#I can't play online

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stiff briar
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I can't connect to the polytopia online server

coral void
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Same

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I used to be able to play on Android, got a new Android, now it seems I can play fine on the new phone but I wanted to be able to play the same account on both phones but the old one never connects to the server.

dim lark
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Same bug as me, I changed phone but kept the same account however it can't connect to server and I can't use the previously purchased tribes

proper kernel
proper kernel
coral void
# proper kernel Have you been able to play since you posted this? Often a short-term issue.

There was quite a long time I had this issue on my old phone, but yes, eventually it started working again after a couiple months. It does seem that the servers are just bad, we often have the servers lagging in the middle of a game or just forcing a restart because of lost connections after leaving the game alone for a few minutes etc on a REGULAR basis on both home wifi and on cell connections so I know its not on our end. It also seems to happen more frequently during peek times like after work /school hours and weekends

proper kernel
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"Peak times" doesn't necessarily mean a lot because people play all over the world. Yes, the servers are definitely finnicky, and I have also observed that a connection can't be held for a long time when not actively sending requests. I have no idea if any work is being done to improve it; I think it's low priority for the devs since it's been an issue for a while, but I do hope progress can be made eventually.

coral void
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I'm guessing they just like money so spend less and keep asking for more