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Logging in - Requesting Character load..... Forever!

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LuckyHermit
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I have a really crappy isp, and the only thing reliable about it is that it reliably goes down. Unfortunately it is the only viable option for my location.

So I have a cellular hot spot that I use as a backup for when my regular house internet is down. Only problem is that ESO will not load using my Straight Talk cellular hotspot. (It's an AT&T MVNO)

So I figured that a port was blocked, I connect using my VPN (Private Internet Access) Same thing Requesting Character Load.... I connect using my VPN with my regular internet- Requesting Character Load....

I can load every other web page, and all my other online games play just fine using my cellular connection and/or my VPN. Why won't ESO work using my cellular internet or using a VPN?

Has anybody experienced this, and found a work around?

Thanks for any help.
Edited by LuckyHermit on April 28, 2014 4:26PM
  • Erasmus
    Erasmus
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    I think it has something to do with the VPN blocking ports. I am currently trying to connect using PIA and I cannot get past the character loading screen.
  • LuckyHermit
    LuckyHermit
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    It's just that all my other games I play work fine using my Cellular internet connection and VPN.. What's different about ESO that it won't work?
  • BaKaNoOB
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    ... ports i think
    Edited by BaKaNoOB on May 12, 2014 4:38PM
  • SK1TZ0FR3N1K
    SK1TZ0FR3N1K
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    Quick question...are you using the ESO_Head add-on? I had this exact issue, for a few days, until I read somewhere to remove that add-on. Have not had the issue since.
    “There are three kinds of men. The ones that learn by readin’. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” -Will Rogers
  • Landstander
    Landstander
    Soul Shriven
    Ever find a fix/workaround for playing through PIA?

    Edit: In case it helps anyone, I did find a solution:
    -In PIA client's advanced settings, check the box for Port Forwarding and specify a region from the list at https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/client-support/#portforward (for North Americans, either CA Toronto or CA North York)
    -save, disconnect/reconnect, then look at the PIA app's tooltip to get the port #.
    -Set your router to forward that port to your PC's local IP.

    You may want to undo all this once you're done playing as PIA warns that it reduces privacy.
    Edited by Landstander on June 8, 2014 8:58PM
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