Too many issues, about to give up

Plowyabeastlord · #1 03-10-2017, 09:16 PM

As of lately, seems to be around the last patch I can get into the game about 5% of the time. The other 95% of the time I get blank server list, or if I can get to char select it is also blank. If the rare chance I can make it into the game I don't dare zone because ill freeze and LD.

What have I tried.
Everything ive searched on forums. ive tried on wifi, directly connected to my router, firewall stuff, I need a techy type person to help. give me a starting ground before I say forget it and just give up.

Maner · #2 03-10-2017, 10:12 PM

tried running in compatibility mode?

loramin · #3 03-10-2017, 10:57 PM

This may sound stupid, but have you tried re-downloading the P99 files and re-applying the P99 patch, keeping everything completely fresh and separate from your current install? Stranger things have worked.

Izmael · #4 03-11-2017, 12:36 AM

Most likely packet loss somewhere between you and P99.

Traceroute is your friend - google it if it doesn't ring a bell.

Plowyabeastlord · #5 03-11-2017, 08:05 AM

what compatibility mode would you recommend?

Maner · #6 03-12-2017, 12:16 AM

i had an issue where i crashed every time i zoned until i started running in XP compatibility mode

ffemtmike · #7 03-12-2017, 11:59 AM

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what compatibility mode would you recommend?

It should be Compatibility mode for SP 2.

chadtwoke · #8 03-12-2017, 01:26 PM

I went into the mega thread and have also tried all the "solutions". Use WinEQ2, Compatibility Mode XP SP2, disable texture caching, I even went into my router and forwarded the port for p99. I still have issues logging in and and zoning without crashing. It's something with p99 because I have no issues with TAKP, and other EMU servers. Never have issues with other games either. I played a year ago and never had an issue. My PC specs haven't changed either. I have no idea what to do next.

Plowyabeastlord · #9 03-12-2017, 01:33 PM

well I think mine might have been a mix of wifi being really shitty and xp sp2 compatibility mode. I moved my router closer to where I use my laptop and so far so good. hoping this was all!

ffemtmike · #10 03-12-2017, 01:39 PM

mine keep giving me the Error 1017, Unable to connect, you may need to re the patcher. I've done everything I can think of. Do I also need to run the game in a specific screen resolution mode if I'm getting this error?