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Title: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 02:14:24 am

Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: drb on November 30, 2004, 02:38:19 am

Hoi Bonk,

I am glad to see this as I was thinking of making a post asking players how they find it worthwhile to make time to play a server, yet refuse to make time to show up for a simple test that will allow for servers to be improved upon.

  We all love the game; we all know it needs to be improved; we all know that the people devoting so much time and resources need numbers to see if a given setup will work under game-like circumstances, but the majority of players still do not show up. It is a very confusing and unfortunate situation.

  This is what we do for a test. Get as many players to log on, go to a selected hex, pile in and start drafting like crazy. If the server holds up to the stress, great we move on, if it crashes, great, we found something, changes are made and do it again  a few days/weeks later untill all of the bugs are understood. If people show up at the scheduled time(s) the whole process takes only a few minutes. It is really that simple. A few minutes of your time translates to awesome servers.

 The powers that be are providing tools and resources for our community to work with, please show up for the tests.

Take care

drb

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 02:42:19 am

Wow, well said drb! (much better than I could have, thanks bunches!)  :thumbsup: :goodpost:

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: KBF-Kurok on November 30, 2004, 09:37:38 am

my connection sux at times  im still there.

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: GDA-Kel on November 30, 2004, 09:53:27 am

Bonk,

If a stress test is scheduled, I will be there.  Sunday afternoon was bad for me, but I was a at least able to run a few missions Sunday morning. 

Since you have access to the server source, what would it take to write a small test client?  Something that could 'mimic' a real player by moving around the map, taking missions, etc.  Is this feasible?

       

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: GDA-S'Cipio on November 30, 2004, 10:36:07 am

Absolutely I will.  I've tried to give your current test server as much time as I can.  If you can set up a time to get a large number of people all on and in the same hex for a couple of missions, just let me know the time and I'll do my best to be there.

-S'Cipio

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 10:38:08 am

Thanks for the support Scipio and Kel.

Quote from: GDA-Kel on November 30, 2004, 09:53:27 am

Bonk,

If a stress test is scheduled, I will be there.  Sunday afternoon was bad for me, but I was a at least able to run a few missions Sunday morning. 

Since you have access to the server source, what would it take to write a small test client?  Something that could 'mimic' a real player by moving around the map, taking missions, etc.  Is this feasible?

       

I thought of making a test client (it is feasible) but concluded it would be a lot more work than just getting some people to test, I guess maybe not...?

:ufo: :multi: :ufo: :multi: :ufo: :multi: :ufo: :multi:

The stress test is scheduled every night at 9 PM AST.

:ufo: :multi: :ufo: :multi: :ufo: :multi: :ufo: :multi:

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: KBF-Crim on November 30, 2004, 11:13:26 am

Er...what time is that Eastern? :-\

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: KBF-Crim on November 30, 2004, 11:22:06 am

Anyway we can get mandatory missions off in home space? :)

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: KAT Chuut-Ritt on November 30, 2004, 11:28:45 am

3 things Bonk

#1 will be at work at that time but will be on later

#2 never use an obscure time zone to advertise a time EST is easiest

#3 if you want a good turnout get rid of that stupid Diplomatic Delivery mission

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Ravok on November 30, 2004, 11:33:21 am

 I wouls love to. I need to get back into the swing of things anyway.

 PS. KAT Chutt- Ritt is right tho. :) I have no idea what time 900 AST is. :-[

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Rod ONeal on November 30, 2004, 11:50:32 am

I had to look it up... hopefully, I got it right. 8:00 EST

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Ravok on November 30, 2004, 11:55:29 am

 Thanks Rod!! :) Saved me some time.

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 02:25:21 pm

Yes, 5:00 PM Pacific or 6:00 PM Mountain or 7:00PM Central or 8:00PM Eastern or 9:00PM Atlantic, any of these will do - every day until we get 25 players...

Mandatories are off in home space. (mandatory missions only in enemy space - except for those special stock missions that are mandatory no matter what). If we get this test done, then you can ask for non stock settings on the next test. The missionlist stays stock, I am not rebooting it now for that, If you don't want to fly the diplomatic delivery log off and back on, it is a test.

