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General section => General Discussions => Topic started by: Count Matthew on October 22, 2014, 05:55:09 AM

Title: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Count Matthew on October 22, 2014, 05:55:09 AM
How can we get more people playing?

What are the busiest server times?

Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: PorkchopExpress on October 22, 2014, 07:26:31 AM
Currently mostly in the evening for ZC.There's a wipe on another server soon so people will want to try out features there also,so expect a bit lower population during next week or two(although with latest changelogs people have something to do except ZC).
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Myakot on October 22, 2014, 07:44:34 AM
On 2 servers actually, FO2 has a wipe on 25th and TLAmk2 wipes at this Friday.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Count Matthew on October 22, 2014, 07:58:05 AM
On 2 servers actually, FO2 has a wipe on 25th and TLAmk2 wipes at this Friday.

What does this mean? Sorry don't know the lingo so well. cheers.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: PusiteGA on October 22, 2014, 08:03:23 AM
On 2 servers actually, FO2 has a wipe on 25th and TLAmk2 wipes at this Friday.

What does this mean? Sorry don't know the lingo so well. cheers.

means other fonline games are restarting their servers wiping progres implementing new this so alot people will go try out other fonline games and most people cant play 2 games same time
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Count Matthew on October 22, 2014, 08:31:44 AM
On 2 servers actually, FO2 has a wipe on 25th and TLAmk2 wipes at this Friday.

What does this mean? Sorry don't know the lingo so well. cheers.

means other fonline games are restarting their servers wiping progres implementing new this so alot people will go try out other fonline games and most people cant play 2 games same time

So does that mean if they restart ApP server, all platoon bases and characters get wiped?!?!
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Myakot on October 22, 2014, 08:33:03 AM
So does that mean if they restart ApP server, all platoon bases and characters get wiped?!?!
That won't happen any time soon, usually servers last for a "session" which is either a half a year or a year+.
This happens to every on-line game.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: lvhoang on October 22, 2014, 09:02:09 AM
From what I read from the programmers, there is no wipe planned (and thats why im staying ^^).

It looks like characters rerolls work well enough (if not better) than a wipe against bugs and stuff.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: John Porno on October 22, 2014, 09:25:52 AM
we will wipe at some point but I dont see it happening this year so there is no need to worry. It would also be annoucned weeks in advance.

We do plan more than bugfixes and small additions here and there and whenever a new set of gamechanging features is ready, there has to be a wipe to make it work.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Count Matthew on October 22, 2014, 09:57:28 AM
we will wipe at some point but I dont see it happening this year so there is no need to worry. It would also be annoucned weeks in advance.

We do plan more than bugfixes and small additions here and there and whenever a new set of gamechanging features is ready, there has to be a wipe to make it work.

Oh Lord. Is there any kind of cap reimbursement due for this? Also do you do nice things for people who donate to the servers? WINK.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: John Porno on October 22, 2014, 10:09:25 AM
no and no. Wipes are natural part of fonline games.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Captain Chilly on October 23, 2014, 08:53:06 AM
sweet, just what we needed, more russians

don't get me wrong, i love russians, but Lawyers are so full of them, you cna't even talk in chat because you won't understand anything
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Herbie on October 23, 2014, 11:27:14 AM
Hi all,
Firstly, thanks to dev for making this game, you did amazing work which is good news about the future. Now, as you may have see it, I left this server few weeks ago already, mainly because I think this server is not yet as good as the others.
This is mainly due to the following design mistakes :
- The 4 faction stuff... Being forced to play in a faction with people you don't know or sometimes don't even want to play is bad idea. I would suggest to reduce number of faction to 2 and leave the ability to groups to create their own independent faction.
- Not enough solo content. When you play in group and your mate are not here, you just can't do much interetsing stuff. Hopefully devs will solve this in the future.
- Some fighting design issues. Actually what pissed me off the most in this game is this little time you have to wait between the time you click on someone and the time your char effectively shoot. This may looks realistic but in terms of gameplay it feels really weird.
- Also crafting is pretty useless since buying high tiers stuff is quite easy with doing mission and looting at ZC...

I could add more but devs probably knows what is good or not.
Anyway I wish you the best and I hope next wipe will come in next 4-5 month, I'll try it again. You also have been unlucky to launch this game right before others wipe.

