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Title: Slowing things down a little
Post by: razmirz on September 22, 2012, 08:53:41 pm
As most of you have probably noticed we have a lot of new users appearing here in FH all the time. You've also probably noticed that the server isn't completely happy with so many users. So to slow things down a touch, I've placed some time restrictions on user registrations. Registrations will now be opened and closed at random for you; with accounts this should make little difference unless you have a friend you want to sign up. In which case they will need to check back from time to time until registrations are open.

Hopefully this will make things somewhat smoother for everyone.

Raz
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: wolffox on September 22, 2012, 08:55:52 pm
Fankz Raz. Nice grammar thar. ;)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: _-Rain-_ on September 22, 2012, 09:20:01 pm
Sounds like a great system. :D

Thanks Raz. c:
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Zaroque on September 22, 2012, 09:25:47 pm
I noticed that, it seems like a logical decision.

Fank yew, Raz. ~
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: CreamWolf on September 22, 2012, 11:37:49 pm
Murrp. This seems a convenient thing to try. Looking forward to witnessing it's outcome. ~
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: PrettyReckless on September 23, 2012, 11:50:35 am
After reading this, I actually logged out - in on my old account, and deleted it. As it will not be used anymore, and hasn't been used for a long time.

Sounds like a great system, Razzlet.

Tasslet out! Cya in-game.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Slydragon99 on September 23, 2012, 02:43:20 pm
Thats a wonderfull idea, Raz. Yesterday, I noticed the number of people online jump to over 1000.
Its great and all that we have alot of people, but its beating the servers down.

I hope this will help some of the lag!

Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: DivineHeroine on September 23, 2012, 03:00:56 pm
Thank you so much! Now the burden is lifted.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: negativePolaroid on September 23, 2012, 04:36:00 pm
Good idea, Raz. If I may ask, Is there a specific time that registrations are open? Or is it random?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: wolffox on September 23, 2012, 05:09:04 pm
Good idea, Raz. If I may ask, Is there a specific time that registrations are open? Or is it random?

Registrations will now be opened and closed at random for you
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 23, 2012, 05:10:54 pm
Word of Feral Heart is definately getting out there apparently lol. Good idea Razmirz. I had been wondering the reason for the "Registration Closed, Try Later" message when I first saw it yesterday. Hopefully this will smooth things out for a little while.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: RawSyndicate on September 23, 2012, 05:13:17 pm
Sounds good, thanks Raz ^^
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: shell_prisoner on September 23, 2012, 06:06:51 pm
Cool. What's next? Registration by invitations? Ingame-time quotas?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Okami-Shiranui on September 23, 2012, 07:08:26 pm
Wise decision. This will help the server not be so grumpy all the time. :c
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Okamiluna on September 23, 2012, 07:31:41 pm
Wait, wait, what? I'm not so sure I like the sound of this...
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: BlackVortex on September 23, 2012, 07:40:36 pm
Good idea.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: WolfQueen on September 23, 2012, 08:12:52 pm
Wow, I thought it was an update. I was wrong then.

This may be part the cause that why only 3 people are on, and the server isn't working. XP
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 23, 2012, 08:15:50 pm
This may be part the cause that why only 3 people are on, and the server isn't working. XP
I believe there are only three people on at this moment now because it's probably staff testing out the game to see if they patched things up with the server before letting the whole lot of users on again. The server has been acting up so they probably want to avoid the chaos of letting us on again when things might not be fixed up yet.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Levair7 on September 23, 2012, 09:09:35 pm
Idon't see my post I put up in this topic. I said this is a good chose, but I just have a question. Please do not think me stupid for asking, but when the game is back up for all allowed on again, will users that have been here for over years have a certain amount of time to play each day or are the ones that newly register going to have to wait a few days before able to get on?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 23, 2012, 09:11:29 pm
Why dont you jsut add on to the maps so that more people can get on them?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Zarorah on September 23, 2012, 09:31:57 pm
Andie, adding more maps would just increase the amount of stoof the server already has to support. 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 23, 2012, 10:18:58 pm
no, not more maps, just adding on to the current ones.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 23, 2012, 11:25:49 pm
no, not more maps, just adding on to the current ones.
If you mean by increasing the size of current maps it still will have pretty much the same effect as adding more maps and as AppleBloom stated it would just add to what the server already has to handle. Increasing map size would also mean that some users who download the game will have more lag. Sure more people would be able to get on but that still means alot of floof on one small server.
Idon't see my post I put up in this topic. I said this is a good chose, but I just have a question. Please do not think me stupid for asking, but when the game is back up for all allowed on again, will users that have been here for over years have a certain amount of time to play each day or are the ones that newly register going to have to wait a few days before able to get on?
Your question is not stupid at all Felicia it's only a bit too ahead of what's going on right now. Razmirz is just placing a small lock down period for new registrations into Feral Heart in order to test out how things with the server will cope now in terms of the sudden over growth of new Feral Heart users. All these new comers along with the old ones in game are really stuffing up the server and pushing it to work harder without a doubt. No one knows for sure yet if they have any other future plans like what you're wondering about. I'm sure this action Razmirz took is to avoid what you're asking about... but who knows what the future holds for Feral Heart. The staff might decide if things get chaotic to do that. It's all up to the staff but as of now we shouldn't jump to ahead of our selves.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 24, 2012, 12:55:51 am
Ahhh alright. Dont mean to be argueing, because I understand the matter, but did you have to lower ti all the way to 160?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 24, 2012, 01:14:05 am
This is actually a test due to an upgrade the server had this morning the new limit may not stay but on the upside bad tokens seem to have been reduced drasticly
Just recently the persons per map limit was lifted from 200 to 300 and Raz stated it was going to be a test to see just how the server can cope with it. The 300 limit was never official I guess and they probably decided to lower the limit now to 160 to test the server a bit again and see exactly when the problems start. I'm sure they will slowly start to bump it up again once they figure out the "OK" number. It's been probably only about a month since they bumped up the limit last to 300 and since alot of people have been able to get in but this constant server problem seems to be following since the bump too.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 24, 2012, 02:24:34 am
Ohhh, alright. c: Thank you.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: hugrf2 on September 24, 2012, 06:20:54 pm
Thank you Raz. Does get annoying with SO many new users so i pretty much think this is a good idea.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: PlutonianPony on September 24, 2012, 08:53:48 pm
Wait, wait, what? I'm not so sure I like the sound of this...


I would think a better way to sign up would be by invites only or something, personally.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 24, 2012, 10:04:58 pm
Wait, wait, what? I'm not so sure I like the sound of this...


I would think a better way to sign up would be by invites only or something, personally.
That would be a good idea, but there are already too many members it wouldnt really help.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Silvertide on September 25, 2012, 01:03:49 am
I honestly do not like this idea. Sure, the servers can't handle too many people, and there are always new people...but I don't mind new people, I mean, they are like new Feral Heart family members. What if this person was really excited, and thought Feral Heart would be amazing, and then they find out they can't register. And even if people can't register one day, then they will probably try again another day. I just don't agree with this idea. The servers are obviously important, but I find it a bit unfair.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on September 25, 2012, 03:34:50 am
If you want to join the game that much this will not be an issue, might not be fair if you compared to the members that joined earlier and is already a member, but they were in fact here before this change was done.

Other than that every single user that wants to sign up from now on will be in the same boat so I wouldn't use the word unfair here. Not to mention that maybe now users will stop hoarding accounts and account names that they never even use.

This is a nice change to try out and even though it will be a lot more complicated to sign up nowadays it seems to be for the better.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 25, 2012, 04:08:17 am
Just a suggestion but maybe you guys should consider putting either a link to this thread somewhere where the new comers can read it straight away or some kind of message in general that explains this since I believe no one can access the forum to read this or any post for that matter unless they have an account. I think it would calm down the tension to any of the new comers who keep coming on here and only getting the "Registration Closed, Try Later" message and maybe never get lucky at catching it at a time that's open. It's always nice to have an explanation for stuff like this because I know if I was one of those current new comers I would be pretty frustrated if I didn't know why I kept getting that message.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Kyugima on September 25, 2012, 04:15:49 am
since I believe no one can access the forum to read this or any post for that matter unless they have an account.

