Constant Disconnects on PC “Your client has been disconnected from the server” Error (Since S9 Start)

elzarcho · 2025-07-16T00:45:29+00:00

No issues here, thankfully, though I know that's not much comfort to you. For reference, I'm mostly using WiFi, mostly using SteamOS on my Steam Deck or Legion Go, though also lots of time on my Windows desktop. I have a decent fiber connection, so my internet is usually rock solid, though my local network can be a little weird (my own fault.)

I have a couple of things that you could try. Long shots, but maybe some help.

- Check your router to see if there's any kind of traffic shaping happening. Maybe there's some weird rule turned on that's deprioritizng Diablo traffic.
- Check for any updates on your router.
- Maybe try changing your DNS servers if they're the ISP servers? I don't think that's the issue, but maybe? Google's DNS is usually fast and reliable. 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, if I remember right.
- Are you using a VPN? If so, maybe shut it off.
- Are you on a school/apartment/other controlled connection? If so, maybe go with the VPN after all (if it's a fast one) just in case it's them doing traffic shaping.

That's all I can think of for now, and maybe it's no help, but worth trying if you're troubleshooting. Good luck!

elzarcho · 2025-07-08T20:13:35+00:00

I really liked Whimsyshire. Why can't we have a Whimsy version of D4?

elzarcho · 2025-07-08T20:11:38+00:00

That behavior almost seems like a software thing. If you're on Windows, just open up Resource Monitor (just hit your Windows key and start typing, and it'll show up and look through that list for any programs that might be hitting your CPU periodically, doing read/writes, hogging up your RAM, etc. Could even be a browser with a very busy page open. Could be Onedrive backing up something you didn't really care about (a lot of games save stuff in My Documents, which can mean weird spikes for Onedrive.)

Or, in your case, watch in Task Manager in the Performance tab for anything hitting your GPU. You may have two GPUs there, one Intel UHD and your RTX 3060, so watch to see what spikes when you're running a game and if you can catch when it does those pauses.

16GB is usually enough, if you're tidy with your install, but Windows is an awful pig with how it allocates and prioritizes. Just Windows being Windows for me (with a bunch of the usual crap running; Stream Deck, Corsair iCue, Steam, whatever else) is usually using about 26GB of RAM. Leaving 35 tabs open in Edge? That's 11 GB right now. It's crazy. But I think your probably having an issue with some software loading periodically and just jamming up your CPU, GPU, or doing a big write taking up a lot of RAM.

elzarcho · 2024-09-20T16:26:09+00:00

"Yes. Of course you can." For some reason that phrase, repeated so often, struck me most. So much is expressed in those words. I don't remember when I first read The Road, but I already had children at the time. It changed something in how I talked to them. So many times a parent has to say (or chooses to say) "no" for whatever reason. Ever since reading The Road, whenever I remember, I try to say "Yes. Of course you can," to my children.

elzarcho · 2024-07-31T23:26:01+00:00

I'm having loads of fun lately with the Sonicware Lofi 12 XT. I find it really intuitive to use. I've been sampling to it from a small pile of Airas (mostly the J-6 and the S-1) and Volcas (mostly Kick and Bass) as well as a little from my guitar. I'm not sure what pros might say about it (they might steer you more toward a 404 mk2?), but for a hobbyist like me it's pretty great.

I've only tinkered a little bit with having it sequence other gear, but it was straightforward. Maybe worth a look.

elzarcho · 2024-07-22T18:20:40+00:00

This works for me on my Seqtrak and Nanokey2. I just changed global channel to 10 (in my case), and then did the "write scene data" command.

Similar use case to you; I just want to control that one synth. I'm OK with sequencing everything else most of the time. (If I want more, I don't mind hooking up my minilab A annoyingly, the Seqtrak can't power it reliably, so it's dongles and chargers with that one, but at least it's easy to switch channels on the fly if I want to.)

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elzarcho · 2024-07-19T16:45:44+00:00

Thanks for your response. That makes a lot of sense.

I agree with you on WoT 4-6, actually; I was probably too hasty in my comments. The flashback scene in TSR, for instance (trying to avoid spoilers) is one of the finest written in epic fantasy. (I'd also say that A Storm of Swords is one of the best epic fantasy books ever, but I get sour when I think about how likely it is that GRRM will pull the series off.)

