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Session II: Abrupt End
What happened?
I froze up again, and when I returned, everyone had disappeared.
I suspect that Steam is playing a role in our problems. Prior to Steam, we could play 3 hours without a single disruption. Or maybe MetaServer has just been flakey the past two weeks.
What happened?
I froze up again, and when I returned, everyone had disappeared.
I suspect that Steam is playing a role in our problems. Prior to Steam, we could play 3 hours without a single disruption. Or maybe MetaServer has just been flakey the past two weeks.
We can try it without steam next Monday and see if we get different results.
Session 2 complete
11 Januay 489 AVC
----------------------Country List----------------------
Rome: The Bum
Carthage: Camara
Egypt: Sheltonious
Seleucid Empire: Pax25
Macedonia: KenG
Armenia: Achab
2nd Session Complete
Tonight's session was riddled with tehnical difficulties, as a result we did not progress very far in the game. Thanks to everyone who showed up. Hopefully we can get these issues resolved by next Monday.
11 Januay 489 AVC
----------------------Country List----------------------
Rome: The Bum
Carthage: Camara
Egypt: Sheltonious
Seleucid Empire: Pax25
Macedonia: KenG
Armenia: Achab
2nd Session Complete
Tonight's session was riddled with tehnical difficulties, as a result we did not progress very far in the game. Thanks to everyone who showed up. Hopefully we can get these issues resolved by next Monday.
Next time before we give up completely let another player (for example me) to host the game. It often helps.
Also it would be nice to inform all the players you are off for good guys, me and KenG waited for you on the metaserver.
Concerning the metaserver - you leave it the moment you join the MP game, as from then you are connected to the hosting player PC (the real server now). So the metaserver is there only for the initial chat and handshaking and its not responsible for any further transmissions.
Concerning the Steam - its true that it can somehow affect the connection, as can just any other network using application. But I havent found any relevant complains about the Steam concerning the issue, so I wouldnt mark it as an suspect.
Most of the network problems are caused by
a) Low quality connection of one or more of the clients or the server itself, what can cause the desync. This can be tested somehow by reviewing the ping statistics, when available.
b) Low outgoing or "upload" bandwidth of the server, so it cant send all the data at a reasonable speed. This can be a real problem when transfering the savegame file,as it has size of tens megabytes. Can be partially solved by distributing the file by mail or as an attachment here on the forums.
bb) Edit: also the problem with the savegame distribution can be moderated somewhat if the players join the game one at a time, waiting for the previous player until he receives the whole savegame file (100%). For this we of course need a chatroom (Steam?) so the players can be invited to join as needed.
Also it would be nice to inform all the players you are off for good guys, me and KenG waited for you on the metaserver.
Concerning the metaserver - you leave it the moment you join the MP game, as from then you are connected to the hosting player PC (the real server now). So the metaserver is there only for the initial chat and handshaking and its not responsible for any further transmissions.
Concerning the Steam - its true that it can somehow affect the connection, as can just any other network using application. But I havent found any relevant complains about the Steam concerning the issue, so I wouldnt mark it as an suspect.
Most of the network problems are caused by
a) Low quality connection of one or more of the clients or the server itself, what can cause the desync. This can be tested somehow by reviewing the ping statistics, when available.
b) Low outgoing or "upload" bandwidth of the server, so it cant send all the data at a reasonable speed. This can be a real problem when transfering the savegame file,as it has size of tens megabytes. Can be partially solved by distributing the file by mail or as an attachment here on the forums.
bb) Edit: also the problem with the savegame distribution can be moderated somewhat if the players join the game one at a time, waiting for the previous player until he receives the whole savegame file (100%). For this we of course need a chatroom (Steam?) so the players can be invited to join as needed.
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Memorial Day Weekend
Hey guys, since it is Memorial Day weekend, I will be out of town on Monday. Headed to the Indy 500. Was hoping we could continue the game on Tuesday, or take a week off due to the holiday? Let me know.
