Can't Play 5.2 servers - Page 2

Korou · #16 12-03-2003, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Guest03

Could you post an error message or the situational changes that lead up to you "not being able to connect"?

Do you:

A: Enter password, choose server, end at desktop?
B: Enter password, choose server, enter server, timeout shortly, end at server select?
C: Enter password, choose server, timeout immediately, end at server select?
D: encounter a combination of the above that you will describe?
E: have an altogether different experience that you would like describe?

A: Enter password, choose server, end at desktop

But it comes up with an error

Quote:

eqgame.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

If you were in the middle of something, the informationg you were working on might be lost.

a_Guest03 · #17 12-03-2003, 08:17 AM

Since it works in 5.0DR1, here's my advice to you:

:evil:

I am out of ideas.

It could be a client problem, or it could be a code problem. I don't know if it can or cannot be a database problem. Eliminate the other possibilities.

Korou · #18 12-03-2003, 08:35 AM

Hmmmm... ok

Let's see...

I have the latest version of EQ, along with all expanision packs (something in Sony's patcher let me download all of the files for all of the expansion packs with all models, zones, changes, everything.) It took me an hour and a half to download, so I don't think thats a problem. (Original install was EQ Trilogy)

Running EQ Windows, runs smooth and everything (but been having errors before EQW)

So uhhhhh... I dunno what the problem is either.... Ummmmm... Its not that good on some 5.0-5.1 servers cuz they're not as populated and some don't have all of the zones. My friend wants me to play on the FishWolf server with him and stuff... So I hope this problem gets solved soon so I can play on the same server as everyone else...

Edgar1898 · #19 12-03-2003, 08:39 AM

its not a code problem its a server/user problem....

Edgar1898 · #20 12-03-2003, 08:45 AM

What ports did you open for everquest?

Korou · #21 12-03-2003, 08:50 AM

Edgar1898 · #22 12-03-2003, 08:52 AM

you have to open port 9000 also

Korou · #23 12-03-2003, 09:28 AM

Do they need to be UDP or TCP ports?

Edgar1898 · #24 12-03-2003, 09:34 AM

just make it both to be sure, I think its tcp, but I'm not sure

Korou · #25 12-03-2003, 09:39 AM

I just talked with my bro, and he said that I don't need the router open to connect to a server, just host one.

Edgar1898 · #26 12-03-2003, 10:15 AM

actually the server sends information to the player on port 9000 also, but if you dont want to try it then dont, but the issue is on your end if you tried all the servers as you claimed. There is nothing wrong with the code.

Dont ask for support if your not willing to try what we recommend.

Korou · #27 12-03-2003, 11:02 AM

Ok, I tried it, and still nothing...

Korou · #28 12-03-2003, 01:00 PM

Now it seems I can't even connect to 5.1 servers, my servers will be cut down all the way to where theres no servers left...

Stealth_raptor · #29 12-03-2003, 03:03 PM

Something to try - Downgrade your files using EQEmu patcher and then upgrade them again with EQLive...

For some reason that fixed an error I was getting.

Nightfall · #30 12-04-2003, 10:20 PM

I have serioues connection issues as well. I used to be able to connect decently (except for a few stretches once or twice), but on tuesday I logged off and went to class, and I have not been able to log on since. About half the time, when I select a server (any server but BrightBlade) it boots me back to the login screen. On those occasions when it DOES load the world and get to the chara select screen, no matter what I do (deleting old chars and making new ones, etc) it always, once I select a char, beigns loading and then hangs up, causing me to eventually have to end task it. I have tried using EQW, and also just running EQ normally with patchme, and no differance. its frustrating as all hell, hehe. Oh, on the occasions where it doesn't let me connect to the server at all and just boots me back to login, when I DO log back in it gives me the little "Could not connect to EQ server, may need to re-run update patch, etc etc..." And before you ask, yes, I DO have ALL the EQ files for every expansion. Hopefully thats a good thing, :P.

Oh right. When I try to connect to BrightBlade, without fail (except ONE time), eqgame.exe crashes. ^^

EDIT: I am behind a network firewall somewhere, presumably, since I am on a college campus. Could that be the issue? I remember having similar problems back on my old computer in Utah as well, though.

EDIT EDIT: Oh, and I can connect to EQLive just fine. ^^;