Dedicated Server Need Help Reaching Master Server List

[|OGG| Urnodaisy]

Hello all. I'm looking to get some help. We are trying to get a DEDICATED COD 2 server set up. The most tech savvy among us has NOT been able to. Here is a quote:

"There is a config issue with the pc reaching the master list. The config is wrong SOMEHOW. Not sure how, I've changed a hundred things in there. Keep on mind this game is fifteen years old. It could be the operating system or many other things. We need some advice from someone who has done this recently."

Might there be someone who can help or at least get us a solid lead to where I might get the help?

[lewosch]

if you rented a real dedicated server from a company, you can ask help from them, because they're probably experienced about such issues and would provide some support. if you've set up a dedicated server on a local PC, then I need to say that's rarely a working method, as (apparently) network configuration and especially lack of "port forwarding" might prevent those servers from appearing on master server (not visible to others who refresh the list).

I'm not really experienced on server management for FPS games, but if you just plan to play some private multiplayer matches with friends, you can all use a VPN program, and then get into the same network on it. then someone (preferably the user with best internet and CPU) can customize and start a server in the game (and set the dedicated option as "No"). others can now join the host's server, by using the virtual IP of the network used for your group.

unlike 10 years ago, I'm not playing CoD2 multiplayer anymore and I could have forgotten a couple important things, so you can search video guides on internet telling how to do. if all these sound pretty confusing, then you should check GameRanger. it's a little app aimed for people who play various (old) games supporting LAN feature. GameRanger basically acts like a VPN, but in a much more convenient and gamer-friendly way. there you'll be able to create game rooms, set up a password, chat with other people, and host/join any of the supported online games (CoD2 is one of them).

hope this helps.