Baclk screen after Server select

[Dekt]

Ok, so I have surfed for the past 4 hours on thethreads trying to figure out the problem.
Computer--
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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/2/2010, 05:40:00
Machine name: NICK-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.100608-0458)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire T180
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3600+ (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Page File: 1442MB used, 6981MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8800 GTS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0193&SUBSYS_042010DE&REV_A2
Display Memory: 2084 MB
Dedicated Memory: 293 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,n vwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver Version: 8.17.0012.5721 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/7/2010 18:58:00, 12338280 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-42D3-11CF-3765-2C241CC2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0193
SubSys ID: 0x042010DE
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
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EQfiles--EQClient
[Defaults]
WindowedMode=True
Sound=TRUE
ShowForCard8.17.12.5721=0
TextureQuality=1
VertexShaders=TRUE
20PixelShaders=TRUE
14PixelShaders=TRUE
1xPixelShaders=TRUE
MultiPassLighting=FALSE
UseLitBatches=TRUE
InspectOthers=TRUE
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EQ Host File
[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998
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DBG File
2010-09-02 05:36:40 Starting EverQuest (Build Oct 31 2005 10:33:37)
2010-09-02 05:36:40 Timezone: UTC-6h00m
2010-09-02 05:36:40 Loading graphics DLL.
2010-09-02 05:36:40 Parsing INI file .\eqclient.ini
2010-09-02 05:36:40 INI file .\eqclient.ini loaded.
2010-09-02 05:36:41 Initializing timers.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Checking critical files.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Initializing WinSock.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Enumerating 3D devices.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Found adapter #0 - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (8.17.12.5721)
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Adapter #0 - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS :
2010-09-02 05:36:44 32Bit = 1, D32 = 0, D24 = 1, D16 = 1
2010-09-02 05:36:44 16Bit(565) = 1, D32 = 0, D24 = 1, D16 = 1
2010-09-02 05:36:44 16Bit(1555) = 0, D32 = 0, D24 = 0, D16 = 0
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Initializing keypress handler.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Parsing INI file .\defaults.ini
2010-09-02 05:36:44 INI file .\defaults.ini loaded.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Loading keyboard tables.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Creating window.
2010-09-02 05:36:44 Checking display driver version.
2010-09-02 05:36:45 Activating window.
2010-09-02 05:36:45 Picking a default resolution, desktop is 1680 x 1050, 32 bits
2010-09-02 05:36:45 Ratio is 1.60
2010-09-02 05:36:45 Resolution was capped at 1280 x 720
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Resolution verified 1280 x 720, 32 bits ... diff was 1000 from 0 modes
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Resolution selected 1280 x 720, 32 bits
2010-09-02 05:36:46 CRender::InitDevice: Using 32bit mode.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 CRender::InitDevice: Using vsync 0.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 CRender::InitDevice: Using 24bit depth buffer with 8 bit stencil.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 CRender::InitDevice: HardwareTnL Enabled.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Using hardware vertex shaders.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Initializing render system.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Trilinear Mipmapping available.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Vertex Shader Version: 3.0
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Pixel Shader Version: 3.0
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Initializing engine internals.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 CRender::InitDevice completed successfully.
2010-09-02 05:36:46 Parsing INI file ./eqlsUIConfig.ini
2010-09-02 05:36:46 INI file ./eqlsUIConfig.ini loaded.
2010-09-02 05:36:58 Server selected 63.131.167.27 (8978257).
2010-09-02 05:36:58 Initializing DirectInput.
2010-09-02 05:36:58 Initializing Keyboard.
2010-09-02 05:36:58 Initializing Mouse.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Creating font list.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Creating game object.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Deleting obsolete files.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Loading string tables.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Initializing client variables.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Loading spell effects.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Initializing display structures.
2010-09-02 05:36:59 Sound Manager loaded 2165 filenames from soundassets.txt.
2010-09-02 05:37:00 Voice Manager loaded 12 macros from VoiceData.txt.
2010-09-02 05:37:00 Networking: using port [57997].
2010-09-02 05:37:00 Networking: Connection Established [1]
2010-09-02 05:37:01 WorldAuthenticate: Initiating Login.
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I am not sure what else to do, I have every CPU fix listed tried and done, changed compatability modes, if it was on the forums I have tried it.
Anyone have a stinking clue? Cuz I dont LOL!

Thanks guys

[trevius]

Have you tried changing to windowed mode or adjusting your resolution on your desktop and/or eqclient.ini file? The FAQ in my sig might have some suggestions for you.

DirectX Version: DirectX 10

Also, did you make sure to install the DirectX 9c that comes with EQ? DX10 alone will not work for EQ.

[Dekt]

I read somewhere about the client not running out of a 86x filder and i had it on drive D or E i forget so am swapping it all over to drive C atm, as far as resolution goes. I dont know that it matter (i could be wrong) because i am launching in windowed mode. If it doesnt work after transfering to drive C i will play with rez on desktop and in client file and let you know.

