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Post by tygerkat on Sept 26, 2008 7:22:16 GMT -5
I'm not trying to complain but I feel it should be posted. The lock-ups in the game are getting really bad :-( There even causing alot deaths for myself and TyGerEyez. We have to close UO completely and log back in several times. I know it isnt only us, because other folks last night were talking about how bad it was for them. I mean, it locks and you cant move. I was having things disappear on me as well and I would have to pop through a gate to get the item to re-appear in my bag.
I dont know why but this just seems to be gradually increasing in the amount of lock-ups. The server was great at first but now getting to the same frustrating point /frowns with a sigh...
I am hoping this is only a minor problem and there might be a fix for it.
Well, Safe Travels Everyone
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Post by Hammerhand on Sept 26, 2008 9:37:47 GMT -5
Had it happen to me as well a couple hours ago... and of course I HAD to be battling an paragon Ancient Wyrm. Only good thing was that it froze as well. Ah well, I survived and it didnt, but I was sure I was gonna unfreeze as a corpse. lol
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Post by Sonya on Sept 26, 2008 11:23:43 GMT -5
I'm not trying to complain but I feel it should be posted. The lock-ups in the game are getting really bad :-( There even causing alot deaths for myself and TyGerEyez. We have to close UO completely and log back in several times. I know it isnt only us, because other folks last night were talking about how bad it was for them. I mean, it locks and you cant move. I was having things disappear on me as well and I would have to pop through a gate to get the item to re-appear in my bag. I dont know why but this just seems to be gradually increasing in the amount of lock-ups. The server was great at first but now getting to the same frustrating point /frowns with a sigh... I am hoping this is only a minor problem and there might be a fix for it. Well, Safe Travels Everyone Please remember that the server is just running off of a home computer w/a cable internet connection... There is bound to be lag and lock up's from time to time. Cindy's connection is more stable then mine atm, but it does not mean that it is w/o issues. If we had the money to pay for a private server service, we would, however we don't have the money for it therefore we do the best we can w/the server on our personal computers. Everytime there are updates from Microsoft, there is going to be lag, everytime there are storms in the area, which Arkansas does get a few of, there will be lag and possibly downtime. It could have been something running on her computer last night, it could have been an issue w/her ISP, not really sure, but there is always going to be some lag and lock up's at times as long as the server is run off of personal computer using normal cable ISP connection. It was only the hope that w/Cindy taking the shard to her computer, it would happen less then it did when it was on mine. If we could get rid of all the lag/lock up's at all times, we would, but unfortunately, we really have little control over it. |
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Post by Cindy*Shard Trouble Maker* on Sept 26, 2008 15:06:55 GMT -5
I'm not trying to complain but I feel it should be posted. The lock-ups in the game are getting really bad :-( There even causing alot deaths for myself and TyGerEyez. We have to close UO completely and log back in several times. I know it isnt only us, because other folks last night were talking about how bad it was for them. I mean, it locks and you cant move. I was having things disappear on me as well and I would have to pop through a gate to get the item to re-appear in my bag. I dont know why but this just seems to be gradually increasing in the amount of lock-ups. The server was great at first but now getting to the same frustrating point /frowns with a sigh... I am hoping this is only a minor problem and there might be a fix for it. Well, Safe Travels Everyone Well you know I've had enough of the damn complaining about internet connection....As Sonya said this is a FREE SERVICE to everyone...NOBODY is paying for anything....Now if you want a shard that runs like you want, then by all means start one!! I'm doing all I can do with my computer....NOTHING is ran off this computer, but is updated.... We have not had ONE DISCONNECT since I had put this on my computer...It may get frustrating to you lagging out, but it gets more frustrating for me hearing the complaints over lagging out....LOOK at the complaint section....our old players SEEM to understand issues with computers apparently...Because I've not heard any issues from them.... I'm TRYING to be nice here....BUT if you don't like the server then start one you can control and run faster....or find one you do like that will run as you wish.... |
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Post by Astraia on Sept 26, 2008 16:26:27 GMT -5
It is frustrating, but, as any one who owns and uses a computer knows, that is a part of the internet world we live in. If logging in and out is too much trouble for you, then perhaps you need to 1) either start your own shard and play there, or 2) find another shard that is perfect [which if you do, please let me know as I have yet to find one]. Either way, complaining all the time shows that you have no true understanding of what it takes to open and maintain a shard. Cindy and Sonya as well as their families are doing the very best they can. They have been more than fair with all of us and tolerated the bitching moaning and complaining better than some shard owners I have known would have.
To Cindy and Sonya. All I can say is that there are always going to be those you cannot please no matter what you do. While it is frustrating, annoying and down right rude of them to continually complain, I know that you handle it with tact and diplomacy. You both have more patience than I could ever hope to have.
