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==Games that Work== | ==Games that Work== | ||
*[http://www.blockland.us/ Blockland] | *[http://www.blockland.us/ Blockland] | ||
| − | Diablo 2 | + | *Diablo 2 |
*[http://www.runescape.com/ RuneScape] (?) | *[http://www.runescape.com/ RuneScape] (?) | ||
*[http://www.steampowered.com/ Steam (Half-life 2, Counterstrike Source)] | *[http://www.steampowered.com/ Steam (Half-life 2, Counterstrike Source)] | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 23 June 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
- Diablo 2
- RuneScape (?)
- Steam (Half-life 2, Counterstrike Source)
- UT2003 (demo and full version)
- UT2004 (demo and full version)
- Warcraft III
- Cube
Games that do not Work
- America's Army
- Battlefield 1942
- World of Warcraft
- iSketch
- Multi Theft Auto
- Planeshift
- Battlefield
Other Services that do not work, so don't even try
- SMTP (outgoing mail) ... You can use the Northwest SMTP server, but it has historically taken some work, as the Northwest computing staff brings new levels of depth to the word 'incompetent'.
- Secure POP3 (ie: can't check GMail with Outlook and other programs)
