Headline says it all, it has connected a time or two, but around 90% of the time, it will not connect. I've taken the network troubleshooting steps, got my pc set up at DMZ and everything now. I would love to try ME3's multiplayer, but it's not cooperated. It HAS worked, like I say, but only a couple of times. What's going on Bioware, this is starting to get a bit old. The game is unbelievable by the way, nicely done, but this is starting to wear a bit...
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 05:30
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Same thing is happening to me but I haven't even connected once. I've created a topic about this but no one from CS replied. If this keeps happening, how are we suppose to get DLC from the New Content feature when it cannot connect to EA servers???
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 05:33
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Yeah I haven't picked up the dlc, but if I had, I wouldn't be able to use it. Looks like I may have to give them a call tomorrow if this can't get resolved quickly.
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 05:42
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i just did a quick search on google about this and i found this solution which solved my problem.
forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/15/8239036.page
"Solved it.Go here C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc
open the host file with text opener then delete all entries ending with
ea.com and save the file.Screw EA.If I have to wait for them to solve
my issue it would be mass effect 4 time.EA is totally useless.Total
disappointment in service quality.No more in supporting EA games for me."
for whatever reason, i had 6 entries ending in ea.com in my host file. i removed all of the entries, fired up ME3 and now it connects to server.
forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/15/8239036.page
"Solved it.Go here C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc
open the host file with text opener then delete all entries ending with
ea.com and save the file.Screw EA.If I have to wait for them to solve
my issue it would be mass effect 4 time.EA is totally useless.Total
disappointment in service quality.No more in supporting EA games for me."
for whatever reason, i had 6 entries ending in ea.com in my host file. i removed all of the entries, fired up ME3 and now it connects to server.
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 06:27
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thanks for the idea man and I'm glad it worked for you, didn't work for me unfortunately. Didn't have any ea.com entries in my hosts or lmhosts. I'll keep trying stuff.
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 06:32
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I'll be damned...went into my documents/bioware/mass effect 3/biogame/config and deleted my onlineprofile.profile and it logged right in.
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 09:38
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Ok i did some digging(nslookup) on the ea servers.. I had the same problem just yet, searched for ea servers and forwarded the only ip i found thorugh my primary connection (which is static IP) with good dns servers - seemed to fix it.
- Deleting profile didn't work, reinstalling i didn't even try.
- For everybody who has nothing in his/her hosts file - you could try add swdns.ea.com or sedns.ea.com as dns server in your connection settings as primary. (although web query might be slow if you're not in the US - if i understand the naming of the servers right)
I also had to abandon any advanced router security settings. It would be good to know what the ports and protocols are.
Edit: IMHO it is either a DNS or a nat-routing problem, so best EA could do is give us some recommendations or IPs/Ports, i don't think they can run diagnostics on our home networks.
- Deleting profile didn't work, reinstalling i didn't even try.
- For everybody who has nothing in his/her hosts file - you could try add swdns.ea.com or sedns.ea.com as dns server in your connection settings as primary. (although web query might be slow if you're not in the US - if i understand the naming of the servers right)
I also had to abandon any advanced router security settings. It would be good to know what the ports and protocols are.
Edit: IMHO it is either a DNS or a nat-routing problem, so best EA could do is give us some recommendations or IPs/Ports, i don't think they can run diagnostics on our home networks.
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 10:33
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cmhalon wrote...
I'll be damned...went into my documents/bioware/mass effect 3/biogame/config and deleted my onlineprofile.profile and it logged right in.
in that directory i have gamer settings configuration...is that what i have to delete?
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 10:53
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tranxhdr wrote...
i just did a quick search on google about this and i found this solution which solved my problem.
forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/15/8239036.page
"Solved it.Go here C:WindowsSystem32driversetc
open the host file with text opener then delete all entries ending with
ea.com and save the file.Screw EA.If I have to wait for them to solve
my issue it would be mass effect 4 time.EA is totally useless.Total
disappointment in service quality.No more in supporting EA games for me."
for whatever reason, i had 6 entries ending in ea.com in my host file. i removed all of the entries, fired up ME3 and now it connects to server.
omg...the hosts thing solved the problem had like 5 of them and worked just right away
thank you<3
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 05:47
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Will this action Delete my Commander Shepard profile? Will I have to start a new game?
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 06:35
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cmhalon wrote...
I'll be damned...went into my documents/bioware/mass effect 3/biogame/config and deleted my onlineprofile.profile and it logged right in.
