Thoughts to seed the NS Server?

**Crux** · 05-07-2007, 09:22 PM

So it is no secret that the NS server sits mostly empty. And certainly this thread isn't started to be in any way critical of the BF admins here at TG whom I know do a lot of largely thankless work trying to create and maintain the environment that we all love.

But, it seems a waste to have a server sitting idle 95% of the time. Once it gets going it fills up, but the problem is every single day it seems it needs to be seeded over again by a group of TG just to get it started.

My thought was this: mix two popular vanilla maps into the rotation in order to seed the server. Heck even one would do it. Put Cerbere Landing in there along with the three NS maps, or perhaps Tunis Harbor. Use that popular vanilla map to seed the server, and then even though you'd lose a few folks who didn't have NS when the server changed, you'd still keep a core who could keep it populated and running.

I'm not swearing up and down that this is the 'answer', but surely we can try something different?

Bommando · 05-07-2007, 09:28 PM

We had it set on all infantry maps for a while and it still didn't get action. Seeding it isn't the trouble. That can be done by a group of people every night with ease. The problem is that it crashes within an hour or two of seeding and all the effort was for nought.

Hellswaters · 05-07-2007, 11:18 PM

Well, i know that servers arnt cheap to run, set up or anything, however, i think that if the stability and ping rates cant be resolved, maybe shut down the server untill a new one can be set up, at a location were we will be able to have people on it.

Just a random comment based on bommandos.

**Pfeil22** · 05-08-2007, 12:50 AM

I agree with Bommando that the instability of the Dallas server is the real problem. Northern Strike seems to draw plenty of players and this server could probably develop a decent player base with the small number of servers hosting this booster pack. The trouble is the fact that, as soon as the server fills and the rounds start to get interesting, it inevitably crashes and everyone heads off to play somewhere else.

Until the technical issues are resolved, the chances of this server being successful do seem rather bleak.

**Crux** · 05-08-2007, 01:04 PM

Ah. I didn't realize it still had stability problems

That is an issue. Not to ask stupid questions, but are we paying these people money for a crappy server or?

**Guardianx11x** · 05-08-2007, 01:20 PM

Personally, I don’t mind the crashing all that much. Quick rejoin is no problem, servers usually get enough back and seed up fast. My issue is with the random lag spikes. These turn me in to an eight year old girl. I tuck my thumb under my palm and away from the "v" key and have a frustratingly pathetic bitchfest. Worst part is that I'll still be pinging the server at 30-40.

Of course I am never killed legitimately in this situation, every death of mine would be avoided if not for the lag spike. Every missed shot is blamed on a spike. If I stub my toe getting a beer to nurse my nerves, sneaky ass lag spike got me...wireless.

Venting + My opinion

Acreo Aeneas · 05-08-2007, 04:23 PM

I volunteer to help seed the needy-empty NS server that needs a companion in these dark and lonely times.

Tsuoz250rdrK · 05-08-2007, 05:53 PM

I don't have NS yet but I would be more than happy to hop on the server and play a few rounds to get the ball rolling.

Prophaniti · 05-08-2007, 07:00 PM

Crux, feel free to grab some of the 9th guys if you need some help seeding the server. We've recently taken a renewed interest in the NS maps and most of us would probably be more than happy to help out.

Just say when, and I'll form a posse. Well...don't really say "when." Say when as in what time. Not really "What time" though.
I mean like "Meet me on the server at 7:00PM EDT." Unless that's not the real time you want to meet, in which case say the real time. Which would be a time on your clock, not the literal words "the real time."
Bah! You know what I mean.

**Lorax74** · 05-08-2007, 07:31 PM

I think Proph has had a wee bit too much caffeine today folks... hehe

**Lorax74** · 05-08-2007, 07:32 PM

See this thread about a possible Northern Strike night. But I agree, mix up the maps a bit, even with the occasional (or should I say predictable) crash, it couldn't hurt to see how a rotation with vanilla and NS maps might work out...

Prophaniti · 05-08-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorax74

I think Proph has had a wee bit too much caffeine today folks... hehe

Actually, It's Blue Moon Honey Moon Ale. Good stuff. Woo hoo!

**Guardianx11x** · 05-08-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prophaniti

Actually, It's Blue Moon Honey Moon Ale. Good stuff. Woo hoo!

That stuff is pure magic

Acreo Aeneas · 05-08-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prophaniti

Actually, it's Blue Moon Honey Moon Ale. Good stuff. Woo hoo!

Oh noes...

So when can we get a good group of guys to seed the NS server this weekend?

**Pfeil22** · 05-09-2007, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acreo Aeneas

So when can we get a good group of guys to seed the NS server this weekend?

I believe a few members are going to try and enjoy a few rounds on Friday, Acreo.

