Server List / Connecting through proxy?

[moleSG]

Hi all.

I've recently moved into University accommodation, and their system is such that even in my flat I can only connect to the internet through their network.
This network uses something called NAT - which, as far as I can make out, is a proxy-esque sort of system where I don't have a global IP, and all connections have to go in through the university.

On this system, I cannot play M&B multiplayer, since the server browser doesn't work - it seems unable to give me the list of servers that I can connect to.

I have to configure things like my web browser to connect to the internet through a proxy. Other multiplayer games have worked (ie Counter-Strike: Source, Trackmania United, etc), so the problem seems to be with M&B alone.

Does anyone know how I can fix this, or enter proxy settings into Mount & Blade so I can get the server list?

I'm running Windows 7, the single-player aspect of the game works fine.

Cheers!
Mole

 

[moleSG]

Does no-one have any idea how I can get round this? Total nightmare.

 

[waggywags]

Aaaaah. See, the problem is, most schools are utter MEOWS that constrict your use of their bandwidth for "un-educational purposes". My school uses a similar type of proxy, if not identical, as far as I can tell.

I would suggest asking the school politely if they'd lift whatever ban they have, start a petition or something. If your MnBW is on steam, go to the steam forums where they have a post dedicated to such schools.

Of course, the most basic and lazy way I take nowadays is Hotspot Shield. Lags, ads, but hey. SOMETIMES it works. But be careful, I don't know your school network policy. You can get in biiiig trouble if you do not comply.