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Hieyeck
10-08-2007, 06:08 AM
Can we up the player count on the TF2 servers? IMO, if it can stay populated 24/7 it would do well for everyone.
manofphat
10-08-2007, 07:42 PM
I may actually have to cut off one of the game servers until we get the new dedicated server. We're using too much bandwidth right now.
The Killing Joke
10-08-2007, 08:04 PM
I may actually have to cut off one of the game servers until we get the new dedicated server. We're using too much bandwidth right now.

OH SURE! I finally decide to DL my copy of the Orange Box, and you're dumping a Server?! When am I supposed to play, midnight???

:))
manofphat
10-22-2007, 08:01 PM
When we get the new server the maximum available slots will be 22 for regular players.
Functional servers only support a maximum of 24 slots. One of those will be taken up by manospy and the other will be kept for reserved slot processing.
Krythos
10-22-2007, 08:55 PM
sounds good winston. mabye ill have to start donating to get a reserved slot :P
Cleavage Monkey
10-22-2007, 09:09 PM
How do you get a reserved slot anyway? I couldn't find anything for donating to get one.
Knight Templar
10-22-2007, 10:31 PM
go to the donate page and hit
To purchase a reserved slot please use this button: https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif[donate] I think it's $5 a month...mano?
manofphat
10-22-2007, 10:45 PM
When the reserved slots are fully functional we plan on making them available to everyone who contributes over $5.00 and PM's me their SteamID.

When they are functional I'll be making a thread and they'll be a link on the main page
Fabulous D
10-22-2007, 11:15 PM
Hieyeck a word of caution >>>ya may wana take it easy on some of the newer players like me and not flip yer lid like the other day ... thank you kindly!
Knight Templar
10-23-2007, 07:42 AM
And even when Fab isn't a new player, he'll still suck, so continue to go easy on him
The Killing Joke
10-23-2007, 08:12 AM
Edited for Truth:

Fab is easy, and likes to suck

Nobody is Safe!

:))
KarlParsons
10-23-2007, 08:38 AM
Is there a limit to the number of reserved slots available for purchase?

What if 30 people have bought a reserved slot and they keep trying to get into the same server, does it create an endless loop of kicking? :confused:

Anyways, I'm looking at buying a reserved slot, I'll check out that purchase section...
manofphat
10-23-2007, 09:18 AM
Is there a limit to the number of reserved slots available for purchase?

What if 30 people have bought a reserved slot and they keep trying to get into the same server, does it create an endless loop of kicking? :confused:

Anyways, I'm looking at buying a reserved slot, I'll check out that purchase section...

There won't be a limit on how many reserved slots are going to be sold.
The way the reserved slot system is currently setup, if you have a reserved slot you also have immunity from being kicked due to someone joining with a reserved slot.

Pretty much, worst case scenario is that the server is full of people that have a reserved slot and people with reserved slots are trying to get in. The people trying to get in would get a "Server Full" message.

If we ever get to that point, we'll expand ;)
Knight Templar
10-23-2007, 09:47 AM
Or you could decrease quantity demand...
Blitz Ap0C 552
10-23-2007, 12:31 PM
So even with the new server, there will still only be 2 TF2 servers because of bandwidth limit?

Darn its hard to get on an NR server.
manofphat
10-23-2007, 12:43 PM
Or you could decrease quantity demand...

Or that. lol

So even with the new server, there will still only be 2 TF2 servers because of bandwidth limit?

Darn its hard to get on an NR server.

With the new host we have a raised bandwidth limit and will most likely be running 3 TF2 servers.
WiseGuy
10-23-2007, 04:24 PM
or u could boost reserved slot costs...
manofphat
10-23-2007, 04:35 PM
or u could boost reserved slot costs...

I think that's what Mike meant when he said this:

Or you could decrease quantity demand...

Atleast that's what I got from it lol


But either way, when we get to the point that one of the three servers is full of people with reserved slots then we'll talk about this lol
The Killing Joke
10-23-2007, 04:38 PM
I've got a unique idea: what if we decrease quantity demand by boosting reserved slot costs? Eh?! Eh?!

:))
manofphat
10-23-2007, 04:39 PM
or we could make it so people have to spend more money to get one!
The Killing Joke
10-23-2007, 04:40 PM
FANTASTIC! Why didn't I think of that?! (What if we reduced the demand for one, by raising the price?)
manofphat
10-23-2007, 04:42 PM
Your next post is your 1000th Rick. Use it wisely!
The Killing Joke
10-23-2007, 04:45 PM
Really?

**Auto-merged Double Post**

D'OH! *facepalm*
Knight Templar
10-23-2007, 04:45 PM
people who took economics would get what I said, but it sounds like you all have it anyway
The Killing Joke
10-23-2007, 04:45 PM
D'OH! *facepalm*
manofphat
10-23-2007, 04:47 PM
Really?

**Auto-merged Double Post**

D'OH! *facepalm*


(4:47 PM) manofphat // Winston:
lol did you auto-merge your own post?
(4:47 PM) Rick // The Killing Joke:
Yep
The Killing Joke
10-23-2007, 04:49 PM
You're doing it wrong. (Shouldn't that be in "funny chat quotes"?)

:))
WiseGuy
10-23-2007, 07:41 PM
i was about to say "mano i hate how you have stats on how many posts people have" then i opened my eyes, lol
SKULLCRUSHER
10-23-2007, 08:12 PM
Wise, you are working now for God's sake, get rid of your Leet donation total dammit !
The Killing Joke
10-24-2007, 08:21 AM
Jealous, Gerry? Maybe yours should be $3133.73?

:))
WiseGuy
10-24-2007, 02:56 PM
actually i've been in the works for donating $100.33 I told mano bout it ages ago, but im still waiting on my VISA :)

It'll put me back to $133.70 which is still acceptable :)


ALSO! Relating that back into the topic of this thread. I was playing TF2 last night for the first time and since our pubs both went down. Myslef, Sharp and Rez went on a diff server (a 32-man). Let me tell you this.

WAY MORE FUN!! We were having a seroius blast.

So Mano, i ask you to consider this - instead of 3, 20 man pubs, put up 2 32 man pubs its 2 more slots i know, but it will be more fun.... plus having 3 pubs will be really annoying trying to get into the same game with ur friends becuase they will be so scattered.
manofphat
10-24-2007, 03:37 PM
How did you guys find the 32 man server?
VALVe keeps removing servers from the main game list that have more than 24 slots.
We can give 32 slots a shot though.
SharpShooter
10-24-2007, 04:02 PM
I just hit the refresh button and up popped a 32 player server and man was it fun, no more of this gay crap of one team rolling the other, or one scout or spy back capping, there are just way to many people for that to happen, and there is a lot more flow to the game.

I would highly recommend the change to a 32 player server.
Cleavage Monkey
10-24-2007, 04:34 PM
I have 2 on my favorites (purely as back up if TNR is full) and they are both 32 slots. I've seen 24 as well. I agree with 2 servers with more slots if possible.
WiseGuy
10-25-2007, 12:26 AM
lol yea and everynow and then 1 team gets really coordinated and does this massive push and it slike a wave slowly comin at you.

Funniest thing we saw was a Heavy with a medic healing him and 2 medics healing the medic lol....
Ravage
10-25-2007, 10:33 AM
2 fort / hydro unfortunately get ruined with massive amounts of people. It turns into a turtle fest. However, Gravelpit, Dustbowl are quite fun with lots of people.. with the CP maps sitting in between that can go either way.
manofphat
10-25-2007, 10:59 AM
I think when we get the new server, we'll try 32 slots on one of the servers and leave the other at 20 just so we can get a handle on what people like better.