Issues trying to join the server

[BobMacaroni]

So, I load up my discovery launcher, try to join the server, aaaaand-

-realize that I can't. Either one of three things happen: either

A: The game freezes upon my attempt to join the server

B: The default error message ("I'm sorry, but a connection could not be established to that server. This is usually caused by a server going offline when you try to connect to it. It may also be caused by Internet problems. Try again later.") occurs and I am unable to join

C: It allows me to enter into the character list, but kicks me from joining the game, citing the same error message.

This started yesterday when I tried to join, and continued today. I have not switched or changed anything with my computer or internet, at least not in a while, and nothing changed on my end from the last time I was able to join the server (less than a week ago), that I know of.

Any ideas on what this might be caused by?

[Helo]

Check your firewall, it might be blocking the server.
Try pinging 88.198.43.188 server IP to check if you're getting return info

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