You don't have to have an account to be able to get on the forum or read this message though.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 25, 2012, 04:19:58 am
Sorry maybe it's just me then cause I constantly get a sign in error message when I try to access the forum without signing in. I see all the "guest" viewers but I can never get on to read anything unless I sign in. The screen is all black with limited viewing. I can PM you a screenshot if you like. Either way I still think this message should be a little more in their face because I doubt most new comers will go through all the effort to search the forum.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: GucchiOxygen on September 25, 2012, 04:54:28 am
Yes, the same thing is happening to me. I always have to sign in before I see the forum posts.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on September 25, 2012, 04:57:29 am
Even though the majority of members that doesn't see this message in the first place wouldn't check up much closer on the surroundings anyways it is not a bad idea trying to highlight this a bit more no doubt.

Though I'm afraid this is not enough, the only thing that truly would be would be doing something like we did back in January this year when we wanted to inform the players of the new rules we were going to enforce which was to take down the game server for a whole week and posting big letters at the game server player counter advising users to check out a certain thread.

However, we will gladly add a notice to the news banner for the upcoming days, but I'm very certain most of the things we'd try the regular way wouldn't be enough to ensure everyone got the message. Will try to sort something out non the less.



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Regarding the not being able to see the posts, this is not the case, I tried this myself on another browser which I'm not even logged in on and this displayed the forum just fine, and I know my laptop usually does this as well. You should probably get that checked up cause the forum is open for anyone, the thing you cannot do as a guest is posting in the threads. But if there's continued issues for you this wouldn't be the place to keep that conversation going and it should be issues on your side, not the forum xD
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 25, 2012, 05:48:04 am
This thread doesnt seem to be very local, I tried checking it in the board and I didnt see it, you have to be linked here to look at it. Or maybe its just me.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: shell_prisoner on September 25, 2012, 05:55:29 am
Last FH update was 9 months ago, site authentication is broken (Hello random logouts!), pages are full of ads that make my browser sluggish... New registration limitations will make FH better, indeed! :(
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 25, 2012, 09:40:13 am
This thread doesnt seem to be very local, I tried checking it in the board and I didnt see it, you have to be linked here to look at it. Or maybe its just me.
Yeah guess I'm not the only one quite a few other people that I RP with tell me the same thing. I respect what you said Red and know we shouldn't keep this conversation up here so forgive me for doing so with this final post but maybe you guys should look into this because I'm curious about this now because I know it's no problem with my browser either. I usually have no complaints about the forum or the game but when i do finally it's always for a legit reason. But anyway thank you for the straight forward answer. I promise not to add on anymore to this subject.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Kashii on September 25, 2012, 11:30:55 am
Thanks! The game isn't so laggy anymore! :D
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Shadow13131 on September 25, 2012, 01:36:03 pm
This will be helpfull, sometimes i have seen people who come on for one day and then leave FH and never come back. Maybe this will keep 'em away xD
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Wolf} on September 25, 2012, 02:11:01 pm
This sounds good Raz. Thankies! :3
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SummerGlade on September 25, 2012, 06:02:05 pm
Hopefully this will keep away the people who want to join just for the joy of it. x3 Great idea, thanks Raz.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Silvertide on September 25, 2012, 10:40:15 pm
I understand that Red. I said unfair also because this is keeping members away, that could possibly stay, because we are suffering lag. Sure, I get lag too, I know it's not fun and just because I don't mind it that doesn't mean others agree, but it just seems like an extra step for those who didn't get here earlier. But, also, I have a question. Does making an account and not using it cause lag for Feral Heart?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: wolfheart12345 on September 25, 2012, 10:51:56 pm
Thankies! :D I have been lagging slightly in Lonley Cave, but it has gotten better in the range of the past week. And I suppose it shall become even better! Thanks Razz!!! <3
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Blueyi on September 25, 2012, 11:04:55 pm
I can see how this is a problem for FeralHeart, the server can't hold that much. I find this quite useful, pushing away the fact of that's not just the case.  Many people might be causing this, or just the maps huge possibility.  :-\  Even though the lag can increase, it might be the cause of overloading maps. Fluorite is one, but I don't blame the map. Some people can make too much accounts, perhaps even go on them at the same time, lagging the server.

But this was actually quite useful, to be honest! 8)
Lag can come just to a few players, perhaps they have too much maps, items, objects, FH+ Can be much laggy, too.
Maybe it can come from huge groups, or maybe glitches. Who knows? Lol, I may be wrong, but this will be useful!
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Koner on September 25, 2012, 11:44:44 pm
Thank you Raz that is a good plane i know my pc alone cant handle much games with a lot of people.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Red4775 on September 25, 2012, 11:46:26 pm
Great idea! I was wondering why it said registrations closed. xD
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 25, 2012, 11:47:59 pm
Me to
Great idea! I was wondering why it said registrations closed. xD

I just noticed that O.O
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Red4775 on September 25, 2012, 11:56:08 pm
Me to
Great idea! I was wondering why it said registrations closed. xD

I just noticed that O.O

LOL. xD
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: OfficialSwifty on September 26, 2012, 01:47:09 am
Hm, this might have some benefits to it.
We'll just have to see how it works out.
I do like the idea though.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: sarabi26 on September 26, 2012, 08:03:41 pm
Good idea

And what is that awesome light blue colour everyone is using on their font D': -Le want colour-
EDIT: Nvm..
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Tessel. on September 26, 2012, 11:23:15 pm
Good idea.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: zora666 on September 28, 2012, 12:11:28 am
I've been registered for a while, But have been able to get onto the server all day, is this normal?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on September 28, 2012, 12:12:06 am
I've been registered for a while, But have been able to get onto the server all day, is this normal?
No one has been able to get on the site or game today. The forum has just come up again it seems in the last hour maybe but now the server is still being worked on so that we can get in the game as well. Refer to the link:
http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=27432.0 (http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=27432.0)

Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on September 28, 2012, 12:24:02 am
I've been registered for a while, But have been able to get onto the server all day, is this normal?
No one has been able to get on the site or game today. The forum has just come up again it seems in the last hour maybe but now the server is still being worked on so that we can get in the game as well. Refer to the link:
http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=27432.0 (http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=27432.0)



:o Few, I was so worried something was very wrong with my computer.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: puppy 12 on September 28, 2012, 04:31:17 pm
Oh... but how many hours will you be aloud on?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Zaroque on September 28, 2012, 04:38:31 pm
Oh... but how many hours will you be aloud on?

There should be no limitations on hours for being allowed in-game, people can stay on as long as they want, to my knowledge (and on the site).
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Larka13 on September 28, 2012, 04:53:18 pm
I sure hope this helps... :/
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Tessel. on September 28, 2012, 09:07:52 pm
Server seems to work well now.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SummerGlade on September 28, 2012, 09:18:36 pm
Server seems to work well now.

I said that I few minutes ago, and now it seems like the both of us have jinxed it. xD (at least for me... the servers suddenly went down again. :/)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Ingredient on September 28, 2012, 11:41:14 pm
I like the idea of this ^^
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: xxcuddlywolfxx on September 29, 2012, 04:10:17 pm
Is this why i cant log in on the game???  :o
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Pantherlovea on September 29, 2012, 06:17:52 pm
IT'S A HORRIBLE CHOICE!!! Don't close/re open it. LEAVE IT OPEN!!! Maybe you should just not let some people on the game because SOME people are on almost what feels like 24/7 every time I log on they are there.

-Pantherlovea *.*
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Zaroque on September 29, 2012, 06:23:38 pm
Is this why i cant log in on the game???  :o

Login in? If you're receiving problems of Bad tokens, then yes. You'll have to try get in more.

IT'S A HORRIBLE CHOICE!!! Don't close/re open it. LEAVE IT OPEN!!! Maybe you should just not let some people on the game because SOME people are on almost what feels like 24/7 every time I log on they are there.

