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Demostf plugin not uploading consistently on NFO
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Hey, I have been trying to get the demos plugin to work on my NFO server but I can't seem to get it to upload consistently. It uploads maybe 1 in 10 games. Most of the time I get the cURL error coe 28 or 26. I have tried everything I can think of to fix it but I just can't seem to get it to work. I even contacted the developer Icewind and he said there is no issues on the server side. After being fed up I got a new server from a different host and literally copy pasted the files to that server and everything works fine. Then I noticed that my friends that use NFO servers also have the same issue.

TLDR; Demos plugin specifically doesnt work on NFO servers

Is there anyone here that uses NFO servers and gets the demos to upload everytime?

Hey, I have been trying to get the demos plugin to work on my NFO server but I can't seem to get it to upload consistently. It uploads maybe 1 in 10 games. Most of the time I get the cURL error coe 28 or 26. I have tried everything I can think of to fix it but I just can't seem to get it to work. I even contacted the developer Icewind and he said there is no issues on the server side. After being fed up I got a new server from a different host and literally copy pasted the files to that server and everything works fine. Then I noticed that my friends that use NFO servers also have the same issue.

TLDR; Demos plugin specifically doesnt work on NFO servers

Is there anyone here that uses NFO servers and gets the demos to upload everytime?
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I have also been getting this problem. I was thinking of just reinstalling everything including demos.tf. Have you deleted your demos currently on your server, it might be full.

I have also been getting this problem. I was thinking of just reinstalling everything including demos.tf. Have you deleted your demos currently on your server, it might be full.
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#3
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Curl Error 28 is a timeout. Demos.tf is hosted in Europe, NFO is an American server provider. You can see why there would be a time out issue. Of course though, if it were just a NA->EU problem, everyone getting their Chicago servers from NFO would have this same problem. Are you renting from a pop center like LA, by chance? (the timeout setting may be specifically formulated to accommodate midwest US since thats where most players play)

Curl Error 28 is a timeout. Demos.tf is hosted in Europe, NFO is an American server provider. You can see why there would be a time out issue. Of course though, if it were just a NA->EU problem, everyone getting their Chicago servers from NFO would have this same problem. Are you renting from a pop center like LA, by chance? (the timeout setting may be specifically formulated to accommodate midwest US since thats where most players play)
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https://www.teamfortress.tv/57407/demos-tf-curl-code-error-28
I've also had this issue.

edit: did not see captain zidgels post above

https://www.teamfortress.tv/57407/demos-tf-curl-code-error-28
I've also had this issue.

edit: did not see captain zidgels post above
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my server is located in Chicago

my server is located in Chicago
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same issue here, also nfo hosted in chicago

same issue here, also nfo hosted in chicago
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serveme.tf
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I see no issues with my NFO Chicago servers

I see no issues with my NFO Chicago servers
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#8
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Our Chicago NFO uploads successfully maybe 50% of the time.

Our Chicago NFO uploads successfully maybe 50% of the time.
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payload.tf
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My NFO (Chicago) hasn't had issues in the past, nor do I think it would be if I tried now.

Maybe there is a setting, or could build a setting, that can set the time out to be a bit longer to accompany the time delay from NA->EU.

My NFO (Chicago) hasn't had issues in the past, nor do I think it would be if I tried now.

Maybe there is a setting, or could build a setting, that can set the time out to be a bit longer to accompany the time delay from NA->EU.
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#10
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ive asked Icewind and it appears that the NA-EU upload speed shouldnt be an issue

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/649682914187018279/770341461366931477/icewind.png

edit: looking at some of the demos. it ranges from 20-70 mb
maybe the larger files are the ones that don't get uploaded

ive asked Icewind and it appears that the NA-EU upload speed shouldnt be an issue
[img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/649682914187018279/770341461366931477/icewind.png[/img]

edit: looking at some of the demos. it ranges from 20-70 mb
maybe the larger files are the ones that don't get uploaded
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payload.tf
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Obamiddive asked Icewind and it appears that the NA-EU upload speed shouldnt be an issue
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/649682914187018279/770341461366931477/icewind.png

edit: looking at some of the demos. it ranges from 20-70 mb
maybe the larger files are the ones that don't get uploaded

Try to do a 5 minute demo where you and a friend cap are the only ones in the server, and get a 5-0. See if that demo uploads. Then, compare that with a nights' scrim results, see if that uploads.

Come back to us with your findings.

Also, compare the demo sizes in the FTP and post that as well. I really don't think this is an issue with NFO nor demos.tf, but this information would be nice to help solve your case(s).

[quote=Obamidd]ive asked Icewind and it appears that the NA-EU upload speed shouldnt be an issue
[img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/649682914187018279/770341461366931477/icewind.png[/img]

edit: looking at some of the demos. it ranges from 20-70 mb
maybe the larger files are the ones that don't get uploaded[/quote]
Try to do a 5 minute demo where you and a friend cap are the only ones in the server, and get a 5-0. See if that demo uploads. Then, compare that with a nights' scrim results, see if that uploads.

Come back to us with your findings.

Also, compare the demo sizes in the FTP and post that as well. I really don't think this is an issue with NFO nor demos.tf, but this information would be nice to help solve your case(s).
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#12
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Demo upload for short demos
I've tested this by playing 5 2ish minute matches on Snakewater. Here is the console output for the uploading process
there was a 100% upload success uploading these short STV demos. The file size ranged from 1-5 MBs
Demo upload for longer demos
Looking at the logs.tf page (which has a perfect upload rate), FTP demo folder and, Demos.tf page.
The demos have a 2/5 upload success rate.
an oddity I noticed was that a 55 MB demo was uploaded but a 45 MB demo wasn't. A possible theory that the upload speed is inconsistent.
out of the matches that got uploaded the only 25 MB demo was uploaded successfully
I also tried an 8 MB demo and it uploaded successfully

TLDR: Small demos appear to upload consistently. While large ones struggle

[b]Demo upload for short demos[/b]
I've tested this by playing 5 2ish minute matches on Snakewater. [url=https://pastebin.com/0qr5JwkW]Here is the console output for the uploading process[/url]
there was a 100% upload success uploading these short STV demos. The file size ranged from 1-5 MBs
[b]Demo upload for longer demos[/b]
Looking at the logs.tf page (which has a perfect upload rate), FTP demo folder and, Demos.tf page.
The demos have a 2/5 upload success rate.
an oddity I noticed was that a 55 MB demo was uploaded but a 45 MB demo wasn't. A possible theory that the upload speed is inconsistent.
out of the matches that got uploaded the only 25 MB demo was uploaded successfully
I also tried an 8 MB demo and it uploaded successfully

TLDR: Small demos appear to upload consistently. While large ones struggle
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#13
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interesting; I believe this is true in my case too. Most of our scrims/matches that are rolls get uploaded but the stalemate 30 minute games dont

interesting; I believe this is true in my case too. Most of our scrims/matches that are rolls get uploaded but the stalemate 30 minute games dont
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#14
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The file size makes sense, most of the ones I see successful from our server are shorter duration scrims.

The file size makes sense, most of the ones I see successful from our server are shorter duration scrims.
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#15
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ok after asking icewind to extend the timeout limit everything seems to work fine. however, demos take longer to upload like 5-10 minutes long.... As far as I have tested it looks like it uploads fine

Here is the new plugin: https://github.com/demostf/plugin/blob/master/demostf.smx

ok after asking icewind to extend the timeout limit everything seems to work fine. however, demos take longer to upload like 5-10 minutes long.... As far as I have tested it looks like it uploads fine

Here is the new plugin: https://github.com/demostf/plugin/blob/master/demostf.smx
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