Hey guys, the recent discussion on the forums has prompted me to consider a few options with my servers. Recently, I've noticed that the San Jose and New York City DM servers are not in use at all, as well as that the only Chicago and Dallas 1 are used. So what I'll possibly be doing is two fold:
1) Closing down NYC/SJ DM servers
At this point, there's no reason for me to keep these two servers up as they get no usage at all. It was an experiment to see if there was an interest with DM servers located closer to their respective locations (West Coast/East Coast) instead of Central servers (Chicago/Dallas). From what it looks like, the experiment has been done and it's not worth keeping it going for me.
2) Making the #2 servers ESEA Whitelist/Sniper enabled servers
This one I'm still iffy about, but it could be a good option for me to get these two servers more populated. Right now, Chicago and Dallas 1 are the most popular servers, with the other two being used very rarely. It could also be a good compromise to those who want Sniper and DH in DM servers (as much as I disagree with both of them)
Now along with that, there is the other server I run which does Ammomod. Frankly, this server has never been popular and is always empty. I've already stated my intentions to shut it down before, but was persuaded by tragic to keep it running. However, it's no longer in my best interest to run servers that do not get used, Ammomod included. I will be shutting down the Ammomod server at the end of the billing period (unless something drastic changes).
Please let me know what you guys think of these changes.
Hey guys, the recent discussion on the forums has prompted me to consider a few options with my servers. Recently, I've noticed that the San Jose and New York City DM servers are not in use at all, as well as that the only Chicago and Dallas 1 are used. So what I'll possibly be doing is two fold:
1) Closing down NYC/SJ DM servers
At this point, there's no reason for me to keep these two servers up as they get no usage at all. It was an experiment to see if there was an interest with DM servers located closer to their respective locations (West Coast/East Coast) instead of Central servers (Chicago/Dallas). From what it looks like, the experiment has been done and it's not worth keeping it going for me.
2) Making the #2 servers ESEA Whitelist/Sniper enabled servers
This one I'm still iffy about, but it could be a good option for me to get these two servers more populated. Right now, Chicago and Dallas 1 are the most popular servers, with the other two being used very rarely. It could also be a good compromise to those who want Sniper and DH in DM servers (as much as I disagree with both of them)
Now along with that, there is the other server I run which does Ammomod. Frankly, this server has never been popular and is always empty. I've already stated my intentions to shut it down before, but was persuaded by tragic to keep it running. However, it's no longer in my best interest to run servers that do not get used, Ammomod included. I will be shutting down the Ammomod server at the end of the billing period (unless something drastic changes).
Please let me know what you guys think of these changes.
I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.
I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.
cage-I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.
Exactly this. I live on the east coast as well, so if NY was populated I'd go on it all the time.
[quote=cage-]I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.[/quote]
Exactly this. I live on the east coast as well, so if NY was populated I'd go on it all the time.
cage-I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.
KRAKcage-I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.
Exactly this. I live on the east coast as well, so if NY was populated I'd go on it all the time.
Solution to this, join the server & invite a friend. Wait for a bit and it would be populated. The problem is no one wants to put the effort forward to populate a server.
[quote=cage-]I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.[/quote]
[quote=KRAK][quote=cage-]I use chicago1 and dallas1 because they always have people. If the others (NY, im east coast) were populated I would go on them.[/quote]
Exactly this. I live on the east coast as well, so if NY was populated I'd go on it all the time.[/quote]
Solution to this, join the server & invite a friend. Wait for a bit and it would be populated. The problem is no one wants to put the effort forward to populate a server.
Option number 2, except that I think it would be best to make those servers have 10 slots since sniper would be allowed.
Option number 2, except that I think it would be best to make those servers have 10 slots since sniper would be allowed.
Fog, how much does each server cost you?
Fog, how much does each server cost you?
The #2 servers get much more popular during regular seasons on scrim nights. As evidenced on Thursday May 2nd @ 1030est.
http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/885232974430255157/6426C5F818060BFC2CB86854AF2B7C5FE5956F10/
Also I'd rather play with the ESEA whitelist but without the sniper. So perhaps make the #1 with the whitelist and #2 with whatever you have and the sniper.
Thanks.
The #2 servers get much more popular during regular seasons on scrim nights. As evidenced on Thursday May 2nd @ 1030est.
[img]http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/885232974430255157/6426C5F818060BFC2CB86854AF2B7C5FE5956F10/[/img]
Also I'd rather play with the ESEA whitelist but without the sniper. So perhaps make the #1 with the whitelist and #2 with whatever you have and the sniper.
Thanks.
RageOption number 2, except that I think it would be best to make those servers have 10 slots since sniper would be allowed.
That causes more issues than it fixes in my opinion
[quote=Rage]Option number 2, except that I think it would be best to make those servers have 10 slots since sniper would be allowed.[/quote] That causes more issues than it fixes in my opinion
PacifistFog, how much does each server cost you?
The DM servers cost me $7/month each
[quote=Pacifist]Fog, how much does each server cost you?[/quote] The DM servers cost me $7/month each
RIP ammomod. You will be missed.
RIP ammomod. You will be missed.
Keep the coast servers, there are some people who use them, and its also good for practicing on high ping.
Turn one central server to allow all classes, and the other have ESEA whitelist
Keep the coast servers, there are some people who use them, and its also good for practicing on high ping.
Turn one central server to allow all classes, and the other have ESEA whitelist
FogRageOption number 2, except that I think it would be best to make those servers have 10 slots since sniper would be allowed.
That causes more issues than it fixes in my opinion
Maybe, but i feel like if its 4v4 and 1 player on one of the teams is a sniper, and the 4 players on the other team are playing scout/soldier/demo, then it would be too unbalanced.
