If you race GTL you must read thisWe are currently experiencing problems running GTL events due to circumstances outside of our control. We are aware that these difficulties could be short term but in order to prevent losing any more great events we are proposing the use of lobby bypass software.
OK Tony, what do I need to do?Click on this link to get the self executing software (unfortunately we can not host it as we do not have the owners permission).
http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=3105Warning: This software is installed at your own risk. We have tested it and found no problems but we are aware that this can not always be the case. However there are enough experts around here to help if you should run into difficulties. Simply double click the .exe file
It's installed Tony, what now?GTL is currently running on our server so you have to try to connect to it. Please read and follow these instructions.
The Antideco patch will have created a desktop icon. Double click this to start GTL. Once GTL has loaded select Multiplayer but instead of choosing Internet select Lan/Direct IP connection. Click on "Add IP Address" and enter this 81.19.209.165. Apparently it doesn't matter what you put in for User Name and Password but we would prefer drivers to use there usual GTL handles otherwise it causes us a lot more work compiling the results table. On the next screen wait a while and the race event should show up. When it does click on it and select Join. Enter the correct SROUK password and that should be it.
Oh no! I'm having problemsDon't suffer in silence. Let us know what's up and together we'll get you back on track.
It would be helpfull to know if you've been successfull. Please post a short message to tell us.It may help if you read these common problems and solutions before you start out. Always make backups of important files and don't blame me if it all goes Pete Tong
There are 5 known problems
Your hosts file is set to be read-only
Your DOS command windows do not have permission to create the hosts file
Your DOS command windows always start in the Windows\System32 folder
Your router needs a reboot
Your PC needs a reboot (after first time install, and after any failed attempts)
There are 3 known Symptoms
You launch the patch icon, but Windows displays "Cannot find ruby\bin\rubyw.exe". (problem 3)
You get as far as the Add IP address, and you try to log in but get "Could not connect to the server!" message. (problems 1 and/or 2)
You can connect, and the servers appear on the list, but you cannot Join a race. (problem 4)
Solutions
Problem 1. Your hosts file is set to be read-only
The patch startup process needs to copy/replace this file.
Any difficulties with this file should show up as error messages, in the DOS command window that the patch icon starts up.
Find your hosts file (in the folder Windows\system32\drivers\etc\)
...it's the one called plain "hosts" (ignore other files with hosts as part of the name)
If you do not have a hosts file see Problem 2.
ensure it is not set to read-only (right click it, and select Properties etc).
Problem 2. (only seen by Vista users) Your DOS command window does not have permission to create the hosts file
Instead of double clicking the Anti deco patch icon to start, right click it and select "Run as administrator".
You can set your DOS command windows to run as administrator by default with this method taken from here
Quote:
...A more convenient way is to set the command prompt to run with administrator privileges by default.
Right-click the command prompt shortcut icon and
choose "Properties" from the context menu.
Click the "Advanced" button and
put a check by "Run as administrator".
Click "OK".
Problem 3. (only seen by Vista users) Your DOS command windows always start in the Windows\System32 folder (provokes "Cannot find ruby\bin\rubyw.exe" error)
The solution is to find the file called GTL_AntiDeco.bat in C:\GTL folder
Add these 2 lines to the top of the file with Notepad...
C:
CD \GTL
If your GTL is is installed somewhere else,
for example if it's in folder MYGTL on the E: drive, then you should add these 2 lines...
E:
CD \MYGTL
Problem 4. You can connect, and the servers appear on the list, but you cannot Join a race.
Just reboot your router
Problem 5. The first time you install, and after fixing any problems you may need to reboot your PC before it will work.
If all the above solutions fail and you still get "Could not connect to the server!" message, you may be able to manually modify the hosts file with this method.
Make a backup copy of your hosts file (if it exists)
Start GTL using the patch icon
Alt+Tab back to desktop
Start Notepad
open the hosts file
replace the contents with this line
127.0.0.1 localhost
www.gtl-server.netSave the file
Alt+Tab back to GTL
Try to Add IP and Log in again
Beware: if you use this method, then remember to replace the hosts file with your original when you quit the game (delete it if it did not exist before).
