Server Select and Characters missing....

[Qwinny]

Having a bit of a weird issue all of a sudden. I logged into EQ earlier today, just fine, I logged out shortly after as I was only checking on something. I later tried to log in again but this time I was disconnected during the log in process. Since then I haven't been able to access the server select screen. It gets there, but no servers are displayed. I can use the Quick Connect button from the login screen, but when I get to the character select screen, all of my characters are missing. Really appreciate any help.

[Chrushev]

Have you restarted?

[Sentik]

Same thing is happening to me. Occasionally, I'll see server list but after attempting to log in i will get "an unknown error." Other times I only see a blank server select screen or get a time out error.

I actually made it to char select once but froze after pressing enter world.

Started about half an hour ago, I tried the ip reconfig/renew, with no apparent differences, as well as multiple restarts. If anyone has any other ideas I'd love to try them.

Thank you

[Chrushev]

looks like its a server side issue. Happening to a bunch of people there is a 3 page thread in General Forum.

I just logged in fine. So keep trying I guess.

[dredge]

.

[Mehrk]

It's server-side so don't worry about it and just enjoy the boredom. I have been getting it for about half a day now. If you keep trying you can occasionally get in, but you will load at the speed of ass and have random time-outs. Plus zoning is Russian roulette.


FYI I was in-game when it hit me. Zoned to Nro. Crash. Get on, port to EK - crash! Get on, zone to beholder.. crash! Then the same symptoms described in OP started. No connection, no servers, time-outs etc.

[dredge]

.

[Zole]

Same Issues here, Attempted log-ins fail sometimes , there are no servers at all listed on server selection screen about every 4th time it does list them.
Eventually after 15-20 min trying I get " an unknown error " message while trying to connect to the server , or it will take me to charecter select , and then not log me in.
I'm not sure if it's related at all but I had no issues pre patching the new spell file ever since. it's been the above problem and crashing or complete lock ups on near every zone.

[Nekkro Pheliac]

Same here :(

PS I am on U-Verse

[Mehrk]

I still cant get on

wtf

edit
I got on for a few minutes untill I tried to zone, then I froze-crashed.

What can I do to fix this?
I have run ccleaner, has released/refreshed ip, restarted multiple times.

should I reinstall the game?

Whats the common factor to all of us with this problem?

Is it u-verse?
Is it solaria ui ?
Is it my location?

someone please help

It is not solaria(I don't use) and it is not location, as my RL friend has no issues and lives 2 minutes away.

So far 3 people with U-verse though. Wouldn't that just be epic..


Anyway for people with this problem, with enough patience you CAN get on. I wouldn't recommend zoning though as you will almost always crash. You can still zone, just gotta get back on. Finally forced me to grind out 51 at least..



Edit: Upon logging in recently I got the log in screen with the 4 characters telling me to update my spell files. It was working prior to this bug, and I updated after this bug started, so I assume this is a random side-effect and probably not related. Especially seeing as sometimes I can't even get to server select.

[Zole]

Yeah ok so the common denominator here would be u-verse as well.

However there is a new twist to add to me previous post. I managed to get in and receive the message to install the new spell file, (I've already done this). So I re-did it, and managed to get to the proper char.. select screen after several more attempts. "unknown Errors" , Crd my corpse in Lguk , gate out to innothule all fine until I zoned into grobb again locking up and having to force a quit to eqqame.

I don't see how uverse would have anything to do with a custom file install. so it may be a bit more complex than just packet loss issues on their network to this server.

[choklo]

Before updating to the new v4 files(one folder and 2 text files), I was able to get to the "need to update" message. After updating I get an empty server selection screen. This happens EVERY time I am able to log in. I have Uverse. :(

[ElanoraBryght]

<--- Another Uverse user being affected.

[Ongbak]

LOL UVerse Here too! :(

[Uaellaen]

sounds like a ISP issue to me ... happens

[ogrelord]

Same issue here. Hopefully it will fix itself soon, i need my fix.

[dredge]

.

[Iondera]

On the phone with tech support been put on hold 4 times each time being bumped up to a higher level.

[Coril]

This is unquestionably an ISP issue. I have U-verse. I had all the issues described here and in the server chat thread.

But then I used VPN to get out. Now I'm fine.

