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Server.War2.ru / Re: Lag problem
« on: September 08, 2023, 05:27:16 PM »
yes, that looks good! You can play now without issues (but make sure you got the hole punch patch installed!)
News:
There's a new version of War2Observe that fixes the crash issue,
download from the downloads page today!
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Server.War2.ru / Re: Lag problem
« on: September 08, 2023, 05:20:48 PM »i usually use Hide.me[/td][/tr][/table]
im trying to use a different vpn
hide.me works fine now with the updated tool, just tested it! The old tool i posted first gave me the same error message you had as well.
What happens now with hide.me and the new tool? Error? Or Symmetric? Show a screenshot please with hide.me active
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Server.War2.ru / Re: Lag problem
« on: September 08, 2023, 05:07:52 PM »
Just tried it with hide.me, but it seems like the test server blocked the VPN. I attached a updated tool, you have to redownload and use this one to test with VPN.
Make sure you never run the test tool and the game at the same time, both use the same port and are interfering with each other.
Download: https://github.com/FunkyFr3sh/Warcraft-II-Port-Test/releases/latest/download/Warcraft.II.Port.Test.exe
Here's how it looks like if it's working (PortRestrictedCone):
Make sure you never run the test tool and the game at the same time, both use the same port and are interfering with each other.
Download: https://github.com/FunkyFr3sh/Warcraft-II-Port-Test/releases/latest/download/Warcraft.II.Port.Test.exe
Here's how it looks like if it's working (PortRestrictedCone):
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Server.War2.ru / Re: Lag problem
« on: September 08, 2023, 04:57:03 PM »
"Symmetric" is the worst possible result. It means that either your router is the issue or your internet provider.
With "Symmetric" you will only be able to join games, and only if the host has the port forwarded. Hole punch does not work with "Symmetric" either. You will probably only be able to play 2 player games (unless all players in the game room have the port forwarded, then it would work with more than 2 players too)
If you didn't change your router then the problem is probably your internet provider, they may have changed something and now you don't have a private ip4 address anymore.
Anyways, you can work around the problem with a VPN. This one used to work here, but i'm not sure if it still does: https://hide.me/en/free-vpn
Install the VPN and then run the test program again, it should show a different result then. If it doesn't work, try a different VPN, this one here used to work too some time ago: https://www.hotspotshield.com/de/kostenlose-vpn/
And make sure you also got the hole punch patch installed, you will need it to avoid conflicts
With "Symmetric" you will only be able to join games, and only if the host has the port forwarded. Hole punch does not work with "Symmetric" either. You will probably only be able to play 2 player games (unless all players in the game room have the port forwarded, then it would work with more than 2 players too)
If you didn't change your router then the problem is probably your internet provider, they may have changed something and now you don't have a private ip4 address anymore.
Anyways, you can work around the problem with a VPN. This one used to work here, but i'm not sure if it still does: https://hide.me/en/free-vpn
Install the VPN and then run the test program again, it should show a different result then. If it doesn't work, try a different VPN, this one here used to work too some time ago: https://www.hotspotshield.com/de/kostenlose-vpn/
And make sure you also got the hole punch patch installed, you will need it to avoid conflicts
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Server.War2.ru / Re: Lag problem
« on: September 08, 2023, 02:26:14 PM »
I attached test program you can use to check if the problem is your internet connection. click on Get, wait a moment and then copy/paste the "NET Type" in here so I can check. Or even better, post a screenshot of the result here
*Edit* File removed, check next post for new download link
*Edit* File removed, check next post for new download link
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Server.War2.ru / Re: [Release] Warcraft II Widescreen / High resolution patch
« on: September 03, 2023, 07:39:55 AM »
Update
Fixed blurry text in bnet lobby
Resolution can now be changed via Warcraft_II_HD_Config.exe (No need to edit the .ini file anymore)
Warcraft_II_HD_Config.exe now got a new "Restore default settings" button
Improved performance
Playing on the official (GOG) server is now possible without port forwarding (Fixed joining games, hosting still needs port forwarding)
Fixed blurry text in bnet lobby
Resolution can now be changed via Warcraft_II_HD_Config.exe (No need to edit the .ini file anymore)
Warcraft_II_HD_Config.exe now got a new "Restore default settings" button
Improved performance
Playing on the official (GOG) server is now possible without port forwarding (Fixed joining games, hosting still needs port forwarding)
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Server.War2.ru / Re: Alt Tab Delay
« on: August 29, 2023, 01:29:26 PM »Cool, that worked for the bars. There is no way to make the windowed chat channel part bigger though?
Nope, not really... Unless you play the entire game in a window then it might be possible to enable the zoom feature in windows
Lastly, would the refresh rate matter? This new one seems to be default to 59.9 but I can change to 60 or 75 as well.
Not sure, just give it a try
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Server.War2.ru / Re: Alt Tab Delay
« on: August 27, 2023, 06:08:25 AM »Option 3 is good except when you start the game, I can only use half of my monitor.
