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esofaq [2021/07/17 22:18] urguwnoesofaq [2021/08/30 18:53] – [Unable to connect to authentication server] urguwno
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 The Elder Scrolls Online has been around since 2014, and the player experience has grown progressively better over the years. The Elder Scrolls Online has been around since 2014, and the player experience has grown progressively better over the years.
  
-ZeniMax has consistently released quality new ESO Download Content (DLC) and Expansion Packs. The game engine is modern and uses DirectX 11.+ZeniMax has consistently released quality new ESO Download Content (DLC) and Expansion Packs. [[https://eso-hub.com/en/dlc|ESO Chapters and DLC]] 
 + 
 +The game engine is modernuses DirectX 11 and has support for multi-threaded rendering after August 23rd, 2021.
  
 If you played ESO at release, but not after "One Tamriel", consider giving it another try. The core gameplay changed to allow players to play quests, explore areas, and group up with others without restrictions. If you played ESO at release, but not after "One Tamriel", consider giving it another try. The core gameplay changed to allow players to play quests, explore areas, and group up with others without restrictions.
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 {{youtube>edSI2F-PTuE?medium}} {{youtube>edSI2F-PTuE?medium}}
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-The latest expansion pack, Blackwood, is now available as of June 1st, 2021!+The latest expansion pack (chapter), Blackwood, is now available as of June 1st, 2021!
  
 {{youtube>3EfBIY5rig0?medium}} {{youtube>3EfBIY5rig0?medium}}
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 You need get on the Xfinity xFi app, select More > My Services > xFi Advanced Security > Disable. You need get on the Xfinity xFi app, select More > My Services > xFi Advanced Security > Disable.
  
 +===== Unable to connect to authentication server =====
 +
 +Verify you can reach the IP address 5.9.81.207 over port 32770.
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 +You can accomplish this in Windows 10 using PowerShell from an elevated command prompt.
 +
 +{{https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/jj613/Onwugru/connectivity.png}}
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 +If this test fails, there is a problem with your ISP.  You can try VPN to work around the problem.
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 +If this test succeeds but you continue to get the error, it's likely a Minion settings file is corrupt. Uninstalling and reinstalling ESOMinion should resolve the problem.
 ===== Supported Configurations ===== ===== Supported Configurations =====
  
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   * Guru3D RTSS Rivatuner Statistics Server   * Guru3D RTSS Rivatuner Statistics Server
   * ROG Game First 3   * ROG Game First 3
-  * Valorant (installed anti-cheat spyware)+  * Valorant (installs anti-cheat spyware)
  
 ====== Suspensions and Avoiding Them ====== ====== Suspensions and Avoiding Them ======
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 ===== How are suspensions handled? ===== ===== How are suspensions handled? =====
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 +Zenimax doesn't mess around if you get caught hacking or botting.
  
 Permanent bans are common, but you may receive a one-time reprieve if you contact customer service. Permanent bans are common, but you may receive a one-time reprieve if you contact customer service.
 +
 +Customer service appears to be more lenient with those who support the game. (e.g. ESO Plus subscribers, Crown-buyers, etc.)
  
 ===== How can I prevent getting suspended? ===== ===== How can I prevent getting suspended? =====
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   * Don't run multiple bots on the same machine. Zenimax tracks each account's Hardware ID. (HWID)   * Don't run multiple bots on the same machine. Zenimax tracks each account's Hardware ID. (HWID)
  
 +Currently botting 12-16 hours per day seems to be the max before your account is red-flagged for investigation.
 ===== Social Bans / Mute ===== ===== Social Bans / Mute =====
  
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 No. You can start the game, then have Minion attach by not filling out your game username and password in the launcher. No. You can start the game, then have Minion attach by not filling out your game username and password in the launcher.
 +
 +===== The official ESO forums are blank  =====
 +
 +This is a known bug. Follow the solution published [[https://lmclan.weebly.com/home/eso-forums-will-not-load-solved|here]].
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 +https://lmclan.weebly.com/home/eso-forums-will-not-load-solved
  
 ===== How can I write my own addons? ===== ===== How can I write my own addons? =====
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 Examples of almost everything you can do with Minion's LUA API's are in \MINIONAPP\Bots\ESOMinion64\LuaMods\Dev\devmonitor.lua Examples of almost everything you can do with Minion's LUA API's are in \MINIONAPP\Bots\ESOMinion64\LuaMods\Dev\devmonitor.lua
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 Almost everything you can do with Zenimax's Official ESO API is documented on ESOUI. Almost everything you can do with Zenimax's Official ESO API is documented on ESOUI.
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   * https://wiki.esoui.com/Events   * https://wiki.esoui.com/Events
   * https://wiki.esoui.com/Globals   * https://wiki.esoui.com/Globals
 +  * https://wiki.esoui.com/UnitTag
   * https://www.esoui.com/addons.php (Open Source Official Addons)   * https://www.esoui.com/addons.php (Open Source Official Addons)
-\\+ 
 +Full list of every official ESO function in Excel format. 
 +  * {{ ::eso_functions.xlsx |}} 
 Additional Official Functions (when the site is up) Additional Official Functions (when the site is up)
   * https://esodata.uesp.net/100035/functions.html   * https://esodata.uesp.net/100035/functions.html