-Pantherlovea *.*

If you'd like the server to be down, then vote your cast of leaving the registrations open. If you want it run smoother and crash less often, leave it the way it is now.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Erty334 on September 29, 2012, 07:33:56 pm
This is a brilliant idea. Peak times have previously made this game impossible for me to play. This should make the servers a bit quicker, and I can play whenever I want. I am completely with this system.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Chyre on September 30, 2012, 08:00:25 am
I don't think it's a good idea ): My friend really wants to register so we could play togheter but everything she ever gets is "Registration Closed, Try Later" . It really sucks, what if she is never lucky enough to get here while the registration is open? Does that mean she can't play at all? Maybe it would be better if no new users aren't let here at all, they're only slowing everything down anyways.. ):
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: reseme on September 30, 2012, 08:31:32 am
I have to tend to Agree with those that say they dont like the idea, Sure its a quick fix to the lag, but why not open a donations page and upgrade the servers to Handel more people. I would gladly pay a few bucks to help upgrade the servers so Everyone can enjoy Feral Hearts. it doesn't even have to be a permanent Donations page, set a mark or goal of the money you need to upgrade the servers to sustain a certain amount people at once, the once that goal is reached you can close the donations. Repeat if needed.

No rewards need to be given imo though with Feral Hearts Rewards for donations dont really effect game play.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SilverTW on September 30, 2012, 09:36:53 am
This should help with the server, thanks
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: aviannerd on September 30, 2012, 08:30:56 pm
OKay, I have a friend/sibling who wants an account because hers was deleted somehow.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SummerGlade on September 30, 2012, 09:31:48 pm
I have to tend to Agree with those that say they dont like the idea, Sure its a quick fix to the lag, but why not open a donations page and upgrade the servers to Handel more people. I would gladly pay a few bucks to help upgrade the servers so Everyone can enjoy Feral Hearts. it doesn't even have to be a permanent Donations page, set a mark or goal of the money you need to upgrade the servers to sustain a certain amount people at once, the once that goal is reached you can close the donations. Repeat if needed.

No rewards need to be given imo though with Feral Hearts Rewards for donations dont really effect game play.

This is actually a really smart idea, I think the admins should consider this.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: ringoluver on October 01, 2012, 04:03:46 am
I have to tend to Agree with those that say they dont like the idea, Sure its a quick fix to the lag, but why not open a donations page and upgrade the servers to Handel more people. I would gladly pay a few bucks to help upgrade the servers so Everyone can enjoy Feral Hearts. it doesn't even have to be a permanent Donations page, set a mark or goal of the money you need to upgrade the servers to sustain a certain amount people at once, the once that goal is reached you can close the donations. Repeat if needed.

No rewards need to be given imo though with Feral Hearts Rewards for donations dont really effect game play.

This is actually a really smart idea, I think the admins should consider this.

It has been discussed many times that FH will never take donations.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: reseme on October 01, 2012, 09:17:30 am
I have to tend to Agree with those that say they dont like the idea, Sure its a quick fix to the lag, but why not open a donations page and upgrade the servers to Handel more people. I would gladly pay a few bucks to help upgrade the servers so Everyone can enjoy Feral Hearts. it doesn't even have to be a permanent Donations page, set a mark or goal of the money you need to upgrade the servers to sustain a certain amount people at once, the once that goal is reached you can close the donations. Repeat if needed.

No rewards need to be given imo though with Feral Hearts Rewards for donations dont really effect game play.

This is actually a really smart idea, I think the admins should consider this.

It has been discussed many times that FH will never take donations.

So instead they deny people to right to play till they open up Registrations? i dont really find it fair to the incoming players, or the pre existing players that have friends that want to play.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Turrent on October 01, 2012, 10:21:56 am
I have to tend to Agree with those that say they dont like the idea, Sure its a quick fix to the lag, but why not open a donations page and upgrade the servers to Handel more people. I would gladly pay a few bucks to help upgrade the servers so Everyone can enjoy Feral Hearts. it doesn't even have to be a permanent Donations page, set a mark or goal of the money you need to upgrade the servers to sustain a certain amount people at once, the once that goal is reached you can close the donations. Repeat if needed.

No rewards need to be given imo though with Feral Hearts Rewards for donations dont really effect game play.

This is actually a really smart idea, I think the admins should consider this.

It has been discussed many times that FH will never take donations.

So instead they deny people to right to play till they open up Registrations? i dont really find it fair to the incoming players, or the pre existing players that have friends that want to play.

;A; I dunnoffff. I agree that it's making the servers derp less, but I also have to agree; it's not really fair.. 'A'
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on October 01, 2012, 03:41:18 pm
I have to tend to Agree with those that say they dont like the idea, Sure its a quick fix to the lag, but why not open a donations page and upgrade the servers to Handel more people. I would gladly pay a few bucks to help upgrade the servers so Everyone can enjoy Feral Hearts. it doesn't even have to be a permanent Donations page, set a mark or goal of the money you need to upgrade the servers to sustain a certain amount people at once, the once that goal is reached you can close the donations. Repeat if needed.

No rewards need to be given imo though with Feral Hearts Rewards for donations dont really effect game play.

This is actually a really smart idea, I think the admins should consider this.

It has been discussed many times that FH will never take donations.

So instead they deny people to right to play till they open up Registrations? i dont really find it fair to the incoming players, or the pre existing players that have friends that want to play.

;A; I dunnoffff. I agree that it's making the servers derp less, but I also have to agree; it's not really fair.. 'A'

Guys. The admin has spoken. Feralheart; Doesnt take donations. I dont think theres anyneed to keep quoting and fighting on, sure it might make things a bit easier, but the way there doing it is fine as well. I'm sure they have it all undercontrol.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Kaimeya_Wolf on October 01, 2012, 05:53:15 pm
FeralHeart isn't Allowing new players???
>:UUUUU
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: PrettyReckless on October 01, 2012, 07:01:26 pm
FeralHeart isn't Allowing new players???
>:UUUUU

The administrators have a reason to lower the numbers, something which is written in here. I suggest reading it through.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Leonardodalion on October 02, 2012, 01:48:12 am
OMG FINALLY! I have been checking FH for four days trying to register and now I'm FINALLY in! *whew*
I found this post a few days ago about 2 hours after trying to figure out how the heck I register to play this game that took me three hours to download and I gotta say this registration system sucks.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Silvertide on October 02, 2012, 03:58:38 am
I have seen a few more people now that also share my opinion about this idea. Every time I log on to Feral Heart it says the "no registration" thing. I just don't see how this will help, and no one answered my question. Does creating accounts, coming onto FH for one day then never using the account again cause lag? Does creating accounts in general cause lag? If not then I don't see how this will help lag. And even so, I don't think we should stop members from coming just for the sake of the servers..I mean, I only really get lag in Flourite, or in maps with a lot of objects and people in it. If you have a bad computer than that would be the source of the lag. This just doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Nightfangy on October 02, 2012, 04:06:27 am
Hmmmm since some floofs say this registration sucks maybe set up specific hours the registration will open for each day? Don't take this the wrong way that I am putting down the registration this is just another suggestion.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: XxFishyxX on October 02, 2012, 05:54:06 pm
I have seen a few more people now that also share my opinion about this idea. Every time I log on to Feral Heart it says the "no registration" thing. I just don't see how this will help, and no one answered my question. Does creating accounts, coming onto FH for one day then never using the account again cause lag? Does creating accounts in general cause lag? If not then I don't see how this will help lag. And even so, I don't think we should stop members from coming just for the sake of the servers..I mean, I only really get lag in Flourite, or in maps with a lot of objects and people in it. If you have a bad computer than that would be the source of the lag. This just doesn't make sense.

I actually agree with this~
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on October 02, 2012, 07:24:45 pm
We have our good reasons of doing this change, and I'm sorry to say this but all you can do is really try to like the situation we are in right now or at least try to make the best out of it. The amount of the accounts that exist doesn't cause lag issues  directly at hand. But really, this will stay for now. Registrations are open at random times, and that's how it will be.

