warcraft DOTA problem...

n1nm1k · 08-28-2009, 08:52 PM

I have a computer shop and my problem is when i download a new map, my other PC's can see the host but cant join it, when i click on the host to join, it stucks...

pleas i really need you help.. thanks....

Indoril Nerevar · 08-29-2009, 06:33 PM

Hi n1nm1k, and welcome to TSF!

When you download a new map, are you just downloading it on the host computer? Most games automatically transfer the new map to joining computers if they don't have it. The sticking may be that happening, so try leaving them there for 10 minutes and see what happens. Not all games do it though, so a manual transfer may be required.

If nothing happens after 10 minutes, try manually transferring it to all the other computers before starting the game. I haven't played this game before, so unfortunately I can't tell you exactly where the map files should go, but they should be either in the game directory (default of C:\Program Files\Warcraft... or similar) or in your My Games folder ( C:\Documents and Settings\*your username*\My Documents\My Games\Warcraft...). Of course, if you downloaded the map manually to begin with, then you'll already know where to put it.

icecoldstar · 08-30-2009, 02:33 PM

you can try a third party program such as garena or hamachi to help you LAN better

08-28-2009, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
n1nm1k Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	warcraft DOTA problem... I have a computer shop and my problem is when i download a new map, my other PC's can see the host but cant join it, when i click on the host to join, it stucks... pleas i really need you help.. thanks....

08-29-2009, 06:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,008 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: warcraft DOTA problem... Hi n1nm1k, and welcome to TSF! When you download a new map, are you just downloading it on the host computer? Most games automatically transfer the new map to joining computers if they don't have it. The sticking may be that happening, so try leaving them there for 10 minutes and see what happens. Not all games do it though, so a manual transfer may be required. If nothing happens after 10 minutes, try manually transferring it to all the other computers before starting the game. I haven't played this game before, so unfortunately I can't tell you exactly where the map files should go, but they should be either in the game directory (default of C:\Program Files\Warcraft... or similar) or in your My Games folder ( C:\Documents and Settings\your username\My Documents\My Games\Warcraft...). Of course, if you downloaded the map manually to begin with, then you'll already know where to put it. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum. Last edited by Indoril Nerevar; 08-29-2009 at 06:34 PM.

08-30-2009, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
icecoldstar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows 7	Re: warcraft DOTA problem... you can try a third party program such as garena or hamachi to help you LAN better