I'm frequently getting disconnected from matches, somewhere in the range of 4 out of every 5 matches. It's getting overly frustrating, and EA's help section is a flippin' joke when it comes to actually fixing something.
Would doing this help frequent disconnects or would I need to find another solution?
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 06:49
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Cannot connect to the garbage Mass Effect 3 server.
Oh and btw, I know it's not Origin/EA's front, it's BIOWARE's front. I loaded into Battlefield 3 and got into a game just fine.
God damn it Bioware, sometimes you make me really wonder if I should continue patronizing you.
Oh and btw, I know it's not Origin/EA's front, it's BIOWARE's front. I loaded into Battlefield 3 and got into a game just fine.
God damn it Bioware, sometimes you make me really wonder if I should continue patronizing you.
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 06:51
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I get an "EA servers unavailable at this time" on the main menu screen every time but it was working fine before today. None of these solutions helped me. I already had activated my DLC and used it though, now I can't even load my save games. What was wrong with the system from previous Bioware games where you only had to activate it the first time? Any suggestions?
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 07:00
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ohnochuck wrote...
I get an "EA servers unavailable at this time" on the main menu screen every time but it was working fine before today. None of these solutions helped me. I already had activated my DLC and used it though, now I can't even load my save games. What was wrong with the system from previous Bioware games where you only had to activate it the first time? Any suggestions?
Same thing happening with me. It was Fine this morning and early this afternoon (UK Time) but have been unable to connect since. I wouldn't mind much if it only affrcted mp but its affecting my saves as it can't authorize from ashes. Its so Frustrating.
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 10:08
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I have the same stupid problem right now...
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Posté 09 mars 2012 - 10:57
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They need to update the consumer protection laws in the US so I would be able to sue EA for keeping me from using an item I have paid for.
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 05:17
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I just don't get it, I deleted that OnlineProfile.profile and it worked last night, tonight I tried logging in, Unable to connect, deleted the file again and still unable to connect. Bioware....really....there has got to be a fix for this and WE NEED CORRESPONDENCE.
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 07:05
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Having the same problem as you guys are, tried contacting tech support and it didnt help in fact now i am even more confused as to what is causing the problem. Pretty sure its something on ea / BW side though..
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 08:17
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I tried deleted the onlineprofile.profile thing, and that did nothing.
What DID work for me was closing down Origin and re-opening it. After doing that, I connected to the EA servers just fine. Hope this helps someone.
What DID work for me was closing down Origin and re-opening it. After doing that, I connected to the EA servers just fine. Hope this helps someone.
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 08:40
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This keep happening. After connecting I still can't load my save game because it says I'm missing From Ashes DLC - I just keep closing and opening the game for ~ 15 times before I can play it.....
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 09:12
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I got the same error message earlier but apparently it was because there was a new patch that I didn't have yet. Exited the game, did a check for update in Origin and was able to log in again.
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 09:16
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I have the exact same issue. If you manage to figure it out, please let me know.HunterKYA wrote...
cmhalon wrote...
I'll be damned...went into my documents/bioware/mass effect 3/biogame/config and deleted my onlineprofile.profile and it logged right in.
I'm frequently getting disconnected from matches, somewhere in the range of 4 out of every 5 matches. It's getting overly frustrating, and EA's help section is a flippin' joke when it comes to actually fixing something.
Would doing this help frequent disconnects or would I need to find another solution?
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 11:51
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seams to be a fair few people with this issue, just a further question does anyione els find that there internet speed drops right down when trying to connect to ea server, and for a few min after?
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 12:07
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I have this issue as well. None of the solutions above helped.
What the heck, BioWare?! I paid for this game and I want to play it! But it won't let me load my save because it cannot "authorize" the From Ashes DLC!! First the face importing and now this! Good job!
What the heck, BioWare?! I paid for this game and I want to play it! But it won't let me load my save because it cannot "authorize" the From Ashes DLC!! First the face importing and now this! Good job!
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Posté 10 mars 2012 - 12:21
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Whacka wrote...
I have this issue as well. None of the solutions above helped.
What the heck, BioWare?! I paid for this game and I want to play it! But it won't let me load my save because it cannot "authorize" the From Ashes DLC!! First the face importing and now this! Good job!
Agree and yet again i feel like all the people who pirated this game are just laughing at the poor suckers who paid for it and still cant play.
