PC Multiplayer not working

Vinyl_Scratch

Vinyl_Scratch

Terrarian
So I tried to open my server and its not working, so I had my friend open his to try and join his with the same results. we have both checked our respective IP's and as such think its something on Terraria's end. suggestions?
 
Terraria is a straightforward client/server connection with nothing in between. You have a network issue that needs to be resolved. Some things to consider:

  • Are you using the right IP address? If you're on different networks, you need to use the public address, not the local IP (often a 192.168.x.x address). A site like you get signal will tell you your public address if you don't know it.
  • Is your firewall blocking port 7777/tcp? This port needs to be open, and if you're connected to a router, the port needs to be forwarded to the internal address running the server program. If you're using the standard server, enabling uPnP may resolve this but your router needs to support it and have it enabled as well.
  • Have you verified that the port is open while the server is running? http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/
  • When you're running the server, can you connect to it locally, either with your local IP (the 192.168.x.x address) or localhost (127.0.0.1)?
  • What messages do you get when trying to connect?
You might also want to read the wiki guide on Setting up a Terraria server for additional information.
 
Hi,

Welcome to PC Support Section.

In order to further assist you, please verify the following information below before proceeding. Please, we remind you that Terraria has certain requirements in order to function properly on your system. If you fail to check these requirements you may encounter errors or issues.

In order to further assist you, please consider posting your System Specifications. You can obtain this information by Right-Clicking My Computer on your system. You will get basic information about your Processor and RAM. If you wish to get a full detailed list, you can use third party software to determine your specifications.

Available Third Party Software
System Requirements
  • OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1
  • Processor: 1.6 Ghz (Single Core)
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Hard Disk Space: 200 MB
  • Video Card: 128 MB Video Memory, Shader Model 1.1 Support
  • DirectX®: 9.0c or Greater
Game Dependencies(MUST Install)
Troubleshooting Your Problem with TerrariaServer.exe
In order to figure out what your problem is with the game, we require that you run the Terraria Server Client (TerrariaServer.exe). This will display any errors or successes on launch. Should there be any errors from the program itself, use the command prompt and copy the error to display it here.
  1. Right click within the Command Prompt.
  2. In the drop-down menu, select Mark.
  3. Once you made a selection, Right Click or Press Enter to copy.
  4. Paste your results in your thread.
If you have trouble with the above instructions, your system might be showing "Not Responding" or your System may need to be rebooted to start clean.

Before proceeding any further, please delete the config.dat file located in your Terraria Folder under My Documents/My Games. Then start Terraria again, this may fix some unexplained issues, but we wish to make sure you are running a nice and clean installation:
  1. Locate My Documents Folder.
  2. Open My Games Folder.
  3. Open Terraria Folder.
  4. Delete Config.dat file from this location.
Verify Terraria's Steam Cache
If your game is unresponsive at times, it is recommened you do a Verify Steam Cache with the game provided for Steam (This does not included GOG).
  1. Goto My Library on Steam.
  2. Right-Click Terraria and Select Properties.
  3. Goto Local Files Tab.
  4. Now Select Verify Integrity of Game Cache.
If you have trouble with the above instructions, you may be using a different provider or retailer.
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My world has corrupted somehow and will not load properly, what can I do?
A: You may have corrupted the world by using modded clients, computer shutdown before the world could complete the save, or system failure within Terraria that caused the problem. You can try attempting to load your world using TEdit (Download).

Q: My game is not launching, or I get errors regarding XNA/.NET Framework!
A: You can attempt to make sure you have all Game Dependencies first, then try attempting this solution:

If you don't feel like sifting through all that, it's basically to do with the framework permissions.

This is how you change the right to use Framework/XNA:
  1. Right-Click the specific directory (Listed Below).
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Select the Security Tab
  4. Click on Advanced Option
  5. Select the Owner Tab
  6. Click on the bottom button to Edit.
  7. On this window select the Administrator in the row and make sure to select the Checkboxes below.
  8. Hit Apply and close all the windows.
  9. Try running the game again.
Do the above for all of the following FOLDERS:

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_32:
Microsoft.Xna.Framework\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Xact\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553

C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL:
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Avatar\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.GamerServices\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Input.Touch\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Net\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Storage\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Video\v4.0_4.0.0.0__842cf8be1de50553

Q: Steam has reported that one (1) file has failed verification and was downloaded?
A: This file is known as the serverconfig.txt file. Originally this file shouldn't be packed with the game as Terraria should create this file automatically on launch if it is missing or out of date. Due to it being changed and updated by server owners, the file will constantly fail the verification process. This has no effect on playing the game, and can be ignored.
 