[dredge]

.

[elork]

This is unquestionably an ISP issue. I have U-verse. I had all the issues described here and in the server chat thread.

But then I used VPN to get out. Now I'm fine.


Been trying for hours to solve this. Trying everything i could think of. But VPN did the trick...and works fine untill AT&T gets their shit straight. Thanks for post

[dredge]

.

[elork]

i used
http://hotspotshield.com/
install
run
run eq

[Sentik]

got the vpn running and seems to be working back to normal...thanks for the idea

[dredge]

.

[Ongbak]

I had no idea what that software did, but all I had to say..IT WORKED! Dude you are a genius.

[Ele]

I'm on uverse and have the same problems as described above, blank server select, cannot log on to server select, cannot log on to p99 server, blank character select.

I'll try the vpn solution when I get home tonight.

Thanks for finding that. I have an ATT tech coming tomorrow for another uverse issue, I'll ask him about the ports and see if he knows anything.

[Spewys]

Same here I setup a vpn to a windows server I own and it works fine...AT&T sucks ass.

[Ongbak]

Hey, I like the software but I hate the pop up ads. Are there any similar softwares that doesn't have pop up ads?

Thanks!

[dredge]

.

[GLGanjika]

Since yesterday, I have been unable to go past loading screen that shows
before character select ; It just reverts back to the sign-in screen and gives me an error that says "Can't log into the Everquest server, You may need to re-run the Update Patch. Repeatedly seeing this message indicates a loss of connectivity to the Patch Server. This is usually temporary."



The EQEMU patcher also shows these errors (although I tried runnng the game without the patcher too and still got the error.

Searching updates for Project 1999
20 file(s) available. Checking files...
Downloading files this may take several minutes depending on your internet connection!
Downloading: /dbstr_us.txt - .
The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.

at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at EQEmuLauncher.Download.init()
Downloading: /spells_us.txt - .
The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.

at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at EQEmuLauncher.Download.init()
Downloading: /Resources/GlobalLoad.txt - .
The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.

at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at EQEmuLauncher.Download.init()
All files up to date.
Initializing patching for server Project 1999
Loaded 3 backup files.
Patching 25 file(s).
Already patched: \uifiles\default\classic_pieces01.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\EQUI_Animations.xml.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\EQUI_BankWnd.xml.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\EQUI_CastSpellWnd.xml.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\EQUI_GemsGameWnd.xml.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\gemicons01.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\gemicons02.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\gemicons03.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\spells01.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\spells02.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\spells03.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\spells04.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\spells05.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\spells06.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\spells07.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\window_pieces02.tga.
Already patched: \uifiles\default\window_pieces01.tga.
Patching: \dbstr_us.txt.
Patching: \spells_us.txt.
Patching: \Resources\GlobalLoad.txt.
Already patched: \arena_EnvironmentEmitters.txt.
Already patched: \arena.eqg.
Already patched: \lavastorm.eqg.
Already patched: \nektulos.eqg.
Already patched: \Nektulos_EnvironmentEmitters.txt.
Launching EverQuest...
Edit/Delete Message

[Ravendawn]

Im geting the same type thing and not a U-verse customer.

I launch the patcher, it sometimes crashes while downloading, sometimes it doesnt. I get to the log in screen then on to the server select. I select p99 and it begins to load like normal. Then i am right back at the server login with a prompt about my internet connection.

[GLGanjika]

I can get into character select now - BUT: got this error now =

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l632/EsoGuildPB/error.jpg

[Iondera]

If you know your spell files are correctly updated go through the hassle of hitting escape and try logging in again and again. Eventually you'll get back to the character select with you're characters listed, not sure why the spell file screen comes up with updates files but it does on occasion.

[GLGanjika]

If you know your spell files are correctly updated go through the hassle of hitting escape and try logging in again and again. Eventually you'll get back to the character select with you're characters listed, not sure why the spell file screen comes up with updates files but it does on occasion.

It wont let me into the character select screen again - I asked around and I am definitly not the only person this is happening to - It appears as though quite a few ppl are having this same issue and are effectivly locked out of the game xD - started yesterday around mid-day for all of us.

