I have a temporary workaround for PC (MAC should have similar approach, app will not have the same luck at the moment)
please change your hosts. file (located in c:\windows\system32\drives\etc), adding the following entry
87.106.21.140 gameview.outer-empires.com
this entry will direct you to the server directly.
I post the solution to AoI and DIe forum, (and also here now), but since anyone can't play the game, most likely can't access OE forum either. so please spread the word around to other faction web sites.
thanks!
Hcout
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