An update to where I am.
MaryJason and Ledah90 have been extremely helpful (a BIG thank you for your help), I also would like to thank the many others who have helped as well (those from this and other forums that I have used to figure out many issues and how to get the system working ^^).
I have a slight issue (but thank you to Ledah90 for the help and guidance and the suggestion of Hamachi (I never thought of using VPN, though I don't really want to use it either ^^), and thank you to MaryJason who spent a couple of day(s)/hour(s) going over my system/setup), I am in a slight pickle as I am not able to use the LunaClient.exe file (I get the error of Client files have changed), I have already copied all files from server (resource, dll's, maps, etc.) but still no go, I can on the other hand use the GMTool to login and play.
I would like to ask if there is any possibility of the server actually working with out the use of a VPN system, and if there is a way of getting the system working without the use of a VPN, could someone advise what needs to be done? I am quite lost and confused with this as I am still only learning how to fully 'read' C++, I manage only very slightly (due to some knowledge with HTML, very little in PHP, etc. - C++ looks very similar to the system used for webpages, though with big differences I know
. But doing some coding doesn't worry me, I can kill that when needed (kidding, I am willing to give anything a crack ^^) and I quite enjoy going over code (due to a slight OCD - document spelling/grammar ^^), so you see this really doesn't worry me all that much. Though I am not sure where to look.
Also another slight issue is the X-trap/GameGaurd system, is there anyway of getting this to fully function correctly? (MaryJason, I know you have disabled the system for a reason (mainly as it was failing to work correctly), but I would like to get this to work (for the obvious).
I am very interested in creating a fully working server/client (which I have now - thank you Ledah90 ^^ - with Hamachi) but would like to get it to work without the use of Hamachi. I have a slight unique network setup though this should not be any problem (forwarded all the correct ports that are meant to be), I can get to the login screen (using the GMTool), and can login but after a little bit, I get two errors (odd I know but my network/server/systems ARE crazy - just ask Ledah90 ^^ and you could most likely ask MaryJason too I'm sure Mary would agree!), anyhow the errors I get are: Connection to server has closed/broken/etc. and the other is the connection has timed out but neither of these errors close the client.
Also another question ^^ (I know I'm pretty much full of them at current - I mean questions ^^): Is there anyway of using the existing or creating a new Launcher and using the autopatch system? Reason: launcher uses the autopatch so if there are any problems/bugs/etc. that I or others have helped solve, I would like those to be uploaded/downloaded to the client(s) just like Gpot/others, as I would really prefer not to require the player(s)/user(s) to have to download the updated file(s) etc. instead of the system updating these automatically like a normal operating server would. Is there someway of doing this?
I know I am asking a heck of a lot, but I am extremely interested in getting the server/client(s) working, especially now (thanks to Ledah90 and MaryJason) considering I am now able to play in game via Hamachi (VPN).
A side note: MaryJason I am unable to PM you as your mailbox is full - I was hoping that Ledah90 and yourself could team and together sort the issues out (this way then we all could help each other ^^), team laptop is same pw, team server has changed PM or email me or Skype me or whichever you would like ^^ for server pw. I mainly use the same user for all services (MSN, Skype, etc.) with exception of if that name is already in use then I change the letter o to a 0 (zero).
If anyone would like to help or would like help, I am more then happy to give/receive (with full credits where due for those who help me - I do NOT believe in taking credit for something I have NOT done, hence thanks to Ledah90 and MaryJason along with the countless others that have posted), if/when I can get a registration script/site working (if anyone has one could I ask for a 'copy' edited of course (remove your server details) Credit will be given as per above comment), I will be going through all forums/messages so that I can take note and make a credits page (and with 'special' help I will be crediting on main pages (I.E. Home, registration page, etc.), I only have a home Broadband (ADSL2+) connection so the service will be slow and/or lag while playing Luna but I don't think the majority of users would mind as I will be limiting the amount of user(s)/player(s) that can access my server (for obvious reasons), I fully intend try and upgrade my connection to something that will handle the load/user(s) at some point, considering I have two servers (a Web server hence the ask and a Game server (I plan on upgrading the RAM when I can afford to do so - only has 2GB installed atm) and these are two physical servers/machines not VM's or otherwise and my Web server has 4GB installed (planing to also upgrade this when I can afford - as it will also be acting as a secondary map server - so that all maps are able to run ^^).
I have a final question: I have downloaded so many different servers (source and pre-made) and have noticed that on one of the pre-made servers that I have/had downloaded that the IP settings were odd. The server IP was their local LAN IP, but their user IP was their WAN (internet connection) IP, is there anyway that a server can run like this? I have tried different approaches to this and all have failed (I have tried using the same idea - my internal IP for server and the WAN for the user part, but the server(s) failed to connect on the WAN port(s)) is this a viable (working) idea? If this is the case (working), what needs to be done for this to work correctly? And does it allow users to connect without the use of a VPN?
I'll leave it here or I'll be kicked ^^ (sorry funny thought from another forum - Not Ragezone).
Cheers,
samcko
And of course I will give credit where it is due (though my Luna Page/site will be by 'invite' only to limit the amount of users ^^), I will still be adding a credits page to the site and modifying the codes to reflect the credits (page and user(s)), I have a page already set but it is not yet complete (mainly stating that the server is still under construction ^^) but when reg. page/script and login page/script has been located/setup/etc. I will be slightly redesigning to reflect these changes (adding the credits at the top or bottom - will need to wait and see how it goes/works out first). I'm stopping now ^^ sorry to ramble!