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Post by Sonya on Sept 26, 2008 16:35:32 GMT -5
It is frustrating, but, as any one who owns and uses a computer knows, that is a part of the internet world we live in. If logging in and out is too much trouble for you, then perhaps you need to 1) either start your own shard and play there, or 2) find another shard that is perfect [which if you do, please let me know as I have yet to find one]. Either way, complaining all the time shows that you have no true understanding of what it takes to open and maintain a shard. Cindy and Sonya as well as their families are doing the very best they can. They have been more than fair with all of us and tolerated the bitching moaning and complaining better than some shard owners I have known would have. To Cindy and Sonya. All I can say is that there are always going to be those you cannot please no matter what you do. While it is frustrating, annoying and down right rude of them to continually complain, I know that you handle it with tact and diplomacy. You both have more patience than I could ever hope to have. Thanks Hon for the kind and understanding words... It is good to know that some do understand that no matter what there will be occassional lag and issues on a FREE shard. The only other thing I have to say to those who want to complain about things that we have explained time and time again that we have no control over, then by all means, purchase a server for us to use for the shard, then maybe you will experience no lag or lock up's, but until that happens, deal w/it.... |
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Post by Cindy*Shard Trouble Maker* on Sept 26, 2008 18:45:12 GMT -5
It is frustrating, but, as any one who owns and uses a computer knows, that is a part of the internet world we live in. If logging in and out is too much trouble for you, then perhaps you need to 1) either start your own shard and play there, or 2) find another shard that is perfect [which if you do, please let me know as I have yet to find one]. Either way, complaining all the time shows that you have no true understanding of what it takes to open and maintain a shard. Cindy and Sonya as well as their families are doing the very best they can. They have been more than fair with all of us and tolerated the bitching moaning and complaining better than some shard owners I have known would have. To Cindy and Sonya. All I can say is that there are always going to be those you cannot please no matter what you do. While it is frustrating, annoying and down right rude of them to continually complain, I know that you handle it with tact and diplomacy. You both have more patience than I could ever hope to have. Well I know it gets frustrating...I was playing the other night and lagged out while giving Tim his pet....Did I like it? No....But my computer was running updates as usual....Now I can shut the server off tell its done or it can stay up and people can lag out....We said in the beginning of me taking over the server it would be less lag and lock-ups and disconnects...We haven't had one disconnect...we've had some lag and lock ups, but nothing like before...PLUS I'm getting more ram for my computer...It has a lot in it now, but I wasn't planning on having a server on my computer...BUT because we needed a better connection I went ahead and put it on there.... But I will not get on here and explain over and over and over again why it lagged out.....ITS UPDATES ONE LAST TIME....I'm so frustrated with the complaining I really don't care who stays or goes anymore...I know without a doubt who will stay and play and have patience....and who won't.....and I know you will be here...  And thank you for understanding.... Now for the ones that don't like the server and the lag ..... This has been said over and over again...Its a computer....its gonna lag no matter what....its a home computer.....Its gonna happen... |
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Post by tygerkat on Sept 27, 2008 9:07:42 GMT -5
It is frustrating, but, as any one who owns and uses a computer knows, that is a part of the internet world we live in. If logging in and out is too much trouble for you, then perhaps you need to 1) either start your own shard and play there, or 2) find another shard that is perfect [which if you do, please let me know as I have yet to find one]. Either way, complaining all the time shows that you have no true understanding of what it takes to open and maintain a shard. Cindy and Sonya as well as their families are doing the very best they can. They have been more than fair with all of us and tolerated the bitching moaning and complaining better than some shard owners I have known would have. To Cindy and Sonya. All I can say is that there are always going to be those you cannot please no matter what you do. While it is frustrating, annoying and down right rude of them to continually complain, I know that you handle it with tact and diplomacy. You both have more patience than I could ever hope to have. Well I know it gets frustrating...I was playing the other night and lagged out while giving Tim his pet....Did I like it? No....But my computer was running updates as usual....Now I can shut the server off tell its done or it can stay up and people can lag out....We said in the beginning of me taking over the server it would be less lag and lock-ups and disconnects...We haven't had one disconnect...we've had some lag and lock ups, but nothing like before...PLUS I'm getting more ram for my computer...It has a lot in it now, but I wasn't planning on having a server on my computer...BUT because we needed a better connection I went ahead and put it on there.... But I will not get on here and explain over and over and over again why it lagged out.....ITS UPDATES ONE LAST TIME....I'm so frustrated with the complaining I really don't care who stays or goes anymore...I know without a doubt who will stay and play and have patience....and who won't.....and I know you will be here... And thank you for understanding.... Now for the ones that don't like the server and the lag ..... This has been said over and over again...Its a computer....its gonna lag no matter what....its a home computer.....Its gonna happen... Well, as for complaining, I was NOT doing that. I only posted what was going on in case there is/or was an issue going on. I have always heard, "if there is issues with server" please post on forums. I am sorry I posted. You talk about frustration, well, its getting really frustrating to hear "new players" and the fingers pointed at the "new players" constantly. It is not only "the new players" talking about the lag. You are not always in the game when this is going on. It might be only the "new players" posting but it surely isn't only the "new players" complaining. As for being a free server, yes, it is and I have always said, I appreciate everything that is done to this server and everyones efforts. I "TyGerKat" am the one that found this server and came to the server to check it out, read the forums to see what talk was like here. I liked every thing I saw and read. I still do. I told my family and friends of the shard and all I said, "they are really nice and the people are great. So, my family and friends followed me here as well. I can't speak for them and there actions but if any of them are an issue, I am sorry :-( ... I realize, there is no need to stay on a server, anyone or well, "new players" can move on. I must say, the post upset me. And I am sorry, you don't care who stays or goes. If your really not wanting new players, or only want a few select on your server to deal with, maybe its best you close it to the public. That's just a suggestion. If "new players" will always be made to feel like there an outcast on this server, then that would just save on hurt feelings as well. I do/did not wish to hurt anyone's feeling or be a bother. As I said, I assumed my post were only being informative and helpful. I will keep to myself, I will solve my own issues. I will keep reading forums but I wont post here anymore. I admit, I wouldn't know if my post were consider a "post" or a "complaint", so it's just best I don't do it anymore. I do thank all involved in running this server and again I am sorry for any troubles I have caused. Safe travels all |
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Post by Cindy*Shard Trouble Maker* on Sept 28, 2008 23:35:07 GMT -5
We know there are issues with the server lagging out at times..That is why I put the server on my computer, hoping it would work better for everyone....EVERYONE new and old will lag out, get frustrated, but posting over and over again over lag will not fix it....We have not crashed once since the server has been on my computer....But we will lag out at times....
