O.K. guys...
GOOD NEWS
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I'm back from shopping and the server will be up shortly...
BAD NEWS
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I've been busy all week, so I haven't had time to resolve the hosting issues I had last time...
...worst case scenario - someone else may have to host if I can't get it to work...
==EDIT==
Seems I have port forwarding issues...
Please bear with me for 15 mins or so...
==EDIT 2==
UGH! I've tried EVERYTHING to check if my ports are being forwarded properly - no luck!
I even disabled Windows Firewall (which 'should' open all ports) - but online and offline port scanners say ALL my ports are closed!
WTF?!?
The thing is, they MUST be working, as Bittorrent says the ports I have configured on my router for that purpose are forwarded correctly...weird!
Bottom line - can someone else host for today and I'll see if I can even 'join' a game...