A proxy or proxy server is basically another computer which serves as a hub through which internet requests are processed. By connecting through one of these servers, your computer sends your requests to the proxy server which then processes your request and returns what you were wanting. In this way it serves as an intermediary between your home machine and the rest of the computers on the internet. Proxies are used for a number of reasons such as to filter web content, to go around restrictions such as parental blocks, to screen downloads and uploads and to provide anonymity when surfing the internet. - WhatIsMyIP.com (https://www.whatismyip.com/what-is-a-proxy/)
You might have a proxy which can cause connection issues between connecting to the login tab and connecting to the game.
Do you by chance know if you have any proxies within your browser?QuoteA proxy or proxy server is basically another computer which serves as a hub through which internet requests are processed. By connecting through one of these servers, your computer sends your requests to the proxy server which then processes your request and returns what you were wanting. In this way it serves as an intermediary between your home machine and the rest of the computers on the internet. Proxies are used for a number of reasons such as to filter web content, to go around restrictions such as parental blocks, to screen downloads and uploads and to provide anonymity when surfing the internet. - WhatIsMyIP.com (https://www.whatismyip.com/what-is-a-proxy/)
Proxies will make it so the IP address of your browser (where you're connecting to the login tab page from) and the IP address that you're connecting to the game client with are different from one another, thus, causing connectivity issues. If you are unsure if you are running a proxy, try this:
- Go to https://feral-heart.com/myip/ (https://feral-heart.com/myip/) and make note of what IP address is listed there in the upper left corner. Do not post that IP address here as that is for your eyes only.
- Then, download this http://www.feral-heart.com/myip.zip (http://www.feral-heart.com/myip.zip), run it, and see what IP address it gives you when it is complete.
If these two do not match then you are likely running a proxy in your browser.
Information courtesy of Raz here (https://feral-heart.com/smf/index.php?topic=59711.msg820865#msg820865)
Try connecting from a mobile device or restart your router
I just made an account today and I'm also having this issue...It is a security measure against hackers.
edit: oh......nevermind i didnt know about the page you have to keep open to play the game.....
why is that though? why is there a site you have to keep open to play?