can't log in are even get to the log in screen. is the server down?

Francolino wrote:
Hello,
Because of several updates and other changes the Origin Test Server will be offline soon for about 1hour. Please be patient.
Please note: The server is protected during the update with a htaccess login - Please don't typein your nick and password there, it don't works.
Enjoy the free time and take a short vacation ;-)
Your OGame.origin team