Feb 05, 2011, 04:36 AM
Week One observations:
The autoscramble has been removed and for now the regulars are playing longer hours. Regulars at this point ensures that others will join the server. I have tried assimilating new players in by asking them to add the server to their favorites and visiting the website.
The server is still emptying out at night. I stayed up all night on Thursday and even though at times their were more than 20 participants, no one new was joining. Eventually the server fizzled down to nobody and there was nearly a full hour where no one joined. I am not sure how this can be changed.
A long term solution must be found for funding the servers. I will donate and I am sure there are additional regular donors. However, now that the servers are no longer full 24/7 their is little incentive for people to donate for a reserved slot.
The autoscramble has been removed and for now the regulars are playing longer hours. Regulars at this point ensures that others will join the server. I have tried assimilating new players in by asking them to add the server to their favorites and visiting the website.
The server is still emptying out at night. I stayed up all night on Thursday and even though at times their were more than 20 participants, no one new was joining. Eventually the server fizzled down to nobody and there was nearly a full hour where no one joined. I am not sure how this can be changed.
A long term solution must be found for funding the servers. I will donate and I am sure there are additional regular donors. However, now that the servers are no longer full 24/7 their is little incentive for people to donate for a reserved slot.