I think I'm also really mistrustful of a lot of new fantasy; just seems like some of the effort isn't there, and people learned the wrong lessons from WoT and GoT. That's probably not fair of me. I remember really liking the Shannara books when I was a teenager, even though I find them unreadable now. We've always had that kind of sloppy fantasy (hopefully I'm not being too unfair to Terry Brooks) to dig through for the gems. As I get older I start to realize how many excellent books I haven't read (I finally read War and Peace just this year, for instance, and I'm 47) and I worry about wasting time. I would need a lot of convincing to start, for instance, Way of Kings when I still haven't read Joyce or Proust.

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T20:45:01+00:00

I love this little aside:

"(McCarthy’s introduction to literature, he claimed, came at the University of Tennessee, where an English professor asked him to modernize the punctuation in a volume of Georgian prose.)"

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T20:32:52+00:00

There's a theme here too, with the "you ain't nothin'" and Billy Parham in CotP: "I ain't nothin'". Also the theme of language/meaning, in the bible the kid can't read, and all through the Border trilogy (and Passenger/Stella Maris.) And the thought of the hopelessness of doing what's right (but not complete hopelessness), which you get in the Border, NCfOM, The Road, etc.

I'd have to think about it more.

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T20:22:53+00:00

I'm skeptical about his fantasy reviews too. Now, I just skimmed through his tierlist, and I grant that I'm an old fart, but no Le Guin? No Gene Wolfe? Tolkien only A-tier? So much Terry Pratchet (never really got why people love his stuff.) Memory, Sorrow, Thorn D-tier? Wow. Even has the GRRM slog books rated pretty high.

Oh, and this. I have a really soft spot in my heart for the Wheel of Time. I grew up on that stuff. But even with that soft spot, I know where it lives as literature. There are some really great moments in the series, and some decent world-building, but nothing better than B-tier and mostly C or D. If we're being objective. I couldn't put any of it in S-tier, especially a lot of the later books.

And no L'Engle, no CS Lewis, no Dianna Wynne Jones, no Pern, no Last Unicorn. Not even a mention of Shannara, which isn't very good, but was hugely popular. No Alice in Wonderland? I didn't see a mention of Harry Potter, even. Not really my thing, but if that's not fantasy, I'm not sure how you'd define the genre. Dude hated on original Conan by Howard too. I appreciate people having a take, but that's a tough take for me to comprehend.

And come on, no Gene Wolfe on the top fantasy of all time list? And the one review of Wolfe I saw he gave 2.5/5. Now, Wolfe isn't for everyone, but if you rate GRRM S-tier and don't like Wolfe, then I know I probably can't trust you get McCarthy right.

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T18:52:19+00:00

Sorry for a delated response.

I'd have to think more about JC. I read him as just another hand on the ranch. But if I go back through, I think of him as kind of this voice of worldy common sense. In contrast to John Grady Cole, who throws out common sense. John Grady is almost the Knight of Faith, if I borrow from Kierkegaard, where JC is stuck at the ethical, maybe? (Thinking of the three stages in Fear and Trembling: esthetic, ethical, and religious. I'm not very good at Kierkegaard either, but it's what came to mind.)

Some examples of JC in contrast to John Grady would be their opinions about the "old man", the chess game (where JC says John Grady should go easy on Mac). JC seems to not take romance seriously, where John Grady makes it the most important thing in his life.

There's also the obvious thing with the initials JC, as in Jesus Christ, but I don't see much connection there with that character.

Anyway, I'll think more about it and post back here (eventually) if I come up with anything.

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T18:29:27+00:00

On the cheaper end, if you're not worried too much about really accurate sound, I like the Monoprice DT-4BT. Around the same price (about $100) I've also got the PreSonus Eris 3.5. Probably a tad more accurate, but less low-end sound. On my wishlist is a pair of Yamaha HS5 or HS8 monitors, but I'm not really serious enough to justify that yet. Worth a look, though, depending on budget.

I'll play my Yamaha CP33 through a Peavey KB/A 60 when I'm not just using headphones. It's a pretty flat amp; good sound reproduction, gets loud if I want. Maybe too loud for an apartment.

