something fubar on q3

Miq · March 18th, 2002, 05:23 PM

Everytime I go to run quake 3 arena I get no servers on the multiplayer page. Yes I am on the internet and connected and all that, I've downloaded and installed all the newest patches and point releases and nothing changes. I have made sure to disconnect zone alarm and set the game to look for internet, same results. After all that I even went out and bought a retail copy of the game

, still no internet servers. I know they are out there cause I look on gamespy and there are tons listed. Any ideas?

Tazdrummer · March 18th, 2002, 05:26 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Miq:
Everytime I go to run quake 3 arena I get no servers on the multiplayer page. Yes I am on the internet and connected and all that, I've downloaded and installed all the newest patches and point releases and nothing changes. I have made sure to disconnect zone alarm and set the game to look for internet, same results. After all that I even went out and bought a retail copy of the game

, still no internet servers. I know they are out there cause I look on gamespy and there are tons listed. Any ideas?<hr></blockquote>

What point release did you download first?

Miq · March 18th, 2002, 05:56 PM

131, or 1.3.1, or 13.1 or wherever the periods go

Tazdrummer · March 18th, 2002, 06:21 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Miq:
131, or 1.3.1, or 13.1 or wherever the periods go<hr></blockquote>

1.31 is the latest.....

Do you have any problems connecting to any other networkable online games?

Milenko · March 18th, 2002, 08:53 PM

Can you connect to any servers manually? Click specify and type in quake3.king-nerd.com. This will let us know if q3 is recognizing your net connection at all.

Tazdrummer · March 19th, 2002, 05:41 AM

First of all..... what OS?

Second of all.... I had a similar problem when I installed Win2k with Gamespy.

Give us a run down of your system and OS. You may try uninstalling Quake 3 and version 1.31 and reinstalling it.

Lt. Cmdr. DaTaMan · March 19th, 2002, 09:33 AM

What TAZ and milenko say is good... also, try re-entering the key to see if that does anything.

Miq · March 19th, 2002, 10:17 AM

I'll give em a shot when I get back home. I am running XP Pro, 1.8 ghz p4, 512 ram, geforce3 ti500. I'll try reinstalling

Thanks

Miq · March 19th, 2002, 09:37 PM

Alright I reinstalled and set the cd key, but nothing listed in internet games. I can connect directly to the windrivers server but now it's just my crap connect that freezes me once i get in game

Thanks

Stalemate · March 19th, 2002, 11:08 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Miq:
Alright I reinstalled and set the cd key, but nothing listed in internet games. I can connect directly to the windrivers server but now it's just my crap connect that freezes me once i get in game

Thanks<hr></blockquote>

Don't forget to specify your connection under "network", in case you haven't yet

Tazdrummer · March 20th, 2002, 04:45 AM

Reinstall your NIC drivers maybe? What kind of NIC you got? I gots a Linksys and it rocks and stays rocking solid.

Lt. Cmdr. DaTaMan · March 20th, 2002, 09:15 AM

Are you using the Quake 3 multiplayer list? IF you have the pack that comes with team fortress, I would suggest installing team fortress just for its multiplayer interface. It is much cleaner and less confusing. Also, are you clicking "refresh list" or "get new list"? Also, is the source set to internet or mplayer? Make sure it is set to internet. I know you have probably tried all these, but sometimes it's the little things....

Mark

Tazdrummer · March 20th, 2002, 04:58 PM

[quote]Originally posted by DaTaMan:
Are you using the Quake 3 multiplayer list? IF you have the pack that comes with team fortress, I would suggest installing team fortress just for its multiplayer interface. It is much cleaner and less confusing. Also, are you clicking "refresh list" or "get new list"? Also, is the source set to internet or mplayer? Make sure it is set to internet. I know you have probably tried all these, but sometimes it's the little things....

Mark<hr></blockquote>

Good call

Miq · March 20th, 2002, 07:47 PM

It isn't the NIC drivers, it's an intel btw. I have the game set to internet and I have set my network settings. The only problem left that I really see is damn starband giving me **** upload speeds so it makes it right next to impossible to play

Tazdrummer · March 20th, 2002, 07:49 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Miq:
It isn't the NIC drivers, it's an intel btw. I have the game set to internet and I have set my network settings. The only problem left that I really see is damn starband giving me **** upload speeds so it makes it right next to impossible to play

<hr></blockquote>

Dude, because the NIC is an Intel dont mean nothing. LOL It just means its overpriced. We got Linksys in the two machines here and we got solid connections.

March 18th, 2002, 05:23 PM	#1
Miq Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Thomasville, GA Posts: 100	something fubar on q3 Everytime I go to run quake 3 arena I get no servers on the multiplayer page. Yes I am on the internet and connected and all that, I've downloaded and installed all the newest patches and point releases and nothing changes. I have made sure to disconnect zone alarm and set the game to look for internet, same results. After all that I even went out and bought a retail copy of the game , still no internet servers. I know they are out there cause I look on gamespy and there are tons listed. Any ideas?

