OK,

FWIW the secondary server is working today. I tried on two different PCs, and they both worked fine. The primary server is down (perhaps this is what the previos message meant when they said the server wil be up in Jan?)

The multiplayer function also works off the secondary server. I just joined a session and tried it.

If you guys are still having trouble connecting, I'll be glad to try and help. Email or PM with the details of your problem.

Merry Christmas ... hope you all get some cool RC stuff!

Carl