You're talking about the black bars on the sides? That's easy to change, attached a file below
Why did it go from 2 second normal default delay to 4 though? (before I tried any of these changes)
Not sure why that it is TBH, it's generally slower on newer windows versions than it is on old ones like XP and 7. Maybe some drivers for certain hardware/monitors make it even slower, I have no idea
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Server.War2.ru / Re: Alt Tab Delay
« on: August 26, 2023, 07:11:44 PM »
We don't have a perfect solution for it yet, there are 3 different settings you can use
1. Slow alt+tab with regular fullscreen lobby (that's the default, the one you're using right now)
2. Fast alt+tab but delay while moving from bnet lobby to game
3. Fast alt+tab, no delay on bnet lobby but bnet lobby runs in a window
I attached 2. and 3. for you if you want to give them a try
1. Slow alt+tab with regular fullscreen lobby (that's the default, the one you're using right now)
2. Fast alt+tab but delay while moving from bnet lobby to game
3. Fast alt+tab, no delay on bnet lobby but bnet lobby runs in a window
I attached 2. and 3. for you if you want to give them a try
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Mods & Development / Updated lobby_map plugin
« on: August 10, 2023, 03:19:30 AM »
Fixed a bug where the map preview didn't work in some cases (Random crash on startup)
Added support for widescreen patch
You can now customize the position of the map preview via lobby_map.ini
Update
2024.03.22:
You can now adjust the colors via the .ini file
you can now adjust the size via the .ini file
Added support for new widescreen patch v1.9
Source code: https://github.com/FunkyFr3sh/Warcraft-II-Plugins/tree/main/lobby_map
Added support for widescreen patch
You can now customize the position of the map preview via lobby_map.ini
Update
2024.03.22:
You can now adjust the colors via the .ini file
you can now adjust the size via the .ini file
Added support for new widescreen patch v1.9
Source code: https://github.com/FunkyFr3sh/Warcraft-II-Plugins/tree/main/lobby_map
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Server.War2.ru / Re: [Release] Warcraft 2 Download for mac (macOS War2Combat)
« on: August 08, 2023, 03:37:54 AM »
I had to do some bigger changes to make it working with mistrals new update, I hope everything else is still working fine (Please let me know!)
Unfortunately everyone will have to redowload the app. I updated the links for the standard edition in the first post (Will reupload the full version soon too).
Unfortunately everyone will have to redowload the app. I updated the links for the standard edition in the first post (Will reupload the full version soon too).
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Server.War2.ru / [Release] Warcraft 2 Download for mac (macOS War2Combat)
« on: July 15, 2023, 01:41:09 AM »
Support
Post here if you need help with the macOS download from https://warcraft2.online/downloads/
Hotkeys
[Option] + [Return] = Switch between windowed and fullscreen mode
[Command] + [Tab] = Unlock cursor
[Option] + [Fn] + [Down Arrow] = Maximize window
Note: these hotkeys only work in game, not in the battle.net lobby
Supported macOS versions
macOS Ventura 13.4.1
macOS Monterey 12.6.7
macOS Big Sur 11.7.8
macOS Catalina 10.15.7
It might work on newer macOS versions too. If not, post here and report the issues
Post here if you need help with the macOS download from https://warcraft2.online/downloads/
Hotkeys
[Option] + [Return] = Switch between windowed and fullscreen mode
[Command] + [Tab] = Unlock cursor
[Option] + [Fn] + [Down Arrow] = Maximize window
Note: these hotkeys only work in game, not in the battle.net lobby
Supported macOS versions
macOS Ventura 13.4.1
macOS Monterey 12.6.7
macOS Big Sur 11.7.8
macOS Catalina 10.15.7
It might work on newer macOS versions too. If not, post here and report the issues
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Mods & Development / Re: Plugin package
« on: May 11, 2023, 05:05:26 PM »
Updated the plugin package with a new "MMblack" plugin that allows you to change the mini map color of the black player to any color you like (by default it's set to pink) - The units/buildings colors will not change using this plugin (they're still black)
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Server.War2.ru / Re: [Release] Warcraft II Widescreen / High resolution patch
« on: April 27, 2023, 04:04:08 PM »
Just released a new version, check the first post for the download link. https://forum.war2.ru/index.php?topic=6461.0
Changelog
Added shader-package.zip with over 100 additional shaders
Added AutoWarLat plugin
Added Ignore plugin
Added SmoothScroll plugin
Fixed a bug where you couldn't connect to official servers (GOG) because the cd-key was in use
Note: To play on the official servers you'll need a valid cd-key, if you got the game from gog.com then use cdkeychanger.exe inside of your game folder to insert your key.
If the GOG server does not show up in the list then you'll have to update your gateways using this .bat file: http://forum.war2.ru/index.php/topic,5700.msg90021.html
Changelog
Added shader-package.zip with over 100 additional shaders
Added AutoWarLat plugin
Added Ignore plugin
Added SmoothScroll plugin
Fixed a bug where you couldn't connect to official servers (GOG) because the cd-key was in use
Note: To play on the official servers you'll need a valid cd-key, if you got the game from gog.com then use cdkeychanger.exe inside of your game folder to insert your key.
If the GOG server does not show up in the list then you'll have to update your gateways using this .bat file: http://forum.war2.ru/index.php/topic,5700.msg90021.html
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Server.War2.ru / Re: War2TV - Live Warcraft 2 Streams on Twitch.tv !!!
« on: April 16, 2023, 10:56:45 AM »Started streaming again as ze_saint
I added your stream on discord, might eventually fix War2TV too at some point