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The Northwest firewall is very restrictive, and many games do not work online because of port restrictions. In case you are considering buying an game, you may want to consult this list. Note that even if a game works, you probably can't host games to clients on the internet. Also, almost all games work over the University LAN. Please add games in alphabetical order. | The Northwest firewall is very restrictive, and many games do not work online because of port restrictions. In case you are considering buying an game, you may want to consult this list. Note that even if a game works, you probably can't host games to clients on the internet. Also, almost all games work over the University LAN. Please add games in alphabetical order. | ||
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| + | If a game does not work, you may be able to get the ports unblocked. It seems like your best bet is to talk to a Computer Services in person at the library, rather than emailing someone. Your results may vary. | ||
==Games that Work== | ==Games that Work== | ||
Revision as of 17:07, 31 March 2005
The Northwest Firewall
The Northwest firewall is very restrictive, and many games do not work online because of port restrictions. In case you are considering buying an game, you may want to consult this list. Note that even if a game works, you probably can't host games to clients on the internet. Also, almost all games work over the University LAN. Please add games in alphabetical order.
If a game does not work, you may be able to get the ports unblocked. It seems like your best bet is to talk to a Computer Services in person at the library, rather than emailing someone. Your results may vary.
Games that Work
- Blockland
- RuneScape (?)
- Steam (Half-life 2, Counterstrike Source)
- UT2003 (demo and full version)
- UT2004 (demo and full version)
- Warcraft III
- World of Warcraft
Games that do not Work
- America's Army
- Battlefield 1942
- Multi Theft Auto (not 100% sure)
- Planeshift