I feel I should mention, we have joined each others servers before in the past. and we have used IP finders to confirm our public IP's
 
I feel like you didn't read the two replies to your thread. If you cannot give us more information about your computer & connection setup, it is impossible for us to help you.
 
If you're the server, you have to forward the port 7777 to your local IP address in your router. Check your router's manual (or Google search) how to do that.
If your friend is the server, so he/she has to forward the port 7777.
It's not difficult.
 
I cannot seem to locate the Terraria Server Client. Is this because I have it on Steam?, I have tried to delete the config file then reopend the game. I shal have to wait till my friend comes on later to test to see if that has fixed the problem. Also I did the
  1. Goto My Library on Steam.
  2. Right-Click Terraria and Select Properties.
  3. Goto Local Files Tab.
  4. Now Select Verify Integrity of Game Cache.
and the result i get is a message reading "1 file failed to validate and will be reacquired" though i have no idea what that means as it doesn't do anything more after that. As to router settings i have checked and double checked em. I suppose if all else fails i can also try uninstalling the game and reinstalling it.

{Updaate} Just found the Terraria Server Client and will run it now, and post results shortly
 
I ran the Terraria Server Client, and it Ran normally. on a side note this is the first time I have actually used it. I didnt have to use it before to make a server.
 
Marcus101RR said:
Hi,

Welcome to PC Support Section.

In order to further assist you, please verify the following information below before proceeding. Please, we remind you that Terraria has certain requirements in order to function properly on your system. If you fail to check these requirements you may encounter errors or issues.

In order to further assist you, please consider posting your System Specifications. You can obtain this information by Right-Clicking My Computer on your system. You will get basic information about your Processor and RAM. If you wish to get a full detailed list, you can use third party software to determine your specifications.
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Oh gawd... Am I the only one that read your post in one of those monotone computer voices you get when you call a place?
 
@Vinyl_Scratch
That's nice... what is the issue?

Is your friend able to connect to your server now?
If not, does this site say that your Port 7777 is open while your server is running?
If not, did you allow Terraria & port 7777 connections through your router & local firewall?

We need to know the answers to these questions at minimum in order to help you. The fact you found the Terraria server software does not change anything about your issue.
 
Vinyl_Scratch said:
I ran the Terraria Server Client, and it Ran normally. on a side note this is the first time I have actually used it. I didnt have to use it before to make a server.
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If you start the server with "Host&Play" from the Multiplayer menu, it launches Terrariaserver.exe in the background with default settings. It's convenient, but it hides what's going on. When you start it manually, you can see the console window and verify that there aren't any error messages when it starts. With the console visible, you'll also be able to see connection attempts. With the console running and a world loaded, use the site I linked above to see if the port is open. The site should tell you the port (7777) is open, and you should see a connect attempt in the console window.

If it says it's open and appears to try to connect, the problem is outside your network. If it says it's closed, the problem could be your router settings, or possibly an issue with firewall software running on your PC.
 
XxMakeItRainxX said:
Oh gawd... Am I the only one that read your post in one of those monotone computer voices you get when you call a place?
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Don't take this the wrong way, that post is posted everytime a person posts because many of the people that post a problem, forgot the most important thing when telling us their issues. This post, reminds them, if forgotten, to do the following things to make their support easier. I am still human, and once I get enough information I can reply with a human answer to the problem. Right now, the problem is a riddle.

As to the results, at least we know you can host the game and run it. The issue seems to be port forwarding, which you can find out more information about this subject click here.
 
@Vinyl_Scratch what are you using to connect you and your friend? when im playing with my brother we always need to make sure that we are connected via hamachi. if we are not, we cant join each other. it might be that you need something valid to connect you and your friend, if you do not i have no idea how you joined in the past like you said, then i can not help. but i tried.
 
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