Sometimes Magic Online's servers go down, either for scheduled maintenance (every Wednesday), or unscheduled technical difficulties. During this time, you, of course, can only use Magic Online offline.
did you try to pay the kicker cost? that might be the problem..
on a more serious note. this information is very usefull. 1 question tho. how do i use the mtgo client offline?
Uh, when I had the client installed for purposes other than playing Magic Online, you could choose to launch it in offline mode. Maybe they changed it in v3, and that's no longer possible?
you can still launch it in offline mode, just dont log in, While the Server is Down, you cant even launch the Kicker (however if you're aware that they're not updating; say on tuesday where the server is down due to a crash) You may Launch it without the Kicker (C:\Program Files\Wizards of the Coast\Magic Online III\MTGO_NET)
Then, wait for it to load, and then edit your decks and whatnot while in "offline" Mode. You can access All of the features except playing while in offline mode. as you're unable to log in during Server Maintenence...
Also, Pich. I suggest this get Stickied, since there's hundreds upon hundreds of the OMG I CANT LOG IN! on Wednesdays.
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I am aware of this info NOW, but there was a time when I seriously thought there was a bug with Kicker programming keeping me from playing. Or that I actually was not able to download something. Like times I would download the client over and over before I realized there was actually nothing wrong
They probably could not have chosen a WORSE or more misleading message for when the server is down.
The server is supposed to be down today (confirmed on the site) but according to the calendar, it only should have been down until 12pm pst/3pm est. It's almost 4 hours after that. Is this ordinary? (I'm pretty new to MTGO)
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I too am getting the kicker error message when I boot.
The server is up, I've been trying for the last 3 days, and it never works for me.
I've tried launching the kicker.exe from the folder to update, but it says "Error trying to check files: WebError"
I too am getting the kicker error message when I boot.
The server is up, I've been trying for the last 3 days, and it never works for me.
I've tried launching the kicker.exe from the folder to update, but it says "Error trying to check files: WebError"
Please help!
Probably a corrupted installation. Have you used MTGO perfectly fine before? If you haven't, you need to reinstall.
Possibly some files weren't downloaded when you finished the download. This would lead to the program being incomplete. Maybe one of those files was one that was essential for the kicker to run? Also check your computer, can it properly run MTGO?
i have been playing MTGO for over 4 years on the same computer and now i have been receiving this same error message since wednesday. i have completely uninstalled, reinstalled with no luck, completely uninstalled and deleted all folders and registry and reinstalled and still no luck. i have checked everytime i have tried and the server status has always been ok so this has to be different then a server issue and or internet connection issue. i am direct linked to my modem and have had no connection issues for over three years.
It seems this most recent update for Feb, 2010 has done the same thing to multiple users. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the application several times and still get the same errors. the kicker will not launch and also the renamer. I installed the same version to computer 2 (or my other computer) and it updated fine. If I copy all the files it installed to my computer 2 to the machine that didn't work I can launch the app but I still cannot use the kicker or the renamer. Can we find a resolve for this? Or can you post a link that will install the latest version of Magic version 3.0.47.116 without having it update?
well kicker turns on now but i still cant connect its still says could not check for updates
Make sure that the bypass proxy script is unchecked as well as use proxy server. even though it is greyed out the effect is still there. If not Try to run a repair now that the application launches, Or launch normally and see if it updates. If not then try a reinstall once more.
The unchecking of use proxy server for my lan seems to have worked for me. Once I started it I ran a repair and it re-downloaded MTG. It is now working. TG. And thank you cillycell.
well kicker turns on now but i still cant connect its still says could not check for updates
As has been said, if the box is greyed out, turn LAN on again, then click the box that turns grey to make the checkmark go away, and then click all the other boxes. You have to uncheck everything.
I just downloaded MTGo this morning, but it won't open now. everytime i try it simply says it can't download the kicker program, then won't let me open it.
I've seen other people on this thread having this problem, it seems like the best solution is to reinstall. one question though, will i have to replace my entire account if i reinstall the program, loose all of my cards, and have to pay the activation fee again?
I'm using a dell inspiron by the way.
EDIT: issue fixed. i didn't have IE open, as it is not my main browser (My main browser being mozilla firefox). With IE open, the program works fine.
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If you ever wonder if the server is down, look here: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magiconlineserverstatus.asp
You may also look at the daily schedule of events: http://www.wizards.com/magic/Digital/MagicOnline.aspx?x=mtg/digital/magiconline/calendar
If you experience a bug, or would like to seek compensation due to a server outage, go here: http://wizards.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wizards.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=668
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Then, wait for it to load, and then edit your decks and whatnot while in "offline" Mode. You can access All of the features except playing while in offline mode. as you're unable to log in during Server Maintenence...
Also, Pich. I suggest this get Stickied, since there's hundreds upon hundreds of the OMG I CANT LOG IN! on Wednesdays.
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They probably could not have chosen a WORSE or more misleading message for when the server is down.
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The server is up, I've been trying for the last 3 days, and it never works for me.
I've tried launching the kicker.exe from the folder to update, but it says "Error trying to check files: WebError"
Please help!
Probably a corrupted installation. Have you used MTGO perfectly fine before? If you haven't, you need to reinstall.
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=218820
I installed and reinstalled today and it doesnt seem to work
I'l try again now
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Spiderboy4DarkNightCavalier and XenoNinja at Heroes of the Plane Studios for the AMAZING sig pic and avvy.Can you further explain your solution? Mine just started doing this as well.
I tried it out and it works. Go to IE. Than go to Internet Options->LAN Settings and uncheck everything. It should work then.
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Spiderboy4DarkNightCavalier and XenoNinja at Heroes of the Plane Studios for the AMAZING sig pic and avvy.Make sure that the bypass proxy script is unchecked as well as use proxy server. even though it is greyed out the effect is still there. If not Try to run a repair now that the application launches, Or launch normally and see if it updates. If not then try a reinstall once more.
The unchecking of use proxy server for my lan seems to have worked for me. Once I started it I ran a repair and it re-downloaded MTG. It is now working. TG. And thank you cillycell.
As has been said, if the box is greyed out, turn LAN on again, then click the box that turns grey to make the checkmark go away, and then click all the other boxes. You have to uncheck everything.
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Spiderboy4DarkNightCavalier and XenoNinja at Heroes of the Plane Studios for the AMAZING sig pic and avvy.I've seen other people on this thread having this problem, it seems like the best solution is to reinstall. one question though, will i have to replace my entire account if i reinstall the program, loose all of my cards, and have to pay the activation fee again?
I'm using a dell inspiron by the way.
EDIT: issue fixed. i didn't have IE open, as it is not my main browser (My main browser being mozilla firefox). With IE open, the program works fine.
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