I honestly didnt mind there being 10 slots when dm servers used to be that way.
And oh yeah it should be headshots only for snipers
[quote=Fog][quote=Rage]Option number 2, except that I think it would be best to make those servers have 10 slots since sniper would be allowed.[/quote] That causes more issues than it fixes in my opinion[/quote]
Maybe, but i feel like if its 4v4 and 1 player on one of the teams is a sniper, and the 4 players on the other team are playing scout/soldier/demo, then it would be too unbalanced.
I honestly didnt mind there being 10 slots when dm servers used to be that way.
And oh yeah it should be headshots only for snipers
1. I think the reason is that pretty much all scrim and match servers are Chicago/Dallas, so practicing DM with 20 ping when you're going to play actual games with 80-100 seems counter productive. So I agree with shutting them down.
2. As much as I love ammomod, that 'era' has been replaced with MGEmod and as you said barely anyone plays it now. Makes sense to shut that one down. Besides, the people who enjoy ammomod tend to have access to private servers to play it on with friends.
As far as the other Chi/Dal servers: along the lines of what shrt said.
1. I think the reason is that pretty much all scrim and match servers are Chicago/Dallas, so practicing DM with 20 ping when you're going to play actual games with 80-100 seems counter productive. So I agree with shutting them down.
2. As much as I love ammomod, that 'era' has been replaced with MGEmod and as you said barely anyone plays it now. Makes sense to shut that one down. Besides, the people who enjoy ammomod tend to have access to private servers to play it on with friends.
As far as the other Chi/Dal servers: along the lines of what shrt said.
no sniper please
basically becomes another health pack for everyone
no sniper please
basically becomes another health pack for everyone
make chicago 3 and dallas 3 from the san jose/new york ones.
make those the sniper/DH one or something
make chicago 3 and dallas 3 from the san jose/new york ones.
make those the sniper/DH one or something
Bubbamake chicago 3 and dallas 3 from the san jose/new york ones.
make those the sniper/DH one or something
That's actually what they're in the process of being converted to right now
[quote=Bubba]make chicago 3 and dallas 3 from the san jose/new york ones.
make those the sniper/DH one or something[/quote] That's actually what they're in the process of being converted to right now
oh God no, don't allow snipers or the DH
oh God no, don't allow snipers or the DH
BLoodSireoh God no, don't allow snipers or the DH
shut up
[quote=BLoodSire]oh God no, don't allow snipers or the DH[/quote] shut up
BLoodSiredon't allow snipers
said the -AA- sniper
[quote=BLoodSire]don't allow snipers[/quote]
said the -AA- sniper
Hey Fog, ryan__ from the irc earlier today.
1. I believe DM servers use the snowball effect a lot - once one or two people join and others see, they'll join too. The inherent problem here is getting said one or two people to join because usually it takes a little bit of time and some people don't have incentive to do such things. I'm in NY and if I could DM there all day that'd be awesome, but no one joins. Saying that, I am also guilty of not joining the NY server when it has no people; I hope this thread brings some more people in the future to the coast servers.
2. If you allow DH, you won't have scouts on DM servers anymore. Fuck that weapon. However, allowing snipers on the #2 servers which I usually do see populated (but if not then whatever) is great. No one can really practice that outside of pugs and matches - sniping in pubs just isn't the same.
Hey Fog, ryan__ from the irc earlier today.
1. I believe DM servers use the snowball effect a lot - once one or two people join and others see, they'll join too. The inherent problem here is getting said one or two people to join because usually it takes a little bit of time and some people don't have incentive to do such things. I'm in NY and if I could DM there all day that'd be awesome, but no one joins. Saying that, I am also guilty of not joining the NY server when it has no people; I hope this thread brings some more people in the future to the coast servers.
2. If you allow DH, you won't have scouts on DM servers anymore. Fuck that weapon. However, allowing snipers on the #2 servers which I usually do see populated (but if not then whatever) is great. No one can really practice that outside of pugs and matches - sniping in pubs just isn't the same.
Well as long as I can still play in chi/dal 1 with the way it is now I honestly don't care what you do with the other servers. Also please add metalworks to the rotation.
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And remove freight and turbine, but I know you won't do that.
Well as long as I can still play in chi/dal 1 with the way it is now I honestly don't care what you do with the other servers. Also please add metalworks to the rotation.
[spoiler]And remove freight and turbine, but I know you won't do that.[/spoiler]
OK DID ANYONE NOTICE IN THE SERVERS PAGE ON TFTV THERE IS A SERVER #3 FOR BOTH CHICAGO AND DALLAS AND HAVE DH AND SNIPER ENABLED
HYPE HYPE HYPE
OK DID ANYONE NOTICE IN THE SERVERS PAGE ON TFTV THERE IS A SERVER #3 FOR BOTH CHICAGO AND DALLAS AND HAVE DH AND SNIPER ENABLED
HYPE HYPE HYPE
Please don't take down the SJ one. As a west coaster, this is the best DM server (ping-wise).
It would be great for all us California/Washington/Arizona people if that one stayed up.
Please don't take down the SJ one. As a west coaster, this is the best DM server (ping-wise).
It would be great for all us California/Washington/Arizona people if that one stayed up.
To add on to that, I don't see the SJ DM server on the server list.
To add on to that, I don't see the SJ DM server on the server list.
dyzTo add on to that, I don't see the SJ DM server on the server list.
They were converted to Central servers
[quote=dyz]To add on to that, I don't see the SJ DM server on the server list.[/quote] They were converted to Central servers
can you also make afk kicker timer shorter
like a minute :>
can you also make afk kicker timer shorter
like a minute :>