Simply put, read the topic. Here is a quick rundown.

1. Boot up program.

2. Click on Net play

3. YES I CONFIGURED IT TO POINT TO MY IP.

4. YES I HAVE 17011 OPEN.

5. I click WormNet

6. I click the server from the list (It's the only one, after all)

7. I login with the details:

Name: NOVA
Password: im_not_dumb_enough_to_post_this

8. Start up music plays.

9. It looks like its loading.

10. As it finishes loading, it inverts colors, and goes back to windows. No error message.

computer info at all? hardware? software?

you dont need a password in W:A to play online.

computer info at all? hardware? software?

you dont need a password in W:A to play online.

Right. Sorry.

Version: Trymedia with the XP patch.

Comp info: Windows XP, Nvidia FX 5200. I think thats all the info you guys need to know, but post spacifics as necisary.

you should get a refund and buy a CD ROM version of the game then apply the latest BETA patch... this is the main way to ensure maximum compatability with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and newer operating systems.

Trymedia has online play disabled. Get a refund and buy the CD version, theres a whole bunch of awesome updates for it, with loads of features and awesomeness. ANd online play.

online play ISNT disabled oO, its just no one wants to emulate an old version when playing online.

...trymedia does seem to be pointless if you intended on playing the game online.
are there other options?
I don't think I'm going to purchase the CD-ROM. if the game cannot played online with the Trymedia version, then I will just get a refund and scrap the whole thing.

If you're willing to pay for Trymedia, why aren't you willing to pay for the CD?

If you're willing to pay for Trymedia, why aren't you willing to pay for the CD?

And the Trymedia version is more expensive one. The plot thickens.

Okay, guys, I was able to get in at some point in time.

So trymedia isn't disabled.

And I would be notified that trymedia was disabled for online, instaid of it crashing.


So please, stop mocking me for getting trymedia and help me.

Okay, guys, I was able to get in at some point in time.

Yeah but you won't be able to play any games with anyone else, so it wouldn't really matter if you did manage to log in

That is, you won't be able to play most popular schemes. A person using an older version joining a game forces emulation, which means you'll be forcing all other players in the same room to not have access to the latest features. Be prepared for getting kicked on sight as soon as you join most games.