GeForce Now (Controller bindings not saving / resetting)

Ace Argon

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o7 all.

Is there anyone using GeForce Now to play ED that has recently experienced their controller being unresponsive in game? For about a week or so, every time I log in the controller does not respond. A relog from desktop usually fixes the issue but sometimes it takes 3 or 4 relogs which is a real pain. I feel that something has changed either with GFN or FDev for this to trigger. Nothing my end has changed and I am hearing reports of other cmdrs having the same issue.

Issue tracker link below if you could comment to get it on FDevs radar a little quicker! Thanks!

Issue Tracker

issues.frontierstore.net issues.frontierstore.net
 
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STRONTIUM DOG

STRONTIUM DOG
i did inot think fd supports geforce now?
i think its more gforce now is adaptable to play elite
whatever the issue is i think its a gforce now one tbh
i cannot see the devs acting on it personally but you never know.................
i dont use gforce now but could the lost binds guide stuck at the top of this pc subforum be apllied somehow me wonders?
 
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Ace Argon

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GFN users don't get access to their bind files as everything is played on a remote Windows VM. I def think it is Fdev's side as often a relog of the game restores the custom binds to exactly as they should be. Very odd.
 

Untilting

Untilting
Is anything else missing on the occasions when the custom binds aren't there - did you find yourself having to re-enter your login details for Steam or Epic too?
 

Ace Argon

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Untilting said:
Is anything else missing on the occasions when the custom binds aren't there - did you find yourself having to re-enter your login details for Steam or Epic too?
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So everything else is exactly as it should be when the binds are not there... Graphics settings, Ships, Credits etc. It's just the custom bind profile. Sometimes I load the game up and the custom bind option doesn't show at all and it defaults to another option, and other times the custom bind option does load with all the correct bindings but there is no response from them in game. A relog or two has always corrected the issue but it continues to reappear for each game session.
 

STRONTIUM DOG

STRONTIUM DOG
if you can change a binding in game i would say do so/ apply then change it back that should refresh the file in the vm
and see if the problem is still there else my guess is its just server related and not a lot you can do about it
aside of thurs morning server maintenance there has been no game updates since your trouble began so cant see it being an fd thing🤷‍♂️
 
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Ace Argon

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It's a bizarre one for sure. I will certainly try changing a couple of binds in the custom profile to see if that refreshes things. Other than that I will leave it in the hands of the server gods. At least I have a relog workaround for now. Thanks all for your input
 

Untilting

Untilting
Ace Argon said:
So everything else is exactly as it should be when the binds are not there... Graphics settings, Ships, Credits etc. It's just the custom bind profile. Sometimes I load the game up and the custom bind option doesn't show at all and it defaults to another option, and other times the custom bind option does load with all the correct bindings but there is no response from them in game. A relog or two has always corrected the issue but it continues to reappear for each game session.
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Lots of data is stored game server-side, but key bindings live in files in the local Windows folders. I'd assumed in GeforceNow we must have a roaming profile that gets downloaded on login after the VM is allocated, and the files with the keyboard bindings are somewhere in there. If for some reason the profile download was slow and the game launched before those files were accessible then the game would think you didn't have any, they'd only appear the next time you launched the game after they had completed downloading.

Lots of conjecture :( The next time I play I might see if I can launch an Explorer session from the Steam window and have a poke around.

I play a bit most days (EU West) and haven't seen any problem (yet).
 

Ace Argon

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A little update.. I have tried my alt account (also with GFN) and the same occurs so does issue not appear to be account specific. Maybe an issue with GeForce Now?.. although all other games I own on GFN work as expected. Also... another thing that points me to the issue being server side with fdev is that when the issue occurs, the UI in the control menus is offset with the profile options appearing at the bottom of the screen until clicked upon which it jumps to the top... never had this behaviour before until this issue started a few days back
 

Ace Argon

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Just posting for anyone else experiencing this and stumbling across this post.... Support ticket has been raised so let's see what happens,

From a little more testing today.. it appears to be an issue on the wireless side of things. I am able to play Elite on GFN using the TV app with a wired controller with no issue (wireless controller still has same issue). However, on my imac, which is where I play mostly, the wired controller is not compatible and the wireless does not respond most of the time now. I have tested with another wireless controller and both these controllers display the same issue. To recap: When starting a couple of things can happen as follows.... 1) No Custom keybind profile at all and game defaults to Control Pad Default (which will work but with no custom bindings) 2) Custom binds can be selected for each mode (General, Ship, SRV & On Foot) but controller does NOT respond at all in game (except for pausing to the main menu and navigating the main menu) 3) Custom binds are available for selection and work as normal (this usually happens after a few relogs... although I have relogged 4 times just now with no joy and gave up) 4) Sometimes the control profile drop down box GUI is offset in game. I play daily and have deducted that the issue started for me on the morning of 24th November 2023 (GMT) or on the late evening before.
 

