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en>VladisS at 23:25, 23 April 2018

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	==Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand)==		==Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand)==
	#Using the Invisible=yes or InvisibleInGame=yes flags. These are often used to create a Mine Layer unit so modders need to seek an alternative method for creating such a unit (like the veteran/cloak method discovered by Marshall). InvisibleInGame=yes should only be used on objects that have an effect on the terrain, but should not themselves be visible such as the lightposts.		#Using the Invisible=yes or InvisibleInGame=yes flags. These are often used to create a Mine Layer unit so modders need to seek an alternative method for creating such a unit (like the veteran/cloak method discovered by Marshall). InvisibleInGame=yes should only be used on objects that have an effect on the terrain, but should not themselves be visible such as the lightposts.
	#Using [[FinalAlert 2\|FA2]] trigger [[Actions (maps)/RA2YR\|action]] <[[reveal\|16 reveal all map]]> in a multiplayer game can lead to ~~Internal~~ error.		#Using [[FinalAlert 2\|FA2]] trigger [[Actions (maps)/RA2YR\|action]] <[[reveal\|16 reveal all map]]> in a multiplayer game can lead to reconnection error.
	#Not all human players in the game have the same version of the YR Terrain Expansion installed.		#Not all human players in the game have the same version of the YR Terrain Expansion installed.
	#Some of the Assault maps are known to have reconnection error problems, although the cause is unknown.		#Some of the Assault maps are known to have reconnection error problems, although the cause is unknown.

en>VladisS at 10:23, 23 April 2018

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	==Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand)==		==Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand)==
	#Using the Invisible=yes or InvisibleInGame=yes flags. These are often used to create a Mine Layer unit so modders need to seek an alternative method for creating such a unit (like the veteran/cloak method discovered by Marshall). InvisibleInGame=yes should only be used on objects that have an effect on the terrain, but should not themselves be visible such as the lightposts.		#Using the Invisible=yes or InvisibleInGame=yes flags. These are often used to create a Mine Layer unit so modders need to seek an alternative method for creating such a unit (like the veteran/cloak method discovered by Marshall). InvisibleInGame=yes should only be used on objects that have an effect on the terrain, but should not themselves be visible such as the lightposts.
			#Using [[FinalAlert 2\|FA2]] trigger [[Actions (maps)/RA2YR\|action]] <[[reveal\|16 reveal all map]]> in a multiplayer game can lead to Internal error.
	#Not all human players in the game have the same version of the YR Terrain Expansion installed.		#Not all human players in the game have the same version of the YR Terrain Expansion installed.
	#Some of the Assault maps are known to have reconnection error problems, although the cause is unknown.		#Some of the Assault maps are known to have reconnection error problems, although the cause is unknown.

en>Marshall: re-wording

2008-09-24T19:22:59Z

re-wording

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	[[Image:recon.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|right\|The Reconnection Error]]		[[Image:recon.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|right\|The Reconnection Error]]

	The "Reconnection Error" is ~~an ally~~ of "[[Internal Error]]".		The "Reconnection Error" is a cousin of "[[Internal Error]]".

	Reconnection errors only occur in multiplayer games (network/internet) and cause the current game to end, forcing all players back to the main menu.		Reconnection errors only occur in multiplayer games (network/internet) and cause the current game to end, forcing all players back to the main menu.
	A reconnection error occurs when the network game becomes desynchronised or something ~~flamingoes up~~ the connection between the human players.		A reconnection error occurs when the network game becomes desynchronised or something interrupts the connection between the human players.

	Sometimes, faulty code can force a reconnection error to occur.		Sometimes, faulty code can force a reconnection error to occur.

