yet another problem with my computer

shovelnose

i have been enjoying tfc for the last week or so, but now i have a problem that i can't figure out. tfc starts up fine, but when i click on a game to join, i get the console screen that says "starting network"......and then it freezes. its very frustrating.

i dont think its a problem with my computer, as it is only a couple months old. i reinstalled half life, but i get the same result. please help!
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powdermilkman · Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 2:44 pm Post subject:

ive been getting that lately as well. Can anyone solve this great mystery.

Powdermilkman
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Robert E. Lee · Registered User Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2904

I think it happens when WON is down, I'm having that exact same problem right now.
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shovelnose · Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 2:52 pm Post subject:

whew

i hope thats what it is. thanks for the info robert

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sharkbyte · Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2003 8:30 am Post subject:

Also, you're not actually freezing. The system is trying to contact WON to verify your ID.

If you wait, and it could be as long as 2 minutes, you will time out and go back to the server list.

Also, Dahak provided a good tip:

update the woncomm.lst file in your Valve folder...

replace the "West" server statement, under 'AUTH' to read:
198.74.33.62:7002

WON isn't actually down...the DNS server that they operate through is. Using the IP address will get around the problem.
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