CH1cK

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Ace Argon said:
o7 all.

Is there anyone using GeForce Now to play ED that has recently experienced repeated loss of their controller bindings? For about a week or so, everytime I log in the controller does not respond due to the custom keybindings not appearing. A relog from desktop usually fixes the issue but sometimes it takes 3 or 4 relogs which is a real pain. I feel that something has changed either with GFN or FDev for this to trigger. Nothing my end has changed and I am hearing reports of other cmdrs having the same issue.

Issue tracker link below if you could comment to get it on FDevs radar a little quicker! Thanks!

Issue Tracker

issues.frontierstore.net issues.frontierstore.net
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Happening to me also, and I’m using a wired controller. Bindings disappear, or they’re there but don’t respond. A few relogs does usually solve it. So 30 min later I can usually play. Not sure what’s going on, but at least I’m relieved that it isn’t just me.
 

Ace Argon

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CH1cK said:
Happening to me also, and I’m using a wired controller. Bindings disappear, or they’re there but don’t respond. A few relogs does usually solve it. So 30 min later I can usually play. Not sure what’s going on, but at least I’m relieved that it isn’t just me.
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Indeed it's good to hear that someone else has the same problem. Think it's me going crazy sometimes or that I've messed something up! Lol! Anyway, make sure you add to the issue tracker if you haven't already. Think the more info that fdev have on this the better. Of course, I also wonder if it is fdev or gfn or even steam? Are u using steam or epic on gfn to access the game? No joy after 6 relogs today. Eventually got it working this evening. I must love this game too much to persevere like this! LOL.
 

CH1cK

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I have Odyssey on Steam, so I’m using GeForce Now to play it there on an old HP laptop which ordinarily wouldn’t be able to handle it. Tonight I had it working on the second login, but then it crashed & I had to start over again. Still trying now. Seems random how many logins it takes.
 

STRONTIUM DOG

STRONTIUM DOG
FD would probably solve this if they could as any avenue for potential sales can only be a good thing from a business perspective
but my guess is they cant as its network related on behalf of g force now virtual machines
though i would try the various options in the launcher settings tick boxes IE X inout and the cache etc for any cause and effect...........
also some have had better luck with the Geforce now in browser option
though it would be nice of them to give there official view on the issue so do report via the bug reporting forum as the more peeps that do
may get them to nog there noggins together to try to resolve it but i must stress that i dont think FD have any obligations to do so
as they are not affiliated to my knowledge................
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Ace Argon

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Prob with the geforce browser option is that does not support the higher monitor resolutions.. Not only this but is had since been proved that the problem exists with the browser option too. Everything used to work fine until a few weeks ago. The fdev support team are on it so I'm hoping that they can at least confirm whether it is their end, steam or gfn. I still think it's a problem at their end or at least the handshake between the services. The issue is accompanied by a weird gui glitch in the control menu which would have nothing to do with GFN as they are only streaming the game from the fdev servers. Anyway, fingers crossed for a solution it miracle fix soon.  The issue tracker on this is also gathering traction with more people reporting the same issue recently.
 

Ace Argon

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CH1cK said:
Tried again tonight, no luck after many login attempts. Going to have to drop my GeForce Now subscription until they fix.
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Such a shame that you are having to do this. :-( but completely understandable. A relog in GFN takes significantly longer because the Planet Generation spins up every time. Continue to add to the Issue Tracker thread (as will I and others) to keep it fresh under the devs noses. If anything looks like it gets fixed I will post here.
 

STRONTIUM DOG

STRONTIUM DOG
CH1cK said:
Tried again tonight, no luck after many login attempts. Going to have to drop my GeForce Now subscription until they fix.
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as you are a subscriber to gfnow have they had anything to say about it?
i would make it clear to them the reason for dropping subscription...............(they have something to loose)
fd can only really miss out on potential future arx purchase as they already have your dosh for the main event so to speak:mad:
 
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