	Because ~~Reconnection Errors~~ only occur in multiplayer, it is difficult for modders to hunt down, or even be aware of erroneous code, especially as the code will most likely work perfectly in single player.		Because reconnection errors only occur in multiplayer, it is difficult for modders to hunt down, or even be aware of erroneous code, especially as the code will most likely work perfectly in single player.
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	==Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand)==		==Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand)==
	#Using the Invisible=yes or InvisibleInGame=yes flags. These are often used to create a Mine Layer unit so modders need to seek an alternative method for creating such a unit (like the veteran/cloak method ~~researched~~ by Marshall). InvisibleInGame=yes should only be used on objects that have an effect on the terrain, but should not themselves be visible such as the lightposts.		#Using the Invisible=yes or InvisibleInGame=yes flags. These are often used to create a Mine Layer unit so modders need to seek an alternative method for creating such a unit (like the veteran/cloak method discovered by Marshall). InvisibleInGame=yes should only be used on objects that have an effect on the terrain, but should not themselves be visible such as the lightposts.
	#Not all human players in the game have the same version of the YR Terrain Expansion installed.		#Not all human players in the game have the same version of the YR Terrain Expansion installed.
	#~~At the time of writing, some~~ of the Assault maps are known to have reconnection error problems, although the ~~exact~~ cause is ~~as yet~~ unknown.		#Some of the Assault maps are known to have reconnection error problems, although the cause is unknown.
	#~~In certain situations, if a Tech Depot is used on~~ the map "Heartland", a reconnection error ~~can occur~~. ~~Neither if this was fixed in a patch nor what the~~ reason for this ~~behavior~~ is ~~are known to the author~~.		#On the custom map "Heartland", use of a Tech Outpost often causes a reconnection error. The reason for this is unknown.
	#~~Using external~~ programs (cheats) can ~~result in a~~ reconnection ~~error if specific functions are used~~.		#Some third-party programs (cheats) can cause reconnection errors (sometimes on purpose).
	#~~Using~~ DestroyAnims ~~is a known cause of Reconnection errors~~.		#Including DestroyAnims on buildings.
	#~~Using Rockpatch~~ 1 or NPatch ~~can result~~ in ~~reconnection errors during online gameplay~~.		#Use of third-party patches (e.g. RockPatch 1, NPatch), dependant on bugs in such patches.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[SYNCx.txt]]		[[SYNCx.txt]]
	[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]		[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]

en>Gordon-creAtive: /* Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand) */ Typo :S

2008-09-24T06:43:53Z

Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand): Typo :S

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	#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.		#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.
	#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.		#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.
	#Using Rockpatch 1 or NPatch can result in reconnection errors during online gameplay		#Using Rockpatch 1 or NPatch can result in reconnection errors during online gameplay.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[SYNCx.txt]]		[[SYNCx.txt]]
	[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]		[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]

en>Gordon-creAtive: /* Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand) */ Added Rock/NPatch

2008-09-24T06:41:47Z

Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand): Added Rock/NPatch

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	#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.		#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.
	#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.		#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.
			#Using Rockpatch 1 or NPatch can result in reconnection errors during online gameplay

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[SYNCx.txt]]		[[SYNCx.txt]]
	[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]		[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]

en>Marshall: typo

2008-04-06T13:39:48Z

typo

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	#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.		#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.

	==~~Seel~~ Also==		==See Also==
	[[SYNCx.txt]]		[[SYNCx.txt]]
	[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]		[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]

en>Gordon-creAtive: linked SYNCx.txt

2008-04-06T11:54:52Z

linked SYNCx.txt

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	#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.		#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.

			==Seel Also==
			[[SYNCx.txt]]
	[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]		[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]

en>Renegade: REVERSION; latest addition is rather doubtful. If you are the author and stand by it, please elaborate on the talk page.

2006-11-25T12:51:52Z

REVERSION; latest addition is rather doubtful. If you are the author and stand by it, please elaborate on the talk page.

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	#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.		#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.
	#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.		#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.
	~~#Using Different Sides In One Game, eg(2 Allied vs 2 Soviet) wil cause a reconnection error, but when (2 Allied VS 2 Allied) everything will workout good.~~

	[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]		[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]

196.202.82.226: /* Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand) */

2006-11-25T11:11:56Z

Known Causes Of Reconnection Errors (please expand)

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	#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.		#Using external programs (cheats) can result in a reconnection error if specific functions are used.
	#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.		#Using DestroyAnims is a known cause of Reconnection errors.
			#Using Different Sides In One Game, eg(2 Allied vs 2 Soviet) wil cause a reconnection error, but when (2 Allied VS 2 Allied) everything will workout good.

	[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]		[[Category:Bugs_and_Errors]]