Unable to see server list
 

I've been browsing the forums/faq section for several hours. My issue is that I can log into the login server, but once connected, there are no world servers in the main window. I've tried port forwarding, straight up turning off my firewall (we don't use a router here). I've tried all of the vista/dual-core fixes. I'm at my wits end, I've found other threads on the forum where people have similar problems, but not found anything that helps. I've tried to login to the server at least 10 times today, never getting any server list. This computer is pretty sucky, but I don't honestly see that impacting me seeing the servers. It's a Gateway GT5428. Anyone got any ideas?

Jeez, been a member for 6 years and this is my first post... I feel like a noob.

Have you ever been able to see it, or is this your first time trying on that PC/Installation? Are you sure you are using Titanium? Do you have a firewall on?

I would maybe try reinstalling a legal unpatched copy of Titanium and see if it will make any difference. It could be some other settings too, so maybe just clearing out your eqclient.ini would fix it, I dunno.

This is a fresh install, first time trying to run it on this machine. I didn't patch the game, but I will give reinstalling a shot. I've tried running with the firewall on and off, to no avail. I'll give eqclient a shot and get back to you.

Edit: eqclient didn't help.

Alright, I've re-installed from scratch, still the same issue, any other ideas?

If you are actually getting logged into the server selection screen, that rules out network issues. You would at least see them if you can login successfully. Sounds like your running the wrong client. Titanium?

That's what the box says. Running titanium unpatched, I should be able to see a server at least.

I have the same issue, were you able to find the fix?

i had the same problem check the eqhost it probably didnt save i had to go in and enable modify in properties before i could get it to save the new location

i AM having the same problem - still trying to figure out a fix for it... If is I stumble across one, ill post it up

i AM having the same problem - still trying to figure out a fix for it... If is I stumble across one, ill post it up.

Idk if this means anything, but i have 3 comps - 2 can see list, 1 cant. the one that cant is a fresh windows instal SP2 and a fresh titanium instal.

What video card are you running?

Yep, having the same problem. In my case, though, I installed titanium on my laptop at my brother's house and ran it once to make sure it worked. It worked on my brothers internet connection etc. The next day when I got back to my apartment and used a different internet connection I didn't see any servers. I'm thinking some port here is being blocked on the network I'm using that's interfering with my seeing servers. But, since it's the internet provided by the apartment I'm not the admin and can't readily change it. Got any suggestions?

If they have a proxy set up (which many shared connections do), then your only real option is to request that they open port 5998 so you can use it.

I do get the issue where no servers show up on the list from time to time, but it only happens when my computer is processing something else that is using alot of system resources. So, if you are running other applications at the same time (including virus scanners), you might want to turn them off or close them and see if that helps.

It did work for the first day or two i had it installed. At first it didnt, then i restarted comp and it did, and it did for a little while 1 - 2 days. Now it wont work, firewall is off and nothing major running in background. Dont think it is a network issue cause 2 other comps see list just find.

Well - I assumed that having my windows firewall off would allow the program to access the port, but it may have not. I found this online http://www.hackernotcracker.com/2006...indows-xp.html, and manually added everquest to my expectations, and it worked. I'll let you know if it stays working.

Well, i guess maybe I got lucky, cause it worked for one login - then of course i can't see the list again.

OK I MAY HAVE FOUND SOMETHING! Removed EQLSUICONFIG.ini from your EQ directory, and see if it works. I just did that, and I was able to see the server list about 10 times in a row.

I'm having the same problem. Was playing EQ last night with my 2 box, logged off and went to bed, woke up in the morning and BAM blank server select screen.
I am able to log on into the servers but the server list is completely gone.

I'm having the exact same problem. I also tried the solutions offered in this thread so far - none worked for me. I tried to log in directly to my last server, but that also kicked me to the blank login screen. I've occasionally had a blank login screen - I would just log out then back in, and the problem would disappear. However, now I get nothing but blank login screens, several dozen times in a row. I'll try later - I guess it's time to dust of my XBox for a bit.

