Summary: It is not possible to join a game as second player using the "Connect IP" option when internet access is not available due to "Server Search" being disabled.
This capability was lost mid-A20 when the changes to server search were made that put the "Connect IP" screen behind "Server Search".
No output log is attached because the issue is not related to the game or gameplay. It is simply caused by the order in which the "Server Search" and "Connect IP" screens are made available when trying to join a game hosted on another computer. And since the issue is the inability to join a game, there is no log.
Game Version: A20/A21
OS/Version: Windows 10
CPU Model: N/A
System Memory: N/A
GPU Model and VRAM: N/A
Screen Resolution: N/A
Video Settings: N/A
Did you wipe old saves? Yes
Did you start a new game? Yes
Did you validate your files? No
Are you using any mods? No
EAC on or off? On
Status: NEW
Bug Description:
When "Join Game" is selected, the next screen is "Server Search", which is disabled when there is no internet access. The "Connect IP" option is not available unless you can access "Server Search". However, physically connected machines should be able to play a local game together even when internet is not available.
This capability was lost mid-A20 when the changes to server search were made. That was when the "Connect IP" option was moved behind the "Server Search" screen.
Detailed steps to reproduce the bug:
1) Need two computers that are connected to the same LAN
2) Disconnect internet to both
3) Start a game on machine 1
4) Attempt to join machine 1's game from machine 2
Actual result: "Connect IP" option is not available so it is not possible to join game
Expected result: Should be able to play multi-player game offline when the computers do not require internet service to see each other
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