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  1. 11-18-2009, 03:52 AM #1
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    Dedicated Server Solution

    As we all know, dedicated servers are not something that has been provided by the great and mighty Codemasters. However I believe there are a few solutions that can be taken advantage of.

    1) I am almost able to provide 24hr server support for skirmish and organized events.
    2) I am working on a logic driven software process to create, manage, and start games autonomously.

    I'm still a few weeks out on this, but rest assured I am getting close to production ready. When complete, at least one server will be running 24/7!
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  2. 11-18-2009, 08:36 AM #2
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    That is good news. With almost every obstacle there is always someone who finds a way to overcome it. Please keep us posted.
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  3. 11-18-2009, 09:25 AM #3
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Hey mogul,welcome!

    Sounds great - how does it work? (If you don't mind me askiing )

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    Hey mogul,welcome!

    Sounds great - how does it work? (If you don't mind me askiing )

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  5. 11-18-2009, 10:32 AM #5
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Thanks mogul. Now you have the right people's attention. (Keeping this to pm's would only have me trying to ask you the questions and relay the answers). We had also talked about whether the box would need to be able to run an instance of the game and I don't remember exactly what you thought but would it need to be graphics compatible?
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Yeah, that's the biggest hurdle is that most dedicated servers in data-centers don't have video-cards required by the game to install. It's a problem we can work around, but... yeah - just curious what your approach is... maybe we can help develop/test

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  7. 11-18-2009, 11:17 AM #7
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    The process isn't actually all that complex. The game itself runs in windowed mode while another program runs an automated chat and click routine. The initial release of the automated server will be crude, so you guys are going to have to bare with me. I want to get this out and working and then I'll pretty it up.
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  8. 11-18-2009, 11:26 AM #8
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Quote Originally Posted by WhiskeySix View Post
    Yeah, that's the biggest hurdle is that most dedicated servers in data-centers don't have video-cards required by the game to install. It's a problem we can work around, but... yeah - just curious what your approach is... maybe we can help develop/test

    I wish I had that kind of money, but the reality is that I don't. My workaround method is something that can be activated on a PC and left to run that way the guy like me that can't afford genuine hosting, can run a quasi-automated system himself.
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  9. 11-18-2009, 11:38 AM #9
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Quote Originally Posted by LpBronco View Post
    Thanks mogul. Now you have the right people's attention. (Keeping this to pm's would only have me trying to ask you the questions and relay the answers). We had also talked about whether the box would need to be able to run an instance of the game and I don't remember exactly what you thought but would it need to be graphics compatible?
    If there was a genuine stand alone server app, then the lack of video processing capabilities would not be an issue. However this is not the case, and because we are confined to playing games where the host must fill a playable gameslot, this is where I draw my first parallel.

    I am wondering if the video card issue is contingent to the game services only, and not the hosting end of the spectrum.
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  10. 11-21-2009, 11:23 PM #10
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    I have a temporary solution that will be ready to go live *shortly* but I need some admins to pm me please. This will be concerning access rights and permissions for the server and will require some input.

    This temporary to permanent solution will support 24/7 gameplay pending approval and testing trials going well.
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Really appreciate letting us help with this.
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  12. 11-22-2009, 08:34 PM #12
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Gentlemen! The time is very near! I'm working with admins now on the particulars.
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  13. 11-24-2009, 07:22 PM #13
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Testing is going live this evening, if you are invited to participate I would greatly appreciate you doing so. Wish us good luck.
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  14. 11-24-2009, 09:07 PM #14
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    Re: Dedicated Server Solution

    Since I can't ever get a game on the Quazzel P2P system, your work sounds hopeful.
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  15. 11-25-2009, 05:31 AM #15
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    First stage tests complete and successful, more info to be posted tomorrow.
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