It may just be a poor connection by the person hosting the login; the person hosting the login server at his home, and it gets congested at night (they may have some sort of cableTV-like connection)- try it out in the morning and see if the results are the same (usually lag is down in the morning).
Usually when it gets slow like that, you can keep trying and eventually you get connected.

Been trying all morning on 3 different PC, 2 different ISP's and I get the same problem, login to server no problem but a totally blank list.

Now I'm having this problem. It worked up to now... Weird...

same issue here this morning. was fine last night as of midnight cst

ya nothing is working for my otther ocmp anymore.. This one sees server list just fine, but other one doesnt... I'm stumped

Has anyone found any solutions to this problem? I have been playing vz/tz for over 6 months now and this problem just happened to me last night.

I did this - I did not delete the file, but I simply moved it to the desktop so it wasn't in the EQ titanium folder, and I am able to see the server list now. I'll update if it stops working or if moving this file has some sort of impact on the game.

Update.. It stopped working =/ When I take the file out it just gets renewed in the EQ folder. Does anyone else currently have this problem or know of a fix to it? I apologize in advance if the answer is right in front of my face heh.

I had this problem happening to me, no matter what i couldnt get the server list to show up.
Turned out that my cable model was ancient, got it replaced by my ISP for a new one and everything works great.
Not sure if this will fix it for everyone having this issue, but its worth looking into if your modems 9 years old like mine was.

That is not the first time I have seen that resolution for this exact problem. Maybe something is wrong with ISPs and how they handle ports on older modems. I bet they make some change/update and after that point, there are issues with a port needed to get the server list or something. It would also explain why normally when we see 1 post like this, 3-5 more pop up (from other people) within the same day or 2 and then nothing about it again until the next time. It is probably an ISP doing an update that breaks all of the players using that ISP with older modems. Now, if we only knew exactly what the cause was.

I am having this same problem no server list. I installed the 5 disk titanium 3 separate times and tried numerous things and still no server list appears. I really would like to play. Even logging out and back in multiple times no list shows up.it's a bummer.

How old is your modem?

no more than 3 years old

by the way I open port 5998 correct? am I supposed to open tcp or udp or both?

You only need to open a port if you're hosting a server, just connecting to one shouldn't need anything special (unless you're behind a somewhat restrictive firewall).

my router would restrict me correct? Say I am behind restrictions what should I open?

So I just started having this problem, but only for a single login account. My other one can see the server list just fine. Anyone ever encounter this before?

so, just to recap;
1. no one has any clue why this happens
2. all theories have been proven wrong or inconsistant.
3. us with this problem still cant play the game.
bummer.

I don't know the exact cause, but so far, everyone that has replaced their modem with a newer one has resolved their problem by doing it. I assume it probably has something to do with ISPs switching to a newer DOCSIS file, which some modems may not be compatible with. It could just be a matter of the DOCSIS incompatibility causing some packet loss, or maybe just certain types of packets to get dropped frequently.

The only thing we know for sure about this is that it is 100% client side. It could be anything from firewall restrictions to packetloss, or even something else that hasn't been considered yet.

Maybe you should check with your ISP to find out what version of DOCSIS they are using and then figure out what version your modem is using. If your modem doesn't support the DOCSIS they are running, they should replace it for free for you. Note that your modem does not have to run the latest DOCSIS to be able to access the internet in most cases, but I am sure there are reasons to have them match up. This is just my theory anyway. Also, some ISPs now support speeds much higher than what modems made even just a few years ago were made to support. So, if you are on a 10mb+ connection, you might need to check your modem stats to make sure it is able to really handle that.

Ok i just had this same problem. logged in and no server lists. soo, i went in to my norton INTERNET security and turned off my fire walls. and WALLA...server lists. but now i just tried to log back in...and nothing. lol :(, we need a resolution. my connection is just fine and what not. i can run EQ on my other laptop just fine (note that it is windows xp), but i can't seem to get it to work on this one (well i can't get the server lists anyway). and i have vista on this laptop. maybe there's something with vista thats causing the servers not being able to be noticed?

Suddenly having this problem on both my machines today. They both worked yesterday. :(