IP Exemptions???

[maahes]

Originally Posted by DJrmb [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I am trying to be patient, I really am but going on 4 months and I am still waiting for an ip exemption? Has my request been denied or something? Can I get an update please? There are so many rules. Don't bump your thread, don't petition in game, don't send PM's, what can we do??? It feels like so much of a hassle to get a simple ip exempt so I can play a game with my roommate. You guys are letting your fear of stupid people two-boxing ruin the experience of people that want to play your game and that could bring multiple friends with them... If it's so much of a hassle and you just don't want to do it then don't offer damned ip exemptions at all. Just tell us upfront that you're too scared of two-boxers to let people play with the same ip. If you are going to offer the service THEN FULLFIL THE REQUESTS WHEN YOU SAY YOU WILL! Your own documentation says 2 weeks. I realize this is a free server, and I am very grateful for all you guys do however how do you expect your server to grow and continue on if people can't even play with there friends or family? I don't have a phone I can tether so I can play and I don't want to play by myself. My roommate and I simply want to play together and group. Now his progress has been held up for 4 months. What is the deal can I please get some answer???

I have tried to stress the fact to the community the importance of granting the exemption in a timly maner, but I do not know if anyone has listened. Other than the trolls. Sometimes I do think that the trolls controll the server.

I say please keep making posts like these! I encourage everyone to voice their opinion and emotions about issues like this.

[maahes]

Originally Posted by Vladigan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Dont think this will work since I believe the IP block would be on your "router", not the individual IP's it assigns to network PCs

I didn't read the URL you posted, but commenting on your statement above. The "server" will only know your router's IP. (External IP). The IP that is assigned to you by your ISP. (keeping it simple).

[maahes]

I should almost just make a guide on how to initally get past the IP exemption requirement. I'll say it again here though.

Tether cell phone. WiFi or USB tether will work. EQ uses UDP, double check UDP is enabled on the software you use to tether. I have found some only support TCP/IP or have UDP turned off by default.

Find open WiFi in your area.

Call up your ISP and request another IP. Once they give you this IP, this takes moments to setup. Although 99% of the time this will cost you extra per month.

Find a free proxy with 99% rating in up time. (This is not always easy and can take some digging.) Or pay for one, easy to find using google.

Setup a proxy at friends/family house and drive yoru traffic through there.

If this question continues to come up, and there doesn't seem to be any action being taken from the staff to correct it. I will write a guide.

Good luck guys! The server is great. (board is full of trolls who don't play). Please come play with us and make this server better than it already is! WE NEED YOU!!!!!! The SERVER NEEDS YOU!!!!!!!!

[Aryllyian]

I have been waiting for an IP exemption as well. I would love to play this game with my wife. Perhaps we can get a response soon as to what to expect. Thanks in advance.

[Vladesch]

Originally Posted by maahes [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I didn't read the URL you posted, but commenting on your statement above. The "server" will only know your router's IP. (External IP). The IP that is assigned to you by your ISP. (keeping it simple).

you need to read the url, or about "bridged mode" in general.
what you are describing is non-bridged mode. (which 99% of people use)

much better than screwing around with wifi or proxies.
all you need is an isp that takes multiple logons.

[DJrmb]

to the person that said to be patient, how long does one have to wait to be ''patient''??? Is waiting 4 months for something that has been said to be finished in 2 weeks without a peep not ''patient''??? With your logic all fund raisers for charity should have an open ended time table to deliver the money they raise, because those people are donating their time and skills, and ''they don't owe anyone anything''. Man, I wanna start a charity fund under your rules LOL, you all give me money and I'll get back to you sometime before I die...

[Galelor]

Originally Posted by DJrmb [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I am trying to be patient, I really am but going on 4 months and I am still waiting for an ip exemption? Has my request been denied or something? Can I get an update please? There are so many rules. Don't bump your thread, don't petition in game, don't send PM's, what can we do??? It feels like so much of a hassle to get a simple ip exempt so I can play a game with my roommate. You guys are letting your fear of stupid people two-boxing ruin the experience of people that want to play your game and that could bring multiple friends with them... If it's so much of a hassle and you just don't want to do it then don't offer damned ip exemptions at all. Just tell us upfront that you're too scared of two-boxers to let people play with the same ip. If you are going to offer the service THEN FULLFIL THE REQUESTS WHEN YOU SAY YOU WILL! Your own documentation says 2 weeks. I realize this is a free server, and I am very grateful for all you guys do however how do you expect your server to grow and continue on if people can't even play with there friends or family? I don't have a phone I can tether so I can play and I don't want to play by myself. My roommate and I simply want to play together and group. Now his progress has been held up for 4 months. What is the deal can I please get some answer???

I honestly can't imagine wanting to play her after the wait you have endured. I am shocked that you haven't gone to EQMac, Shards of Dalaya, etc. This type of unresponsiveness will cause us to loss players on this server.

Score 1 for the allow boxing argument?

[maahes]

Originally Posted by Faywind [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The devs don't owe you anything...be patient or STFU.

Don't listen to these dumb asses! They are all TROLLS!

Yes it is crazy that the Dev/Gms have no granted IP exemptions in 4 months. Please KEEP POSTING HERE AND EVERYWHERE with your stories. Sitting and doing nothing clearly hasn't worked for months.

[maahes]

Originally Posted by Vladesch [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

you need to read the url, or about "bridged mode" in general.
what you are describing is non-bridged mode. (which 99% of people use)

much better than screwing around with wifi or proxies.
all you need is an isp that takes multiple logons.

Yeah, I really don't know how to respond to this lol. What your speak of is multiple IPs from your ISP. Bridged mode is extremely unnecessary.

[Vladigan]

Originally Posted by Vladesch [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

you need to read the url, or about "bridged mode" in general.
what you are describing is non-bridged mode. (which 99% of people use)

much better than screwing around with wifi or proxies.
all you need is an isp that takes multiple logons.

Bridging in networks is a method to take multiple networks or segments and combine them into one. You still have to have a Global IP for accessing the internet, and you will still have one router or PC acting as DHCP assigning individual IPs for the network... this will not bypass the IP block for p99.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridging_(networking)

If you think I am wrong, you may want to supply some documentations or examples to prove your hypothesis.

Edit** To add. What you are describing in your last post is multiple IP assignment from your ISP which is not bridging, and typically costs extra per month.