Direct IP Connect?

[Fitz]

Can you connect to another's IP address with Civ3:PTW? In other words, do you have to use Gamespy?

Does port forwarding work successfully from a router? Did Firaxis list the ports needed?

Thanks,
A Cautious Firaxis Consumer who has been burned too many times in the past.

[Zurai]

Re: Direct IP Connect?

Originally posted by Fitz
Can you connect to another's IP address with Civ3:PTW? In other words, do you have to use Gamespy?

Does port forwarding work successfully from a router? Did Firaxis list the ports needed?

Thanks,
A Cautious Firaxis Consumer who has been burned too many times in the past.

Direct IP isn't supported currently (coming in a patch soon, possibly the next one), however you *don't* need to use gamespy. You can connect through the Multiplayer menu in game even if Gamespy isn't installed on your computer. I don't know about port forwarding, but the ports you need to open for firewalls are listed.