Hey guys, since it is Memorial Day weekend, I will be out of town on Monday. Headed to the Indy 500. Was hoping we could continue the game on Tuesday, or take a week off due to the holiday? Let me know.
I'm 50/50 for Tuesday. Might have to work late. But if so, play without me. Maybe the AI can save Macedonia.
Can't play on Tuesday (at least not in our usual game time).
Actually in this coming week I can play on Monday exclusively, you can imagine its kinda hard to insert a session block from 1am to 4am when you are expected to start your work 3 hours later.
Actually in this coming week I can play on Monday exclusively, you can imagine its kinda hard to insert a session block from 1am to 4am when you are expected to start your work 3 hours later.
Okay, so this Monday (31-05) it was Camara and me waiting for the session start at the usual time. No one else showed up though. Informing all your players the session is cancelled would be most cool.
Oh crap I pretty much totally forgot! sorry guys i guess having a day off threw me off pretty good. Seriously achab sorry man.
Ditto. Are we playing tonight? (tues.) or next week on Monday? Either is fine by me. I say if everyone can't make it tonight, we continute until next week.
I though Monday had been canceled, and that there was no agreement for Tuesday, so I didn't show up either night.
Session 3 complete
World as of 5th March 499 AVC.
----------------------Country List----------------------
Rome: The Bum
Carthage: Camara
Egypt: Sheltonious
Seleucid Empire: AI (Pax25 MIA)
Macedonia: KenG
Armenia: Achab
World as of 5th March 499 AVC.
----------------------Country List----------------------
Rome: The Bum
Carthage: Camara
Egypt: Sheltonious
Seleucid Empire: AI (Pax25 MIA)
Macedonia: KenG
Armenia: Achab
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Armenia 484-499 AVC
Armenia experienced times of consolidation and growth. The newly established republic is in firm control of the prominent Savacid family which ensured the election of five of its members to the archon office already. An attempt of unloyal wannabe dictator to seize the power through a civil war was quelled quickly. Pioneers of Armenia established our first colonies in the wild and citizens of two southern provinces decided to join the republic inspired by the ideal of freedom.
Upon dishonorable mistreatment of one of our diplomats we had no other option than to declare war on the Bosporean Kingdom. Pontus foolishly joined them in their futile struggle and soon most of their territory was incorporated into our republic. A short war with Rhoxolani followed, to show the barbarians their proper place as our tributaries.
Several other countries flock under our wings for protection and we accepted their tribute with responsibility. The foreign cultural exchange and trade helps our provinces to become more civilized. Our alliance with the new egyptian monarch brings us the promise of peace and prosperity. After the rise of dictators in both Rome and Carthage we are the only remaining greater power following the republican principles.
Armenia experienced times of consolidation and growth. The newly established republic is in firm control of the prominent Savacid family which ensured the election of five of its members to the archon office already. An attempt of unloyal wannabe dictator to seize the power through a civil war was quelled quickly. Pioneers of Armenia established our first colonies in the wild and citizens of two southern provinces decided to join the republic inspired by the ideal of freedom.
Upon dishonorable mistreatment of one of our diplomats we had no other option than to declare war on the Bosporean Kingdom. Pontus foolishly joined them in their futile struggle and soon most of their territory was incorporated into our republic. A short war with Rhoxolani followed, to show the barbarians their proper place as our tributaries.
Several other countries flock under our wings for protection and we accepted their tribute with responsibility. The foreign cultural exchange and trade helps our provinces to become more civilized. Our alliance with the new egyptian monarch brings us the promise of peace and prosperity. After the rise of dictators in both Rome and Carthage we are the only remaining greater power following the republican principles.
Pax Romana-
Rome stood tall among nations having earned her place next to the ancient powers of the world. The republic was strong and wealthy. Peace after the short war in which Illyan was made to bow its proud head and give tribute to Rome was welcomed and its people slowly recovered from the casulities of the long years of small wars. The only confict was the occasional horde that raped and pillaged intill the legions cruxfied the barbarians.
