Dual/Quad Core CPU Fixes

[Bellos]

Hey, i cannot play on my new pc, it is hardware related and i cannot fix it. I get disconnected no matter what. Do you think linux will run it if i cant on XP

Im gonna be installing a version of ubunto(sp) linux i got. I may try it out, i miss playing EQ 1 SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!

[Bellos]

Originally Posted by Bellos

Hey, i cannot play on my new pc, it is hardware related and i cannot fix it. I get disconnected no matter what. Do you think linux will run it if i cant on XP

Im gonna be installing a version of ubunto(sp) linux i got. I may try it out, i miss playing EQ 1 SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!

Oh just for info. I just did a fresh install of xp pro and of EQ titanium. No go. Im downloading SP 3 at the moment. I tried setting affinity it doesnt work. I tried compadibility mode, doesnt work either. I I get disconnected anytime i try to connect to a server. Do i have to disable execute disable bit in my bios or somthing. Im using Asus p5q pro, intel e8600 cpu and new ram. I dont know what else it could be, its driving me mad... lol i have no money atm to get the new expansion atm whos to say it would even work either. Oh well if anyone has a similar system and can play lemme know.

Also is it possible my ISP is blocking ports on their end? Or My IP address was globally banned from all servers?

[trevius]

Since you are running an Intel, the SP3 update should fix your issues completely if they are multi-core related. Depending on when and where your game is crashing, it could also just be a resolution issue. Try checking the FAQ in my sig to see if any symptoms match your issue closely.

[Bellos]

Originally Posted by trevius

Since you are running an Intel, the SP3 update should fix your issues completely if they are multi-core related. Depending on when and where your game is crashing, it could also just be a resolution issue. Try checking the FAQ in my sig to see if any symptoms match your issue closely.

Ok, well it doesnt crash. It just kicks me back to the log in screen when i try to connect to any server.

SP 3 didnt help anything. Checkin your FAQ now and i ordered the Secrets of Faydwer for 7 bucks on amazon.

[Bellos]

This is my problem exactly.

I can log into the Server Select screen, but when I try to connect, the screen goes black and then goes to the login screen again.
There are multiple reasons that could be causing this. Here are some of them:

1. Most likely you are running the wrong version of Everquest. Only Legal copies of Everquest Titanium or Secrets of Faydwer completely unpatched will work.
2. You may want to try other servers to make sure that it isn't a problem on that particular server.
3. If you live in a dorm or are playing at work, you might be using a proxy that is blocking port 5998, which means you won't be able to connect.
4. If you are running a P2P or Torrent program, it might be using all of your bandwidth. Try turning them all off.
5. You may have a firewall that is blocking EQ. Disable all firewalls.
6. If you are running a Dual Core CPU or Windows Vista, you will probably need to read the following post and apply at least one of the fixes listed in it: http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/sho...t=25327∞
7. You may need to adjust your Windows Desktop and/or your Everquest Resolution settings.
8. Make sure your drivers are up to date for your Video Card.
9. If you have sound enabled, make sure your sound card is working.
10. Try resetting your router. If that doesn't help, try connecting your PC directly to your cable/dsl modem and see if that helps.

I tried all 10 lol. None help. I know its not connection because my older p4 downstairs is on the same setup and it connects fine, and i switched this pc to the modem and still the same result. None of the dual core fixes helped either lol


Guess im gonna have to wait for SoF

[Bellos]

They need to remove the 5 minute editing limit. I found this in one of my logs...

2009-08-27 15:27:26 Networking: using port [1948].
2009-08-27 15:27:26 Networking: Connection Established [1]
2009-08-27 15:27:26 WorldAuthenticate: Initiating Login.
2009-08-27 15:27:27 Networking: Connection Closed [0] with 0 pending bytes.
2009-08-27 15:27:27 *** ERROR: WorldAuthenticate. My message arrival was NULL, the net has been shutdown.
2009-08-27 15:27:27 *** WorldAuthenticate. Checkpoint 3.

[metallicahead]

Every time I choose a server and click play i get a black screen and the game just locks up. I am running windows vista 64 bit with AMD tri core. I tried all the things that were mentioned in the thread. But nothing seems to be working.

I tried compatibility mode with all the different modes, did nothing
I dled the run first program followed the instructions still black screen of death.
I did the task manager thing and the CPU was already set on CPU 0

I tried messing with the resolution in the game that didnt work
My drivers are updated.

I really dont know what I am doing wrong.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

thanks!