Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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Good Evening all,

For years now I have been running AOE on my Mac via a Windows Steam Wineskin (Crossovers) with no FTJ issues at all or any issues in general.

However, this weekend for some reason I cannot join any games and get the FTJ message. No changes to my Mac or Router for that matter. Is there any suggestions how I might fix this?

Could my ISP have updated my router remotely in any way to block this?
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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Yes, it's possible.
You can try circumventing the issue with a VPN; the one we mostly use around here is https://windscribe.com/, but not sure if it works on mac.
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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Hi @EAGLEMUT - I will investigate trying it with a VPN.

It is all so bizarre, considering how flawlessly it was working prior to this weekend. I fear that my 11 year + time on AOE is coming to an end.
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VPN should work, plus you can always schedule your games with friends on alternative platforms, like GameRanger or Voobly. :flowers:
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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You can also ask your ISP about the change, perhaps they can just revert it.
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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pecelot wrote:VPN should work, plus you can always schedule your games with friends on alternative platforms, like GameRanger or Voobly. :flowers:

Ftj issues, at least the ones I deal with, are separate from the ESO platform, i.e. I still get them on Gameranger.
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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I would say that's rather unusual — my case, on the other hand, shows that I can connect via Voobly or GameRanger with no problem while getting FTJs on ESO.
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pecelot wrote:I would say that's rather unusual — my case, on the other hand, shows that I can connect via Voobly or GameRanger with no problem while getting FTJs on ESO.

wut. I guess its because mine is a ports issue.
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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Update:

I have done the ports and it doesn't seem to have changed anything. What works is that if I restart my Mac and log into Steam and ESO straight away sometimes I can join a game, sometimes I can't (50/50 probability) of those times I join a game 50% go the full distance no problems (then I can't rejoin another game after) 50% will let me join the game, start the game but then I will get network issues 10sec to 90sec in the game where I drop.

This is really bizarre and feels like after 5 mins a router setting chimes in and cuts me. Any ideas on this?
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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Have you tried the µTorrent hack to keep ports open? Sounds like something that could help you.
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Re: Slightly unusual FTJ problem

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pecelot wrote:I would say that's rather unusual — my case, on the other hand, shows that I can connect via Voobly or GameRanger with no problem while getting FTJs on ESO.

Voobly actually never has FTJ problems unlike GR and ESO

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