"Connection timed out" on server join

[Frost15]

I've been having this problem since I got DCS... I'm simply unable to join large servers because it'll sit on the loading screen for a while, then boot me back to the MP menu with the message "Connection timed out". I can join less taxing servers like Aerobatics Online, but even those will still boot me at least once. Specs are as follows:

 

DCS 1.5.5

Intel Core i5 @ 3.1GHz

8GB DDR3 RAM

GTX750TI SC

 

When I'm actually in the game, everything runs very smoothly, it's just the whole "joining" part that kills it. I suspect something like low memory... but I'm not sure. Any ideas as to what may be occurring? I really want to fly Blue Flag :helpsmilie:

[lemoen]

Happens to me too. I think it kicks you off if your ping goes too high. I live far away so it happens often :(

[Vitormouraa]

It happens all the time, that's why I gave up. Severs like 104th and etc, it's impossible.

[fitness88]

Between not passing IC due to kneeboard builder, closed to password holders only and timed out, I don't do much flying with other pilots.

[Frost15]

Bump. It's nice to see I'm not alone, but I'd also maybe like some input for a possible solution.

[klem]

I don't get red shield with KneeboardBuilder nor the fact that I've slimmed down the main game folder kneeboard.

 

On timeout think about your ping levels as lsisted in the server list. If you in the several hundreds you are asking a lot.

 

Can you run your own server - 'New Server' in MP. Can anyone else see it?

[Oceandar]

I use VPN when things getting worse. I'm an active Blue Flag player and since the server is in Europe, very far away from my location, using VPN (Avira Phantom) and connect it to Europe base server really help. It goes from 300 to 250. I can't guarantee it'll work for you tho because the results may vary.

 

Good luck

Edited November 18, 2016 by Oceandar

[DedaLaci]

On some servers it is impossible to access. I do not know why, ping is ok?!

Load is long, followed by a message that DCS is not running .... :noexpression:

[mrsteel]

Yeah having same problem, only stayed recently, nothing's changed, which leads me to believe this is a bug and not our hardware's faukt

[RST_MI]

Any news yet on this fix??

[Maverick_NL]

RST MI, if you set your graphics to low, do you have the same problem?

We had a team mate in our team what has some low specs, he had the same problem.

 

He was turning the settings all to low, and his problem was solved, we turned up one by one the details settings.

 

hope this will solve your problem as well..

[RST_MI]

I'll give it a try, thanks!

[RST_MI]

No luck, didn't work. Still get the "DCS is not responding", close the program...

[Maverick_NL]

:(