March 18th, 2002, 05:26 PM	#2
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	[quote]Originally posted by Miq: <strong>Everytime I go to run quake 3 arena I get no servers on the multiplayer page. Yes I am on the internet and connected and all that, I've downloaded and installed all the newest patches and point releases and nothing changes. I have made sure to disconnect zone alarm and set the game to look for internet, same results. After all that I even went out and bought a retail copy of the game , still no internet servers. I know they are out there cause I look on gamespy and there are tons listed. Any ideas?</strong><hr></blockquote> What point release did you download first? __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

March 18th, 2002, 06:21 PM	#4
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	[quote]Originally posted by Miq: <strong>131, or 1.3.1, or 13.1 or wherever the periods go</strong><hr></blockquote> 1.31 is the latest..... Do you have any problems connecting to any other networkable online games? __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

March 19th, 2002, 05:41 AM	#6
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	First of all..... what OS? Second of all.... I had a similar problem when I installed Win2k with Gamespy. Give us a run down of your system and OS. You may try uninstalling Quake 3 and version 1.31 and reinstalling it. __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

March 19th, 2002, 09:33 AM	#7
Lt. Cmdr. DaTaMan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Planet Xen, aka Dora, Al Posts: 315	What TAZ and milenko say is good... also, try re-entering the key to see if that does anything. __________________ The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of my employer, not necessarily mine, and probably not EDITED BY SOWULO

March 18th, 2002, 05:56 PM	#3
Miq Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Thomasville, GA Posts: 100	131, or 1.3.1, or 13.1 or wherever the periods go

March 18th, 2002, 08:53 PM	#5
Milenko Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: PA Posts: 761	Can you connect to any servers manually? Click specify and type in quake3.king-nerd.com. This will let us know if q3 is recognizing your net connection at all.

March 19th, 2002, 10:17 AM	#8
Miq Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Thomasville, GA Posts: 100	I'll give em a shot when I get back home. I am running XP Pro, 1.8 ghz p4, 512 ram, geforce3 ti500. I'll try reinstalling Thanks

March 19th, 2002, 09:37 PM	#9
Miq Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Thomasville, GA Posts: 100	Alright I reinstalled and set the cd key, but nothing listed in internet games. I can connect directly to the windrivers server but now it's just my crap connect that freezes me once i get in game Thanks

March 19th, 2002, 11:08 PM	#10
Stalemate Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: d4-e5 Posts: 15,085	[quote]Originally posted by Miq: <strong>Alright I reinstalled and set the cd key, but nothing listed in internet games. I can connect directly to the windrivers server but now it's just my crap connect that freezes me once i get in game Thanks</strong><hr></blockquote> Don't forget to specify your connection under "network", in case you haven't yet __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. *-Douglas Adams*

March 20th, 2002, 04:45 AM	#11
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	Reinstall your NIC drivers maybe? What kind of NIC you got? I gots a Linksys and it rocks and stays rocking solid. __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

March 20th, 2002, 09:15 AM	#12
Lt. Cmdr. DaTaMan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Planet Xen, aka Dora, Al Posts: 315	Are you using the Quake 3 multiplayer list? IF you have the pack that comes with team fortress, I would suggest installing team fortress just for its multiplayer interface. It is much cleaner and less confusing. Also, are you clicking "refresh list" or "get new list"? Also, is the source set to internet or mplayer? Make sure it is set to internet. I know you have probably tried all these, but sometimes it's the little things.... Mark __________________ The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of my employer, not necessarily mine, and probably not EDITED BY SOWULO

March 20th, 2002, 04:58 PM	#13
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	[quote]Originally posted by DaTaMan: <strong>Are you using the Quake 3 multiplayer list? IF you have the pack that comes with team fortress, I would suggest installing team fortress just for its multiplayer interface. It is much cleaner and less confusing. Also, are you clicking "refresh list" or "get new list"? Also, is the source set to internet or mplayer? Make sure it is set to internet. I know you have probably tried all these, but sometimes it's the little things.... Mark</strong><hr></blockquote> Good call __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

March 20th, 2002, 07:47 PM	#14
Miq Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Thomasville, GA Posts: 100	It isn't the NIC drivers, it's an intel btw. I have the game set to internet and I have set my network settings. The only problem left that I really see is damn starband giving me **** upload speeds so it makes it right next to impossible to play

March 20th, 2002, 07:49 PM	#15
Tazdrummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 1,087	[quote]Originally posted by Miq: <strong>It isn't the NIC drivers, it's an intel btw. I have the game set to internet and I have set my network settings. The only problem left that I really see is damn starband giving me ** upload speeds so it makes it right next to impossible to play </strong><hr></blockquote> Dude, because the NIC is an Intel dont mean nothing. LOL It just means its overpriced. We got Linksys in the two machines here and we got solid connections. __________________ If it aint broke, TWEAK** it! When in doubt, throw it out!!

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