@BurningMan, my Syndicate.conf file is empty, do i just add that list to the file? (i don't have a masternode) 
Yep, add the list to the file. If you cant get connection to the network, I've uploaded the blockchain with a working conf file. Just download the zip, and put the files in a folder called Syndicate which can be found by typing %appdata% into windows search.
This has solved the problem for multiple people with connection issues.
https://mega.nz/#!RmoDjRhA!SXYkvx12OgZZYQrApFGY8y8jFK7Y241KreaA26TzPLY
Try this Topian courtesy of community member BurningMan
