Connecting Error

[ghost911]

This happens randomly and now im getting it again. and cant join


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My Console view:

maxplayers set to 9
Heap: 256.00 Mb
Parsed 23 text messages
Hud element 'CHudMaterial' doesn't have an entry 'HudMaterial' in scripts/HudLayout.res
execing config.cfg
Can't use cheat cvar cam_command in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar dsp_dist_max in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar dsp_dist_min in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar r_ambientfraction in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
4 CPUs, Frequency: 3.6 Ghz, Features: GenuineIntel SSE SSE2 MMX RDTSC CMOV FCMOV
execing valve.rc
Network: IP 192.168.0.133, mode MP, dedicated No, ports 27015 SV / 27005 CL
Connecting to 74.200.210.109:27015...
Retrying 74.200.210.109:27015...
Retrying 74.200.210.109:27015...
Retrying 74.200.210.109:27015...
Connection failed after 4 retries.

[YO_MA_MA]

This happens randomly and now im getting it again. and cant join

can you play any other online games? (firewall could be blocking that port) check to see if your router is forwarding the correct port. if you have a sibling playing a game on the same port, i dont think you will be able to connect (this includes both you playing) did it start all of a sudden with a certain update, either windows or steam etc? xp or vista >.> ummmm more info =P

[SilverSquirrl]

when that happens, check the website. Either clicking directly on the "Servers" tab in the nav bar, or going into psychostats -> servers, or banboard -> sourebans will take you to a page that will tell you if the server is up or not. (the sourcebans one is actually delayed, better stick with the other two)