Error when starting server...

[Chaosman.EXE]

I'm trying to set up a personal server for me and some buddies, but every time I try to launch it I get the following error:  
W_GetNumForName: PLAYPAL not found!
I've tried searching around for what the crap that is to no avail. A little help please? :?

[Laggy Blazko]

What WADs/PK3s are you loading?

[Chaosman.EXE]

What WADs/PK3s are you loading?

Never mind, I figured it out on my own. At any rate, I can start a server but I can't see it listed... And I have no idea how to forward a port for an IP address so I'm about ready to give up.

[Russel]

Port forwarding varies based on which brand of router you have.
Generally, you can find out the access address of your router's settings by typing "ipconfig" in command prompt and checking the "default gateway."
This can be typed in the address bar of your browser and it should take you to a login screen. The typical login scheme is "admin" for the username and either "admin" OR "password" for the password.

From here, most instructions diverge.


If you find yourself unable to log in or find out how to port forward properly, you might consider hosting using Best-Ever.
Creating an IRC account is generally pretty easy and there are a few people on Zandronum who are willing to help out new peeps.

I wish you the best of luck!

[Chaosman.EXE]

Sounds simple enough... But I don't have $20 to pay a month to keep IRC software running. Unless there's a better tool to use I'm calling it quits. Thanks for the idea though

[Laggy Blazko]

What are you talking about? There are lots of free IRC clients.
Even doomseeker has one.