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: likkerpig on November 30, 2004, 02:28:04 pm

Hmm, I can hit 20 to 30 minutes after start time, hope that helps.

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 02:37:06 pm

Can't hurt Likkerpig!

10 more votes people... or this is a bust...

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: GDA-Kel on November 30, 2004, 02:51:29 pm

Quote from: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 02:37:06 pm

Can't hurt Likkerpig!

10 more votes people... or this is a bust...

Bonk,

If this is a bust, don't give up.  Try to write an automated test client before throwing in the towel.  I will gladly assist in the coding/testing if you need it.     

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Rod ONeal on November 30, 2004, 02:53:03 pm

OK. My truck frigged up and I'm not going to work today. I'll be there.

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 03:03:59 pm

Quote from: GDA-Kel on November 30, 2004, 02:51:29 pm

Quote from: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 02:37:06 pm

Can't hurt Likkerpig!

10 more votes people... or this is a bust...

Bonk,

If this is a bust, don't give up.  Try to write an automated test client before throwing in the towel.  I will gladly assist in the coding/testing if you need it.     

Certainly, only this test is a bust if less than 25 sign up.  A test client will add a lot of time to the project and perhaps result in a change in strategy. If we're going to go to the trouble to write a test client to test band-aid fixes on the serverkit, we might as well just move on to re-writing the serverkit (instead of "patching" it). Let me think about whether a test client is actually worth it, a clean start on the serverkit might prove faster overall but still a long process. I was hopeful for the "quick fix" on this test...

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Soreyes on November 30, 2004, 03:06:23 pm

Oh I will be there again.    Just Painting a large target on my Ship ;D

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 03:09:36 pm

Good 'ol Soreyes, thanks. (All the Yes fans I know are of the finest character!  ;D)

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: SPQRPardek on November 30, 2004, 07:43:26 pm

ill help with the test ;D BTW what downloads do i need?

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: FPF-DieHard on November 30, 2004, 07:48:45 pm

What time is that Eastern?

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Ravok on November 30, 2004, 07:51:15 pm

Quote from: SPQRPardek on November 30, 2004, 07:43:26 pm

ill help with the test ;D BTW what downloads do i need?

 Good question . I'm running Chris Jones TNG mod right now and i need to do a reinstall. But i don't know exactly wich version. :)

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 08:00:18 pm

Quote from: Ravok on November 30, 2004, 07:51:15 pm

Quote from: SPQRPardek on November 30, 2004, 07:43:26 pm

ill help with the test ;D BTW what downloads do i need?

 Good question . I'm running Chris Jones TNG mod right now and i need to do a reinstall. But i don't know exactly wich version. :)

Stock files, stock settings.

Quote from: FPF-DieHard on November 30, 2004, 07:48:45 pm

What time is that Eastern?

Quote from: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 02:25:21 pm

Yes, 5:00 PM Pacific or 6:00 PM Mountain or 7:00PM Central or 8:00PM Eastern or 9:00PM Atlantic, any of these will do - every day until we get 25 players...

I begin to wonder if there are politics here that I'm not aware of... ... more aptly... What are the politics here that I'm not aware of? What are people not telling me? Why will no one show up? Why the same questions over and over? (That will not work on me...)

I begin to think people are afraid it will work. Why? Probably because of me.... (heh... maybe reverse psychology will work.... ???)

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: KDS-KYTARH on November 30, 2004, 08:09:22 pm

Bonk it says my ship ;list and fighter list are not compatible, how do I get the stock ones back??

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 08:26:55 pm

Har, de har... ;)         click here (http://members.lycos.co.uk/astinky/).  ;D

(try uninstalling all mods first tho.)

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Ravok on November 30, 2004, 08:35:56 pm

 Thanks Bonk!

