I need a little insight, as I'm getting tired of this..

This is my EXACT "getting-into-a-server" daily routine:

1. Start LFS (no track loaded yet)
2. Attempt to join server
3. "Did not receive track info"
4. Attempt 2 to join server
5. Immediate "LOST CONNECTION TO HOST" even before actually getting into server
6. Attempt 3 to join server
7. "JOOS - PLY" message directly after connection / server disconnection
8. Attempt 4 to join server
9. Connection established / server disconnection, "LOST CONNECTION TO HOST"
10. Attempt 5 to join server
11. Connection FINALLY established

What can I do to remedy this? I'm not exaggerating ONE bit when I tell you that I NEVER get a direct, 1-try, successful connection. Is this my computer that can't keep up with the demands of LFS? Or is it just my extremely bad luck..?

What connection do you have? if your on dialup or have high ping (400+) to the server your connecting to, then u'll get alot of drop outs. I ping mostly international servers at about 380 on avg on adsl. It usually will not connect first time, but will 2nd n once connected is very stable. New vid card helped it alot in many ways.

If you are using a router (broadband modem) then you might want to check port forwarding, though I doubt very much that would hinder u since you are connecting.
I suspect its slow net speed though or high ping.