Setting up a GMod server with listening functionality can be tricky. Let me guide you through it.
Setting up a GMod server with listening functionality can be tricky. Let me guide you through it.
So I just want to play some gmod with a couple of friends but I'm unable to create a game to which my friends could join. Tried searching the web for guides but most were outdated and the one that were up to date didn't work. I have basic knowledge of networking & computers but I'm not a genious when it comes to them(particularly the networking part). I also can't be bothered with a dedicated server since I'm seriously limited on space on my hard drives and just want to play every now and then.. So having a listen server(that only runs when my game is on) that would just work would be very convenient What I've done so far? -Portfowarded the required ports, both UDP and TCP -Enabled upnp & nat(were already enabled for other reasons) -Tried using different ingame console commands with no success (sv_nat, heartbeat, etc.) -Disabled firewall(s) -Tried a different modem (which I also portfowarded) My server isn't showing up on the server browser and doesn't respond when my friends try to connect it through steam. And connection fails if they try to connect directly to my ip. And now I dont know what to do anymore.. My friends are dumbasses and wont download hamachi for some frikken reason(Although I'd like to avoid using it completely, if possible).. My pc is plugged directly to the modem(TW-EA501 or my 2nd modem, TW-EA501- B). I'm running win7. Am I missing something really obvious here or is there something I still need to do? Perhaps enable some setting(s) in my modem or use some cmds in gmod? idk, I'm all out of ideas at this point... Thanks.