Please help me connect to the front server!

When I use VFUN's launcher, I can get to the part where it says, "Damik, do you want to play on Sikyon?" When I click 'yes' it just won't go past that screen onto the actual game.

When I use the Global AO launcher from Steam, it cannot connect to the front server.

I've verified the files on Steam, I am using a VPN. What else can I do?

I was Xargrr's right hand man for years in the CrazyHamsters guild. I miss it!