domain name instead of static IP in fav menu?

[3lemental]

Does anyone know if it is possible to use a domain name instead of an IP address for a server listing in the UT 99 favorites menu? Is there a specific way to enter a new favorite, or is there an admin tool I can install on a win or linux server?

I have a domain redirection service for 3lemental.com, and when I open a new location in UT using that domain, I get my server. But when I try to add the domain name to the favorites menu, it will not be there when UT is restarted.

I am using separate machines for server and play, but they are on the same home-based network. I've tried using combinations of ip address, domain name, LAN address, etc. but have had no luck. Have also altered .ini file for server locations in [uweb.webserver], [engine.gameinfo], & [ubrowserall] sections.

Hope someone has experience with this, even if it is to say domains cannot be entered into favorites menu for UT GOTY.

thx.
3le

[MrHERO]

Hmmz, you say:...they are on the same home-based network...
Then isn't the server supposed to be listed under "LAN Servers"? I mean, if you go to "LAN Servers" you can right mouse click your server and add it to favorites and if that doesn't work you can always add it bij going into your:
.../UnrealTournament/System/UnrealTournament.ini

And then scrolling down till you see:
[UBrowser.UBrowserFavoritesFact]
FavoriteCount=62
Favorites[0]=Multiplay.co.uk :: Uber Strangelove CTF Server #2\85.236.100.43\27809\False
Favorites[1]=Directgameservers.nl | EXCALIBUR HOLLAND III***** [InstaGib Monsters]\83.98.221.40\7071\False

And then add your server to it in the same way all your ther favorites are listed there and don't forget that after the \ where the portnumber comes you have to put:
portnumber+1

e.g. normal IP adress ending with :7777 ussually becomes \7778

After adding a server in there you also have to change the amount of favorites you have by changing the "FavoriteCount"

Hope this will help you out a bit.

Cheers,
The ColdWhiteLight

[3lemental]

Thanks for the reply MrHERO, and you are right that the server shows up in my LAN tab, and that is just fine for me or anyone else on my LAN. But the thing I am trying to do is find a way for people to somehow enter the domain 3lemental.com into their favorites (not mine).

I've found that with a dynamic IP, the server will appear to be offline because the IP changed -- even though the server is still there, just at another address. And if people cannot keep my home based server in their favorites tab, they will not visit.

The only way I've found to update a dynamic IP is through a domain redirection service. Maybe there is another way? But not at the cost of a static IP games server.

3le

[Flash_]

There's still a few ISP's that give static IP's on a home adsl line. Eclipse, Zen - probably others.

Just a thought, sorry I can't help with your main question.

[SilentMike]

bethere.co.uk give static ips for free
My domains happily forwarded to my net connection, www.silentnoise.co.uk

[3lemental]

Thanks guys, I'll look into an ISP that provides static IP's. Here in Canada, static IP's are mostly reserved for bisinesses, and cost a lot more. But there are a few less reliable ISP's that provide static IP's for less money.

Just not sure if I want to go with a less reliable ISP...

[Neophyte]

Multiplay DSL also provides static ip's

http://www.multiplaydsl.net

[Shazz]

love you to neo.

[shred_dog]

I think a bigger problem would be domain name resolution. The IP works because UT just goes directly to it, but unless you were to have like a HOSTS entry in the .ini or connect to a DNS server to resolve the domain name to the IP, UT wouldnt be able to get there...

... I think...