We all use patcher but it didn't work even when loading game without patcher - The domain for the patcher (moestaverne.com) is down and i get these errors when patching =

Downloading: /dbstr_us.txt - .
The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.

at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at EQEmuLauncher.Download.init()
Downloading: /spells_us.txt - .
The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.

at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at EQEmuLauncher.Download.init()
Downloading: /Resources/GlobalLoad.txt - .
The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.

at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at EQEmuLauncher.Download.init()

[Azzbad]

I can get into character select now - BUT: got this error now =

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l632/EsoGuildPB/error.jpg

same thing happening here.

[Muchew]

Anyone have any luck calling tech support?

-Uverse here as well.

[Ravendawn]

Unless my local ISP is using Uverse which i highly doubt knowing them, this is not only a Uverse issue. I cannot get past server selection and get looped back to the sign on.

I was signed in just the other day without issue.

[GLGanjika]

I agree with the above post - I am a Comcast customer - This issue has ZERO to do with any one ISP. :)

[Ravendawn]

Eventually i got in... had to hammer away and not use the launcher.

[Iondera]

No luck with Tech Support spent 2 hours on the phone, even let the tech guy remote connect and watch as it happened. Tried using the Shield program and the first time it said IP was already in use, so gave up last night, tried today and it came up with a message my account was banned, was freaking out for a bit. Then tried connecting on my cell phone connection which is laggy as shit (but connects fine) and was able to log in fine not banned, so I'm done trying for awhile.

[GLGanjika]

Eventually i got in... had to hammer away and not use the launcher.

Still no luck on my end tho - Even without the patcher ; heck, it even did it on the other servers for me too (the ones on the server list, that is). :(

[Azzbad]

had tech come out, checked lines and no issues (obvious now...)


Def something serverside or in the new spell file it appears being that it started then and isnt just Uverse...

[toxiqwurm]

time warner here - zero issues

[Ezsefix]

I'm on AT&T DSL...which I think is U-Verse.

I also cannot log in :(

[Ele]

Had a tech come out today and asked him if he knew anything about ATT Uverse recently blocking ports and he didn't know. Told me to run a traceroute and it does appear that something is dropping on ATT's end. Ran it several times and the 3rd and 4th hops are consistently timing out.

1 1 ms 1 ms 3 ms homeportal [192.168.x.xxx]
2 37 ms 23 ms 23 ms xx-xxx-xx-x.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net [xx
.xxx.xx.x]
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 22 ms 22 ms 22 ms 151.164.38.222
6 34 ms 34 ms 36 ms 151.164.101.82
7 74 ms 74 ms 76 ms 151.164.251.150
8 89 ms 89 ms 89 ms po1-20G.ar3.ATL2.gblx.net [67.16.143.174]
9 101 ms 101 ms 96 ms netriplex.tengigabitethernet8-4.ar3.atl2.gblx.ne
t [207.136.166.174]
10 114 ms 115 ms * te-4-0-0.rtr1.avl1.netriplex.com [67.23.161.129]

11 121 ms 115 ms 115 ms te-5-4.rtr2.avl1.netriplex.com [67.23.161.134]
12 207 ms 115 ms 114 ms eqemulator.net [67.23.190.71]

Trace complete.

I used the VPN as suggested above and it works fine.

[GLGanjika]

I'm suprised this is ISP business is still going on - I am pretty sure it is -not- an ISP issue.

[GLGanjika]

Found a FIX - I posted it in this thread:

http://www.project1999.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29868

[Azzbad]

thats not a fix, thats doing what everyone was supposed to do...

[GLGanjika]

thats not a fix, thats doing what everyone was supposed to do...

I certainly didn't see any announcment ; and niether did the other folks who had this same problem starting at the same time i did - if it was what we were 'supposed' to do - sucks they couldn't have been more clear about directions on how to counter this thing ; becuase they obviously needed to since a lot of people were left in the dark about it, I just think it was an update of some sort (maybe spell files) which didn't self implement smoothly as it should have ; no biggie.

[Uaellaen]

I'm suprised this is ISP business is still going on - I am pretty sure it is -not- an ISP issue.

im pretty sure you have -no- clue

[Zordana]

i will fix this tomorrow...

[Zordana]

http://eqemulauncher.moestaverne.com/wrong_serverfiles.html