This isn't a fun change, but we didn't really do it because we thought it was either.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on October 03, 2012, 05:20:59 am
I have seen a few more people now that also share my opinion about this idea. Every time I log on to Feral Heart it says the "no registration" thing. I just don't see how this will help, and no one answered my question. Does creating accounts, coming onto FH for one day then never using the account again cause lag? Does creating accounts in general cause lag? If not then I don't see how this will help lag. And even so, I don't think we should stop members from coming just for the sake of the servers..I mean, I only really get lag in Flourite, or in maps with a lot of objects and people in it. If you have a bad computer than that would be the source of the lag. This just doesn't make sense.

Not only to respond to Silvertide but also to the others who continue asking the same question(s) This is my understanding of the things that are going on around here:

The main reason this is being done is to help the servers as said several times. There are alot of people currently on Feral Heart and lately this mass population has been crowding up Fluorite Plains and not allowing others to access Fluorite Plains yet alone the Temple of Dreams which is situated in Fluorite. As you should know most RPing is done in Fluorite plains because it is the largest of the in game maps with the most "livable" environment having the dens and so forth. As of lately most users can't get into Fluorite anymore because the map is too crowded and so they keep getting bad tokens or can not connect to map server error messages. To help with this issue Razmirz had bumped the population limit to 300 from the former 200 just recently. As you and many others should have noticed this helped tremendously because finally people were able to access Fluorite with little to no bad tokens but the only problem was that it seems that the bump to 300 started to strain the server and thus it started crashing nonstop. Razmirz lowered it back to 160 now to avoid the crashes and test the stability of the server now no doubt.

The player profiles are not causing lag the reason for deleting those that people never use or return to is to keep things on the site free and clean of inactive accounts most likely because the individual profiles and characters are saved on the server. So why keep these useless accounts?

The registration lock is to slow & filter the huge flow of new comers because the game server can barely handle the amount of people we've already got yet alone more who will just continue to crowd the maps and just bring us back to problem one. Recently it would seem that the game has been growing at a faster rate than ever and so imagine if the new registration limit wasn't on. The new comers would just keep pouring in with the already old users and we'll have not only Fluorite down but other maps too. Raz can only open up the population limit so much to accommodate this many users without the game server crashing and then everyone not being able to play. Its either one or the other right now because as some of you have already starting suggesting running a second server would just mean more money and maintainence  and it's already so much to handle one. Hope that explains it to you.
As annoying as this new policy may seem for new comers we just have to sit it through until some better solution can be thought up here. I am sure the admins and staff have no intention of making things such an inconvenience around here but rather are trying their best to fit to everyones needs & work things out for the better of the community.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: shell_prisoner on October 03, 2012, 06:54:14 am
The main reason this is being done is to help the servers as said several times.
Who cares? I do not believe that it is the only way to fix servers. There wasn't any updates for client for 9 months, and it is still full of bugs. Why should I think server software is better? The only thing I hear: "Do not ask anything, ur god Kov is writing The Code for you. Just wait". I don't believe in this anymore. I want to know why server is too slow, is that a hardware or software problem, and what else can be done. And I want to know how much code has been written so far. Maybe there is a reason to keep everything in secret, but I don't see any.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on October 03, 2012, 07:35:35 am
Who cares? I do not believe that it is the only way to fix servers. There wasn't any updates for client for 9 months, and it is still full of bugs. Why should I think server software is better? The only thing I hear: "Do not ask anything, ur god Kov is writing The Code for you. Just wait". I don't believe in this anymore. I want to know why server is too slow, is that a hardware or software problem, and what else can be done. And I want to know how much code has been written so far. Maybe there is a reason to keep everything in secret, but I don't see any.

The reason I wrote the above was to answer questions that have been repeated on here by several users.

Who cares you say? Anyone who is part of the community and wants to be able to get into the game and play it including you should care. Of course this is not the only way to help the server along because at some point the larger issues at hand will have to be taken care of and minor solutions like the current one might not work forever but that's the reason these methods are being tested out. Remember that we are working with a small privately run & funded server and there's only so much you can expect from it's output. The server runs well but as with all technology nothing is perfect and it has its tendencies to crash from time to time for various reasons. Know that Razmirz is the only one person handling business with the server too. It is true that the game has not been updated in some time but that does not mean that the creator Kovu is not still working on it. The game is buggy because it is still a work in progress and it takes time to find bugs and come up with methods for fixing them. Compared to most WIP games Feral Heart runs pretty smooth and most of the bugs are minor problems. The staff have said several times that they have lost contact with Kovu for some time now. He is most likely busy with other things especially since he was working on a FeralHeart facebook app on top of his college studies and personal life. Chances are maybe he wants a brief break from all this ever think of that? The key here is to be patient. Once Kovu comes around again I am sure updates will follow shortly and bugs will be fixed. As for the server if a better solution was known things would have already been fixed by now and running easier. The staff are working hard to get things back to normal or at least as close to normal as they can get them. I'm sure things will be fixed soon enough, but for right now we have to just deal with what we've got which isn't too bad...
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: CloudFish on October 03, 2012, 01:44:55 pm
The main reason this is being done is to help the servers as said several times.
Who cares? I do not believe that it is the only way to fix servers. There wasn't any updates for client for 9 months, and it is still full of bugs. Why should I think server software is better? The only thing I hear: "Do not ask anything, ur god Kov is writing The Code for you. Just wait". I don't believe in this anymore. I want to know why server is too slow, is that a hardware or software problem, and what else can be done. And I want to know how much code has been written so far. Maybe there is a reason to keep everything in secret, but I don't see any.

The thing is; there is no say on whether the code for the game is being written or expanded upon. Would like to reference something stated by a staff member on another thread:

So nice to see such positive feedback from you floofs.
One side note for the user who asked about a game update (too lazy to scroll up and quote it); if you can get in contact with Kov, you let us know. xD

This game was not released with the intent to, as its seems to be going, to actually continue to be expounded upon. It was a way to satisfy the creator's outlet after the problems with the initial game released years ago.

We all want. But that isn't enough, and with the way the server is set up, while i think it quite silly as well, its being paid for by a sole party.

For those asking about finance.

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A topic I keep seeing cropping up... while Its notice to see you all want to help I'm going to have to ask that you all stop discussing the generation of money for the servers/staff for a number of reasons which I won't be stating here. Anyone who's going out of there way to make some extra money I ask you to stop immediately  if anyone has any specific problems or questions you can contact me directly by pm. Any further threads/posts regarding the topic will be removed by staff.


Razmirz


Located here. (http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=1188.0)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Alaskan on October 05, 2012, 01:14:35 pm
Yeah I noticed that the registration is closed. Yes, there wre alot of users so taking it down does make sense. xD

~~Alaskan~~
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Xcivo on October 06, 2012, 12:32:11 am
Razz nice touch, it sounds great system. im looking forward to it (sorry if i made spelling mistake im very bad at spelling) :)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: RedWolf995 on October 07, 2012, 12:27:56 am
My friend wanted to join, now i know why the registration was closed.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: sonicTH1554 on October 09, 2012, 09:38:49 pm
i hope its open soon
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: The_Fayth on October 11, 2012, 06:21:03 pm
Not quite sure how closing registration helps save us from lag while you have the maps set to only 160 people per map.
But I also don't know much about servers and I am never on the main maps to experience such  problems with lag.


Personally, I don't have a problem with the news of 160 people per map or registration being closed. I already have my account and don't know of anyone who would like to join. If what you are going is actually working. (I'm never on maps known to be laggy to tell if it has or not) then keep on keeping on.

