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Bug: Alt-Tab During Server Queue Causes CONNECTION_FAILURE & Queue Position Loss
Awaiting internal Testing, NormalPublic

Description

Game Version number: 1.4.0.22
Modded?: No

Issue Description:

If you alt-tab from the game (e.g., to use a browser) while waiting in a server queue, the game fails to properly connect when your turn arrives (and you are still in alt-tab). Instead of loading in the server, you get:

  1. A prolonged *Arma logo screen* (no loading screen)
  2. A CONNECTION_FAILURE error
  3. One of two outcomes:
    • If you don't press Enter within ~3 seconds: You’re kicked to the back of the queue, losing your spot.
    • If you press Enter in time:
      • Maybe you load into the server normally.
      • Or you enter an infinite CONNECTION_FAILURE loop (if you keep spamming Enter in time) until the server "forgets" that you can connect and puts you back in the queue.

Result: You’re forced to rejoin the queue from scratch. I’ve personally wasted SO MUCH TIME IN THE QUEUE due to this bug.

Details

Severity
Major
Resolution
Open
Reproducibility
Sometimes
Operating System
Windows 11 x64
Category
General

Event Timeline

Easier to repro with 2 monitors.

Geez changed the task status from New to Awaiting internal Testing.Tue, May 27, 12:26 PM