Ok, good idea. Don't know why I didn't just post instructions here.
Method 1 (Direct IP Access)
Step 1: Update the game via this file:
FILE. Not the in game update.
Step 2: Update the Novaworld browser via this
file. Not sure if its required, but just in case.
Step 3: Open DF1 ports. These instructions will vary based off of the router/gateway you have. I will be as bland as possible.
- Open the command prompt by typing 'cmd' in the 'search programs and files' dialogue box under the start menu.
- In the command prompt, type 'ipconfig'.
- Locate 'Default Gateway' IP (Usually 192.168.1.1 but just in case).
- Type Default Gateway IP into browser address bar.
- Login into router. If you don't know user name or password, then reset the router/gateway box.
- In the router/gateway menu, locate any firewall settings. (Every router/gateway brand is different)
- Locate any port settings. (Port forwarding, port triggering)
- Select host or type in hosts IP address (your computers local IP address, should be 'IPv4 Address' in command prompt).
- Open port range 3100-3999 for TCP and UDP. Then apply settings. Some routers may actually have Delta Force 1 on a list of applications to open ports for.
Step 4: Start game up and go to the play multiplayer menu. Where it says 'Connection Type', change setting to 'Internet'. In the 'Internet Address' dialogue box, type a hosted IP address (71.189.212.124). Search and join.
If you still get the black screen or if the game does not show up, then it is your ports still. I have tested this method at a different location through internet.
Method 2 (Using the client Evolve)
If you still have trouble, Evolve can help you. This method requires no port openings.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 in the above method^
Step 3: Sign up and download the Evolve client at
evolvehq.com
Step 4: Join the 'party' via this
link . It will prompt you to 'Join the Party' - instead login at the top right. You will then see a 'connect' button.
Step 5: Accept all installations. It should be installing a virtual network interface (VLAN) or what have you.
Step 6: You will see a user named 'blkmagic678' to the right with an IP address (10.104.204.5). Keep this window up and the Evolve client on. Start up the game.
Step 7: Go to the multiplayer game menu. Set the Connection Type to Internet. Type in the IP address 10.104.204.2 . Search and join with 100% success.
Both methods work at the same time. Which method you choose does not matter. You all will go to the same server.