IP Ban ?

[hokken]

I could not pass the login server today which was surprising as everything was working fine yesterday. Interestingly after starting my VPN I was able to login, does that sound like an IP ban ? I would be very surprised of that as I am very respectful of players in online games. Also that would be quite a nasty surprise after donating :) any help would be appreciated.

[Messianic]

At least provide the original error message you received...

If you're using VPN to bypass the IP restriction and 2-box, that's why you're banned.

[hokken]

I don't dual box, first I find boxing ridiculous and I am fully aware of the restrictions and have only one machine anyway. I am a web developer and use my VPN for other purposes. I just wanted to diagnose where the problem could be. I don't have any error message because I won't pass the loggin screen. I end up with the message "a Connection to the server cannot be reached", could it be my ISP blocking port 5998 ? this has already be mentionned on the forum somewhere.

[hokken]

Sorted, it seems that it was caused by my router being set to dynamic DNS. Disabled it, restarted it and it is back to normal.

[Messianic]

Sorted, it seems that it was caused by my router being set to dynamic DNS. Disabled it, restarted it and it is back to normal.

Great :D

As an aside, your ISP blocking port 5998 could cause issues. The wireless network at my university blocks that port...Most generic ISPs don't, though.