Forged Alliance Forever

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-07-03T18:27:50+02:00

Thank's for your reply!

Good to see that's working fine now!

Statistics: Posted by Uveso — 03 Jul 2019, 18:27

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-07-03T05:57:36+02:00

Hi Uveso,
I also added them to the exception list in the antivirus prior but was still getting java errors.
When using VPN the issues were gone.
Since changing over to NBN broadband and new modem the client works without any issues and without the need for VPN.
I think this would narrow it down to the firewall settings in the previous modem and perhaps the network as the cause.
Everything is now working fine.

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 03 Jul 2019, 05:57

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-07-02T19:10:24+02:00

Code:: My antivirus is set on game mode and is not interfering with the game.

This only means that your Antivirus will not show any popup that could tab you out of the game.
But the Programm is still running and scanning/blocking like normal.

Funy part, if your antivirus is blocking the game then you will not get any info about it because you are in game mode ^^

Please "disable" your antivirus and try again.

Statistics: Posted by Uveso — 02 Jul 2019, 19:10

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-07-02T11:51:18+02:00

Update:
May help others having this issue.
No Java issues since going across from cable to NBN internet.
Modem also changed for NBN HFC.
Have added exception list to antivirus for DLC and FAF folder and also allow in Windows 7 firewall.

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 02 Jul 2019, 11:51

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-06-05T11:25:40+02:00

Thank you for your suggestions
AVAST has a silent mode option when playing games.
The Downlord's client is the only software that is giving me issues.
I don't have any connections issues with the FAF legacy client and will stay with it until further updates to the Downlord's Beta patch might fix these Java error issues.

I got it to work a a few times when I added an exception security rule in Java to exclude the FAForever website.
The issues came back so the security exception is not the answer.

Update: I turned on my VPN secure and opened downlords client I was able to connect to a game no java errors. Not sure what is going on I tried to connect again without VPN was okay. When i exited the client and logged in again without VPN get errors come back. Don't use VPN while gaming as it slows the connection. Maybe someone knows what is going on.

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 05 Jun 2019, 11:25

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-06-04T12:59:21+02:00

The website error has probably got nothing to do with the client issue.

The java security settings are about applets and not related.

The log shows that your client loses connection to the FAF server and shortly after the http request to the API times out (socket timed out).

For some reason yiur client loses connection. This definetly your internet connection, your router (NAT/firewall), your local network, your system firewall or your antivirus (could also be an actual malware on your system interfering with sth).

I don't know what you mean by game mode, I can't believe it means the AV won't be interfering with anything, else it could just shut itself off.

You should try measuring your latency while reproducing this issue in the client (ping.canbeuseful.com) and see if it remains stable.
You should also try with a different netwoek setup (e. g. use this exact setup at a different place if it's a laptop). Also try running the client on a different machine in the same network (which would indicate it's an issue with your installation) and see if it works.

Statistics: Posted by Geosearchef — 04 Jun 2019, 12:59

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-06-04T11:52:43+02:00

My antivirus is set on game mode and is not interfering with the game.
To be safe I added FAF client to the exceptions list and also checked windows firewall all are set allowed to access.
Started up Downlords client same issues occur.
Its definitely not the antivirus or windows firewall. Defender is disabled due to having an antivirus.
I tried to log into http://www.faforever.com nothing happens and appears to hang for a while when I select log in again i get this error come up could this be linked to the issues with Downlords FAF client. did the password reset again and logged into www.faforever.com started up Downlord's FAF still get same issues.

Whitelabel Error Page

This application has no explicit mapping for /error, so you are seeing this as a fallback.
Tue Jun 04 09:49:15 GMT 2019
There was an unexpected error (type=Forbidden, status=403).
Forbidden

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 04 Jun 2019, 11:52

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-06-03T19:25:16+02:00

Code:: java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: org.springframework.web.client.ResourceAccessException: I/O error on GET request for "https://api.faforever.com/featuredMods/0/files/latest": Read timed out; nested exception is java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out

make sure your antivirus or windows defender or firewall or whatever doesn't block the faf client i guess

Statistics: Posted by PhilipJFry — 03 Jun 2019, 19:25

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-06-03T14:55:28+02:00

Thanks Gorton,

Here is a screen shot of my current directory settings points to the FAF installation beta patch 3603 also tried just FAF installation without the beta patch still get same issues.

Tried again today same errors as in previous post Downlords logs attached.
Yesterday I tried something different I logged into http://WWW.faforever.com while logged in I started up downlords client I was able to play a game without an issue but when i tried again same issues came up even though i was logged into the FAF website. I also noticed a few times on the FAF site i get a white blacklist error when logging in and had to reset same password to log in maybe that has something to do with the errors also.

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 03 Jun 2019, 14:55

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-06-02T22:20:12+02:00

Ok, I need you to try again so that you get the error, and give us the full "downlords faf client.log"
in C:\ProgramData\FAForever\logs .

It may be too big to upload here, in which case please upload to a file sharing site or pm me and I will give you my email to send this to.

Also, in relation to the directory, this is what mine looks like:

Statistics: Posted by Gorton — 02 Jun 2019, 22:20

Re: cannot join/host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-06-01T01:24:50+02:00

Even though i added the website entry into my security exception list in java it still continues to happen.
I have since removed the entry in Java as it was not the solution.
Sometimes when i am successful in joining a game it shows an old version of GPGNET lobby (picture attached) with missing data and my username is not showing in any of the occupied slots but in all instances I get this message box come up (picture attached) with a list of java errors prior to the game screen where you select where you would like to play in the slots.

Can someone also please explain regarding the Dowlord's Settings>Forged alliance Forever>Advanced in my previous posts is there a user guide that explains them perhaps i also need to enter the location path for Execution directory instead of leaving it as "Use default directory"

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 01 Jun 2019, 01:24

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-05-31T15:08:56+02:00

I'm getting the exact same problem as the OP since upgrading to the latest FAF client. It doesn't happen every game, but maybe 20-30% of the time. Sometimes after this message, the game does load, but it is not the FAF game code, it is the original Forged Alliance code (different lobby UI for multiplayer game, and desyncs when playing 1v1 ladder).

I've tried deleting the gamedata folder and letting the client redownload the latest files, but the problem keeps returning (from time to time).

Statistics: Posted by ZthueeSpam — 31 May 2019, 15:08

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-05-31T10:05:10+02:00

Can I please have some help.

Under settings>forged alliance Forever

command line format for executable
"%S"
is this correct

What is the execution directory which folder should this point to it currently says use default directory

I logged into FAF on the website and reset my password but still get these java errors when running Downlords FAF

Under my legacy client I linked the steam FAF that I have in Steam (not installed) as I use a non steam version of FAF.
What do i need to do with Downlords FAF to get it running

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 31 May 2019, 10:05

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-05-30T19:01:32+02:00

Well i don't know why you need to add this to your security tab and other users don't need it.

But there are no apps that will be launced from the website.
You need the access for the API:

Code:: I/O error on GET request for "https://api.faforever.com/featuredMods/0/files/latest": Read timed out;

The legacy client is written in python and is not using java. That's why it was not necessary there.

Statistics: Posted by Uveso — 30 May 2019, 19:01

Re: cannot join or host game with Downlords FAF client v0.10

2019-05-30T17:11:38+02:00

I have resolved this issue so far its okay.
I am concerned i have had to add the website https://www.faforever.com
in my java control panel under the security tab exception list. It will allow applications to launch from the site is this safe?
This was not necessary for the FAF legacy client.

Statistics: Posted by Starheaven — 30 May 2019, 17:11