Aug 19, 2013, 11:00 AM
One post asked why the Gold Rush server died.
Two reasons why the server stopped populating. The first is prior to the massive tf2 server update the Gold Rush server suffered from horrible lag spikes. I attempted to work with DF on fixing this but he never saw anything on the server side with his admin tools that indicated a problem. However, every day regulars would constantly complain of lag issues. We filled the server last night for the first time since the update and I am pleased to announce that everything runs smoothly. I will attempt to fill the server and hopefully we will see it repopulated.
The second reason was highlander. Most regulars moved onto highlander as it was a step up in competition. This didn't kill the server immediately but less presence from regulars ones more incentive for others to stop coming.
The good news is all the old regulars are still friends. The community still exists. So why not exist and play on sourceop?
We have a few challenges though. The chief being finding new blood! The reserve slot system has to change. We have dedicated regulars who can fill the servers but once they are full and regulars use their reserve slots (the ones that have been active FOREVER) then that is less opportunity for new players to join. Worse the way our system is setup it gives little incentive for continued donations. I honestly don't know how DF is paying for the servers if they cost $700 a month and he receives $100 or less in donations.
I will offer up more suggestions and recommendations after tonight.
Two reasons why the server stopped populating. The first is prior to the massive tf2 server update the Gold Rush server suffered from horrible lag spikes. I attempted to work with DF on fixing this but he never saw anything on the server side with his admin tools that indicated a problem. However, every day regulars would constantly complain of lag issues. We filled the server last night for the first time since the update and I am pleased to announce that everything runs smoothly. I will attempt to fill the server and hopefully we will see it repopulated.
The second reason was highlander. Most regulars moved onto highlander as it was a step up in competition. This didn't kill the server immediately but less presence from regulars ones more incentive for others to stop coming.
The good news is all the old regulars are still friends. The community still exists. So why not exist and play on sourceop?
We have a few challenges though. The chief being finding new blood! The reserve slot system has to change. We have dedicated regulars who can fill the servers but once they are full and regulars use their reserve slots (the ones that have been active FOREVER) then that is less opportunity for new players to join. Worse the way our system is setup it gives little incentive for continued donations. I honestly don't know how DF is paying for the servers if they cost $700 a month and he receives $100 or less in donations.
I will offer up more suggestions and recommendations after tonight.