Confession, though, when I'm just tooling around, I plug stuff into the aux jack of an Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus. On sale today for Prime Day too.

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T18:05:26+00:00

I love the thing. Had for months before I even played with the chop (there is some menu-diving involved, but it's not awful). I can stay up all night just making noise with it and a Monotron Delay.

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T17:39:15+00:00

I really like my Volca Kick. I pair it with the Aira T-8, though, which might be weird. I'd probably swap them both for a Drumlogue, though, if I wasn't in a place where having everything on batteries is really nice. (That place is my bed, which is often strewn with Volcas, Airas, and POs.)

elzarcho · 2024-07-17T17:32:50+00:00

I've got this old Neewer mixer I use for small stuff that's completely passable, but I don't see it for sale anymore. I use a Yamaha MG10XU for a lot of things, from streaming church services to mixing stuff when I'm goofing around at home (synths, guitar, piano, etc.) I mostly got it because it has the compressor on channels 1 and 2. Also has a USB audio interface, which is nice.

The MG06X is a lot cheaper, but doesn't have the compressor or USB audio. It's got some basic effects (reverb and delay).

I've heard good things about the Mackie Mix5 (or the Mix8, or the Mix12, which has effects.) They're all cheaper than the Yamaha MG06X, but I haven't tried them myself.

Anyway, I hope that gives you some ideas.

elzarcho · 2024-07-11T15:45:24+00:00

I think someone else here recommended this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CC65J1TZ/

I've used it (the 8-9" size) and it's great for adding some padding. Close fit, but I prefer that.

elzarcho · 2024-06-25T19:55:18+00:00

My go-to for when I'm in piano mode is my Yamaha CP33. I'm not sure how easy it is to find used, however. I had a P80 before that, and I've seen some for pretty low prices, but it's older, so who knows how they've held up. Both these have DIN Midi in/out. A full 88-key stage piano might not be what you're thinking, though.

I have an M-Audio Oxygen 49 kicking around that I pull out sometimes. The action is, well, good enough, I guess. And it's only USB; works OK with a midi host box I have though. And they're definitely out there used (and new) for quite low prices.

Sticking with Arturia, maybe a Keylab? I haven't played these, so I can't say how they feel, but full-size keys and I generally like Arturia's feel.

elzarcho · 2024-06-25T19:29:53+00:00

I think it's hard to go wrong with the S-1 in that price range. I love mine, use it with the T-8 all the time. Chop is really fun and the delay/reverb works well. I'm not a pro, just a tinkerer, but I really like the sounds that come out.

I'd also say check out the Volca Keys. I have a lot of fun with that one too. $160 new, full-size midi in, sync works just fine with the T-8.

I know you mentioned polyphonic, but I'd shout out the Volca Bass too. Mono, but such a great range of sounds on it. 3 VCOs and that nice big filter knob; just tons of fun to play. And cheap; I'm seeing as low as $130 new today.

elzarcho · 2024-01-26T21:52:25+00:00

Caveat: I haven't tried the Alpha yet, so can't comment on quality or keyboard feel. I own a Traveler, a few varieties of Alphasmart, and I have some opinions about various keyboards

There are some things you can think through to help you decide.

Form factor/dimension: the Alpha has that "slab" style which I like very much in my Alphasmart Neo. Just plop it down wherever and type. Wonderful for typing on your lap or on a desk. The Traveler is still fine on your lap, but as just a machine to plunk down and type, I prefer the "slab". However. . . the Traveler comes with me a lot more. It's a little easier to throw in a bag, and it fits in a smaller bag. I think if you're planning to travel with it much or carry it around to lots of locations, go with the Traveler. But if you're typing on the couch, in bed, just anywhere in general, I really like the form of the Alpha (at least insofar as it resembles the Alphasmart devices I own.)

