How can I play games with friends over the internet?

[Bad Dude]

Hello,
I know how to do the LAN party, but is there a way to play games with your friends over the internet? I just want to play the games ONLY with my friends and not on some one else's server. Is there a way just to connect only with your friends over the broadband?
Thanks.

 

[TrixAreForKids]

Really depends on the game and if lets you run your own server. Most every server you see online is a dedicated server, meaning someone designated a sole machine to serving games.

What you want to do is just 'host' a game on your machine, and then give your friend your IP address, and have him find it and join.

Any other questions and I'm sure someone here will help.

 

[Bad Dude]

So how does he finds my IP address? Is that safe?
Thanks.

 

[Bad Dude]

The game is like Diablo 2.

 

[Mitzi]

For Diablo, simply connect to Battle.net and create a password protected game. Obviously you'll both need a legal, unique CD Key.

FYI, to find out your IP address go to www.whatismyip.com.