Rampant Failure to Connect Issues, Never Resolved

[chrismgtis 1]

I realize that this is an issue that has been talked about rampantly across the Internet. Including this forum, DayZ forums, other Arma 2 forums, etc. But I feel that I personally must make some points of my own. One being that this issue is not one that can be corrected by the numerous list of "solutions" that are given. This is an issue (a bug) with the game itself that just can't be corrected by us (the user).

That said, I'm still open to suggestions, but every one that I've read thus far has been one that I've tried on my own prior to ever even seeking out help.

I've been working on Chernarus maps (very basic) in which I wall of areas of areas like Elektro or Berenzino, place playable Independent players and a ammo boxes next to each with specific weapons (mainly basic assault rifles, shotguns, pistols, etc available to players of DayZ) with a simple script. Nothing fancy whatsoever. One friend has been able to connect to my servers every time with no real issues. Numerous others (in my DayZ clan) have not been able to.

Personally I have these issues too with some servers or just randomly. Random servers I can't connect to. Others I get the failure to connect message 5-6 times before the 7th or so attempt works. It doesn't matter if I'm in Arma 2 vanilla (Arma 2 Free before I purchased the game had the same exact issues) as does Arma 2 (paid), Combined Ops/Arrowhead and DayZ (with expansions/mods on or off).

Servers Used:

• Manual creation of server from the multiplayer menu inside the game
  
• Tophes Dedicated Server Tool using unpatched versions, numerous versions of beta patches, etc.
  

Versions of Arma 2 this issue has been present in:

• Arma 2 Free (prior to buying the game about 2 months ago)
  
• Arma 2 (paid) w/ no mods or expansions used
  
• Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead w/ or w. out expansions or mods
  
• With or without beta patches (several versions including the latest tried)
  

Example of solutions attempted:

• Opening of all ports needed
  
• Placing IP/server in the DMZ
  
• Complete re-install with no mods, patches or beta installed
  
• Repeated power cycling of router
  
• Repeated restarts of system
  
• Checking or unchecking of every box, option, etc possible everywhere possible
  
• Etc.
  

Like a lot of people, I've read dozens of posts on dozens of forums and have yet to even see this issue be resolved by anyone. I know it to be an issue with the game itself and it is not client side. It is nothing we are doing. This really needs to be addressed. The game has been out far too long for this problem to be ignored.

[chrismgtis 1]

As I thought, still no one knows how to legitimately fix this.

[gunso 10]

I think it might be your network issue, because arma 2 dont need port forwarding like killing floor and etc. Even when i host a dedicated server to play around with warfare on my pc, i see a few people joining in. Some get disconnected but will get in when he tried again since my home internet dont really have that much bandwidth to begin with.

If you want to test, try the vanilla campaign and host it. Play with 1 of your buddy for testing purpose. It might be your router, ISP and etc. So trouble shooting gonna be really tricky. So start with something simple that works like the vanilla campaign and work from there. If you can play without any problems, add more players to it.

If everything runs fine, then start using coop mission made by users here. It have been played by so many people so you can easily eliminate scripting issues.

After you have resolved if it's your network or your arma copy or scripting issues then it's easier for people to assist.

[chrismgtis 1]

90% of people I've known that have tried to host Arma 2 games have had the same issues and they seem to be incredibly common (from numerous Internet searches). I never have any issues with any other games or servers that I've hosted (be it HTTP, FTP, games, etc).

[gunso 10]

Well i dont have any of this issue including with arma 2 or even the old OFP.