Hi,
I'll post here because it seems like there's already a relevant topic ongoing.
I'm also experiencing mod/skin loading issues. I don't recall experiencing this issue myself issue until fairly recently, although I connect less frequently from this location.
(I access LFS occasionally from two separate locations with two separate ISPs, the one location has no issues whereas with the other location does.)
I know of at least 3 other UK users that are experiencing or have experienced the same issues, and
the common theme is the ISP - British Telecoms (BT). Even though the issue is likely not LFS's fault, I feel this forum is probably the most helpful place to post about the issue and hopefully receive any recommendations on how to resolve it. It should be noted that I have not been experiencing any other internet issues at this location.
Personally, if I try to access the mod screen in single player, I get various results:
- Chat saying "A mod rating is in progress"
- Chat saying "Rating : Could not connect"
- Error box saying "Mod list : Could not connect"
If I persist, eventually the mod list loads up, seemingly without issue, but I'd still be hesitant in case some mods have not loaded.
When joining online, it takes a while to download skins and mods, and in some case(s) also says, for example "Skin : Could not connect - FBM_RENABOOST"
The other day when I was spectating a user, their mod had not loaded so I was spectating "air" which was jumping around while driving. Of course, I did not spawn or drive as this would cause issues for others.
What I have tried - and nothing seemed to have had any impact:
- Running LFS as administrator
- Ensuring Windows firewall settings are not blocking anything (LFS for private and public are ticked)
I suppose running a VPN while playing LFS would fix it, but of course I'd rather get down to the root cause if possible.
Thanks for your time.