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[Corneria]

If you download the file with putty already set up from this thread, you literally just run the file.

As for setting up a server, just go to the DFterm thread.

[Mego]

Could someone PM me detailed instructions on both how to join and how to set your own server up? Thanks in advance!

I'm going to ignore "PM" and post the instructions for both here, so that we can start up an FAQ or something.

To join a server:
1. Download the compressed file (zip or tar.bz2, depending on your OS) from the links on the first post.
2. Unpack the file. If you downloaded the proper file for your system, you shouldn't need any external tools. Windows can open ZIP archives natively, and Linux comes with GNU TAR, which can open tar.bz2 archives.
3. Run the batch file (or shell script, for Linux) that corresponds to the server and tileset you want to use.
4. Enjoy!

To create a server:
1. Download and install dfterm2. Download link can be found in this post.
2. If you are behind a router, DSL modem, or something of that nature, open port 8000. The process varies by make and model, so check your router/modem's manual.
3. Open port 8000 in Windows Firewall. Check the Windows website for instructions on how to do this. Alternatively for Linux, run this command in a terminal:

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sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 8000 -j ACCEPTAfterwards, make sure any anti-virus software you may have installed won't interfere with port 8000 in any way.
4. Shoot a message towards either Carnes or me with your IP address (go to http://www.whatismyip.com if, like most people, you don't know it off the top of your head). We'll check to see if everything works ok, and if it does, we'll add your server to the list.

[Putnam]

If I could get a wired connection to my second computer, I would run a server on it. I'm not willing to run it on this computer, because... well, I would rather run linux on the other one >_>

[Mormota]

I was asking because I'd like to try this with a friend. Is it possible to make a private server for the two of us?

[Jelle]

Huh why haven't I noticed this before? Downloaded  and trying this out!

Ok so far I am consistently getting a connection refused error. Halp?

[Barnox]

I was asking because I'd like to try this with a friend. Is it possible to make a private server for the two of us?

It is.
My friend just set it up within an hour, and we're happily embarking and frolicking together.

[Lectorog]

Huh why haven't I noticed this before? Downloaded  and trying this out!

Ok so far I am consistently getting a connection refused error. Halp?

Server's down right now. Should be back up within a few days.

[MaximumZero]

I can try to host one, if you guys like. After all, hosting TF2 didn't slow my computer down at all, and I've taken that offline for the time being.

[Carnes]

Server 1 is back up.  Looks like it died just past midnight EST, sorry guys. 

If someone wants a private server, that's no problem.  I can put server 2 online and PM the admin username/passwd.  Just send me the details.. like init settings, mods required, and whatever else.

[Lectorog]

Server 1 is back up.  Looks like it died just past midnight EST, sorry guys. 

If someone wants a private server, that's no problem.  I can put server 2 online and PM the admin username/passwd.  Just send me the details.. like init settings, mods required, and whatever else.

I think he was more wanting to host a server for just him and his friend, by setting it up for himself. He being the host, and all that.

[Carnes]

ah ok.  It's not too bad to host it.  I have only done the hosting on linux but Zeranamu has successfully run a windows copy.  I'll make a webpage tonight/tomorrow that let's other players register their servers.  This way we can have a centralized location for all DFTerm2 servers for people to look at.

Here is the DFTerm2 thread: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=50643.0
My experiences so far are pretty good.  Though i don't recommend using the http/flash option right now.  It's slower than putty and some people have problems using the alt/esc + # options.  In the end though, running everything through a browser seems the best option.

[Lectorog]

ah ok.  It's not too bad to host it.  I have only done the hosting on linux but Zeranamu has successfully run a windows copy.  I'll make a webpage tonight/tomorrow that let's other players register their servers.  This way we can have a centralized location for all DFTerm2 servers for people to look at.

Here is the DFTerm2 thread: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=50643.0
My experiences so far are pretty good.  Though i don't recommend using the http/flash option right now.  It's slower than putty and some people have problems using the alt/esc + # options.  In the end though, running everything through a browser seems the best option.

Yeah, it's not that much work. It's more than I'd like to put out, but maybe not Mormota. I just want to be able to play DF on this (fast) computer from my slow laptop. He actually wants to do things with friends. Thinking about it, that would be a pretty good way to introduce someone to the game - let them see you play it, ask questions, etc. Anyway, thanks for the tips, and maintaining the sever(s)!

[Cousen]

Suddenly I can’t connect any more

[Carnes]

DFTerm2 server status page: http://cityofminds.info:800/dfmp/registry.php

If you'd like to add your server, please PM me the details and i'll put it right in for you.
Upcoming features:

• List of online players, if the server is online.
• Allow anyone to add a server.

The status page is located on the same box as Server 1.. so it really should be moved elsewhere.  Anyone have a "real" server and can donate an itty-bit of space?  Anyways.. i hope the page gets some use.  Please send feedback for improvements or general comments.  Oh, and if you can't read the status page.. lots of things are probably offline.

Other stuff.. the Therapist-like utility called Analyst is still under construction... trying to find a good way to cache all the data and feed updates to client browsers in a sane way.

[dwarfhoplite]

we had some fun building up base called Finger the Anus. the lag is annoying though