Cheers
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: anonymousplayer on October 23, 2014, 12:07:46 PM
Re-release after a break with more content
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: PorkchopExpress on October 23, 2014, 12:48:54 PM
If everyone wouldn't just complain about things and try to do some pvps,get sides going, it would be much more interesting.Easiest thing is to do is sit back and just demand.Try to help by organizing groups ,help new players,starting ZC even if there's nobody online and most of all,be patient.Server is to young to expect everything and compare it to others.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Rain2238 on October 23, 2014, 02:42:21 PM
If everyone wouldn't just complain about things and try to do some pvps,get sides going, it would be much more interesting.Easiest thing is to do is sit back and just demand.Try to help by organizing groups ,help new players,starting ZC even if there's nobody online and most of all,be patient.Server is to young to expect everything and compare it to others.
This. And also i am wondering why people keep on liking silly mechanics like one hexing or being forced to bg gun build only like in other servers. ZC big teams are all bunch of pro assholes, it s fun to play with noobs and teach them, we can lose countless time, first or later they will acquire enough experience to be pleasant to play with. Instead they rather TK them. Meh,human kind.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Captain Chilly on October 23, 2014, 03:04:25 PM
TLA MK2 is getting wiped tommorow? sweet
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: The Brazilian Slaughter on October 24, 2014, 02:08:13 AM
This server is not dead, it just got hit into negative hitpoints.

Also lol at people complaining about the four faction system. Its excellent because there are multiple menaces at every angle. If you don't like the four-faction system it means you never were in a fun three or even four-way battle.

If you don't want to belong in a faction, go sewer rat ftw.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: lvhoang on October 24, 2014, 02:21:31 AM
I saw quite a lot of bullies in overcrowded factions like Vtecs. Does it make sense to kill each other because we dont see enough ennemy players? Meeeh

TK seems to be ruining the fun. For a lot of people. Please how can we fix this? Other thsn retaliating and encouraging more TK...
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: nailbrain on October 24, 2014, 02:40:33 AM
How bout just fkn switch from v tech to family or bb
why everyone joins vtech btw ???
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: lvhoang on October 24, 2014, 02:42:39 AM
Nailbrain, you sound smart enough... how about we "fkn" try and fix a major issue instead of avoiding it? :)
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: faopcurious on October 26, 2014, 12:17:22 PM
Don't worry, just looked at fo2 wipe, its ok, they added a lot of stuff, but I give it a month and they will all be back here again once they realize that PVP there is shit.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Myakot on October 26, 2014, 12:36:34 PM
Don't worry, just looked at fo2 wipe, its ok, they added a lot of stuff, but I give it a month and they will all be back here again once they realize that PVP there is shit.
those players will waste a good pair of 2 months just leveling, so meh.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: faopcurious on October 26, 2014, 04:12:33 PM
Nah, leveling in fo2 is quick if you do caravans and centaurs and what not, power gamer can get to level 27 in less than 2 days.  getting some gear is the hard part.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Smalltime on October 26, 2014, 07:41:08 PM
Nah, leveling in fo2 is quick if you do caravans and centaurs and what not, power gamer can get to level 27 in less than 2 days.  getting some gear is the hard part.
Yes, it is very quick. Most players are well, well over 20 already.
The global progression system while a good concept, is not balanced.
Power armor on day 2.
Greaseguns, m60s, and flamers. Otherwise, go home.

Playing that really reminded me just how goddamn bad FOnline has become.
AoP has spoiled me.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: mixer on October 26, 2014, 07:54:28 PM
Don't worry, just looked at fo2 wipe, its ok, they added a lot of stuff, but I give it a month and they will all be back here again once they realize that PVP there is shit.
Hmm ,as i check on riget stats player number drop long time before fo2 launched.

Power armor on day 2.
Lol you never player fo2? Just special encounter old armor with low stats and skin of power armor.
Title: Re: Why is the server dead?
Post by: Smalltime on October 26, 2014, 07:58:54 PM
Don't worry, just looked at fo2 wipe, its ok, they added a lot of stuff, but I give it a month and they will all be back here again once they realize that PVP there is shit.
Hmm ,as i check on riget stats player number drop long time before fo2 launched.

Power armor on day 2.
Lol you never player fo2? Just special encounter old armor with low stats and skin of power armor.
I heard that it has the stats of CAmk2, which you shouldn't have on day 2 when there is progressive tech in progress.