I would LOVE to add more player slots to the server, but that requires a higher upload bandwidth (right now, the max is 384 bps). When I order the DSL for the new line, I might go ahead and push it up to 768. That should allow 6 - 8 players. We'll see though, thats pretty expensive.
player slots maxed......
maybe you should think about cable.. isnt that like upto 1mbs up and down stream..of course i am problably wrong..lol... what do i know.. or isnt that stable enough..?
Re: player slots maxed......
Download doesn't seem to be the problem, I need higher upload speed more that anything. I need that to push the server updates out to more players at a time. I have no idea on the stats of a cable connection, but I may be finding out very soon because of the limited bandwidth that i will be recieving from Verizon.
We shall see...
dethpod
Unregistered User
(4/24/02 11:37 pm) Reply
cable vs DSL
cable *may* be faster at times then your average DSLline... 1000kps DOWN vs 768kps (*normal* DSL) DOWN.... but the UPLOAD of cable is pathetic on a good day.... in fact some (not many) cable providers limit you to 56k UP. what this basically means is that cable may be better for a user but it is absolutely horrible for a server. the other negative for serving with cable is the fluctuation of available bandwidth. lots of people in your subnet trolling for mp3's or warez and it's over 500ping here we come! personally, i like my SDSL (768k) line a lot more then i liked cable... but then i am a server freak the dynamic IP usually associated with cable is also annoying for serving (let alone port restrictions). IMNHO, cable is a toy and DSL is a tool. (just thought i would be sneaky and leave my mark in an obscure spot) thanks for my FAVORITE HL server! there are limitations to this haunt but it's my fav! off to turn Merlin's skin dayglo pink so i stand a chance
as an after thought: you might be able to use DSL for the up and cable for the down, a variation on the shotgun modem theory...why? dunno, just a thought
Re: cable vs DSL
Yea, I know what you mean about the limited upload on cable. Alot of people have told me that the upload for cable blows. On the other hand, I look at Macgyver's server, and he's pumping 10 players with cable. It may be possible, but I'll have to test first. As for the shotgun idea, that too may be possible, but I have a sneaky feeling the HLDS won't like that very much and I'd probably go mad trying to configure the system. Thanks for the input though DP. Nice to hear from ya.
GSH
PS - Look for your ugly mug to show up on the MVPs page pretty soon.
i am not worthy ;)
my ugly (generic) mug? damn, makes me want to put my old skin back on.... but i hate to be orange ;) i need all the help i can get, so i stay generic! that's a scary thought....Merlin seeing me! speaking of, Merlin, can i have my ass back? i can't find it after you shot it off last weekend! or maybe it was DoK that kept it?
OldMan Merlin
Unregistered User
(5/14/02 2:19 am) Reply
dethpods ass
well I was going to mount it on my wall in my office, but Dok wanted it for a trophy. I was thinking that next time i'll stick ur head on a pike u might check ebay DoK was muttering something about getting a few bucks towards a new car, though selling ass online maybe illegal. cya soon OM
Re: thanks for the update!
What speed dsl you getting? or got
I run fragville 3 on a 384 up load w/10to 12 players
LPB stay under 100 HPB are under 300
Lag is seldom usually never
P
Do you think the server should be 6 to 8 player
Player Slots maxed
player slots maxed......
Re: player slots maxed......
the dynamic IP usually associated with cable is also annoying for serving (let alone port restrictions). IMNHO, cable is a toy and DSL is a tool. (just thought i would be sneaky and leave my mark in an obscure spot) thanks for my FAVORITE HL server! there are limitations to this haunt but it's my fav! off to turn Merlin's skin dayglo pink so i stand a chance 
u might check ebay DoK was muttering something about getting a few bucks towards a new car, though selling ass online maybe illegal. cya soon OM
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