WTF, why?

[DaSniper079]

This has been occurring since about 1-2 weeks ago. I cant login on my account. It says "connecting to account server" for OVER 5 minutes. It usually takes 15 seconds. I tried logging in with my friends account, and I could. But whenever I try to connect with my account, it never works. '

Why?

P.S = account is X-=DaSniper079=-X

[WarGimp]

Re: WTF, why?

Mrph.
I don't know how many times I've posted this...

Your history/favorites list is too large and/or has too many dead servers in it.
You need to clean it up.
Find your general.con (in mydocuments/battlefield2/profiles/[some number]) and delete all the server history bookmarks.

[DaSniper079]

Re: WTF, why?

So sorry, I should have searched.


Sorry.

EDIT:

How do I delete server history bookmarks? What do I open general.con in?

[WarGimp]

Re: WTF, why?

No biggy.
I know the search functions on the site have some issues...

I've just had to type this one out too damned many times.
:p

BTW, if you don't want to EVER have to deal with this issue again, set that general.con file to read only. Just be sure you make it writeable again if/when it's patch time again.

Oh... and BACK IT UP before you edit it!

[DaSniper079]

Re: WTF, why?

Ok, i found the answer

Sorry, but I still cant log in after doing that.

I start up BF2, login to my friends account first. I log out, and try to login to my account. I sit there for about two minutes, go into the kitchen to make a sandwich, eat the sandwich, come back and its still at the "connecting to account server" screen. It didnt freeze, I could till move the mouse around.

Any other ideas?

[DeadCRAP_]

Re: WTF, why?

make more sandwiches?

[DaSniper079]

Re: WTF, why?

make more sandwiches?

Im full.

[Munster814]

Re: WTF, why?

Hi

I've tried to fix the same problem your having, I've followed all the information others have said, but no luck.

Although it seems if I start the game and sign as a default player then once at the main game menu click multiplayer and then join internet and then sign in it'll connect, without any problems at all. Seems the only way I can get to sign in

Hope it'll help some people.

Ps, I have two BF2 shortcut icons, this won't work if I use the BF2 online icon ?

[HowieMandel]

Re: WTF, why?

im getting a "can not connect to socket" error.......
when logging in to the account server

[KingJungle]

Re: WTF, why?

Maybe time for the reinstall?

[NoseKi||s]

Re: WTF, why?

Firewall issue? Just guessing :P

[ptegan]

Re: WTF, why?

im getting a "can not connect to socket" error.......
when logging in to the account server

Firewall/router problem.

[imported_Tren]

Re: WTF, why?

This kinda relates to this topic.

If you guys don't know about it yet, here is a Battlefield 2 Cleanup utility.

As promised I have done updates that people requested. These new features consist of:

- Apply one accounts setting (graphics, controls, servers) to anothers to get rid of the annoyance of
 creating a new account. (redoing controls, tooltips, etc.)
- Clean Server History (I was told it increases load times)
- View, Edit, and Add new favorite servers
- Clean Logo Cache
- Disable Movies

Link: Battlefield Cleaner v2.0

Screenshot:





Installation Instructions:

*Note*

This program was written using managed c++ for various reasons, therefore
it requires the .NET framework. If you do not have this (I have heard it comes
with windows update but haven't verified) you will need to download it from:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/downloads/updates/default.aspx

*/Note*

1. Unzip Battlefield_Cleaner_v2.zip to desktop or directory of choice (this choice
will require making a shortcut to the exe and placing it on the desktop)
2. If you have the original Battlefield Cleaner just replace the original exe with this one

Enjoy and if there is anything related to bf2 that someone would like a program for,
Email me at rxsensa@gmail.com and I will get right on it.
If you want me to make this one look "prettier" just let me know,
it was done quick as possible to just get functionality out there.

For those that want to view source before downloading (it is included in zip):

Battlefield_Cleaner_v2.cpp

Battlefield_Cleaner_v2.h

(Quoted from the TWL Forums)

This is a handy little tool, especialy for adding/editing favorites out of the game.

[volto]

Re: WTF, why?

Im having the same problem as DaSniper and Munster. I have tried everything to no avail. I even have a ticket open with ea tech support, and i have tried everything they have to offer. I believe this problem is server side, some problem with their account server, or the accounts getting corrupted on the server. I hope the only solution isnt re-creating an account, because i liked my rank and unlocks =/ Stupid EA

[Ali G]

Re: WTF, why?

it's all cuz of 1.3