since a few days, I have the problem, when I open the multiplayer menu in OpenRCT2, the server list opens absolutely normal. But when I try to connect with a server, I ALWAYS get the message "can't connect to the server". This haoppens IMMEDIATELY; the program doesn't even TRY to connect to the server. It gives only the error message.

What do I make wrong?

How do I do the same from the command line interface?

I can't see an option in the help for the host command that would disable that, and it appears that it does it by default.

I reserved a static IP for my computer and set up port forwarding for port 11753. I also set up rules in my firewall for port 11753, so that wouldn't get in the way. If I start a server, canyouseeme.org tells me it can see my service on 11753. Everything seems like it's working, but I still can't get anything to show up on the master server list and no attempts to join via hostname/IP have been successful either. It shows up when on the LAN, but everywhere else...nothing. I've confirmed that my network version is the same on both machines (0.3.5.1-0). I'm no networking expert, so I've pretty much run out of ideas.

Does anyone out there have any thoughts? Anything I can try that might get this to work?

How bad? Try a server currently open with a swastika in the middle, whose description mocks the 6 million jews killed in the Holocaust

How about the main FFA server(s) having a respected user with the user name "Dead N***** storage", who describes western liberalism as a cancer. And one of the main mods and person in charge of the bots in said servers thinks that spamming chat with the N word is a valid response to being told to stop tolerating racism. And considers criticism of said racism one of the few things worthy of actually preventing users from interacting with the server, not making mocking Holocaust and racism references.

And then users just going to other servers and adding swastikas in the landscape, changing signs to racial slurs, and making rides/stalls with racial slurs in the name.

I understand that these are all personal servers, but this is fucking disgusting, especially when they actually go into other servers to spread their racism. This is not a community we should be allowing. There needs to be a way for external moderation to prevent this, to make sure the impression of Open RCT2's community is not one of actual racism and fascism.

Until a few days ago, "Mozar's Free For All" server was REALLY "free". No discord was required, and I could start to build immediately. Since a few days, I'm always set as a "spectator" when connecting to the game... Where is the problem?

Any thoughts?

Synology DSM (which runs its custom build of Linux) has a docker app which does visual setup of docker images. I see the dev team here have a docker image of OpenRCT2-CLI, but I've not a clue how to pass the variables into the docker image during setup to A: Even run at all, B: maintain user permissions, and C : allow OpenRCT2 to mount my local filesystem to read/write save games locally.

Is there a guide out there anyone might recommend, or has anyone set this up successfully?

Servers in general are now usually empty for the most part.

Why is this happening ? Is it the lack of progress in terms of new save format / new content ?

the title says all - the new error message I get now "Disconnected: Key verification failure".

Where is the problem?

A few days ago, it worked fine.

Can anybody help me?

I just spent 3 hours trying to connect to a friends game over a local network, browsing forums, learning how to open ports, different settings, everything! I finally found a solution that works and thought it would be nice to post here in case there are other people like me trying to figure this out.

The Problem: Host sets up a server and other players in their local network get the dreadful "unable to connect to server" message.

The fix: You need to see if computers in your network can ping each other.

Step by Step:                                                            Step 1:

                         Computer 1 - open the command prompt and type "ipconfig" and hit enter. Look for your IPV4 address, should be something like 192.168.x.x

                         Computer 2 - repeat process for computer 1, IPV4 address should be slightly different

Now we need to see if both computers can see each other on the network (I believe this is where most of the problems occur)

                                                                                      Step 2:

                          Computer 1 - in the command prompt type in "ping IPV4ADDRESSCOMPUTER2" after that is finished you will see 1 of 2 things.

                         (A) packets: sent = 4, received = 4, lost = 0, (0% loss)   This is great, this means computer1 can see computer2 in the network

                         (B) packets: sent = 4, received = 0, lost = 4 (100% loss)   Aww man, this means computer1 cannot see computer2 in the network, shucks!

If you run into issue (B) then you have an issue with the firewall. First make sure that your computer's network is set to private and open up your firewall settings. Temporarily disable your firewall for private networks on computer2. Repeat step 2 and you should get a response this time. Now you know there is an issue, re enable the firewall on computer 2. Look up how to fix this through google. "cannot ping computers on same network" should be fine. I am no computer expert. You got this, believe in the me that believes in you.

Make sure both computers can see each other using "ping IPV4ADDRESSOFOTHERCOMPUTER" if they both can, you are in the golden age!

                                                                                   Step 3:

                            Host : Take note of your IPV4 address by using ipconfig in the command prompt. Start up OpenRTC. Click multiplayer and start server. Port should be set to 11753. Enter all the other settings as you wish, create your server name, max players, description, ect. Make sure the checkbox for advertise is checked. Start the game up.

                            Players: Remember that IPV4 address I told you to take note of? Well now comes the coupe de grace for this multiplayer server annoyance. Click on multiplayer, click add server and enter the Hosts IPV4 address. After that, start up the game and VOILA! Now you can play RCT with local buddies.

This is what worked for me after scouring through google and every thread on this board and doing my own troubleshooting. In my case I found that Computer1 could ping Computer2 in my network but not the other way around. In this case I just started the server on Computer2 and can connect with Computer1 with no problem. I know its an issue with my firewall, but I am tired of messing with computer settings.

Anyways, hope this helps a poor soul out there like mine, and can save them the 3 hours it took me playing IT simulator rather than a rollercoaster tycoon sim.

But with many scenarios, I have the problem that I get the error message "Incompatible Software Version". There is also a red point on the right then. But I also would take a look at these scenarios also, and I don't find an information about, which OpenRCT2 version I have to install. Is there a possibility to find that out?

When trying to connect to a server, it keeps shutting down RCT completely, is this an issue my end? Apologies if I've posted in the wrong place, I'll soon learn the rules!

Happy to be here!

DeeG

I want to play Open RCT2 with a friend. We both have Macs, but when we go to the multiplayer option, no servers are listed. Our friend who has a Windows laptop sees all the servers when he clicks on the multiplayer button. I've tried changing IP addresses and ports etc. I've also tried the launcher. Anyone have any ideas? Does the multiplayer function actually work for Macs?

Thanks!