FLServer problem

Tomtomrawr · Jul 5th 2011

No matter how many different servers I host with FLServer whenever I try to create a character it tells me the character name's already been used. I hosted a Discovery server using FLServer and that worked fine, but when any mods I create are activated it doesn't seem to want to let me create a new character.

The problem started after I accidently launched a ship from a station that was no longer there. It crashed and then this problem started. I've reinstalled Freelancer, FLMM and FLE but this has had no effect. Any suggestions?

SWAT_OP-R8R · Jul 5th 2011

its very likely a problem with the mpcharacter.ini

Bobthemanofsteel · Jul 5th 2011

Tried deleting the MP folder in My Games/Freelancer/?

Tomtomrawr · Jul 5th 2011

There's definitely a problem with that ini and folder, because they're not there. There's mpnewcharacter.fl in the EXE folder, but no mpcharacter.ini or MP folder.

Bobthemanofsteel · Jul 5th 2011

My Games folder is in My Documents, sorry.
If that's where you were looking, then... Yeah you've got a problem.

Tomtomrawr · Jul 5th 2011

Quote from Bobthemanofsteel

My Games folder is in My Documents, sorry.
If that's where you were looking, then... Yeah you've got a problem.

Ah, I didn't check there. I thought you said My Games/Freelancer because that's where you saved all of your FL stuff. Mine's in a folder called "Freelancer and modding tools". I've found the MP folder and am about to delete it. I'll see if it works now.

Edit: That appears to have worked. Thanks again Bob.

Bobthemanofsteel · Jul 5th 2011

Had some headaches when I first started modding in regards to that.

Basically, if you make an edit that would remove the ship a character is in, or a base/system they're docked at, anything like that, you should delete your multiplayer saves.

It's the same deal with changing mods, chances are the LABC for example, isn't in your mod or vanilla copy of FL.

Tomtomrawr · Jul 5th 2011

I wouldn't want the LABC in any of my mods. It's a flying Barghest shooting range.

Thanks again Bob. It's a shame you had to... "leave" Discovery.

P.S. I like the avatar.

Bobthemanofsteel · Jul 5th 2011

No probs, It's only fair for all the help I get for my modding problems I give a little back.

It's funny, I was actually around for a few months before I had to 'leave' properly.
Apparently someone realised they musta missed a button.

And thanks.
It's one of those things that was intended as a friendly jab at Aesthetic, but when I was done the only thing I could think was 'not sure if troll or really' xD

AestheticDemon · Jul 5th 2011

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...

Besides... If it gets out of hand, I'll just use this...

Bobthemanofsteel · Jul 6th 2011

You wouldn't do that to a cute kitten. :<

Folgore_RM · Jul 6th 2011

Quote from Bobthemanofsteel

You wouldn't do that to a cute kitten. :<

+= A Happy Claudio

AestheticDemon · Jul 6th 2011

Mmmmm, frying tonight...

Now, where did I put that recipe for 'Kitten Tikka Massala'...

Bobthemanofsteel · Jul 6th 2011

:crygirl:

Slingshot12 · Jul 9th 2011

I cant detect any servers!! Need help!!

AestheticDemon · Jul 9th 2011

you need to have the global server workaround installed either as a mod or a patch, the original listserver went down years ago, and the games sorta hardcoded to check for that before it will display anything, also worth checking your server list options, might be set to hide servers with 'incompatible build numbers' and since it's common practice to alter the game version no to a mod specific value, to stop people logging in with the wrong client installed, that might leave your list a little bare.

Slingshot12 · Jul 9th 2011

How do I get this "global server workaround"???

SWAT_OP-R8R · Jul 9th 2011

Freelancer Global Server Workaround v1.0 download - Mod DB

Slingshot12 · Jul 9th 2011

Thanks

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