-Kafka
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Xzavier on October 12, 2012, 11:00:14 pm
Heh, My friend keeps saying they're never open and he can't make an account. So I don't completely agree to this change. ;/
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: JackobLoveu on October 13, 2012, 07:49:12 pm
Before everything okay... But okay
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: awesomelyodd on October 13, 2012, 11:09:41 pm
Why not just take donation polls and see if you can raise enough money for a server upgrade?

perhaps if you could raise enough money ( x>$7000 e.i. ) you could buy a server and host Feral Heart; although hosting your own at home is not the greatest idea due to redundancy purposes and bandwidth allocation, let alone potential environmental issues (power outages i.e.)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: greystar on October 13, 2012, 11:16:37 pm
Nice system. I'll tell ze peeps I told to join when their open. Also,  awesomelyOdd is right. A donation or something would be great, yet it does have its fonts at the same time.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Jitters on October 13, 2012, 11:41:47 pm
Why not just take donation polls and see if you can raise enough money for a server upgrade?

perhaps if you could raise enough money ( x>$7000 e.i. ) you could buy a server and host Feral Heart; although hosting your own at home is not the greatest idea due to redundancy purposes and bandwidth allocation, let alone potential environmental issues (power outages i.e.)

If people pay money into the game, they start expecting stuff. Stuff that isn't happening. If FH gets more money, sure there can be a server upgrade, but what if Kov decided he no longer wants to have his game up? Then all those people who donated lose out. The server is as good as it's going to get without a game update, which we need. It isn't so much about money as it is about the game not moving forward and therefore there is no point in moving the server forward.

In short, the game stopped growing, and now there is no room for new members and we can't do anything until Kovu finishes some work on the game.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: PaintedWolf on October 14, 2012, 05:36:59 pm
Please make the registration on, more frequently. That would be nice, :) I haven't seen it on since this update started, and my sister is torturing me.. -0-
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: mossstar1992 on October 16, 2012, 05:51:49 pm
I have 2 buds wanting to join....they hate waiting..what dop i tell them?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on October 16, 2012, 05:59:29 pm
Just send them to this place since this post explains why registrations are closed.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SassySeconds on October 16, 2012, 10:44:07 pm
Although, when I first wanted to join I was really mad about this. 

Now, I'm glad they did this, because yes, other people want to play, but when you think about it from the point of view of someone who has an account, this is a really good thing so the people that play and have an account don't have to deal with to much lag. :)

So, I want to say thank you to all the staff for doing what they do to make the game fun! :)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SassySeconds on October 16, 2012, 10:48:21 pm
Heh, My friend keeps saying they're never open and he can't make an account. So I don't completely agree to this change. ;/

I feel bad for your friend, because I felt that way too, but he just needs to keep watching and waiting. (Yes that can be boring but... :P )

BUT, in my opinion, they should keep it this way. Because it has seemed to help so the people who do play, don't have much lag. :) 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: allielllow on October 16, 2012, 11:36:55 pm
I really like the idea, I think it'll help us out a lot  ;)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: wolvenland on October 17, 2012, 12:25:59 am
I think it's a good idea. Closing registration and such. However, I do not agree with the 160 limit that came with it. Yes, I understand that it prevents lag and whatnot, but if you try to get into Fluorite nowadays, it can sometimes take from 10 minutes to well over an hour. Bad Tokens and Failure to Connects are really starting to get to people. I'm not even going to mention weekends in the afternoon.

This is just my opinion.

Just a thought: Maybe add another map or two? Keep the limit, but make another map, as so people can spread out...
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on October 17, 2012, 12:33:12 am
We'd gladly want to see new maps in the game and it should really have more locations for the players to go to, but currently there's some things hindering that leaving us with what we have.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: wolvenland on October 17, 2012, 01:19:17 am
Well, I'd love to help in anyway possible. I may not be such a good map maker, but perhaps I could provide a height map as so someone else can add the objects? Just a thought....

Also, I've been on for a week, and I've never seen the registration open for me. (I don't want to make another account, but my friend irl does, but he can't..) I know it opens at random, but what if that random happens to be while we're at school or at 2:00 in the morning? :I
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on October 17, 2012, 01:56:17 am
As mentioned several times in this thread alone, the times are at completely random and all you can do is keep on checking back whenever you can. If an open time is missed, you can just try to catch the next one really.

And making a map itself is not really the problem, it's getting them inside of the official game that is.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: wolvenland on October 17, 2012, 02:01:03 am
That's fine, I'll just keep my eyes peeled. c8

And that makes sense. Keep in mind my offer. ^^ May not be the best, but I like to help anyway I can. :P
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: greystar on October 17, 2012, 02:10:03 am
You and red get floods just cause you gave that info. I'd gladly offer my map, hidden heart, or hisuipalace, but I am not alowed to uplode! DX
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Haruki on October 17, 2012, 02:54:42 am
This, personally, makes me happy. Fewer new accounts means a cleaner server for me.
While I can see this being a nuisance to some, its short lived while someone tries to join. Good move, I think.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: lugailover on October 18, 2012, 08:20:08 pm
  Now I don't see how this would help the server, but it probably would help the lag in General.
Now I am going to bring up a question that has been asked by many.
''Why no new maps?''
This would spread out the characters and give users more freedom to move around, people could RP in their own little large map, make more versions of Flourite plains, people will have their own opinions and will choose a favorite map.
I am not a genius at servers, but maybe this could help lag?

-Edit- I just noticed this has already been brought up, but it's a thought anyways. X3
 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on October 18, 2012, 09:02:12 pm
We'd gladly want to see new maps in the game and it should really have more locations for the players to go to, but currently there's some things hindering that leaving us with what we have.


And making a map itself is not really the problem, it's getting them inside of the official game that is.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Trifox on October 19, 2012, 10:36:20 pm
I have a friend of mine who's only online during the very early mornings due to his job, and neither of us see registrations open at this time. He has been trying to sign up for 3 weeks so far and we find it very annoying. In my opinion invitation only registration would be better than this.

-Trifox
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: poptart5 on October 22, 2012, 05:47:39 pm
 At last. The registrations were open today! I've been waiting for them every day for like 5 weeks. I thought they would never open because the system crashed or something and I checked and there it was, oh by the way, I really think the idea for registration is a great idea to help the system from crashing.
=) Poptart5 ;D halloween rocks!
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: kitty2002 on October 22, 2012, 07:52:41 pm
ok thats way my ness could not get on! :)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: kitty2002 on October 22, 2012, 07:56:09 pm
i think its a good i iea or something (relly not a go speller see!) i hope it NEVER crash!!!! :D
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: ScubaDiver4life on October 23, 2012, 01:40:37 am
I say do a sweep and get rid of inactive players and maps that have not been used in years. That might clear things up. Also, if people are willing to donate the money to get a new, bigger, faster, server I wouldn't back down from starting a donation box or somthing. Please, do something!!!! I want to be able to log on to the game when ever I feel stressed and decompress with my friends.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: poptart5 on October 23, 2012, 11:45:30 am
 Yea she's got a point. If you had a donation center and you raised enough money, you could use it to get better servers and inprove feralheart. You could get new designes for charictars, more maps, better servers, and even more space for more players! Just a suggestion.  ;)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Hunterstorm9 on October 23, 2012, 01:14:14 pm
^_^ I was on this morning and the register was finally on! I was waiting for like 2 weeks xD But now that I'm on, I can see how much improvement's going on! Love it :D
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: ScubaDiver4life on October 23, 2012, 01:48:32 pm
Yea she's got a point. If you had a donation center and you raised enough money, you could use it to get better servers and inprove feralheart. You could get new designes for charictars, more maps, better servers, and even more space for more players! Just a suggestion.  ;)

Thank you and yes, new designers for characters and maps would be nice. Also to get some more sweet permanent maps for FH would be good. But yes, if people are willing to donate the money to improve their favorite game, don't refuse and argue, just thank them and get a new server and improve the Game. It could use a few updates. Keeps telling me it can't connect to Flouriteine Plains maps, over and over and eventually shuts down. So expanding it would be great.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Jitters on October 23, 2012, 06:54:19 pm
As stated prior, money is not the issue. The game is pending an update from it's programmer and until we see the update there is little to be done.