05-07-2007, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Crux Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 2,351	Thoughts to seed the NS Server? So it is no secret that the NS server sits mostly empty. And certainly this thread isn't started to be in any way critical of the BF admins here at TG whom I know do a lot of largely thankless work trying to create and maintain the environment that we all love. But, it seems a waste to have a server sitting idle 95% of the time. Once it gets going it fills up, but the problem is every single day it seems it needs to be seeded over again by a group of TG just to get it started. My thought was this: mix two popular vanilla maps into the rotation in order to seed the server. Heck even one would do it. Put Cerbere Landing in there along with the three NS maps, or perhaps Tunis Harbor. Use that popular vanilla map to seed the server, and then even though you'd lose a few folks who didn't have NS when the server changed, you'd still keep a core who could keep it populated and running. I'm not swearing up and down that this is the 'answer', but surely we can try something different? __________________ ....

05-07-2007, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bommando Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 4,294	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? We had it set on all infantry maps for a while and it still didn't get action. Seeding it isn't the trouble. That can be done by a group of people every night with ease. The problem is that it crashes within an hour or two of seeding and all the effort was for nought.

05-07-2007, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hellswaters Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 106	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? Well, i know that servers arnt cheap to run, set up or anything, however, i think that if the stability and ping rates cant be resolved, maybe shut down the server untill a new one can be set up, at a location were we will be able to have people on it. Just a random comment based on bommandos.

05-08-2007, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pfeil22 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts, US Age: 35 Posts: 1,879	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? I agree with Bommando that the instability of the Dallas server is the real problem. Northern Strike seems to draw plenty of players and this server could probably develop a decent player base with the small number of servers hosting this booster pack. The trouble is the fact that, as soon as the server fills and the rounds start to get interesting, it inevitably crashes and everyone heads off to play somewhere else. Until the technical issues are resolved, the chances of this server being successful do seem rather bleak. __________________

05-08-2007, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Crux Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 2,351	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? Ah. I didn't realize it still had stability problems That is an issue. Not to ask stupid questions, but are we paying these people money for a crappy server or? __________________ ....

05-08-2007, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Guardianx11x Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midwest/DC metro Age: 23 Posts: 870	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? Personally, I don’t mind the crashing all that much. Quick rejoin is no problem, servers usually get enough back and seed up fast. My issue is with the random lag spikes. These turn me in to an eight year old girl. I tuck my thumb under my palm and away from the "v" key and have a frustratingly pathetic bitchfest. Worst part is that I'll still be pinging the server at 30-40. Of course I am never killed legitimately in this situation, every death of mine would be avoided if not for the lag spike. Every missed shot is blamed on a spike. If I stub my toe getting a beer to nurse my nerves, sneaky ass lag spike got me...wireless. Venting + My opinion __________________ 2142: \|TG-3d\|Guardianx11x CoD4: \|TG-3rd\|Zodiac

05-08-2007, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,006	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? I volunteer to help seed the needy-empty NS server that needs a companion in these dark and lonely times. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th Member "People usually see me and ask if I speak Chinese. I respond by asking if they speak American." "Tomorrow's high-end tech today? Why bother, it'll be old when tomorrow arrives anyways."

05-08-2007, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tsuoz250rdrK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 214	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? I don't have NS yet but I would be more than happy to hop on the server and play a few rounds to get the ball rolling. __________________

05-08-2007, 07:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Prophaniti Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Age: 30 Posts: 461	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? Crux, feel free to grab some of the 9th guys if you need some help seeding the server. We've recently taken a renewed interest in the NS maps and most of us would probably be more than happy to help out. Just say when, and I'll form a posse. Well...don't really say "when." Say when as in what time. Not really "What time" though. I mean like "Meet me on the server at 7:00PM EDT." Unless that's not the real time you want to meet, in which case say the real time. Which would be a time on your clock, not the literal words "the real time." Bah! You know what I mean. __________________ \|TG-9th\| Prophaniti Admins are Chick Magnets Blood and Honor, The Journal of a 9th MID Soldier Chapter 1: Cold Morning in Minsk Chapter 2: Parting With The Permafrost Chapter 3: Out Like A Light Yes, I have a Blog

05-08-2007, 07:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,391	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? I think Proph has had a wee bit too much caffeine today folks... hehe __________________ TG-9th Lorax74 Get on TeamSpeak!

05-08-2007, 07:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,391	Re: Thoughts to seed the NS Server? See this thread about a possible Northern Strike night. But I agree, mix up the maps a bit, even with the occasional (or should I say predictable) crash, it couldn't hurt to see how a rotation with vanilla and NS maps might work out... __________________ TG-9th Lorax74 Get on TeamSpeak!

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