Confirmation...
I've never done it, but FWIU, you can disconnect from the net (unplug your RJ45 cable or phone line to the modem), click to go online in VASSAL. You'll get that pop up box. Then, reconnect to the net and type in your opponents IP address. Supposedly you connect. Again, untested. Perhaps someone with more experience can elaborate on the process.
Yeah, i had that happen by accident (anti-everything software/firewalling grabs everything and scans everything forcing non-Window games to suddenly cut out). so i hit my lan icon in the taskbar to a 'disabled' setting.
I forgot of course and started the vasl from the desktop pif (if you have a motherboard like ASUS, there is a software AI program 'Real Time' lan on/off switch which works quickly and acts as an emergency stop to all Lan activity)
--then the server window opened normally, except that there was only the main room with myself.
--i would imagine that the little options box that comes up, and as well points out your IP addy to you, would guide either alias into placing their guest(s) into the main waiting area much as the server version does.
I have a PC game that is nearly identical and once you type in the info into the pop up box, the rest falls into place, and into the more familiar Create Room options.
PM/eMail me if you'd like to try it out, we could also test out which firewall settings kill the game. I use VASL (
VASL - Play Advanced Squad Leader over the Internet! then navigate after clicking the Downloads link) and using their page allows you to start the game program without having to install to the hard drive. (very up to date as well).
Oberst/