New to Project 1999 - Can't Access Server

Era'viss · #1 01-09-2013, 12:13 PM

A good friend of mine told me about Project 1999 and I've been extremely excited about the prospect of playing; however, I'm unable to get to the character creation screen. Every time I try to select any server (I've tried other servers than p99 red and blue), my client will hang up for about 30-45 seconds, and then it reverts back to the login screen. The first time this happens when I load the client, no error message appears. When attempted a second time I've been given the infamous 1017 error.

The computer I'm running is an alienware m11x r2. Processor is i7 640LM and my GPU is the 335M GT nvidia. All drivers have been updated.

I've tried numerous solutions, so to name a few: reinstalling EQTitanium with no virus protection active, reinstalling with both EQTitanium and EQemu inside and outside the Program Files (x86) directory, using WinEQ2 to address the multiple cores I have, patching a fresh install with my firewall and anti-virus turned completely off (super scary to do), turning off Windows Aero theme and running Windows 7 Basic, running everything as admin, and running everything as Windows XP compatible.

Naturally other games (dragon age: origins, medieval total war 2, and the new x-com) that I play regularly haven't had any performance issues.

One thing that I'm afraid might be happening is a conflict with the resolution my computer has. Since it's a m11x, the display is unique and has unique resolution settings that are not equivalent to the options available by EQ. To compensate for this I've used Duxa to run EQ in windowed mode at 1280x800 while my desktop resolution remains at 1366x768 (recommended setting).

As you can see I'm getting desperate for solutions and I feel like I'm grasping at straws. If you have any ideas or professional advice to offer I'm open to suggestions.

Twain · #2 01-09-2013, 02:01 PM

When you load the Launcher, are you selecting R99 or P99 to download the files for the server? If you don't update the game for the server it will not connect.

Era'viss · #3 01-09-2013, 02:06 PM

I've been selecting P99 from the server list on EQemu every time. I've tried turning off my firewall and anti-virus for the patch as well, but the problem has persisted.

Era'viss · #4 01-09-2013, 08:37 PM

The "PLAY EVERQUEST!" button is starting to mock me...

Era'viss · #5 01-10-2013, 12:13 AM

Here's some relevant data from the dbg.text after my last failed attempt to log on:

2013-01-09 21:58:50 Networking: using port [50910].
2013-01-09 21:58:50 Networking: Connection Established [1]
2013-01-09 21:58:50 WorldAuthenticate: Initiating Login.
2013-01-09 21:58:51 WorldAuthenticate: connection lost during authentication.
2013-01-09 21:58:51
2013-01-09 21:58:52 Rejected By World. retrying
2013-01-09 21:58:52
2013-01-09 21:58:52 Networking: Connection Established [2]
2013-01-09 21:58:52 WorldAuthenticate: Initiating Login.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Networking: Connection Closed [1] with 0 pending bytes.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 *** ERROR: WorldAuthenticate. My message arrival was NULL, the net has been shutdown.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 *** WorldAuthenticate. Checkpoint 3.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 4
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 5
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 6
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 7
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 8
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 9
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 10
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Cleanup 11
2013-01-09 21:59:22
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Picking a default resolution, desktop is 800 x 600, 32 bits
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Ratio is 1.33
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Resolution selected 800 x 600, 32 bits
2013-01-09 21:59:22 CRender::InitDevice: Using 32bit mode.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 CRender::InitDevice: Using vsync 0.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 CRender::InitDevice: Using 24bit depth buffer with 8 bit stencil.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 CRender::InitDevice: HardwareTnL Enabled.
2013-01-09 21:59:22 Using hardware vertex shaders.
2013-01-09 21:59:23 Initializing render system.

I'd say it's safe to say two things
1. resolution isn't a problem
2. my connection is lost during authentication

Any advice on how to remedy this?

Krysttal · #6 01-10-2013, 12:27 AM

I am trying to think of what your issue is... however I think it may be something more related to windows than anything.

I use Windows 8 on bootcamp on my mac. There are always problems with it. Stopping and going, or other network related issues. Most importantly no sound.

Now when I run it on My Mac with Winewrapper, it works great. No issues, in fact it works amazing.

So...

It we look at your issue make sure that you have all your .net features loaded in etc.

What exactly did you do during the install?

You got a clean copy of titanium?

May I suggest Duxa's installer.... it did the trick for me.

What I would recomend. Clear EVERYTHING off. reinstall EQ titanium. The do DUXA all in one installer. See if that clears it up.

Krysttal · #7 01-10-2013, 12:30 AM

Its just curious that it wont connect to the EQEMU server ... regardless of the connection or not you need to connect to that. The game will runw ith duo processor. It just wont work great sometimes.

You may have some patch files all jacked up, or you may just be missing some vital EQEMU files.

Follow Duxa's method and report back. START FRESH.

PS im here all night..... crying babies and all gonna keep me up.

Era'viss · #8 01-10-2013, 12:48 AM

Thanks for the camaraderie. I have work early in the morning, so I can't be up to much longer.... To hell with it! I'll give it the old college try.

You mention that I'm not connecting to the EQEMU server. That has me thinking it could be the problem. I did give it another go just now with the firewall off [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.], and here's the results:

2013-01-09 22:33:20 Networking: using port [60583].
2013-01-09 22:33:20 Networking: Connection Established [1]
2013-01-09 22:33:21 WorldAuthenticate: Initiating Login.
2013-01-09 22:33:21 WorldAuthenticate: connection lost during authentication.
2013-01-09 22:33:21
2013-01-09 22:33:22 Rejected By World. retrying
2013-01-09 22:33:22
2013-01-09 22:33:22 Networking: Connection Established [2]
2013-01-09 22:33:22 WorldAuthenticate: Initiating Login.
2013-01-09 22:33:52 Networking: Connection Closed [1] with 0 pending bytes.
2013-01-09 22:33:52 *** ERROR: WorldAuthenticate. My message arrival was NULL, the net has been shutdown.

EQEMU I'm using was downloaded as a simple zip file with everything just being extracted and it's good to go. Not sure how those files could be truncated or corrupted.

Please keep in mind I know next to nothing about programming, networking, IT, and general computer science. I have great respect for those who do. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

teknically · #9 01-10-2013, 01:02 AM

Although you are making it past the server select screen are you doing this over a Wireless or Wired connection?

Krysttal · #10 01-10-2013, 01:03 AM

OK... do this... DELETE EVERYTHING that you installed.

EQEMU needs to patch the files.

DUXA has built everything you need into his all in one installer. Once you reinstall EQ. run his all in one installer.... its at the top of the Tech support page.

His installer will patch all your files and patch EQ EMU.... Try that. its a dummy proof method.