We wanted to play 2 vs 2 using gameranger. Everything looks fine, but only until we start the game. When we start the game, only 1 player is allowed to join the game. Other 2 people see "Waiting for Host" screen and nothing happens. Maybe you know what is the problem and how to solve it?
With Stronghold Crusader you can connect directly to your host if you have their IP. As you said "we" I assume you know the people so the host needs to port forward and give the rest their IP. Then you just click connect.
We use game ranger. Our PC's isn't connected to LAN. I'm sure it's possible to play 4 players at the time, because I've joined game before. But when we try to play with my friends, only first 2 connected are allowed to join room. Others see "Waiting for host" screen.