Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - Server Connection Failed, CD Key in use???

Legolas · 03-20-2005, 11:53 AM

There are two possible causes for such a message. Either you crashed but your status didn't update yet (you're still believed to be in-game), or someone else is using your CD key (illegally). In the first case, the situation is automatically resolved in 5-10 minutes. In the second case, the best thing you can do is keep trying until you can log in to a server, and leave the game running while you go about your day, or as you sleep, or both. The other person won't be able to use your cd key then, and if he/she gets frustrated enough they'll try another key instead.

From the description, it's likely it's the first case. Not being able to log in might be a gamespy issue, unless you're getting the same 'CD key in use' message as before.

If it gets really bad, you can always explain your problem to the guys over at Bioware. E-mail is probably better than a forum post there.

03-20-2005, 11:53 AM	#2
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	There are two possible causes for such a message. Either you crashed but your status didn't update yet (you're still believed to be in-game), or someone else is using your CD key (illegally). In the first case, the situation is automatically resolved in 5-10 minutes. In the second case, the best thing you can do is keep trying until you can log in to a server, and leave the game running while you go about your day, or as you sleep, or both. The other person won't be able to use your cd key then, and if he/she gets frustrated enough they'll try another key instead. From the description, it's likely it's the first case. Not being able to log in might be a gamespy issue, unless you're getting the same 'CD key in use' message as before. If it gets really bad, you can always explain your problem to the guys over at Bioware. E-mail is probably better than a forum post there.