I LOVE THIS GAME ... but how to stop the "connection" to the server

[ElALEX]

I am a huge fan of BLOOD DRAGON.
I bought it on PS3, xbox one and now I have it on PC.
However, it is too difficult to open the menu and wait 2 minutes for it to connect to the server. (server that is not available now and never)
For the developers, why did they do this? It is a game without multiplayer , do you need to connect to your server?
Ok! I just want to enjoy this game properly.
the game may stop requesting only the connection to the "server"
maybe delete a file? or something like that ?
I tried to play it offline mode but the problem remains, of course! I would still like to unlock the achievements (they can still be unlocked without the servers)

I hope you can help me and help more fans like me and everyone.

[lightwo]

Well... I think all you can end up with is the same as you get, since just firewalling the game is the same as expecting it to connect to now-nonexistent servers. Offline mode really is your only bet.

Though, are you entirely sure achievements don't work? I want to launch the game offline, but only the game, not the launcher, using -offline. Have you tried that, do achievements work for you?

Sorry, I myself am asking questions at this point, since I can't check at the moment.

[ElALEX]

Originally posted by lightwo:

Well... I think all you can end up with is the same as you get, since just firewalling the game is the same as expecting it to connect to now-nonexistent servers. Offline mode really is your only bet.

Though, are you entirely sure achievements don't work? I want to launch the game offline, but only the game, not the launcher, using -offline. Have you tried that, do achievements work for you?

Sorry, I myself am asking questions at this point, since I can't check at the moment.

Even if you start the game offline ALWAYS! Ubisoft Connect will launch and the game will always have online DRM ...
I couldn't do anything else, just try to get into the menu at least.
at least not "always" but it doesn't matter.
It's a great game with A BUG! disgusted.
Achievement-wise I've only had issues with 2.
achievement of "shoot a headshot at each enemy"
Y
Achievement for "fulfilling all rescues" I did both, but they were not unlocked
WHAT DOES IT MEAN! PLAY AGAIN! : D

[teleguy]

https://steamcommunity.com/app/233270/discussions/0/3110278728386315645/?ctp=2#c3053987085397984531

[IHaveBadWiFiBro]

I'm have the exact same issue with Far Cry 3 base game, and it's making me not wanna play, ubisoft is full of crap.

[Cooclix]

Let us all report this to ubisoft, they dont even bother to fix this, in the long rum, it could means that we are essentially locked for playing a game that require an always online system WITH its online system actually unsupported anymore

[Flakker]

i managed to solve it by that reddit link, had to install a dll and worked like a charm

[awsomeguyistheman]

if you turn off your internet then it will only take like 2 seconds


ive tried it

[Ubi Milky]

Hello awsomeguyistheman, thank you for contributing to this thread.

The games online modes are no longer available, if you have only just purchased the game or it has been a while since you have played, you may need to download our new Ubisoft Connect launcher for the game,

The older Uplay launcher that came bundled with our older games, should have prompted you to update to Ubisoft Connect too. If you are still using our older Uplay launcher, please uninstall it, as it may cause issues when trying to launch or connect to our servers.

You can download our new launcher here - https://ubisoftconnect.com/

At present, I have tested this on our Connect launcher and do not have any issues starting a campaign or saving a game.

I do find the connecting to server message appears for no longer than 10 seconds at most, but this can be prevented by launching the game in offline mode, since there is no longer any online, as a workaround.

-Ubisoft Support

[rompompastomp]

I found this site with a fix that seems to work
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Far_Cry_3_Blood_Dragon

"Server connection workaround • Link
Initial unsuccessful server connection attempts on title screen still remain. Unsuccessful server connection attempts "PLEASE WAIT WHILE WE CONNECT TO FAR CRY 3 BLOOD DRAGON SERVERS" in menu are mitigated by this.
Edit DLL files yourself
Go to <path-to-game>\bin.
Open the two files FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll with a hex editor. HxD is a popular option for Windows-based operating systems.
Search for the hex-values FF 89 43 0C 85 C0 74 30 83 EC as well as 8B 53 0C 85 D2 74 30 33 C9 in both of the files.
Replace the hexadecimal code 74 with EB at both of the locations in each of the two files.
Save your changes."

