Gamespy Issue

[Goober]

I saw this on the MOHAA-ATHON facebook group along on the BRATS site and xNull site.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/matfans/
http://www.clanbrats.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=701
http://www.x-null.net/forums/showthread.php?2090-GameSpy-Issue-IMPORTANT

GameSpy is closing its Master Servers the 31st of May 2014 (including those of MoH:AA)(http://www.poweredbygamespy.com/pricing/). This means that all server lists (in-game, Xfire, HLSW, ASE etc.) become useless and will not work anymore. This is because every list out there functions on the GameSpy master servers.. unfortunately back in the day when MoH:AA came out, GameSpy was popular and delivered the Master Servers..
Now xNULL is working on a solution for this (basically creating its own Master Server) and hopefully it will be ready when GameSpy closes its Master Servers. Link to xNULL post about this: http://www.x-null.net/forums/showthread ... -IMPORTANT
Not having a server list to browse from could be devistating to the community and thus everyone needs to be aware of this and also be aware that changes might have to be made client- and or serverside to regain a server browser and let the browser show your server!

Ownemal is working on making a new client side server browser that runs off of forwarding the current GameSpy Master Server IP list to one of his own IP's.



Here is a quote from SplatterGuts which was posted on the BRATS site.

They'll need to get the big game server providers on board otherwise MOHAA will surely die for any public players because the patch they're proposing means you have to edit the host file, which many hosting companies wont let you do unless you rent a whole machine from them (like we do). So GameServers will be the biggest deciding factor in this, if they want to play nicely and forward the old GameSpy IP to the new Master Server IP or not.. They'll basically decide if MOHAA will continue or die.

If you read this, you will notice that there is a big impact. I'm going to try to keep up with this to see what happens. Good thing they caught this 2 months before it goes into affect.

[Ocarina]

I didnt even know people still used Gamespy

[Goober]

When you go to browse servers from the in game master list, that is all powered by gamespy.

So, this means if you do not use any other client side programs to join into a server, the only other way is from typing the IP in. This really effects some of the users that rely on using the Master List which will effect server populations.

[Ocarina]

Oh yeah. Thats what I use to browse random servers. Well, that stinks.

[Goober]

Oh yeah. Thats what I use to browse random servers. Well, that stinks.

Yeah. So I'm interested to see what goes on. Hopefully its for the better.

[cK]

Here is what someone sent me on Xfire. There is an article at IGN.

End times for MOHAA:
As of the end of May this year, Gamespy will be shutting down its master server, thus terminating MOHAA's in-game browser as well as affecting many other games. That includes xfire, as they update their lists via the GS master server. Apparently xfire is unaware at this time the impact that this will have.

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/04/03/gamespy-multiplayer-shutting-down-hundreds-of-games-at-risk

http://www.x-null.net/forums/showthread.php?2090-GameSpy-Issue-IMPORTANT

I'm not sure whether this will affect http://www.gametracker.com I hope it doesn't.

cK

[Goober]

Gametracker is ran along with Gameservers. So I don't think it will be affected.

[Alex]

does that mean you cant use xfire at all ?

[Goober]

does that mean you cant use xfire at all ?

You just wouldn't be able to browse new servers using Xfire.

[Alex]

does that mean you cant use xfire at all ?

You just wouldn't be able to browse new servers using Xfire.

oh ok

[Goober]

I was talking to my one friend that works for GameServers and he said it will not be effected by the change. GameTracker has you add your server manually so it does not run off the GameSpy MasterList.

But however, If you do not add your server on GameTracker, it will not be seen.

[Goober]

Found this information on the AAAA site. Looks like they have a solution for the GameSpy shut down:




Hi all GREAT news!!
X-null have now released "MOHAA Reborn Query Tool" to enable users to connect to MOHAA once Gamespy shuts down on 31st May

If you are not aware of Gamespy shut down and how it will effect the game of MOHAA (and additional games) are that users in game and on Xfire / Gametracker will not be able to see live server details such as if the server is online or who is online playing.

We can not advise on full extent of impact to Xfire / Gametraker / Qtracker and a likes you should view their forums to see if they have addressed this..................

Main Info here -: http://www.poweredbygamespy.com/pricing/ and more discussion here http://www.x-null.net/forums/showthread.php?2090-GameSpy-Issue-IMPORTANT&highlight=gamespy

So here is the tool -:


The Tool supports many features - in order to support the loss of Gamespy the following is a brief summary.

Once Released Server Admins can upgrade their Servers to support the new Reborn Master Server Query (Currently still in development) Watch this space for release - NOTE -: You DONT have to use all the Reborn features but you will need to update your server. This update will allow servers to be shown online as with this tool - Third parties can contact X-null for Developer pack to support other third Party tools

This tool currently also supports legacy Gamespy servers so all available servers are listed (Once Gamespy goes down these servers can still be shown and connected to if available but they will show offline)

The tool once installed auto updates - you can check for latest version by clicking on the "about" menu option

Also checkout the "options" where you can customise the tool settings

Features
Supports all OS apart from MAC
Add Favorites flag
Country Flag for server location
Sort and filter server List
Join Server / Join Server with password
CMD Line Parms can be added in options
Auto refresh can be disabled in options to prevent lag
Show Offline servers option
Displays players in server

Please feed back on X-null here http://www.x-null.net/forums/showthread.php?2095-Medal-of-Honor-Query-Launcher-Beta-Version any issues or suggestions, please note the tool is not a Server admin tool it is a game launch tool to support the loss of Gamespy



How to install the tool -:

You need .NET Framework 4.0 installed in order to use it. .NET 4.0 works on XP-Win8.1.

Get it here and install it first if you don't have it: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downl....aspx?id=17718

Then, download and run the installer:

http://www.dinofly.com/files/mohaa/MOHQueryInstaller.exe

CREDITS

Own3mall - Tool Creator

Razor - Master Server Query Creator

Beta Testers and Feature suggestions
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Shadow
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