I say it again, money is not the issue.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: -Mink- on October 23, 2012, 07:46:09 pm
I say do a sweep and get rid of inactive players and maps that have not been used in years. That might clear things up. Also, if people are willing to donate the money to get a new, bigger, faster, server I wouldn't back down from starting a donation box or somthing. Please, do something!!!! I want to be able to log on to the game when ever I feel stressed and decompress with my friends.

Maps are impossible to sweep because they are stored client-side (in the FH folder where the users put them).  If the files were removed, then users would be complaining about an old map they loved being deleted from their FH.  However, whenever there's a server restart, all map servers are removed and they return as people enter them.  So, old, unused maps put no strain on the server because the maps' servers aren't there to slow things down.  Just throwin' that in there. 

As stated prior, money is not the issue. The game is pending an update from it's programmer and until we see the update there is little to be done.

I say it again, money is not the issue.

It's not THE issue, but it is an issue.  The server costs money to run.  Even if there was an update that did things like remove Fluorite Plains and add more maps, there would still be more strain on the server just from so many people being online at once.  The only solution besides a mass-ban is a better server.  A better server costs money.  And thus, money is an issue. 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Crin on October 23, 2012, 07:53:27 pm
No. Money is NOT an issue. We really don't need another server. As Sam said, for anything to happen, we need an update from Kov.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Jitters on October 23, 2012, 07:53:53 pm
As stated prior, money is not the issue. The game is pending an update from it's programmer and until we see the update there is little to be done.

I say it again, money is not the issue.

It's not THE issue, but it is an issue.  The server costs money to run.  Even if there was an update that did things like remove Fluorite Plains and add more maps, there would still be more strain on the server just from so many people being online at once.  The only solution besides a mass-ban is a better server.  A better server costs money.  And thus, money is an issue.  
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Raz can get a new server for the game whenever he wants, trust me. He's not going to without a game update. I think I'd know a thing or two about our game's server our server's host thank you.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: CreamWolf on October 23, 2012, 07:56:18 pm
Mhm. The way the server currently runs isn't very practical in itself, there's really no point in making further upgrades to the server if the client and server themselves don't get updated. This isn't particularly an issue on how much load the server has - how it processes that load also plays a important role.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: whitesnow on October 23, 2012, 09:55:13 pm
You admins and MODS have such good ideas! :3
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: apocolips18 on October 24, 2012, 01:19:59 am
Finally got to register after watching for about 1.5 weeks (checked about every 4 hours each day on my ipod). I ended up registering on my ipod while sitting by a campfire roasting marshmallows. While i really disliked having to register and am not a fan of the system because of how frustrating it was, I guess it is ok if it is working for population control.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: xnightcaninex on October 25, 2012, 10:30:39 pm
....I think this is the reason why I can seem to log into the game now  :-\ even though my connection is perfectly fine.. its been happening for over a day now :(
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: PrettyReckless on October 25, 2012, 10:36:44 pm
....I think this is the reason why I can seem to log into the game now  :-\ even though my connection is perfectly fine.. its been happening for over a day now :(
No, this isn't why you cannot log in. The server is currently down for everyone but it has nothing to do with this thread as it's rather old.
Don't worry, just hang in there, it'll be back up soon.. I hope. :3

Keep your eye out for the server status in the top left corner, when people are able to log in, it'll show how many users that are online.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: xnightcaninex on October 25, 2012, 10:47:07 pm
Oh, ok  thanks
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: xAreum on October 26, 2012, 02:08:49 am
I knew you guys wanted to slow things down but this is ridiculous. >C -ba dun tish- ... Ah? Aahhh?! =D?! -crickets-
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: moonshadow12 on October 29, 2012, 02:00:43 am
PLease open now! My friend needs to sign up!
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on October 29, 2012, 10:10:16 am
We don't do that.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Akita Silver on October 29, 2012, 04:41:40 pm
I actually feel that this is more of a restriction of members because from what I understand is that for example, and I don't mean this rudely, that while you playing the game with a friend, an that's probobly the only time that day you can get on on the certain day. And all of a sudden you just get logged out of the game and can't get back on. I'd find that to be inconvenient for I know people will end up not liking this and make multiple accounts, if my idea is correct. If I'm wrong please correct.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Jitters on October 29, 2012, 05:46:38 pm
I actually feel that this is more of a restriction of members because from what I understand is that for example, and I don't mean this rudely, that while you playing the game with a friend, an that's probobly the only time that day you can get on on the certain day. And all of a sudden you just get logged out of the game and can't get back on. I'd find that to be inconvenient for I know people will end up not liking this and make multiple accounts, if my idea is correct. If I'm wrong please correct.

It isn't a restriction on playing times in game, it's only a restriction on signing up as a new member.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on October 29, 2012, 09:38:33 pm
I actually feel that this is more of a restriction of members because from what I understand is that for example, and I don't mean this rudely, that while you playing the game with a friend, an that's probobly the only time that day you can get on on the certain day. And all of a sudden you just get logged out of the game and can't get back on. I'd find that to be inconvenient for I know people will end up not liking this and make multiple accounts, if my idea is correct. If I'm wrong please correct.

It isn't a restriction on playing times in game, it's only a restriction on signing up as a new member.

Just adding to here since you mentioned, "And all of a sudden you just get logged out of the game and can't get back on." The only place an individual should be having that problem in is in Fluorite. Fluorite Plains is the only map that during some parts of the day gets crowded and most everyone who isn't already on the map can't get in because it's at full capacity. If you find yourself with a character of yours stuck on that map or any map for that matter all you have to do is use the forum character reset option. There is no need to make multiple accounts. It's even stated in the rules that the staff do not favor the idea of having multiple accounts. You can also always just play in another map. Here is what you can do next time a character gets stuck:

Go to the upper right side of the forum and click the "character reset" option.
It should look like this:
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr347/aedgar09/FourPaws/help.jpg)
From there you log in again and then select either the "go home" or "reset home" option.
After that restart the game and log back into that character.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: -Mink- on October 29, 2012, 09:46:23 pm
They need to change the text color for character reset.....I can't see it without highlighting. 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on October 29, 2012, 10:08:16 pm
They need to change the text color for character reset.....I can't see it without highlighting. 
Not sure why you're not able to see the reset option unless you highlight it but maybe you're having that weird problem that sometimes happens to the forum that makes the modules' normal colors change like so:
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr347/aedgar09/dds.png)

If that's the case try changing your browser. You can also turn off compatibility mode if you're using Internet Explorer. Either way the forum color change problem usually sorts itself out after a little while. However if you need further assistance try posting here for help:
http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&board=27.0 (http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&board=27.0)
Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: greystar on October 30, 2012, 12:48:48 am
I think an admin should delete accounts when someone says their gonna be gone forever o3o just an opinion
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: WolfLuvah1229 on October 30, 2012, 12:58:52 am
Seems Fair c: Can't Wait to see How It Turns Out. (Today I Wanted to make an Extra Account For Other Stuff,Etc. But Since I Forgot About this I Was Like Oh Noes T-T)
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: greystar on October 30, 2012, 01:02:12 am
Yeah, only problem is admins rnt always on, and we need someone really responsible
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on October 30, 2012, 09:56:24 am
In February month after the launch of FH, we had 10.828 = tenthousandeighthunderedtwentyeight new registered users.

An admin or admins would waste half their lifetime just trying to go through all registered users last year alone, imagine how much resources would be needed from the server to clean all the inactive accounts out even if it was done on auto by the server. And if not that, knowing exactly where to draw the line of which accounts that will stay and which that will go.

But I do believe you guys can imagine how long it would take to process something if lets say the server would need to delete all accounts that hasn't been used in the last year.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: -Mink- on October 30, 2012, 06:27:15 pm
They need to change the text color for character reset.....I can't see it without highlighting. 
Not sure why you're not able to see the reset option unless you highlight it but maybe you're having that weird problem that sometimes happens to the forum that makes the modules' normal colors change like so:
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr347/aedgar09/dds.png)

If that's the case try changing your browser. You can also turn off compatibility mode if you're using Internet Explorer. Either way the forum color change problem usually sorts itself out after a little while. However if you need further assistance try posting here for help:
http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&board=27.0 (http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&board=27.0)
Hope that helps.

