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Lizard · Post by **Lizard** » 07 Jan 2005 01:15

0.3.5 and r1404
can't find any servers

Connection: internet

GoneWacko · Post by **GoneWacko** » 07 Jan 2005 01:32

I think there were some problems with the master server.

and you must be sure that you do not have a firewall/router that's blocking any of the server queries, of course.

Wichard · Post by **Wichard** » 07 Jan 2005 10:38

Must be the Master Server, since I also can´t find a game.

Zooz · Post by **Zooz** » 07 Jan 2005 11:03

Same here, but you can of course still go to the server list and use an IP from that list.

Wichard · Post by **Wichard** » 07 Jan 2005 12:48

Zooz wrote:Same here, but you can of course still go to the server list and use an IP from that list.

Tnx for the hint

Lizard · Post by **Lizard** » 07 Jan 2005 14:54

Post by **orudge** » 08 Jan 2005 00:41

Hmm, TrueLight, the master server doesn't like it if MySQL either overloads itself and crashes, which happened yesterday for some reason, or is restarted. Any chance of making it, well, like it a bit more, somehow? (If I'm not mistaken, it just crashed dumping core yesterday).

Krzysiek · Post by **Krzysiek** » 11 Jan 2005 17:18

Zooz wrote:Same here, but you can of course still go to the server list and use an IP from that list.

what port use OpenTTD for multiplayer?
many time IP from that list no help...and 2,3 hour later all is ok..

Observer · Post by **Observer** » 11 Jan 2005 17:27

orudge wrote:Hmm, TrueLight, the master server doesn't like it if MySQL either overloads itself and crashes, which happened yesterday for some reason, or is restarted. Any chance of making it, well, like it a bit more, somehow? (If I'm not mistaken, it just crashed dumping core yesterday).

As said in another thread, my java port of the masterserver is allmost complete. Im now adding the last feature before I release the code.. which makes it able to run without mysql (using java classes to store servers). Im not sure if you are willing to trade the C program for the java program (which probably uses more cpu load cause of the VM).
But if you are, what do you suggest it would do on sudden disconnect from mysql? a. shutdown nicely or b. always store the server information in java and keep running when mysql is offline?
I personally think about making this last option optional so you can set a flag to always store the servers in both mysql and system memory or to select either one of the methods.

Post by **TrueBrain** » 11 Jan 2005 20:11

orudge wrote:Hmm, TrueLight, the master server doesn't like it if MySQL either overloads itself and crashes, which happened yesterday for some reason, or is restarted. Any chance of making it, well, like it a bit more, somehow? (If I'm not mistaken, it just crashed dumping core yesterday).

Already done

I noticed myself too.. the libmysql should be able to handle disconnects, but it really can not. I am currently not sure what happens if you reboot the mysql server.. but we will see

Post by **TrueBrain** » 11 Jan 2005 20:13

Observer wrote:
orudge wrote:Hmm, TrueLight, the master server doesn't like it if MySQL either overloads itself and crashes, which happened yesterday for some reason, or is restarted. Any chance of making it, well, like it a bit more, somehow? (If I'm not mistaken, it just crashed dumping core yesterday).
As said in another thread, my java port of the masterserver is allmost complete. Im now adding the last feature before I release the code.. which makes it able to run without mysql (using java classes to store servers). Im not sure if you are willing to trade the C program for the java program (which probably uses more cpu load cause of the VM).
But if you are, what do you suggest it would do on sudden disconnect from mysql? a. shutdown nicely or b. always store the server information in java and keep running when mysql is offline?
I personally think about making this last option optional so you can set a flag to always store the servers in both mysql and system memory or to select either one of the methods.

Hehe, sorry to say, but... the masterserver will never be JAVA. That is just.... asking for more questions

Beside, if we did not want to use MySQL, we would not have. Saving it in memory or in files is very easy. But with MySQL we can combine the server-list website and the masterserver, keep track of users, and for in the future: make authorization possible. So in the end we need MySQL... and surely no JAVA

Sorry

ps: why do you bother at all to convert the master-server to any language? It is there for reference if anyone is intersted how it works.. that is all

Observer · Post by **Observer** » 11 Jan 2005 22:31

TrueLight wrote:ps: why do you bother at all to convert the master-server to any language? It is there for reference if anyone is intersted how it works.. that is all

Because Im not that great in writing C (I can read it though) and I am going to improve that server (I have greatly succeeded already). If it is fully ported I am going to add features like a global banning system for malicious users and maybe a grouping system so online players can form groups before they play. So that on some servers you can specify to only allow specific groups.

I know sooner or later I have to write C to get it applied in the ottd game, but first things first.

Besides, I finally got something interesting to do while getting my java skills back up to their usual level.

I kinda figured that owen will not be hosting a java application.. so Im currently looking for cheap (if possible free) hosting with java and mysql and maybe some php support for online viewing.

Post by **TrueBrain** » 12 Jan 2005 09:31

Observer wrote:
TrueLight wrote:ps: why do you bother at all to convert the master-server to any language? It is there for reference if anyone is intersted how it works.. that is all
Because Im not that great in writing C (I can read it though) and I am going to improve that server (I have greatly succeeded already). If it is fully ported I am going to add features like a global banning system for malicious users and maybe a grouping system so online players can form groups before they play. So that on some servers you can specify to only allow specific groups.

I know sooner or later I have to write C to get it applied in the ottd game, but first things first.

Besides, I finally got something interesting to do while getting my java skills back up to their usual level.

I kinda figured that owen will not be hosting a java application.. so Im currently looking for cheap (if possible free) hosting with java and mysql and maybe some php support for online viewing.

Hehe, good luck

I think it is easier to learn C, but okay

Let me know if you have something cool done!

Post by **orudge** » 12 Jan 2005 11:16

Observer wrote:I kinda figured that owen will not be hosting a java application..

That would depend on the performance. But I don't think we should have loads of different master servers, it'd just cause confusion IMO.

Observer · Post by **Observer** » 12 Jan 2005 12:46

orudge wrote:
Observer wrote:I kinda figured that owen will not be hosting a java application..
That would depend on the performance. But I don't think we should have loads of different master servers, it'd just cause confusion IMO.

I agree...

I am making my program fully compatible with the old one, so that it is either possible to keep the old program running, or just use the new program.
Then the client and the gameservers can choose wheter to join the old masterserver, or the new ottdnet (with additional features like global ban).

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