VPN issues

[MoomanFL]

First of all, I want to say "Great Job!". I stopped playing EQ almost 10 years ago and P99 has done a wonderful job of recreating the magic.

The problem I am having is when connecting through my VPN. I can visit any website I want. I have been able to use any program I want.

Any except the Project 1999 website and EQ. When I try to visit the website it just spins for a couple of minutes then stops with nothing. Trying to log into EQ just gets me a wrong username/password message. This happens on multiple computers (both Windows 7 and Ubuntu) and they work fine if not connected through the VPN. If it was just EQ alone I would suspect it was blocked ports, but since it is also the website through the browser I suspect the problem lies elsewhere.

If it helps, I connect through TorGuard and as I said virtually EVERYTHING else works just fine through the VPN connection.

Any help is appreciated.

[Zoesha]

You shouldn't be using a VPN Rogean, will ban you for 30 days for using one.

[MoomanFL]

I wasn't aware that was a new rule. Every search I have done regarding VPN's on this site had people recommending a VPN to solve various problems, and one huge thread where one person suggested blocking all VPN's and the other users scoffing at them for suggesting it because for some people the only way to access the internet is through a VPN.

Has this changed? If so, when?

[Zoesha]

He has some sort of program for VPN's have had friends get suspended just for using it because it can look like you are boxing. since a VPN is a third party program that changes your IP address. Upon logging in it says no 3rd party programs are allowed while playing p99, Just warning you.

[Maner]

He has some sort of program for VPN's have had friends get suspended just for using it because it can look like you are boxing. since a VPN is a third party program that changes your IP address. Upon logging in it says no 3rd party programs are allowed while playing p99, Just warning you.

That would mean anything actively reading your logs while playing would also be illegal, gina for example

[PoptartOnRye]

Any program that provides an unintended advantage or gleams access to information not otherwise available is very strictly prohibited.
Any program that interacts, inspects, or modifies the Everquest client in any way is not allowed.

That's the official rule. A quick search doesn't yield any results for VPNs being disallowed. programs that read the log file certainly aren't in violation, in fact:

Programs that provide audible ques or overlay information by only reading the Everquest Log Files are currently allowed.

For that matter, a VPN doesn't break it either really..

[Ivah]

You shouldn't be using a VPN Rogean, will ban you for 30 days for using one.

Don't listen to this 99.9% sure these friends of his were boxing. Also "my girlfriend is logging on" is very truthfull statement.

[Priceline]

"my girlfriend is logging on" is very truthfull statement.

https://i.imgur.com/R5UHw6s.gif

[NachtMystium]

I used to travel for a living and can vouch that with hotel internet I could browse the net and could not figure out why I couldn't access FFXIV servers, a VPN solved the problem. I have no idea why but it fixed my issue. I don't see how a VPN would be against server policy, masking your IP address shouldn't be an issue since they could tell you're boxing(on the same machine at least) by your MAC address.

Would love some GM input on this, idk why this hasn't been clarified by now

[Issar]

Never seen anything from an admin to indicate VPNs were against TOS. Two-boxing is, as clearly stated in the rules.

[Issar]

I used to travel for a living and can vouch that with hotel internet I could browse the net and could not figure out why I couldn't access FFXIV servers, a VPN solved the problem. I have no idea why but it fixed my issue. I don't see how a VPN would be against server policy, masking your IP address shouldn't be an issue since they could tell you're boxing(on the same machine at least) by your MAC address.

Would love some GM input on this, idk why this hasn't been clarified by now

The hotel was blocking FFXIV and probably every other major gaming gateway at the firewall due to high bandwidth consumption. Going through a tunnel effectively changes the visibility of your traffic and they would have to use different means to block you. I don't think that's common practice of the larger chains any longer, but as I understood it they would block gaming servers from the "kids" to allow the adults better bandwidth. Aka, better pron streams...

[Zoesha]

Don't listen to this 99.9% sure these friends of his were boxing. Also "my girlfriend is logging on" is very truthfull statement.

Wow still sour about the Flawless Victory days Ivah? get over it that was 3 years ago buddy. At least my guild leader didn't get banned for mass RMT which is far worse than boxing XD.

VPN's can be considered a 3rd party program and you can be banned for it, my friend who doesn't box just had his character suspended for 30 days because of using a VPN.

[Doctor Jeff]

VPN's can be considered a 3rd party program and you can be banned for it, my friend who doesn't box just had his character suspended for 30 days because of using a VPN.

cool my friend's dog's mom's owner's cousin's senator said that he got banned for eating a donut.

What was your friends name?

the donut was named jim.


On topic: They implemented a system that tries to detect VPNs and refuse connection to deter boxing.

[Menden]

Using a VPN is fine, just don't box. I've never suspended someone for simply using a VPN. When we suspend a player for boxing we are always 100% sure by either testing or logs.

[Swish]

If they've got their 'A game' on they're going to catch you boxing with a VPN, I really wouldn't recommend testing it out.

[hard_mf]

He has some sort of program for VPN's have had friends get suspended just for using it because it can look like you are boxing. since a VPN is a third party program that changes your IP address. Upon logging in it says no 3rd party programs are allowed while playing p99, Just warning you.

Nope.VPN