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: FPF-DieHard on November 30, 2004, 08:46:58 pm

Sorry, thought 9 PM Atlantic was 10 PM Eastern.   I'll be there thursday

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: GDA-S'Cipio on November 30, 2004, 09:24:53 pm

Quote from: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 08:00:18 pm

Why the same questions over and over? (That will not work on me...)

Because -- just as I do -- people read down the thread to where you announce the time, and realize they don't know what AST means.  Then they ask what it means before they finish reading the thread.   

(Fortunately, I went right back to the thread, and I think I got my question deleted before anyone saw it.)

Sorry I didn't make it tonight.  8PM was a busy homework hour, as my stepdaughter had a rough math test and needed extra drilling.  8PM is proving to be rough for me on school nights.  If you keep the testing up until this weekend, however, or make a later session, I'll make it then.

-S'Cipio

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 09:27:42 pm

np guys, I'm gonna leave it up for the week till we get a crowd. I'm determined.

Lol, I should just be glad I don't live in Newfoundland.  ;D

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: KBFLordKrueg on November 30, 2004, 09:35:54 pm

Well, logged on...as Klingon, of course.
quickly check to see what I'm flying..an F-5..oh, boy...
Check shipyards...best thing I see is a D7L, buy one...notice year is 2283, and the best thing in the yards is a D7L? hmmm
Go to map..zoom out...OMG...the Klingon Empire looks even worse than it did on GW4!  :P
Check the other players,, see what they're flying, 2 Hydrans are in BCHs, Sore as Mirak is in a BattleShip, fer christ's sake
And some Fed is flying with the name Lord Of Chaos...that better have been Saxon... :-\
*sigh*  ::)
Maybe I'll try again tomorrow with a different race...

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on November 30, 2004, 10:33:57 pm

Thanks for checking it out, don't be discouraged, it is just a test. The map was the default stock late map at the start. Hope to see you back on tomorrow, as a Rom?  ;D

I must emphasise that this is not a serious server but a serious test of the purely stock settings. (on a copy of the kit with modified SQL code)

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Rod ONeal on November 30, 2004, 11:39:53 pm

Thanks to those who were kind enough to let our games go long enough for me to have some fun (Which was everyone.). I played 1/2 dozen, or so, skirmishes, which about doubles my PvP experience, and had a blast. Especially thanks to Koth Soreyes (sp?) for flying a frigate against my C7 so I could actually win one battle. ;D

I hope that you get this sorted to where you want it, Bonk. I'll play as often as possible, with my work schedule. If I still have a job after missing work tonight. ::)

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: GDA-S'Cipio on December 01, 2004, 12:02:54 am

Quote from: KBFLordKrueg on November 30, 2004, 09:35:54 pm

Well, logged on...as Klingon, of course.
quickly check to see what I'm flying..an F-5..oh, boy...
Check shipyards...best thing I see is a D7L, buy one...notice year is 2283, and the best thing in the yards is a D7L? hmmm
Go to map..zoom out...OMG...the Klingon Empire looks even worse than it did on GW4!  :P
Check the other players,, see what they're flying, 2 Hydrans are in BCHs, Sore as Mirak is in a BattleShip, fer christ's sake
And some Fed is flying with the name Lord Of Chaos...that better have been Saxon... :-\
*sigh*  ::)
Maybe I'll try again tomorrow with a different race...

Don't be discouraged.  Remember, these are stock settings, so one battle will flip a hex neutral.  One more will fip those neutral hexes Klingon again, and give them a beefy DV.

Most of the neutral hexes in Klink space were created by me.  Everyone was piling into a hex on the Klink/Mirak border, and I was Romulan.  So I flew on over and forfeited any Diplomatic Delivery missions.  Each forfeit flipped a Klink hex neutral.

-S'Cipio

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: Bonk on December 01, 2004, 07:15:42 am

Whoohoo! 26 yes votes! This just might work yet!  ;D

Title: Re: Will you login to an OP D2 serverkit MySQL test?
Post by: benbean on December 01, 2004, 12:01:14 pm

I can't do much trough the week bonk, but I can log on Saturday & Sunday nights for the 9pm ones.