we need more players..

[reefsurfer]

brisk, soap boy, crinkley, bun and me... we need more players.
server in my sig.

[ScooterG]

I'll try to jump in right now....

[ScooterG]

Argh! I can't get in, it keeps awaiting challenge and tells me I have an invalid CD key....

[ScooterG]

I guess I can't play w/ the Swedes....

[DooMer]

Make sure your q3key file is only in your baseq3 dir, and not in any others.

[ScooterG]

Make sure your q3key file is only in your baseq3 dir, and not in any others.

Check! It's only in baseq3, but I seem to have configs everywhere....

[CrinklyArse]

wait 1 sec.. cooldown posted a large section on invalid cdkey, just gonna find it.

[brisk]

Heres how to deal with cdkey errors:

Delete the cdkey file from baseq3 and any other folders it may be in.

Connect to the server. When it gives you a cdkey error, press escape.

Type in the cdkey, then click ok.

Open the console, and type /reconnect

Now it should work.

[CrinklyArse]

woops never meant to post it twice, check below for proper one

[reefsurfer]

Heres how to deal with cdkey errors:

Delete the cdkey file from baseq3 and any other folders it may be in.

Connect to the server. When it gives you a cdkey error, press escape.

Type in the cdkey, then click ok.

Open the console, and type /reconnect

Now it should work.

This man speaks the truth.

[CrinklyArse]

Invalid CD Key errors may occur for a wide number of reasons. The most common causes of this error are configuration issues on the client (player) machine or problems with your connection to the id's Authentication Server.

Try the following:

• - Make sure you have one q3key file located in your "Quake III Arena\baseq3" folder and that it contains the correct cd-key. If you find any q3key files in your mod folders, delete them.

• - Manually enter your CD Key into the Q3KEY file on your hard drive.
  • 1) Open Microsoft Wordpad.
    2) Open the Q3KEY file on your drive. Please note the file does not have an extension. By default the path is:
    
    C:\Program Files\Quake III Arena\baseq3\q3key
    
    3) Enter your complete CD Key in lower-case letters at the beginning of this file. Do not use any formatting or spacing.
    4) Save the file and try the game again.

• - You may also receive this error if you are moving rapidly between different servers. The Master Server keeps a record of your CD Key, IP address, and which server you're in. If you leave a server then jump into a new one the Master Server may see this as multiple uses of the same key. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to wait 5-10 minutes before joining a new server, especially if you've been dropped from the previous server due to a connection problem.

• - Be sure that your computer is not behind a software or hardware firewall of any kind. This includes firewalls built into routers or other equipment, as well as programs like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, and the integrated firewall in Windows XP. Activision does not support the use of our games from behind a firewall. If it is not possible to disable the firewall you will need to open the ports for Quake III Arena. Quake III Arena transmits and receives network traffic on ports 27950, 27960, 27965 and 27952 using both TCP and UDP. The exact details on opening these ports is specific to your firewall. For more information check with the firewall documentation or manufacturer.

• - Another common cause of problems is a poorly configured router or connection sharing solution. If you are using a router, ICS, NAT or a software gateway you may have problems playing on the internet. This is because the router may not be forwarding the correct information back to your machine. It may be possible to get around this problem using port forwarding or DMZ. You can find more information on configuring shared connections for multiplayer gaming at http://www.practicallynetworkd.com. Please be aware that like a firewall we cannot actively support using shared connections to play online.

• - Use the in-game browser to search for and join servers. Third party applications such as All Seeing Eye and those released by Gamespy may cause Invalid Key problems.

• - If you are on a dynamic IP connection try renewing your IP address.
  Windows NT/2000/XP
  • 1) First launch the Command Prompt.
    2) At the command line type "IPCONFIG /RENEW".
  - If you have PunkBuster installed edit your Q3CONFIG.CFG file.
  • 1) Open Microsoft Wordpad.
    2) Open your Q3CONFIG.CFG file. By default this is:
    
    C:\Program Files\Quake III Arena\baseq3\q3config.cfg
    
    3) Add the following to the end of the file:
    
    seta pb_system "1"
    
    4) Save the file and try the game again.

Good Luck and Happy Fragging!

[ScooterG]

Thanks, guys! I'll try all this later.... Gotta go now, though.... I gots me a date!! :icon25:

[Dark Metal]

brisk, soap boy, crinkley, bun and me... we need more players.
server in my sig.

I went an no one was there

Booooooooooo.

[SOAPboy]

Well, reef left and i took off soon after, Its just not fun with 240+ pings..

[brisk]

routing to reefs server must be really wack. i'm euro, and still ping over 100.

which isp are you with reef?

[CrinklyArse]

yeah, i'm euro and don't ping to well either

[Dark Metal]

:\

[reefsurfer]

Im with Telia.. 1mbit upload... it should be good.
But yea, i've noticed that euro players ping higher sometimes... dunno why.

[Guest]

Im with Telia.. 1mbit upload... it should be good.
But yea, i've noticed that euro players ping higher sometimes... dunno why.

May be I could give it a try if you want.
If you can only explain how it works, Do I have to register and the like?
If you have the patience to show me I will join you.
thanks
Pete

[MKJ]

Heres how to deal with cdkey errors:

Delete the cdkey file from baseq3 and any other folders it may be in.

Connect to the server. When it gives you a cdkey error, press escape.

Type in the cdkey, then click ok.

Open the console, and type /reconnect

Now it should work.

This man speaks the truth.

quite the sloppy bug, indeed

[reefsurfer]

its up....

[reefsurfer]

need players..memphis is in there together with me.. and we need more players for a gangbang...

[CrinklyArse]

coming dear

[CrinklyArse]

ggs every1 :icon14:

[reefsurfer]

gg crinkly and drum :icon31: