Anyone else stuck on the log in screen?

Me too, realm status page says:

We're currently experiencing unexpected issues with our authentication system which may prevent or slow game and website logins. Our database administrators are in the process of investigating the issue. We'll provide an update in approximately 30 minutes.

Looks like a major crash on several realms.

me too. stuck on authentication, then went to disconnected from server

I had the same thing last night. Had to play some HL2 while I waited. So is there a big patch today?

I had the same thing last night. Had to play some HL2 while I waited. So is there a big patch today?

Don't think so. They said realms will be down for "scheduled maintenance" only.

It's coming soon. My background downloader has it all ready to go.

Confirmed, no patch today. I just logged in. I'd expect it before June, but since they just tweaked every piece of end-game armor last week, there's still a fair bit of work to go before it's ready.

I have a major problem logging in. Everytime I go to use the computer someone's on the damn thing.

You need to get one of them rubber things. You know, to cover the keyboard.