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Relay IP: 208.83.220.135
Both players must use option 7 and enter that IP

1. What is the relay?

The relay is a program running on the mizuumi.net server that helps two people connect to each other using the Caster client.

2. Who runs the relay?

I do, bellreisa. mauve coded the relay for use on mizuumi.

3. How does relay work?

NAT punching. Look it up on wikipedia. Short answer: it takes two IPs and introduces them to each other so they can connect.

To use the relay, both players need to use Option 7 Standby and enter either mizuumi.net or the mizuumi.net IP, 208.83.220.135. You should see "Now waiting for introduction", which means you are on the relay waiting for the other side. When the other player connects, you will see "Now waiting for response", followed by connection messages if it works.

4. Why would I use the relay?

Relay is only used when neither player can port forward to host a game. This is the only time it needs to be used. Relay will not make the connection go any slower OR faster.

5. I seem to lag more when I use relay!

Shut the fuck up, you're a faggot.

The relay is only a program used to initiate two IPs to connect to EACH OTHER. The connection is still directly from you to the other person. The relay does not offer a server-side connection.

6. When I try to connect to someone with relay it still times out!

NAT punching cannot solve all router issues. If it doesn't work the first time, try having both sides restart Caster. If that still doesn't work, it will not work, period. Rebooting will not make a difference, nor will reinstalling or running your own relay. Relay will not solve all port forwarding issues.

7. Relay isn't working! Is it down?

Option 7 Standby, 208.83.220.135. Do you see "Now waiting for Introduction"? If so, relay isn't down. Faggot.

If you get no response, then relay is indeed down and I'm a faggot.

8. How do I run my own relay?

Port forward udp 7500, and open Caster. Tell the players to use option 7 standby to your IP. There is no difference between your own relay or mizuumi's. Your location will not make a difference.

9. I'm getting Command Version Error, what does this mean?

One of you is using the wrong Caster. Relay functionality supports IaMP, SWR, and Melty Blood.

10. What if relay doesn't help us get a connection working?

Use Hamachi, I guess. NOTE: Hamachi IS a server-side connection so it WILL increase the ping. However Hamachi emulates a LAN, so hosting issues should be easily eliminated.

11. How do I spec a relay game?

Once you connect, Caster will print out the IP and port you connected to. Copy and paste this to others who want to spec.

12. Can I sit on relay and wait for random people to connect?

NO. The relay is not a matchmaking service. Use IRC, Hamachi, or whatever the fuck you guys want for that, but relay has built-in anti-camping measures. If you camp on the relay, it will kick you off after 90 seconds. Doing this repeatedly will get your IP tempbanned for 5 minutes from relay.

13. How do I

Read this fucking post again.

asdfqwer:
Nice  ;D. Though I do sometimes use the relay to play instantly with a random person if he's waiting in the relay.

mauve:
Some addendums.


--- Quote ---9. I'm getting Command Version Error, what does this mean?

One of you is using the wrong Caster. Relay functionality supports IaMP, SWR, and Melty Blood.
--- End quote ---
This should not ever happen through the relay, because it only connects users of identical version values to each other. If you are doing standby through a normal Caster client, this can happen, however.


--- Quote ---11. How do I spec a relay game?

Once you connect, Caster will print out the IP and port you connected to. Copy and paste this to others who want to spec.
--- End quote ---
Not all routers support this, so YMMV. Some routers also get weird and suddenly let people connect to port 7500 regardless of the ports used here.


--- Quote ---Though I do sometimes use the relay to play instantly with a random person if he's waiting in the relay.
--- End quote ---
The relay is not a matchmaking service, do not use it as one. It is meant for users who cannot host, nothing more.

Keith:
Also, the technical term for "NAT punching" is "UDP hole punching". :V

mauve:
As I've just been reminded, here's another one for the pile, since it's related.

How can I tell if I am able to host games?

Caster has a feature to test this under 'test myPort.' Simply select that and point it at the relay's IP, and it will test to see if you are capable of hosting a game or not. If it says "OK", hosting should work fine for you and you do not need to use the relay to play.

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