Clark Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 It's not empty servers that cost anything. I'ts the amount of traffic we have in all the servers combined. Empty servers cost us nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN4M3D Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 But still doesnt it save money if you merge? btw Papa John says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeman Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 so it costs per user who joins? not per slot? i thought most server hosts charge per slot per month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN4M3D Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 But if your server uses too much traffic then you need to pay for traffic, its like a webhost, you have limited bandwidth and if you go over then your site gets suspended OR you can pay more to get more bandwidth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Lamp Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 so it costs per user who joins? not per slot? i thought most server hosts charge per slot per month? We don't buy individual servers, we buy server boxes. As for custom, no, we are never going to get rid of our custom server. That was the server which made HeLL-Tonic and HeLLsGamers what it is today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 There's no need to necessarily get rid of anything, just putting them together. You said the empty servers don't cost anything, so just merge the more populated servers. Obviously this isn't what people want, but if people don't donate it'd save bandwidth running 1 full server over 2 full servers. Merge the office/dust2 dm Merge the iceworld arena/crackhouse dm Possibly merge the d2pub/officepub. The dust2 pub hasn't really been full lately, but it has its moments. The office server from what I see usually has a decent amount of people in it and making it a d2/office may appeal to more people. Merge the hoodoo/goldrush TF2 servers and maybe the pipeline/2fort and maybe do a custom map TF2 server and see how well that stays populated since the custom maps are where HG started. Like I said, I'm sure that scenario isn't ideal but if there isn't enough money to run all of these different servers full, basically cutting the bandwidth in half by merging servers might be the only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3nL Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Are there any donations even coming from the TF2 servers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandium Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Are there any donations even coming from the TF2 servers? Indeed. We need more recruiting in TF2. Maybe free admin to trusted members to help recruit new members? We host a server and have a board already. Lets get some more TF2 traffic to our boards and other games and servers. Look at how those servers stay full. :idea: Jesus would want it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeman Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Look at how those servers stay full. :idea: Jesus would want it that way. hell throw me on the list for that server ill bring people in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Lamp Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 There's no need to necessarily get rid of anything, just putting them together. You said the empty servers don't cost anything, so just merge the more populated servers. Obviously this isn't what people want, but if people don't donate it'd save bandwidth running 1 full server over 2 full servers. Merge the office/dust2 dm Merge the iceworld arena/crackhouse dm Possibly merge the d2pub/officepub. The dust2 pub hasn't really been full lately, but it has its moments. The office server from what I see usually has a decent amount of people in it and making it a d2/office may appeal to more people. Merge the hoodoo/goldrush TF2 servers and maybe the pipeline/2fort and maybe do a custom map TF2 server and see how well that stays populated since the custom maps are where HG started. Like I said, I'm sure that scenario isn't ideal but if there isn't enough money to run all of these different servers full, basically cutting the bandwidth in half by merging servers might be the only option. Those won't really work. There are entirely different playerbases residing in each of those servers. Not to mention two entirely different playstyles for each pair you mentioned (barring perhaps, the DM servers). It would cause more ruckus forcing two different types of players on the same server than just eliminating one altogether. As for the TF2 servers, we've had a few people purchase admin and reserve slots so far, so hopefully this summer they will really take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3nL Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 As for the TF2 servers, we've had a few people purchase admin and reserve slots so far, so hopefully this summer they will really take off. TF2 just needs more hackers so that people buy admin to ban them. The best way to ease our money problems is to start developing hacks for TF2. Anddd.... GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillHouse Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 It's a lot different recruiting in TF2 it's much more mature in my opinion and clans aren't really a big thing with TF2 players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredTacos Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 As for the TF2 servers, we've had a few people purchase admin and reserve slots so far, so hopefully this summer they will really take off. Yea they've only been up for a couple months, give them time and people will start to buy admin/reserve slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I think we hsould turn into a ricochet clan that game is pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JJK Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 or Firearms for you steam youngletts. its ironic, the only game with the word Team in it, is an I game ... as far as clans are concidered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillHouse Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoBia Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 well ive been thinking about buying admin here and since you guys need more money now would be a prime time so within a week or 2 ill purchase admin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzkrieg Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Having admin for JB is nice, other than i feel like i should always be playing JB to get my monies worth. Thinking about cancelling it, can't stand some of the people that play there. They tell you to ban someone, then turn around and yell at you for abusing admin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Having admin for JB is nice, other than i feel like i should always be playing JB to get my monies worth. Thinking about cancelling it, can't stand some of the people that play there. They tell you to ban someone, then turn around and yell at you for abusing admin... Heh. As far as I'm concerned, you buy admin to have the ability to take a chunk out of general douchebaggery. As long as you know you're not out of line, it's really not a problem. Abuse reports aren't a big deal as long as you know there wasn't any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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