At various times I see game titles in pink and have no idea what they mean... Anybody know?

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I believe that means they're playing behind a NAT router.

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whats a NAT router?

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Originally posted by jinx:
**I believe that means they're playing behind a NAT router.

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A NAT (Network Address Translator?) router is a router that assigns IP#s to multiple computers through one (1) IP# (usually from a cable modem or xDSL.)

So-several computers can be run to an NAT router - then to a cable modem and all of them have access. The cable modem has one IP# with the cable service. The two computers get their ip# from the router, and both are allowed access to the Internet.

But - I could be wrong... checking old beta testing messages...

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I'm behind a NAT router at my home, and I believe (though I'm not much for memory) that all of the games I have hosted were pink. This explanation seems like a perfectly good one, if anyone cares for my opinion.

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(This message has been edited by Mirrorman (edited 07-21-2002).)

The pink is there because hosting behind a NAT router will occasionally screw things up. You can usually join a game that's displayed in pink, but the color warns you that you might not be able to.

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Gah, I'm an idiot, games you host yourself are yellow.

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Yes, pink is an indicator that that player is playing behind a NAT router or firewall. In most cases, pop-pop can join such hosts just fine, but if you are also behind a NAT, you may have problems connecting to that player. It all depends on how strict your firewall or NAT software is.

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I've never been able to join a pink game. It always says "user could not be found" after waiting for about ten seconds.

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That's why I keep getting cut off when I get on with those pink players.

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I must also say that every time I've tried to join a pink game (I'm using a modem), I've been unable to join. Is there any way to configure pop-pop or my computer to get more luck joining these game?

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I think pink titles might also mean someone's connection has gone a little funny - I think I've seen a few games where the title has gone pink, then disappeared.
Then again, that's probably too much thinking for me, with me being incorrect.