Capt. Eduardo del Mango 10 Posted March 8, 2013 Heyo, I'm finding I can't join into any slots on any MP servers, regardless of game type or stage (happens if I join during setup or JIP). Either clicking on the slot I'm after or dragging my name from the list on the right over does nothing. Any ideas? -Eduardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Eduardo del Mango 10 Posted March 9, 2013 Additional - I can be moved into an empty slot by an admin, or join an empty slot if I'm hosting myself, but if I'm connecting to somebody else's server I can't move myself to a slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Eduardo del Mango 10 Posted March 12, 2013 Bump! Help me out here! Still reliant on friendly admins to slot in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terox 316 Posted March 12, 2013 this may be related to the latest dev build bug that stops the unit assignment screen being displayed or has you spawn as a seagul, hopefully fixed tomorrow Sorry don't think this is related to initial post raise a ticket on http://feedback.arma3.com/my_view_page.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Eduardo del Mango 10 Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Already put one up, Terox (http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=2806) - turns out at least someone else has the problem too! Thanks for looking, -Eduardo Edited March 12, 2013 by Capt. Eduardo del Mango Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CptCubano 1 Posted March 12, 2013 Its due to the server and client not have the same build. If you are running the developmental build then joining a server with stable build will show the blank lobby and turn everyone into birds upon joining the actual game. Just make sure your build matches the one that the server is running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Eduardo del Mango 10 Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Huh - I'll go check ASAP Cpt. Cubano, although I'm on the stable build and I'm pretty certain the servers I was trying to join were too. Edit: confirmed, this is happening on servers that describe themselves as being both dev build and non-dev bulid. Edited March 12, 2013 by Capt. Eduardo del Mango Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Eduardo del Mango 10 Posted March 14, 2013 I've now redownloaded and reinstalled the game and the problem still occurs exactly as before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurzweil 1 Posted March 20, 2013 I'm having the same issue. This issue persisted through a format of my hard drive and switching from Windows 8, down to windows 7, so I'm guessing it must be hardware related. I have an Apple keyboard and a wireless Logitech M510 for my mouse. I would love to find out what we have in common to try to figure this thing out. I can't play multiplayer unless I host it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RuecanOnRails 10 Posted March 20, 2013 This issue should have been resolved with the inability to connect to servers running different builds of the game. If you go into steam, right click on arma 3 alpha in your library, go to properties. Go over to the "Betas" tab and select OPT IN. Now try to to connect to one of the few servers running development builds. If you were already opt'ed in you could opt out (though for alpha testings I suggest you stay opt in unless unable to play like you are experiencing) The problem with not be able to select a faction or anything of the sort has been due in the past to server and client running different builds of the game. I have yet to see a hardware issue cause this. You could also try opening up/searching for a feedback thread on the feedback site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurzweil 1 Posted March 20, 2013 I've switched back and forth between the versions and I promise you it's not a version mismatch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Eduardo del Mango 10 Posted March 25, 2013 Yep, all working fine now. Like I said I was connecting to servers running the same build but whatever it was, it's gone now. Woo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instrumedley 1 Posted March 25, 2013 I've switched back and forth between the versions and I promise you it's not a version mismatch. I'm experiencing the same problem on both builds, too. Verifying the game's cache and reinstalling hasn't fixed the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two Dogs 12 Posted September 2, 2013 Has this been solved? Don't mention builds please. Haven't been able to get rid of this problem since the start, and the my server and me are the same build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxton0600 10 Posted September 2, 2013 What just struck me as possible reasons. 1. Version mismatch. That might allow you to join game but might kick you in some time. 2. Server or slots are locked. Mostly likely not since it is your server. 3. You are lagging with server. That causes delay and can take up multiple minutes before actually processed. Example: You click red 1-1 slot, 2 minutes pass before you actually hop in. 4. Bug that is on ARMA side and you won´t solve it by yourself. EDIT 5. Player who dropped out still "occupies" slot. This happens when someones connections blacks out so you just have to wait for time-out to clear the slot. The time-out sometimes does not clear the slot and it is locked till game ends and new map is chosen. Mostly likely not case if server is empty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two Dogs 12 Posted September 2, 2013 1. Version mismatch. That might allow you to join game but might kick you in some time. Nope. Server and client same version. 3. You are lagging with server. That causes delay and can take up multiple minutes before actually processed. Example: You click red 1-1 slot, 2 minutes pass before you actually hop in. Server pop does not matter. Crowded, empty, or just a few. Doesn't matter. 4. Bug that is on ARMA side and you won´t solve it by yourself. Would like to know either way. Developer response would be nice. 5. Player who dropped out still "occupies" slot. This happens when someones connections blacks out so you just have to wait for time-out to clear the slot. The time-out sometimes does not clear the slot and it is locked till game ends and new map is chosen. Mostly likely not case if server is empty. New start and empty at time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxton0600 10 Posted September 2, 2013 Just another idea... Assuming that you can click some buttons or even change faction but cannot join slot there is a chance that UI is wrong. I do not know how exactly UI is handled by our BI guys but if they handle it as main frame and subframes it is possible that sub frame with slots is off. This happened to me many times on other systems and maybe even on ARMA. The button is shown right but actual trigger is off. It can end up like this. You keep clicking the slot and nothing happens because the trigger is in between the graphical button. Try going to settings and change UI size and try out calibration. This is silly idea and not likely to happen but I have seen it too many times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two Dogs 12 Posted September 2, 2013 With rtespect to your idea. I tried all sizes of gui. No use. It doesn't address the fact that I, like others with the same problem, can select slot after disconnecting and reconnecting. Another fact is that if I wait until I,m able to connect, I get kicked off for no response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
