ERROR 1017
 

I constantly get this error when trying to login, for over a week now it takes several attempts to login to the server, combined with occasional but often client crashes when zoning is making it very hard to still enjoy this game. at the bottom of the error message it states that it could be connectivity to the patch server and is usually temporary. Ive tried being patient but upon askin friends and other players if they are experiencing this problem and finding nobody who shares this problem I think its time to speak up, please help

P.S. yes I verified my eqhost file has what it needs

Lousy connectivity will give you a 1017 error, as well. Some days, I get 20-30 of them; other days none.