Discussion of Crytek's Crysis games
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Ok folks, here is the deal.
Are u facing the Server Authentication Failed - situation too?
I have suffered this annoying error now for 2 days. I pre-ordered the game over a month ago just to confirm that i am able to enjoy this game right after it is released. But i guess i am not the luckiest guy which comes to games released by EA. Everyone might know how bad start it was with the Battlefield 2 - game with all the billions of patches. At least i can play that game online.
Check this out - Screen about the console message
What i have done so far to solve this problem with no luck.
1. I have re-installed the game 7 times.
2. I have fixed the registry between each installation just to be sure everything related to game is gone.
3. I have updated the punkbuster to the latest version.
4. I have configured the firewall so that the game and punkbuster have all rights to access to network.
5. I have also tested the game without firewall - No luck.
6. I have tried the crysis_code.exe located in the DVD to re-enter the key.
7. I have contacted EA about this case. EA-support here in Finland and also the main EA-support.
8. I have entered the cd key only in the installation part of the game and to register the game @ EA.com.
9. I have tested the multiplayer beta and it worked ok. No problems with that.
10.I have uninstalled the multiplayer beta and everything related to it for over two weeks ago.
Am i missing something? - Any ideas?
Nothing seems to get it to work. So, i am pretty sure that this situation canīt be solved without EAīs contribution and efforts. I hope they can fix this problem very soon by doing the patch. I am not alone with this problem.
I am not newbie in gaming since i have played different games activily from the late 80īs so i think i am mature enough to understand that something really is wrong now.
GG EA. Fix the game pls! Or give me my money back!
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You are definitely not alone my friend, I too have this annoying problem. It is strange though, because I played multiplayer for like 30 minutes, went to play single player, then I come back and I have this problem! Why now?
It definitely needs to be fixed, asap.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 too...
Same problem here. Do something Crytek/EA/GameSpy!!! Now!
I dont want to wait 7-14 dayf for patch. Release hotfix!

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I registered over at PunkBuster and started complaining over there as well. I haven't gotten a response in over 24 hours. Typical of them to just blow people off. Maybe if more people regstered and complained something might get done.
http://www.punksbusted.com/forums/index … wforum=298
That's the Crysis/Punkbuster forums.
Seems if you want to play 64 bit you can't use PB. Utterly worthless.... So let's drum up some stink about it.
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I also have the same problem... Got the game 2 days ago and I have tried everything. Still a no go.
EA PLEASE RELEASE A HOTFIX!
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Hello...
i was having the same trouble...
My friend pointed out to "create account" button where it wants you to create the gamespyID account.. just enter your account that you already have there.. it worked for me
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woogyboo wrote:
Hello...
i was having the same trouble...
My friend pointed out to "create account" button where it wants you to create the gamespyID account.. just enter your account that you already have there.. it worked for me
Nope... Didn't work for me.
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This sure is annoying.
I have started my own blog to gather things related to this issue. Blog can be seen Here.
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This is funny I thought I was alone on this one. But I am able to play online in Vista, but I get that same error in XP.
I was digging thru the logs and found this....
[net 02:56:39.531] Disconnect 136.224.250.140:64087; profid=0; cause=8; msg='Remote disconnected: Invalid CD Key'
[Error] <Scaleform> Error: Can't find method 'setResumeEnabled' to invoke. [Libs/UI/Menus_StartMenu.gfx]
CGameClientChannel::Release
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Add me to the list
Really, really annoying!
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Try this:
In the crysis dvd, there is a folder called tools. Go in there and launch the exe called crysis_key (something like that). Then enter your serial key in there and press ok. The program should close and then mp should work.
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d10sfan wrote:
Try this:
In the crysis dvd, there is a folder called tools. Go in there and launch the exe called crysis_key (something like that). Then enter your serial key in there and press ok. The program should close and then mp should work.
"6. I have tried the crysis_code.exe located in the DVD to re-enter the key."
Doesnt work... tried many times...

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Hello all, long time forum reader and first time poster here, too bad it's about EA's/Punkbuster's regular incompetence.
I too have had this(ridiculously annoying) problem, and gone through the same trial and error that the OP has gone through, to no avail. Since this is EA and Punkbuster we're talking about, I seriously doubt that we'll see a fix any time soon.
And I was looking forward to comparing this to CoD4 MP(looks like it's basically BF2 with nano-suits and kick *** visuals. Also less buggy, but I'm really starting to doubt that from all I've heard and seen.
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I think everybodys had this problem now.
it worked after my 2nd Re-install.
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So the patch has been planned to be released in 7-14 days. We just have to wait for it
. Long freakinītime dudes.
Check my blog. Tomorrow i have chance to try to solve the problem, because going to test it in different network.
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I do not remember the application and I do not have access to the game. But on the DVD there is a application under tools I think where you reenter your key. After I did it MP worked for me but all the profiles were gone so I had to remake one.
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That key thing is not THE cure for this issue because it wonīt help all who has this problem. Glad u got it to work though.
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Maybe you could change the CD-key directly using regedit.
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Here is the file to change keys in your reg file.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts\Crysis\ergc] @="xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Change the x's to your key without dashes & save as change_key.reg in notepad.
Then double click to run. (then click OK to add it).
Then delete it, and empty your trash (so you don't compromise your key).
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