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xsp0rtsfanx - Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:45 pm
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I have a decent computer with DSL as my internet so I was wondering if there was a way to know if I could host other zones or something like that. Also if I were to be a "reliable" host would I be able to make my server named like SSI or something like that?

Confess - Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:33 pm
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You can host zones on a 56k for all it matters....I do suggest you put the zones on a seperate server OTHER then your main computer...

You cannot use SSI, nor can you use any name that is currently up there. Try to come up with a unique hosting name. Usually the names are 3-4 letters long.

Also, if you have a router, you will need to be able to port forward...so make sure you know the router password before you start doing anything.

xsp0rtsfanx - Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:55 pm
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I was generalizing with SSI. So literally it doesnt matter just as long as you have access to hosting? Alright then. I can probably host a few zones then.

Confess - Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:30 pm
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Message me on AIM/MSN/Etc (username is on my profile) and i can help you and teach you a little bit more.

Purge - Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:12 pm
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Or you can post here and have some real helpers help you.

1stStrike - Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:16 pm
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Moved the topic as this fits more in "General Questions" than zone hosting.

Also, what is your upload speed? When it comes to hosting zones the upload is what matters. Sure, you can host some zones but once they get 5 - 10 players they'll probably start lagging hardcore.

xsp0rtsfanx - Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:34 pm
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I'm not really sure of my upload speed. Is there a site I can figure out what my upload speed is?

1stStrike - Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:41 pm
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http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/BandwidthUp.asp

SyrusMX - Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:22 pm
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After that, note rule #1: Don't let confess help you, he'll only take control of your zone, then claim it as his, and put it in his AOG thingy.

Confess - Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:23 am
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Yes, so true.....can I hold your...err...pen?

Gravitron - Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:11 am
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You need to have a very decent upload, like 1-2mbit at least.
And a good PC that won't crack and break down which means a stable OS and decent memory and a CPU that can clock it because subgame was made kinda like continuum to hog CPU and if it skip a thread it spikes and that's bad for players.

Also, give me billing op.
so I can keep ssc scum away and ban faggot teens...

Purge - Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:17 am
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I'd say more than 1-2mbit. Not even an average T1 line can handle 10+ players without lagging. I run my server on a 10-12mbps line (varies) and I get a 120ms ping when there's 50 or so people allocated altogether.

Confess - Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:23 am
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rofl....i highly doubt you have a 10-12 mbps line...you're on cable for gods sake..

Take this test then post your results..
http://www.everestkc.net/index.php?module=speedtest

Mine GO BOOM - Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:44 am
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Confess wrote:

rofl....i highly doubt you have a 10-12 mbps line...you're on cable for gods sake..

This server is on a 100 mbps line. He doesn't need to have this line connected to his house to host servers from it. Just the same, this server can technically send at 100 mbps constantly, but uses bucket sharing with other hosts in the same complex, so it won't always be the peak, though I've never come across, even when running test ASSS servers, that it really peaked out at anything below 15 mbps.

Now, on the other hand, when that Senator's account starts to get flooded with spam, the CPU becomes a huge bottle neck, because god knows that spamd needs to run at a very high priority.

Confess - Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:12 am
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Where/who host this forum anyways..?

Cyan~Fire - Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:35 am
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The servers RAM is still being crapped on, though. I think I would move my website to this server if it wasn't.

Purge - Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:32 am
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Confess wrote:

rofl....i highly doubt you have a 10-12 mbps line...you're on cable for gods sake..

I can always ask my ISP to boost my bandwidth and speed...

Contempt+ - Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:36 pm
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The upload on my connection is about 250 kbps. When I was hosting, I had like 4-8 people in a zone, and the ping was around 150ms.

I'll be moving to georgia soon, so I might get a better connection there.

xsp0rtsfanx - Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:43 pm
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ok i'm not sure if this is weird or not i've done two upload tests that one was 85kbps and then the one i did yesterday was 36kbps so i'm not sure if either is my true speed or if i'm lagging so bad it lowers it.