Iceman]

Finally confirmed that i do have a IPv4 address

[Iceman]

My good people, i have found my solution. I have set up a port triggering specific to the server (Linked to the static IP address) to which i wanted to join, (Friends server) obviously this wont work if you dont know the port triggering. But it worked for me. Thanks for the hints/help