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Geofilter problems
Im having problems with my GEOFILTER. I can use it if I set my PC to Console but otherwise it wont populate a list. If I do that it wont let my PC connect to some websites or discord servers outside the range. I just want it set for Unreal Engine for fighting games (Tekken, SFV, SC6, etc). Why won't it populate? My PC has a static IP, set to unreal engine, flushed cloud. What else do I do?
Also, I have an XR450, not 500, but it seems to be the same besides the 2.4ghz band.
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Hi there - the Unreal Engine will not work for those games unforunately. So the workaround is exactly as you have done (set your PC as a console).
I'm afraid there's no easy solution to this - the best thing to do is leave your device in Spectating mode most of the time. But when you go to search for a game, just switch ti back to Filtering Mode. It won't block any active connection (e.g. an open website or a chat service you have going) and it will then filter for the game.
Alright but how do I get it to just allow all connections like this? When I set it up as I have it, it will block stuff outside the radius. It blocked a discord server on me that was right on the outer edge and for a hot 10 minutes I was really confused what was happening. Do I turn off strict mode? Realistically I just wanna see the ping of the players around me and block people outside NA from playing me.
When you are in Spectating Mode, nothing will be blocked. So only when you search for a game and need the filter to kick in should you switch to Filtering Mode. Then go back to Spectating Mode once you have found a match within your distance range. Does that make sense?
