Error 1018 - Active character - Page 4

Fuddwin · #1 01-22-2013, 12:40 AM

After reading through several posts about this ongoing issue because I've just begun to have this happen to me, I've come to the conclusion that not enough of us are having trouble with this issue for it to worry the right people. Hopefully, the issue will resolve itself because I really want to keep playing but the thought of no one actually trying to resolve the issue infuriates more than the issue itself. I fear I won't be playing this way because of its tedious nature and I really don't want to start from scratch again. I know these guys don't make any money off of this but dare I say if someone in a certain guild had this problem, it would be looked at a little closer. Is there not a way someone with the proper power can recreate a toon? Anyway, thanks for your time.. /cheers!

Notserp

Bamzal Sherbet · #2 01-16-2013, 11:30 PM

I wonder if this issue is related to the auto-disconnect that was disabled (when you used to get kicked off character select screen for AFKing too long) - and by related I mean maybe disabling the auto-disconnect is now locking characters indefinitly.

Lyra · #3 01-17-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bamzal Sherbet [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I wonder if this issue is related to the auto-disconnect that was disabled (when you used to get kicked off character select screen for AFKing too long) - and by related I mean maybe disabling the auto-disconnect is now locking characters indefinitly.

Interesting. I've only been playing on this server less than a week. The first time I had the 1018 error, was after falling asleep with my character in game. I was surprised to wake up and have her still active in the game. At that time, I logged the character out, and then out of the game completely. When I attempted to log in 7 hours later I received the 1018. It did clear after 45 minutes.

This was a common problem in LIVE at some point. I don't remember what year though.

I'm having another more serious issue with this character, and will start a new thread when I get home asking for your help. (Apparently, my work IP is a spammer and I am not allowed to start a new thread)

Toxicus · #4 01-17-2013, 01:40 PM

The issue rears its ugly head off and on. I am currently having the issue again.

I /camp to log off every night.
I don't DC, or LD ever.
Me and my wife have played together multiple times without the issue ever showing up. The issue only occurred once while we were playing together.

I would hope, since this issue occurs often for multiple people, that someone would continue to look for a solution to this.

Lyra · #5 01-22-2013, 01:17 AM

I keep a fresh clean copy of the game in a file I don't use to play. I did this, because it was faster than re-installing the "discs".

When I was having similar issues, "re-installing" the game fixed it.

By re-installing, I copied the clean file to another new folder and then redirected my EQEmuLauncher to the new folder. I leave the clean file alone in case I have to do it again. I've only had to do this twice, and now have not had any issue with my characters or the error.

When I did the re-install, I lost my UI which is kind of a pain to recreate over and over. I have since copied my working UI to another spot on my pc so I can easily pop it in if I need a re-install again.

Remember - only your UI is on your computer. Your character and all your stuff is server side.

The UI data is called:

yourcharacternamehere_project1999.ini
UI_yourcharacternamehere_project1999.ini

(easily found by searching your character name)

I am not certain what is happening, but since a re-install fixed it, I have to imagine a file is becoming corrupt at some point.

I can't guarantee this will help you, but it solved my problem and I have been playing!

gotrocks · #6 01-22-2013, 02:18 AM

^^^ putting this in the FAQ for error 1018. seems to be at the very least a hotfix for this issue. Will give you credit for it though, lyra [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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Originally Posted by Fuddwin

After reading through several posts about this ongoing issue because I've just begun to have this happen to me, I've come to the conclusion that not enough of us are having trouble with this issue for it to worry the right people. Hopefully, the issue will resolve itself because I really want to keep playing but the thought of no one actually trying to resolve the issue infuriates more than the issue itself. I fear I won't be playing this way because of its tedious nature and I really don't want to start from scratch again. I know these guys don't make any money off of this but dare I say if someone in a certain guild had this problem, it would be looked at a little closer. Is there not a way someone with the proper power can recreate a toon? Anyway, thanks for your time.. /cheers!

If i remember correctly, i think i saw a post from a dev or gm saying there was nothing they could do about these error 1018's. Something about the character *not* being in game despite what the error claimed, suggesting it was (possibly) a client side issue, not server-side. Lyra's fix seems to suggest this is true.

I know it may be hard to believe, but in general, even if only a few people are having a game breaking issue like this, the devs will most definitely check it out. The dev/gm team is actually really, really good about doing everything they can to make sure *every* *last* *person* can enjoy the server. It's really cool.

That being said, please try Lyra's fix listed above my post, and let me know if this solves the problem. I am very interested to know if this fixes it or not!

Fuddwin · #7 01-22-2013, 02:41 AM

I totally agree with what you're saying Got. I know they do all they can, it's just frustrating. I cut my rant short and said what I wanted to say. I'm not pointing fingers. I will definitely try what Lyra suggested. Will let you know.

Notserp

enr4ged · #8 01-22-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gotrocks [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

^^^ putting this in the FAQ for error 1018. seems to be at the very least a hotfix for this issue. Will give you credit for it though, lyra [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If i remember correctly, i think i saw a post from a dev or gm saying there was nothing they could do about these error 1018's. Something about the character *not* being in game despite what the error claimed, suggesting it was (possibly) a client side issue, not server-side. Lyra's fix seems to suggest this is true.

I know it may be hard to believe, but in general, even if only a few people are having a game breaking issue like this, the devs will most definitely check it out. The dev/gm team is actually really, really good about doing everything they can to make sure *every* *last* *person* can enjoy the server. It's really cool.

That being said, please try Lyra's fix listed above my post, and let me know if this solves the problem. I am very interested to know if this fixes it or not!

There's two ways this 1018 error works.
1. the normal way which some people experience after they crash, disconnect etc.
2. the way that makes people quit because it happens randomly, for hours, days at a time and often

And I'm sorry to say no devs have looked into this or even replied to the issue. I have been trying to get my friend to play since last November when he had this issue. I have not seen any help on this issue since then.

Also, reinstalling the dame does not fix the second "version" of the 1018. I would like someone to try and create a new account to see if that works because I am pretty sure it is related to the account.

Lyra · #9 01-22-2013, 08:47 PM

WHO HAS BEEN PLAYING MY CHARACTER?!?!?! That's what I want to know. Damn hackers. I've been at work all day and it says my character is active in the game. Well I hope they leveled her.

You have to laugh...you just have to.

Nothing...I repeat NOTHING is free. You will pay one way or another.

Fuddwin · #10 01-22-2013, 09:15 PM

Definitely pay. I've just finished the total reinstall thing to have no new results. Still 1018. A friend tried logging in on his PC in a different city and still nothing. If my toon wouldn't be lvl 48 almost 49, I'd reroll. I've asked for a xfer to a fresh account so I'll see what that gets me. Will keep you posted.

Notserp

Edit for enr4ged*

It is definitely account specific because I'm able to login to my friends account from the same PC. It's server side, account specific.