PSA: Server Crashes and You.
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:13 am
So we have alot of new players recently, which is fantastic. However, I don't think any of the player manuals or guides around our site cover this particular topic.
NWN2 mods are large. Very very large. TSM is 2 gigs or so (last I heard). This size mod takes a long time to load.
If the server crashes, it will pop back up very quickly on the server browser, but it will not be ready for logins immediately. TSM usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes to reload and become stable. Logging in before that often hurts more than it hinders, sometimes even crashing it again.
If the server crashes, head AFK for 5 to 10 minutes and grab a drink, or stop into IRC chat and talk with everyone else. Once the ping on the server settles back down to low 3 figures (for my case, in australia, that is around 300, much less for americans) the server will be ready for logins.
Your co-operation is appreciated. Enjoy your ALFA!
NWN2 mods are large. Very very large. TSM is 2 gigs or so (last I heard). This size mod takes a long time to load.
If the server crashes, it will pop back up very quickly on the server browser, but it will not be ready for logins immediately. TSM usually takes around 5 to 10 minutes to reload and become stable. Logging in before that often hurts more than it hinders, sometimes even crashing it again.
If the server crashes, head AFK for 5 to 10 minutes and grab a drink, or stop into IRC chat and talk with everyone else. Once the ping on the server settles back down to low 3 figures (for my case, in australia, that is around 300, much less for americans) the server will be ready for logins.
Your co-operation is appreciated. Enjoy your ALFA!