[Dekt]

Ok, Did not work to just swap to Drive C. Playing with resolutions quick.

[Dekt]

Ok, so change desktop resolution to 3 most common and nothing Changed client res in Full screen to match Desktop all 3 times, got rid of windowed mode string to try full screen went back to windowed and didnt work (Also noticed during full screen after server sleect it auto windowd mode again before going back to log-in) then on windowed I played with 800X600 up to 1280X768 and still nothing, I also re formated Runfirst to run off of the new C Drive version of the cleint and nothing.
Any more ideas?

[Dekt]

as far as DX 9.0C I tried but where can i get the HKEy root files? I have the install kit but not the reg kit. Anyone able to point that out I didnt want to deleate the reg files withrouth that kit.
Reason im asking is because you cannot overide DX10, DX comes with perviouse version but misses some files here and there based one what I have read. allot of the d3d_28.DLL to I think 30 or so is missing. and the only way I can overide it is in the HKEY files. This Link shows you how to do it- http://www.ehow.com/how_6027028_revert-directx-10-directx-9.html

[kill_Aes_Sedai]

What client are you using? The same thing happens to me if load SoD and the server doesnt support it.

[trevius]

You don't need to mess with the DX10 install, just install DX9c over what you have and both will work fine.

[Dekt]

I have allready done that, and it doesnt work. Did that right away in the begning but because I kept seeing DX10 on DXDIAG I assumed it had not worked.

[Dekt]

Titanium-Starting EverQuest (Build Oct 31 2005 10:33:37)

[trevius]

You may want to try updating your video card drivers and see if that helps. Also, do you happen to be playing from a location other than your own house where you own the modem/router yourself? If so, and if you are playing through a proxy like at work or school/dorm, it may be a proxy issue with blocking port 5998. You might want to check your router and make sure it is ok.

Also, have you tried more than just 1 server? Maybe the server you are trying is the cause of the problem. I would generally recommend trying PEQ as a test base, since all clients should always be able to connect to it, but since it is down, I would recommend trying a few different servers, and probably mostly the ones from the preferred list as recommended. Some servers use a custom spell file (or other custom files) and sometimes requiring custom files can cause clients to not connect properly for whatever reason, but that is normally only after you reach character select.

Have you tried completely uninstalling EQ and deleting the EQ folder and then installing it again, yet? That may help if there is any chance you patched even a little while trying to get setup for the first time.

[Dekt]

I havnt been playing anywhere else, I am doing a fresh install form CD at the moment, I hade tried other server and it didnt work. Im considering I might have goofed something up somewhere for me to be doing this much digging. So we will see what a fresh install does.

[Dekt]

As far as servers go, im looking into EZServer, does that requier special files? From what i have read it doesnt. But Id like to ask since we are talking about the possibility.

[trevius]

Yeah, EZ server has a custom spell file (and maybe other custom files I don't know of offhand), but you should still at least be able to reach the char select if that was the cause of the problem. Generally the spell file doesn't cause an issue, but sometimes it can.

[Dekt]

Ok, so a complete fresh install only Cliente.ini files and host files were changed to connect to EQemu. I tried it withouth Runfrist and nothing, tried with Runfirst, nothing, Tried Compatability with Windows xp SP2 nothing, tried full screen nothing. Right now I am downloading the newest possible video drivers to see if that works.
I had been connected through a router before and now I am connect directly to my moden, is the matter of a blocked port still possible?
If so could you explain to me how to check that port, would be wonderfull =D

And Thanks Trevazar for takeing the time to help me with this.

[Dekt]

Ok, so i dig some mroe digging revazar and I found an old post of your reguarding finding out if port 5998 is being block.
And here is the verdict X.X.X.X isn't responding on port 5998,
Now my only question is how do I unblock it?
I am not in a dorm or an public network. I am at home, but the only other concern is that it is Satellite internet through Hughesnet.
Is there a way to unblock that port or does my ISP need to do this?

Thanks again!

On a side note, I did read on an old PEQ forum that if port 5998 was blocked, how would I be able to even get to server sellect. I dont know if the client doesnt use the port prior to server connection attempt or not so I dont now anything here. But Im just trying to tie up the lose ends for possibilities.

[Dekt]

Ok, contected my ISP. And they said they do not block any ports and neither does my Modem... hmmmmm what the heck~

[Dekt]

So after talking with my ISP I went back to double check port abilities in firewall setting. I have alloed inbound and outbound connections full access on port 5998 to eqgame. Yet it still isnt working..
Does anyone have any clue?
Things Checked
- Display Driver
- Eq version
- client.ini
- Host file
- Firewall
- ISP
- Admin right
- AMD Dule Core hot fix ( Run First and AMDs Program)
- Changed Resolutions
- uninstalled and re installed the game completly
- Tried multiple servers
- Changed access rights to Eq to full admin
I think thats about it, I have been working on this for almost two days now, I dont know what else to do.

If you had this problem before, please post to tell me how you fixed it.

Thanks guys