The city streets stood empty and the tears of the abandoned mothers and children are common in every household. The manhood of Rome slowly recovering from these long years of war had been drained and butchered almost overnight by constant hordes of unimaginable size. Still barbarians rose hateful and violent. For every barbarian fallen ten more seem to spring up from the distant frontiers ready to die trying to kill Romes faithful defenders. For each that fell for Rome there was no longer another to take his place. As dwindling legions found it harder and harder to hold the frontier the senate finally acted drawn from its stupor by this very real threat. Mercenaries foregin swords for hire were called up by the thousand, soon Romes defences were held by its new fickle friends. Rome could relax and rest its weary legions.
The fall of the Republic....
The greedy senates rufusal to see the wisdom of hired troopers for the sake of filling their own pockets angered more than just the legions. The legates themselves fumed as their best men were wasted in the costant draining battles. Finally using their own greed against the senate one of these great Generals bribed his way into power. Acting quickly he jailed the most likely resistors and declared himself Lucius Cursor the first Tyrant of Rome!
Dictatorship.
Finally healing after the overthrow of the petty and greedy men of the senate Rome with its powerful leader at the helm look to her borders. To the east the Armenians gather the reins of the SE troubling but distant. To the south Egypt Rome has noted with approval the end of the civil war that overthrew the insane ruler of egypt but it does seem to be the strongest of the ancient powers. The west is Romes closest worry while the civil war may have overthrown the untrustworthy goverment of before it has most likely not installed a friendly one and even as it goes through the throes of a new civil war it has been united under a strong hand. And to the north the constant barbarians always wait for a weakness in roman defences. The next move of rome will need to be decided with caution.
Rome stood tall among nations having earned her place next to the ancient powers of the world. The republic was strong and wealthy. Peace after the short war in which Illyan was made to bow its proud head and give tribute to Rome was welcomed and its people slowly recovered from the casulities of the long years of small wars. The only confict was the occasional horde that raped and pillaged intill the legions cruxfied the barbarians.
The city streets stood empty and the tears of the abandoned mothers and children are common in every household. The manhood of Rome slowly recovering from these long years of war had been drained and butchered almost overnight by constant hordes of unimaginable size. Still barbarians rose hateful and violent. For every barbarian fallen ten more seem to spring up from the distant frontiers ready to die trying to kill Romes faithful defenders. For each that fell for Rome there was no longer another to take his place. As dwindling legions found it harder and harder to hold the frontier the senate finally acted drawn from its stupor by this very real threat. Mercenaries foregin swords for hire were called up by the thousand, soon Romes defences were held by its new fickle friends. Rome could relax and rest its weary legions.
The fall of the Republic....
The greedy senates rufusal to see the wisdom of hired troopers for the sake of filling their own pockets angered more than just the legions. The legates themselves fumed as their best men were wasted in the costant draining battles. Finally using their own greed against the senate one of these great Generals bribed his way into power. Acting quickly he jailed the most likely resistors and declared himself Lucius Cursor the first Tyrant of Rome!
Dictatorship.
Finally healing after the overthrow of the petty and greedy men of the senate Rome with its powerful leader at the helm look to her borders. To the east the Armenians gather the reins of the SE troubling but distant. To the south Egypt Rome has noted with approval the end of the civil war that overthrew the insane ruler of egypt but it does seem to be the strongest of the ancient powers. The west is Romes closest worry while the civil war may have overthrown the untrustworthy goverment of before it has most likely not installed a friendly one and even as it goes through the throes of a new civil war it has been united under a strong hand. And to the north the constant barbarians always wait for a weakness in roman defences. The next move of rome will need to be decided with caution.
Btw experienced an increased game sluggishness after we switched the server to my PC last session, especially with the character management.
Have you suffered any increased lags too, guys?
Have you suffered any increased lags too, guys?