Network FAQ - seabody84/forge GitHub Wiki

Frequently Asked Questions About Networking Games

Can I play you?

  • No. Thanks for the offer, but right now I don't have time. And the truth is I'm just not that good at magic really, the AI is a better opponent than me.

Can Mac Players play against Windows?

  • Yes! Forge is completely cross platform, as it's built in java the same software is running on every system, this allows cross platform compatibility; Android to Windows to MacOS/OSX... potentially anything that can run Java.

Note: Forge is not built for iOS, as iOS doesn't support or run java.

Can I play random players?

  • No. Network play is designed, currently, to play against someone you know. If you want to play against random people, you can make a request in the discord.

Why can't my friend connect?

  • There's three major reasons
  1. You're not on the same network and you're trying to use the local IP address. Please read this part of the guide.
  2. You're on the same network and your local firewall isn't configured correctly. Please read this part of the guide.
  3. You're not on the same network and your router ports aren't forwarded. Please read this part of the guide.
    • IF you're not on the same network and you can't access port forwards, you'll need this Network Extra.

Is it possible to play with people not on the same Wi-Fi?

  • Yes. There's two primary ways to handle this:
  1. On a home internet: Open and forward ports on your home router to your computer hosting the game.
  2. On public Wi-Fi hotspots or cell networks: Use a VPN to create a private network.