GameSpy Replacement

BC Redevelopment Back = GameSpy Master Server Replacement =
 * This section is INCOMPLETE but will eventually contain all you need to know about the GameSpy master server replacement, now hosted by OpenSpy.net

Joining Games

 * To join a multiplayer game, you must first go through some steps to setup Bridge Commander to use the new master server text file. This text file is located in the Star Trek Bridge Commander base directory (same directory stbc.exe is in). It is simply named "masterserver.txt"


 * Once you have found the masterserver.txt file, right click on the file and select Properties.




 * In the Properties window, locate the Attributes: [ ] Read Only and uncheck this box. Click OK to close.




 * Open the masterserver.txt file with notepad or any text editor and change "stbridgecmnd01.activision.com" to "master.openspy.net" without the "quotations" and save the file.




 * Launch Bridge Commander and go to the Multiplayer window. If your firewall doesn't prompt you to allow STBC through, you will have to set the firewall exceptions manually. Proceed to the next section.

Windows Firewall Exceptions

 * If you find yourself still unable to see servers and join games, you may need to configure the Windows Firewall to allow STBC through.


 * Create 2 Windows firewall exceptions in the Inbound Rules, one TCP and one UDP and allow STBC.exe

Hosting Games

 * To host a multiplayer game, you must go through additional steps of port forwarding the required ports and additional firewall exceptions (if the game does not prompt you when you try hosting a match).


 * Due to the complexity of the process, this section would be best completed by someone experienced in networking.