That isn't the problem I'm having.  It's black text against a black background.  I've tried Internet Explorer, and there's no change. 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on October 30, 2012, 06:45:13 pm
They need to change the text color for character reset.....I can't see it without highlighting. 
However if you need further assistance try posting here for help:
http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&board=27.0 (http://www.feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&board=27.0)
Hope that helps.
That isn't the problem I'm having.  It's black text against a black background.  I've tried Internet Explorer, and there's no change. 
As I said try posting your problem in the help thread of the forum in the link I provided above since this isn't really the place for us to continue this. Maybe someone else will know another solution to the problem you're having and give you further advice there. You can also try clearing your cache. I wouldn't recommend Internet Explorer so try experimenting with different browsers as well as updating your system and adobe etc. Goodluck with it I really do hope you get that sorted soon so you can have a more pleasant time using the forum.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: 1john25 on October 31, 2012, 04:23:46 am
thats cool. one thing i would like fixed is how many ppl can go to each map. i can't go in FluoritePlains anymore DX. i just want it to 300 again.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SilverTW on November 01, 2012, 05:39:27 am
I'm sorry, but Raz did it so the server won't be lagged up
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: BuioUmbra on November 03, 2012, 05:00:08 pm
The registrations open at random times is a good idea, when i found out about the FH website I was confused about the registrations not open but then I found this page explaining it and it made sence. I'm not sure what the server was like before the change but I am glad it was made :D
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: RedWolf995 on November 04, 2012, 11:25:30 pm
Lol, My friend never got the registration  ;D
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Shade_wolf on November 05, 2012, 12:53:28 am
But every time i look at registrations, they are closed. I live in the US and Im not sure when I can Register, any comment back please?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 05, 2012, 01:26:54 am
But every time i look at registrations, they are closed. I live in the US and Im not sure when I can Register, any comment back please?
As mentioned several times in this thread alone, the times are at completely random and all you can do is keep on checking back whenever you can. If an open time is missed, you can just try to catch the next one really.
Unfortunately it's all random Elena and you'll just have to wait like everyone else. I'm very sorry but may I ask why you want to register again? You apparently are already registered because you are writing here. If you do not really need the extra account try not to make it because all these extra accounts are saved on to the server and that is partly the reason why things are so stuffed up here.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Forests on November 05, 2012, 11:19:30 am
That's brilliant. It'll stop so many accounts being made by players who are on the game already. Thanks, Raz!<3
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Chiipeu on November 05, 2012, 08:01:56 pm
Awesome, no wonder I don't get on all the time even when my Internet connection is in love with me. Anyway, its good to know its not my computer nor FeralHeart.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Lilytheflower on November 06, 2012, 04:57:58 pm
I've been checking every hour for the  Registration to open and it hasn't even opened a single time. >:/
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: poptart5 on November 06, 2012, 04:59:23 pm
It opens randomely, I waited for i think 5 weeks. But it does open, you just can't miss it!
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Wendingo on November 07, 2012, 12:32:15 am
Yes, I just hope it actually opens. I'm kind of scared that opening the registration page every once and a while will be something that's never actually done.

Does anyone if it has been open/how many times it's been open since this news post?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 07, 2012, 12:59:09 am
Does anyone if it has been open/how many times it's been open since this news post?

As Wolffox said:

Registration is open quite often, actually. It's at random times, so the staff doesn't choose when it's open and when it's not. Hence, no reason for timezones to clash because it doesn't open according to any timezones. I believe having it closed most of the time is working well so far, and we aren't going to be changing it any time soon.

--

Here's a list of dates that it has been open so far (just to show you how random it is):

2012-10-02
2012-10-07
2012-10-12
2012-10-20   
2012-10-21   
2012-10-22   
2012-10-23
2012-10-24
2012-11-01
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: austin_puppy on November 07, 2012, 02:02:44 am
What I don't get is why only one person runs the server.  I think it would be more stable if more than one person ran the server.  Like if the server was ran on more than one computer I think it would be a lot more stable.  This is just my opinion.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 07, 2012, 03:15:56 am
What I don't get is why only one person runs the server.  I think it would be more stable if more than one person ran the server.  Like if the server was ran on more than one computer I think it would be a lot more stable.  This is just my opinion.

I do agree that it would be maybe more convenient to have a few others with direct access to the server but only because there would always be someone available that could restart the server sooner when it crashes in case Razmirz isn't around or can't be reached. It is probably better though that only one person works the server because it would be more secure that way and less confusing with so many people having access to it at a time. Most likely the reason why there is only one person with direct access to the server too is because Razmirz is the only one paying for it and therefore with direct responsibility to it. It's hard to just trust any one with a server. I don't believe that the server would be any more or any less stable either if there were more people with access to it since the server's stability is really up on to all the information its holding. The crashes and trouble with the server is completely random and no one really has control of those things.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: TheNightFurry on November 07, 2012, 07:35:23 am
Seems convenient that there will be less lag :D i guess?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: ShadowStripe12 on November 09, 2012, 01:36:38 pm
I don't think its a good idea I mean it has its ups and downs. Its good for people who already registered because ig causes less lagg. Then its bad because of the people who wanted to  :-\
I waited for 9 days it felt like months though
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: RandomGirl5516 on November 09, 2012, 01:49:27 pm
I agree with Shadow12
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Ramine on November 09, 2012, 02:06:57 pm
Yes, but like most of the members have said. It's good for the server, it was made harder than before on purpose y'know.
Otherwise you would have even more trouble with playing.

These things all affect you too.
Please understand.. If we'd go back to the old ways. Everyone would start whining about how they can't connect, including you.

Thanks. (:
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Kashii on November 09, 2012, 02:27:36 pm
Just posting here again, there has been a ton of complaints, but I agree with closing registrations at random 100%. The server lot has gone down, and it wasn't so laggy like before. I hope it stays like this. cx
The server is happy now. ;3

Thank you once again Razmirz! C:
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: ShadowStripe12 on November 09, 2012, 02:41:07 pm
Oh ok I guess if it means less lagg I just signed up and haven't played it yet I gotta do school then ill be on and experience it.
So I guess I would like it to stay like this  :D
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Wendingo on November 09, 2012, 10:34:56 pm
My friend finally managed to catch it when the registration was open, and her activation code was broken. :I When she  tried clicking it again later today, it wouldn't even give her access to the site. Gah.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: ShadowStripe12 on November 10, 2012, 01:18:46 am
My friend finally managed to catch it when the registration was open, and her activation code was broken. :I When she  tried clicking it again later today, it wouldn't even give her access to the site. Gah.
Yea that happen to my friend too wish it would let her join :-\
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: ScubaDiver4life on November 11, 2012, 12:31:38 am
My friend finally managed to catch it when the registration was open, and her activation code was broken. :I When she  tried clicking it again later today, it wouldn't even give her access to the site. Gah.
Yea that happen to my friend too wish it would let her join :-\
Well thats just down right unfair.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Queeny The Wolf on November 11, 2012, 11:01:55 am
I good for the server but ... My brother really wan't to have and account and play so , what can I do ?  :-\
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: CloudFish on November 12, 2012, 01:49:43 pm
wait until it opens up again, perhaps?
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: solsister10596 on November 13, 2012, 02:05:56 am
omaigawd I FINALLY got in!! Yay! :D It took me two weeks to get on at just the right time. Totally understand, though. And I look forward to be another regular of FeralHeart! ^^
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Pokefork on November 15, 2012, 02:30:54 am
This is going to be Grand. Too see witch one of my little group of buddies can get their account first
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: CreamWolf on November 15, 2012, 04:47:23 pm
omaigawd I FINALLY got in!! Yay! :D It took me two weeks to get on at just the right time. Totally understand, though. And I look forward to be another regular of FeralHeart! ^^
xD Congrats, you've made it into the game. If you ever need a helping hand/paw, you can ask me or post in the Help threads. ;w;

