Underdogs Errors

Mr Flibble · Sat 22/01/2005 17:02:04

Recently I wanted to download the first RON game (having never played it) so I went to HOTU and clicked download. I entered the code, but then I got a 404 error. I tried evrything, but nothing would work.

So today, I decide I want to play discworld. Underdogs. Copy Code. Doesn't work.
I tried the firewall option, I tried using BitTorrent, I tried reading every FAQ, I even looked for mirrors, but it doesn't work.

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Before I got my new PC (and new 56k modem) everything worked fine, but now I can't dowload any HOTU files that are covered by their scripts. I could download the sample music and decoder fix, but thats all.
I have a 56k Aztec v.9 modem made by Smart Link, and my ISP is Wanadoo. I think thats the only tech info that would make a difference.
I tried going on their forums, but aparently I've been denied access. Then I tried their contact button, but i get the impression that they don't want to receive mail from some idiot who cant get a dl to work.

Thanks for any help, and I apologise to any passing mods who might look upon this with scorn.

DGMacphee · Sat 22/01/2005 17:05:44

Are you using any download accelerators like GetRight or other GetRight-y-like programs? HOTU doesn't seem to like them much.

Mr Flibble · Sat 22/01/2005 17:45:48

Since I'm a dail-up, you'd reckon I had a download accelarator, but I don't. I have BitTorrent, thats nothing like GetRight, and HOTU support it anyway.

DGMacphee · Sat 22/01/2005 17:53:01

In that case, your computer is broken. Buy a new computer.

Mr Flibble · Sat 22/01/2005 18:08:11

I just did, that seems to be the problem.

DGMacphee · Sat 22/01/2005 18:10:25

* DGMacphee jumps into his escape pod and flies away!

Mr Flibble · Sun 23/01/2005 13:47:17

Right, I'm gonna go sit in a corner until someone comes along and tells me how to fix this.

*waits*

LGM · Sun 23/01/2005 23:13:17

Well.. Seeing as it's dial-up, then you wouldn't be using a router with NAT firewall stuff..

Do you use firewalls at all? If you do, disable them and try downloading.

Radiant · Mon 24/01/2005 11:04:58

Try contacting the HOTU admins (not particularly easy, I'm afraid) and ask if you may be under a blanket IP ban because of somebody else's misbehavior (or leeching).

Mr Flibble · Mon 24/01/2005 19:23:57

I did check, and no, Firewall is off.
I'll try contacting HOTU admin.

InCreator · Fri 28/01/2005 07:27:47

Weak!
Just ask someone to get what you want and upload somewhere or even better - write a CD. As a dial-upper you'll save on internet bill too.