Hello, we've been wondering what are the differences between a hidden and a normal server?

I mean, is it hidden from the Master Server list? Is that it
Does it show at all on LFS World?

If you search for someone through Live Alert or seeing the Online Stats for that login while he's online at a hidden server... what will appear? Will it show that he's online "somewhere"? Could then someone go watch the "progress" on that hidden server?

But... how come my friends can't connect to a hidden server (password protected) entering the host IP?

Not a local game. 201.xx.xxx.xx range
Regular TCP/IP, i guess?

He can't login to it, it says that it's a "hidden server" (his words).
Well, if he can't log on to that... what's the use?

Please walk us trough how to use a hidden server, server and client side.
Thanks a lot.

If someone could clarify the questions above about the nature of a hidden server too, that would be great, thanks again

Anyone?

I think, when racing in hidden server:
- no detailed race results
- racers are not shown ONLINE (e.g in LA)
- overall distance is counted, I think wins, 2nd places etc too
- I connected by typing the server name under Join specific game or smth. Avoiding special characters and colours in the server name would ease the connecting process

Join via server name?
OK!
Will try!
We tried via server IP (damn noobs).

Thanks man.