I hope to see you around in-game someday.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Caution on November 16, 2012, 12:44:30 am
Have you guys thought of upgrading the servers? Maybe add a donation button so you can pay for the server by donations? I mean more members are always good. There shouldn't be a need to cut that number down. Just means FH is getting more popular.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 16, 2012, 01:34:08 am
Have you guys thought of upgrading the servers? Maybe add a donation button so you can pay for the server by donations? I mean more members are always good. There shouldn't be a need to cut that number down. Just means FH is getting more popular.
As said before:

Quote
A topic I keep seeing cropping up... while Its notice to see you all want to help I'm going to have to ask that you all stop discussing the generation of money for the servers/staff for a number of reasons which I won't be stating here. Anyone who's going out of there way to make some extra money I ask you to stop immediately  if anyone has any specific problems or questions you can contact me directly by pm. Any further threads/posts regarding the topic will be removed by staff.
Razmirz

It's a topic that is probably better left alone. While Razmirz is the one in charge of the servers and funding them any business about them including any changes or updates etc is up to him.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Caution on November 16, 2012, 02:30:43 am
Well I wasn't trying to make money or anything.  Just don't like seeing 'restricted' anything as it will stop FH from growing in away. I'd actually like to see this place grow and prosper. The many crashes has made me stop in the past and I know servers are expensive. I'm not trying to say FH should get money or anything and I know its up to the owner to do what they want with FH. I don't pop  on the forums much (obviously) so I didn't know that was such a touchy subject.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 16, 2012, 02:50:06 am
Well I wasn't trying to make money or anything.  Just don't like seeing 'restricted' anything as it will stop FH from growing in away. I'd actually like to see this place grow and prosper. The many crashes has made me stop in the past and I know servers are expensive. I'm not trying to say FH should get money or anything and I know its up to the owner to do what they want with FH. I don't pop  on the forums much (obviously) so I didn't know that was such a touchy subject.

I totally understand you Caution I just wanted to inform you of it so that you would know from now on :). The server topic isn't really a touchy subject it's just that it has been mentioned often and the answer is always the same. The game is in serious need of an update by its creator but unfortunately he has not been around or heard from since December of last year. I'm sure the site staff aren't really wanting to limit the number of users that can join but rather are trying to slow down the rate at which those users are pouring in and joining the game at a time. As explained here in this thread the server can only handle soo many people coming in at a time. It's the whole reason why the map population limit was brought down again to 160 from the whopping 300 limit of before. It's a small sacrafice for the better of the majority of the community and no one is truely being restricted from joining since the registrations do still open they just open at random days and hours now. So it's not like people can't join anymore they just can't join as readily as before but the community is still growing dear.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Riku. on November 17, 2012, 06:55:59 pm
oks that makes sense this is why when you find out about the game you must do every thing about the thing including reg

~happy dance~  lol time :P
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: FighterWolf399 on November 18, 2012, 02:36:05 am
Great system because I love when server does not kick me out. :3
Thank you Raz
--Raz--
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Lilytheflower on November 18, 2012, 07:08:32 pm
I got in then it kicked me out then i came back it was closed, i was in the middle of signing up! i just dont think its fair :/
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: CreamWolf on November 19, 2012, 02:13:12 am
D'aw. I guess everything has it's cons. Best thing to try is wait until they open again. It's always vexing when the logins fail like that.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: DevilsTears on November 20, 2012, 02:23:54 pm
I suppose it's a great idea. I really did think it was just me that couldn't let my friend register. Thank you for speaking that out, I hope I could be on here when its open, haha.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SilverTW on November 20, 2012, 10:08:11 pm
It's all for the better, IMO.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: xSalox on November 21, 2012, 08:55:11 pm
I do like the idea, because my lap top has always been slow, and FH has been running smoothly. But, one of my friends tried registering awhile ago, and she could never get into the game and gave up.  We are just starting to get back to the playing  FH idea, and I figured out her problem, her username has a _ in it and in another forum it said you may have trouble if you have special symbols.  And the solution was, "Make a new account" which is kind of hard now that it just opens at random.  I guess we'll just have to wait for registration to open...
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: lilyknowsbest on November 25, 2012, 09:02:42 pm
I Like This Idea But Don't Like it,My BFF Want's to sign up,but It's NEVER open when shes on!
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Tatah on November 25, 2012, 09:08:45 pm
But... but why now that I wanted to make a new account? D:
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: mikay on November 26, 2012, 06:51:41 pm
cool, but my friend want to register and its all days,all night closed :/
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 26, 2012, 07:10:58 pm
cool, but my friend want to register and its all days,all night closed :/

It does open Mikayla I have seen it open at least 3 times while I've been online. Just be patient and tell your friend to keep checking the forum as often as they can.
Goodluck
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Koda13121 on November 29, 2012, 07:45:56 pm
well instead of this idea why dont you guys make servers. everything well be the same. just why not that idea cuz if one server has amunt of people theres another server. you guys should at least have 3 servers so people wont complain. that way it still runs smooth. then making the new members feel like its not fair?   
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: -Mink- on November 29, 2012, 07:48:12 pm
well instead of this idea why dont you guys make servers. everything well be the same. just why not that idea cuz if one server has amunt of people theres another server. you guys should at least have 3 servers so people wont complain. that way it still runs smooth. then making the new members feel like its not fair?   

It's impossible.  The only way to do that is to contact Kovu and get him to add the servers thing, but he's been MIA for a while now.  Also, more servers costs more money. 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: LordSuragaha on November 29, 2012, 08:08:44 pm
well instead of this idea why dont you guys make servers. everything well be the same. just why not that idea cuz if one server has amunt of people theres another server. you guys should at least have 3 servers so people wont complain. that way it still runs smooth. then making the new members feel like its not fair?    

It's impossible.  The only way to do that is to contact Kovu and get him to add the servers thing, but he's been MIA for a while now.  Also, more servers costs more money.  

The one in charge of anything to do with the servers is Razmirz guys.  And as said before:

Quote
A topic I keep seeing cropping up... while Its notice to see you all want to help I'm going to have to ask that you all stop discussing the generation of money for the servers/staff for a number of reasons which I won't be stating here. Anyone who's going out of there way to make some extra money I ask you to stop immediately  if anyone has any specific problems or questions you can contact me directly by pm. Any further threads/posts regarding the topic will be removed by staff.
Razmirz

It's a topic that is probably better left alone. While Razmirz is the one in charge of the servers and funding them any business about them including any changes or updates etc is up to him. I'm sure if any improvements to the server were necessary Raz would have already taken them into consideration. From what I know the staff has done the best they can with the server already and so now it's up to an update from Kovu to improve the maps so that people will distribute through the maps more instead of crowding up in the only truely interesting map of Fluorite Plains.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: SilverTW on November 29, 2012, 09:37:33 pm
^ Also to add:
It is against the rules of what runs FeralHeart which is known as OGRE, I believe
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: wolffox on November 29, 2012, 09:57:18 pm
^ Also to add:
It is against the rules of what runs FeralHeart which is known as OGRE, I believe

That's not at all correct. What Suragaha said is true for the most part-- server stuff is left up to Raz and we can only do so much for the game without Kov.
Please make sure that what you post is true before you post it, Silver. This is how rumors and false ideas get spread around.
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: -Mink- on November 29, 2012, 10:00:27 pm
^ Also to add:
It is against the rules of what runs FeralHeart which is known as OGRE, I believe

That's not at all correct. What Suragaha said is true for the most part-- server stuff is left up to Raz and we can only do so much for the game without Kov.
Please make sure that what you post is true before you post it, Silver. This is how rumors and false ideas get spread around.

I think Raz is the one who said it's against Ogre ToS.  But I read the ToS, and there's no rule against it anywhere last I checked. 
Title: Re: Slowing things down a little
Post by: Redlinelies on November 29, 2012, 11:09:50 pm
There's a lot of faulty information going on in here as the talk goes on. the thread itself has made it's point very clear, and I myself and other mods has talked and pointed out these questions several times.

Do believe this thread can be locked.