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Bdcoll
11 Mar 2015, 07:03pm
Felt it was time we delved into part 3 of this thread.

So after a brief dip in the rankings recently, we've actually got back on track. