My friend and I have the exact same problem. We followed all available directions, enabling ports, etc., even going so far as to turn off our firewalls. I use wireless and a hard copy of the game, he uses a cable and a downloaded copy. We have played plenty of other games together online with no problem. So it is definitely not our connection, or our computers, or something to do with our copies of the game. However, we bought this game for the purpose of multiplayer. Any help would be hugely appreciated.

port 6112 must be opened both ways!

6000 is the port you use to connect to the ICO service.  Please make sure you are also allowing that port through on your local machine firewall and through any router you might be using.

As stated, we opened up the ports. In fact, 6112 was already opened due to our using it for other games. We do not control the router, since we are on a campus router, but we have never had a problem like this before. I know from reading the forum, we are not the only ones with this problem, but the request I sent in to technical support 2 days ago has yet to see a response. 6112 is definitely not it, and 6000 is at least opened on our computers, and I cannot imagine why it would be blocked on the router when no other ports have been blocked before.

If you read my posts you'll notice my testing has determined that Windows OneCare and Windows Defender "silently" block SINS. I haven't test other security software.

I've been in touch with MS about updating their product suite.

the Monk

thx I sent a request to the university to ask them to open them ports for me so I guess we'll know in a few days





does it still "silently" block it even when windows defender has been disabled/switched off?

i have the same problem, pm and lets see if we can play together sometime rofl...

and yes ive done everything ive been told too...

The people I've helped have had to (in the interim) actually kill the windows processes I listed in one of my posts.

the Monk

Just tried killing the process the game still wont connect. I guess It the ports need opening *Here hoping the university will actually open them ports for my computer*

Ya, I turned off defender, and don't even have OneCare, and still, nothing. I look forward to hearing if getting the school to open the port on their routers helps. I'll do the same on Monday. Got a buddy in campus IT, so hopefully he might figure something out if it is, in fact, the school blocking it. Appreciate the suggestions.

I have the same problem. I bought the game believing that obtaining a multi connection would be as effective and intuitive as the myriad of "new" and "older" games I have, guess I was wrong. Anyone from SOASE have a clue as to the problem?

how about some VERY VERY VERY SIMPLE directions for those of us who are lees computer savvy??

Are we to understand that you got your drivers license without "learning" anything new? hehe

Between the existing forum posts on the subject of port-forwarding, firewall-excepting, sites like (www.portforward.com) a handy little tool called "google" and the opportunity to post in these forums for clarification of instructions (that is after you've read everything the devs and community have offered up their time and effor to put here for you) I'd say you've got everything you need at your fingertips.

If you want it (being able to host/play) enough, you'll invest the time to learn how to implement the instructions provided (something my kids have heard from me many times....hehe)


Those in the community who've shown an effort in implementing the intructions provided have been successful and are now happy hosters/gamers.    Sometimes they needed some clarification which we in the community were more than happy to provide.

cheers!

the Monk

Correct me if I`m wrong..but I believe "Stardock" (the folks I bought and downloaded SOASE from) responded that the same name and password used for their site was all that was required to log on to the ICO servers? As for the requirements to obtain a "Drivers License", evidently, they are easier to understand than those required to logon to ICO, as I`ve had one of those for 45 years without a single traffic infraction.  

Point taken.   

Please read my guide (linked-to from the stickies) and I will clarify anything you need help with. I can't do the actual "port-forwarding" etc. for you though (unless you'll spring for a plane ticked, hotel etc.   ) So you will have to try to understand some instructions. You know that driver instructor.......as annoying as he was.....you did listen to him didn't you? hehe

Anyway, I'll be around to help.

the Monk

p.s. If all you're trying to do at this point is login to the multiplayer lobbies, then you do have to "create" an account from the multiplayer menu, and once that is done click "add player" to add your multi-player persona. Then you're in the multiplayer lobby. If you are having problems connecting to the games/hosting you'll have to read and understand some of the technical posts in these forums.