3 Commando Brigade

We are always trying to keep all our maps on the public server working and up to date (mods, units, equipment etc.). However we do this as a hobby and not as a job and certainly not as a full time job. We also have the policy that the creators of public missions are responsible for keeping them working and up to date. This is because the creators know their mission best. Somebody else from the mission design team is most likely capable of fixing or editing missions, but he might change something in the mission that was not supposed to change. That would eventually create a situation where one member is trying to "fix" something and the original creater has to fix that fix.

Since this is a hobby, it also means that there are times where the mission creator is not able to quickly fix or update something. Maybe he has more important things to do like work, school, university, family and can not fix something on the map. When it comes to restarts it is better to jump on teamspeak and contact somebody with the Game/Teamspeak Moderator tag. Those are the people that are able to restart a mission or change a mission if something is fundamentally broken with a mission which would make it unplayable.

Forums are not the best way for quick communication.

NoFG - pull your neck in mate. You're starting to sound like a politician and it's annoying. If you don't like the style of someone's writing first consider they may be typing in a language secondary to their own. Hence there are cultural differences to bear in mind. Apart from that common internet courtesy stuff - why are YOU always so aggressive in your posts. You're a guest here - so bloody wipe your shoes before you start re-arranging the furniture.

What I did was that I tried to explain it to you, why it can take a long time until a map is fixed,restarted or changed. That is the reality as it is right now. I would be glad if we would be able to solve any issue in five minutes but that is not always possible. I tried to make my reply as neutral as possible since I get the feeling that we are probably not best buddies and most likely wont become it in the near future.

As I said, the best option for a quick fix or other action is to directly contact people with the game/teamspeak moderator tag on teamspeak.

I frequently get pokes on TS from public players requesting a server restart, and I usually respond straight away. Poking is the fastest way to get a restart. If you don't get a response after ~10 minutes, then make a forum post.

Also you seem to be under the impression that you "shouldn't have to" request a server restart. May I ask why? As others have stated - we're hobbyists, not employees.

We do this for fun, and expect little in return. It simply isn't feasible to expect a server to be in 100% condition all the time. Help us help you by letting us know when the server needs a restart, and we'll respond as soon as we can.

Ok so just so the reason is 100% public. I've banned NOFg from the server for a month.

If he was a member of the unit he'd have been kicked long ago. But he's stayed welcome because as he rightly pats himself on the back for doing, he is usually positive and helpful on the public server.

So we've overlooked his abrasive tone, holier than thou posts and the flaming that this inevitably starts. The problem is by treating him with Kid gloves and him not wanting to actually join us, I think he's formed the opinion that he is somehow different, better or more valuable than other members or non-members here.

Sorry mate you're not. So if you can brush that chip off your shoulder then you're welcome back in a months time.

#1st Person I've banned - in more than 3 years

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May I suggest an auto restart say at 4am so that way it's fresh for the morning/afternoon players?

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I believe this has been discussed before and it was rejected.

Shouldnt be an issue. Run it by Goodson Parker and see if it's feasible mate. 

The reason why this has not been implemented is that it proved unreliable.  When admins restart the server, they invariably jump into game to check everything is ok.  Occasionally the server needs a 2nd or 3rd restart.  Despite hours of investigation we have yet to find the root cause.  Consequently an auto restart, will occasionally leave the server in a state where players cannot even login.