ive done very minor testing but seems to eliminate the attempt to connect to the server when opening the menu once in game, hope this helps and saves you all a lot of time =)

[Ubi_TheBerry]

Originally posted by rompompastomp:

I found this site with a fix that seems to work
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Far_Cry_3_Blood_Dragon

"Server connection workaround • Link
Initial unsuccessful server connection attempts on title screen still remain. Unsuccessful server connection attempts "PLEASE WAIT WHILE WE CONNECT TO FAR CRY 3 BLOOD DRAGON SERVERS" in menu are mitigated by this.
Edit DLL files yourself
Go to <path-to-game>\bin.
Open the two files FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll with a hex editor. HxD is a popular option for Windows-based operating systems.
Search for the hex-values FF 89 43 0C 85 C0 74 30 83 EC as well as 8B 53 0C 85 D2 74 30 33 C9 in both of the files.
Replace the hexadecimal code 74 with EB at both of the locations in each of the two files.
Save your changes."

ive done very minor testing but seems to eliminate the attempt to connect to the server when opening the menu once in game, hope this helps and saves you all a lot of time =)

Thanks for sharing this, however we must advise you please take care when downloading / installing 3rd party files and making changes to the game as this can lead to performance / compatibility issues.

- Ubisoft Support

[killfel01]

Originally posted by rompompastomp:

I found this site with a fix that seems to work
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Far_Cry_3_Blood_Dragon

"Server connection workaround • Link
Initial unsuccessful server connection attempts on title screen still remain. Unsuccessful server connection attempts "PLEASE WAIT WHILE WE CONNECT TO FAR CRY 3 BLOOD DRAGON SERVERS" in menu are mitigated by this.
Edit DLL files yourself
Go to <path-to-game>\bin.
Open the two files FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll with a hex editor. HxD is a popular option for Windows-based operating systems.
Search for the hex-values FF 89 43 0C 85 C0 74 30 83 EC as well as 8B 53 0C 85 D2 74 30 33 C9 in both of the files.
Replace the hexadecimal code 74 with EB at both of the locations in each of the two files.
Save your changes."

ive done very minor testing but seems to eliminate the attempt to connect to the server when opening the menu once in game, hope this helps and saves you all a lot of time =)

Thank you very much
having shared the indication to edit the dlls by myself, I was able to edit the files and play safely (I didn't have to install external files).
With such a small change the game, which was unplayable, is now playable. Ubisoft should be ashamed for not providing the solution themselves.
Thanks again.

[Glyde]

Originally posted by Ubi_TheBerry:

Originally posted by rompompastomp:

I found this site with a fix that seems to work
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Far_Cry_3_Blood_Dragon

"Server connection workaround • Link
Initial unsuccessful server connection attempts on title screen still remain. Unsuccessful server connection attempts "PLEASE WAIT WHILE WE CONNECT TO FAR CRY 3 BLOOD DRAGON SERVERS" in menu are mitigated by this.
Edit DLL files yourself
Go to <path-to-game>\bin.
Open the two files FC3.dll and FC3_d3d11.dll with a hex editor. HxD is a popular option for Windows-based operating systems.
Search for the hex-values FF 89 43 0C 85 C0 74 30 83 EC as well as 8B 53 0C 85 D2 74 30 33 C9 in both of the files.
Replace the hexadecimal code 74 with EB at both of the locations in each of the two files.
Save your changes."

ive done very minor testing but seems to eliminate the attempt to connect to the server when opening the menu once in game, hope this helps and saves you all a lot of time =)

Thanks for sharing this, however we must advise you please take care when downloading / installing 3rd party files and making changes to the game as this can lead to performance / compatibility issues.

- Ubisoft Support

I know this post is old.. but I feel I had to react: Ubisoft... you and your team has failed to take action accordingly... and in order for people to continue to actually enjoy the game, the community has to take matters into their own hands... it's pretty sad, really...