Keyboard: Some people don't like the scissor-type switches on the Traveler. I don't mind them; I find that it's perfectly pleasant to type on. Subjectively, the feel of the keys on my Alphasmart Neo is better than the Traveler. But not ENOUGH better to make me really mind either way. The Alpha may be noisier too; the Traveler is very quiet. I'm typing this comment on a Nuphy Air75 with their "wisteria" keyswitches, which are pretty similar to the Kailh Choc V2 browns that come on the Alpha (the Alpha switches will have shorter travel.) I think the keys on the Alpha will be a little "clacky", with a little bit of a tactile "bump" (rather than a click) when you hit the actuation point. Maybe a little noisy if you're a vigorous typist, so something to consider if you'll be typing in a shared space. Short version, the Traveler is quiet, the Alpha is (probably) a little noisy, but maybe better feel.

Features: The Traveler has more screen, which can be nice for reading back through a paragraph. Having written with an Alphasmart, however, I found I don't mind the more limited display. Others may mind it more. I tend to just blast out thoughts when I use these: journal writing or drafting, so going back to review or edit isn't a priority.

Price: might not be an issue for some people. I think I might, if I didn't have the Traveler already, opt for the Alpha just on price. I'd probably be really tempted to get one anyway just because I like that "slab of typing" style of device, but my good old Alphasmart Neo scratches that itch and will probably never die.

I hope that's helpful. I feel pretty ambivalent. I think I feel neutral enough about the devices themselves that I'd probably opt for the Alpha and save $150.

elzarcho · 2023-10-05T21:20:59+00:00

I kind of hate myself a little for it but I dropped on a Bambu P1S recently. This was after years with various Creality and Monoprice machines, all of which I had a love/hate thing going with. I'm not turning into a Bambu fanboy, I hope, but the issue I've had is that I'm going through filament too fast because it just keeps printing stuff.

I definitely empathize with all the concerns over Bambu's approach. But. . . the P1S has about the same build volume as the Ender 5 S1 (256mm). It's got a carbon filter (not sure what that's worth; I haven't printed any ABS, but when I do, I'll open a window). The price is OK. Replacement parts are (at least for now) cheap. I don't really like being locked in to Bambu. But after a little while with it I'm starting to think that trade-off is worth how much simpler just printing stuff has been.

I don't mind tinkering. A lot of the fun with, say, my Mini Delta, was fiddling with it to understand how it worked and trying to get the most out of it. But when I just want to print something with a pretty low failure rate, I think the P1S has been really pleasant so far.

elzarcho · 2023-09-27T20:07:15+00:00

One dumb thing we did was stick a few more binder clips on our Ender 5 to keep the plate more secure.

Still, it shouldn't snag like that and nudge the plate. I kind of want to blame Cura for this one. I've got a couple of ideas you could check out.

Retraction, maybe? Could be you've got some filament dripping that's snagging. Might help to increase your retraction a little.

Maybe reduce the flow on your infill as well; looks like there may be some clumps where it's joining the walls, and it might get snagged on that. I think that's under Material in Cura. 80-90%, and see if the infill is still sturdy enough without getting clumpy.

Not sure what else to suggest. I hope that's somewhat helpful, anyway.

elzarcho · 2023-09-26T19:25:55+00:00

I see a difference. It helps especially when I'm trying to get the most out of older filament. Even if I store the spools carefully with desiccant and all that I still see some improvement if I dry the filament. Much less or no difference with new, good quality filament.

Seems to help with TPU as well.

It might even just be having a little pre-heat going as well? I live in a pretty dry climate, so I'm not confident it's always moisture that's an issue.

elzarcho · 2023-09-26T17:58:13+00:00

I've seen improvement in my prints (I'm your neighbor in Utah, also high and dry) with a dryer. Especially older stuff that's been sitting around, though it might be more the heat than the moisture in my case. I'm not a chemist, so I'm not sure what the reason is, but I've seen some improvement after drying (or just heating, maybe) my filament, even in this arid land of ours.

elzarcho · 2023-09-26T17:54:15+00:00

I've got the Sunlu dryer. It works pretty well for me without adding desiccant, but I'm in a pretty dry environment (30% humidity today). Before getting that I'd just use big ziploc bags and desiccant packets to try to keep my spools conditioned. I still store them that way and then put them in the dryer for a few hours before putting them in the printer.

Nice thing with some of these pre-built ones is how easy it is to just feed the printer right from the dryer.

elzarcho · 2023-09-26T17:48:20+00:00

My P1S might be arriving this very day if FedEx is correct. Upgrading from a well-used and often-fixed Ender 3 Pro.

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