Now what I said over people not staying or whatever.....I'm not gonna bow down and try to keep posting why the server lags...all you people new or old should know why this happens...and all of you should know there is nothing we can do about it....I'm not the type of person that is going to beg anyone to stay...If you or someone isn't happy with the shard or the way it is ran then its time to move on....We don't and never have begged anyone to stay and play our shard...Remember, its a game, its suppose to be fun, not frustrating, not a bore, etc....and when it stops being fun, then its time to either take a break from it, or find a shard that is what someone wants....See where I'm going with this?
Sonya and I always listen, we always try and take care of ANY problems on the server, players, staff, etc....We appreciate our players, new or old....You can ask anyone that has played on our previous shards how we are...We are fair, we listen, and we fix problems....What sets us off is when players continually gripe over things that we can't do anything about....Sonya has explained and so have I over the lag over and over again....there is nothing we can do about it...
Its not like this is our first shard we ever opened...We've had one for 5 years straight...We had good shards, good player base, etc....very few problems on our servers....Why, because we took care of our shards, players, problems, and got rid of trouble makers quickly....And like I said you can ask anyone that has been our shards before....we know what we're doing.....
And if the new players didn't count to us, then why are we always there for them? Why do we answer posts that have been already answered? I've helped all your family...I talked to your husband after the issues we've had on a thread ....I've helped Tim and Annabelle, etc....Its not like we've not helped or answered any questions any of you had....
If you go back to all your topics your posted and re-read them....and stand in our shoes and see what we're reading it would frustrate you too....Its like you start the shard and your not happy with this or that...or your lagging out, etc...its like you just don't like how its ran, or how fast it is....We're doing the best we can with the time we have....
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Post by Adol on Sept 29, 2008 12:13:21 GMT -5
I have tried not to get involved with this server lock up issue but folks keep in mind this is a free shard.
I ahve read the complaining which is done mianly by newer players and all I have to say is this.
You people are asking waaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy too much of a free shard.
You want a shard that don't lag and have 100% up time then go back to giving your money to OSI.
Cindy and Sonya have worked their butts off to appease y'all and in return all you have done is complain.
These women not only run ths shard but also have to work regular jobs and also have families to take care of.
They don't get paid one dime for running kenaz but yet they certainly get to hear all about how the shard locks up and lags.
All I can say is this is getting ridiculous.
I am stepping off my soapbox for now.
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Post by Pete/Sym/Smitty/Merantio on Sept 29, 2008 21:42:22 GMT -5
So I guess quitting their jobs and abandoning their families is out of the question?
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Post by Cindy*Shard Trouble Maker* on Sept 29, 2008 21:53:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys....thats all we ask for is a little understanding.... I wake up at 6am....and get kids off to school/while making sure not to forget to restart the server...Then I head to work....by this time its almost 3...I run to get the kids from school, run home so I can get supper fixed so I can have the kids at their cheerleading practice, church functions, etc...this time is almost 6 or 7 and on bad days 8....then its bath time and homework time, cleaning the kitchen, paying bills, getting groceries, etc, etc....THEN if I'm lucky I get a break to play....this routine is monday thru friday....weekends slow down some, but not much...and if I get a phone call that the server is REALLY laggy like over the weekend, I run back home to do a restart.... Soooo folks, this is my life...My family and work will always come first....but I still look after the server... Sonya's life is about the same as mine....She is busy morning and night too....So see we're doing the best we can....that is why we are trying to get more staff on here.... But never fear, if the server is really bad or locked up, which has not happened...Sonya has my number and so does Adol and Pete....One of them will call me if they feel it is needed... |
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And thank you for understanding....