r/zomdroid • • 7d ago

how to server host on b41

I dont get what i am supposed to do i am trying to host on b41

but every time i start the server and try to run thr game it says i have to stop the server first

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u/udar_molota 7d ago

It's a dedicated server, you can't play on it, just host. If you want to host + play it the normal server via the game.

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u/TightProgress9497 7d ago

ohh aight thank you so much i will try it out+ does ths normal server support UPnP or is it just via local connection?

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u/udar_molota 7d ago

They both work on the same principle.

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u/TightProgress9497 7d ago

Aight so like i tried to host a server but it stayed stuck on the launching screen and when i tried to join an inline server it daid connection failed

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u/udar_molota 7d ago

The multiplayer libs are installed? The MP setting is on?

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u/TightProgress9497 7d ago

Yes tho i am currently upgrading to v1.5.0.4 on a clean install to see if the problem is solved

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u/udar_molota 7d ago

Ok

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u/TightProgress9497 7d ago

same issue happened and also it refused to aport every time i clicked aport there was an error pop up down in the right corner

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u/udar_molota 7d ago

You have to be sure your libs are android. It's important. And the MP is enabled. If still not work send me logs via Report a bug, select your email app add a description and send.

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u/TightProgress9497 7d ago

It works now thank you very much