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Mavrik347
05-19-2007, 04:14 AM
Put simply, the game is brilliant... But all the servers are peoples home PC with stupid settings like double speed and your not allowed to change your settings in game like audio to turn up the VOIP basically just really really bad servers. Would there be any distinct chance of MyIS getting a dedicated server for it like your BF2 ones etc. a server that for once people don't have to worry about crappy settings or ridicules lag!

For the love of Mary and all thats bizarre please at least consider this.

~ Mav
Doughboy101
05-19-2007, 05:07 AM
Hmmm... we've been considering getting a server hosted off someones computer that isn't used, so the server would be up 24/7.

However, I like your idea, hadn't thought of it.

I'll see if we can ask MyIS, or Dan to ask them.
SnowControl
05-19-2007, 01:15 PM
The VA has been considering it for a while. The problem is that it cant be run on an ordinary server in a rack, because it requires you to actually run the game. This again requires the server to have a proper graphics card, which no rack server has. So the only option is to have a separate computer run it from home somewhere, and then use remote desktop to control it.

Also, we need an extra CDkey for the game to host the server. This means you got to buy an extra copy of the game.

Another option is to use FShost, but it doesnt have the same audience as gamespy (it requires a separate client program). The server software on this can however be run on a rack server, without the extra cost of buying an extra copy of the game.
Mavrik347
05-19-2007, 06:01 PM
Not at all. Put all the graphics on minimum and turn sound and all qualities to bear minimum and ta daaaa... I'm sure MyIS can afford the game (Deluxe version) considering it won't need to be charged per month, just a one time purchase :D

PS: Smilies don't work :( you can't click on them on the right, have to type them normally).
SnowControl
05-19-2007, 06:04 PM
You have to type : grin : for the smiley.

You dont have to actually load up scenery, but the graphics card has to be supported for the game to start up at all. Thats the problem here.
Doughboy101
05-19-2007, 06:17 PM
Alright Guys,

according to MyIS, since theres no Dedicated Server file, they can't host a server for us, however, if someone can find something or someway to get a dedicated server file, or a co-located local machine thing, then they can do it for us.

Do some research things
Mavrik347
05-20-2007, 01:58 AM
Microsoft being Microsoft never released any server files... So as no one has a home PC with a 100MB cable line like servers... We are destined for terrible servers :(
Mavrik347
05-23-2007, 10:10 PM
Me to the rescue! lol Me and a friend have started Plastic Piggies server network :D

www.PlasticPiggies.com

Got a BF:V PoE1 server up as well as a dedicated FS:X. Feel free to join guys, admins are Mavrik347 & =SoV=hEaD_bUsTeR and the server is called PlasticPiggies-Dedicated. Please join the community and use the forums to tell us about any ideas or feedback you may have :)

Connect Directly IP: 38.96.12.157

~Mav
Freccie-Tricolore
05-23-2007, 10:16 PM
Is it FSHOST or Gamespy ?
Mavrik347
05-23-2007, 10:20 PM
Ay? lol no idea but you can see it in game on the server list and the server has an account on gamespy.

Comment on the server... (http://www.totalflightsim.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1420)
Freccie-Tricolore
05-23-2007, 10:24 PM
I commented there now :D
Journeyman
05-24-2007, 09:31 PM
Or we set up a server to run an FShost server ?
Mavrik347
05-24-2007, 09:48 PM
Whats FSHost?
SnowControl
05-24-2007, 09:51 PM
Google is your friend.

http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=fshost&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

More specific:
http://www.chocolatesoftware.com/fshost/
Freccie-Tricolore
05-24-2007, 10:00 PM
I cannot make FSHost for some strange reason ... although i think it's like the anti-virus etc ...
Journeyman
05-25-2007, 10:32 AM
freccie it could be

firewall
router
anti virus

so check them all
AeroTow
05-25-2007, 11:11 AM
I cannot make FSHost for some strange reason ... although i think it's like the anti-virus etc ...

Make sure you have the client, not FSHOSTSPY.

Link:http://www.chocolatesoftware.com/fshost/
SnowControl
05-25-2007, 11:45 AM
The FShostspy works too.

You need EITHER FShostClient or FShostSpy to connect to a server.

To HOST A SERVER, you need FShost.
Mavrik347
05-25-2007, 04:18 PM
If we made it a FSHost server would people be able to see it from the in game browser?
SnowControl
05-25-2007, 06:30 PM
Nope. Only through FShostSpy. Which makes it less visible to the public.
Freccie-Tricolore
05-26-2007, 09:50 AM
I'll stick with Gamespy ...
Mavrik347
05-27-2007, 10:37 PM
Knew you guys would copy us.
-Dan-
05-31-2007, 11:20 PM
Knew you guys would copy us.

???

We had a FS Host server up a while ago, but was took down because no one used it.
Fab208
05-31-2007, 11:25 PM
And then it was put back up, and it does get used (just) I think the main reason is that nobody knows how to use FS Host.

I was on it Wednesday, practicing my landings :) With failures as well (Random failure made me lose airspeed dial, center gear and right gear :shock: then I decide for random engine failure. I found out it was a FIRE!!! and a baron doesn't have fire supression)
Flt. Sgt. Powderhound
06-02-2007, 06:17 PM
And then it was put back up, and it does get used (just) I think the main reason is that nobody knows how to use FS Host.

I was on it Wednesday, practicing my landings :) With failures as well (Random failure made me lose airspeed dial, center gear and right gear :shock: then I decide for random engine failure. I found out it was a FIRE!!! and a baron doesn't have fire supression)

Well any experienced pilot would know to fly upside down above the sea and put it out wuth the propellor spray. :D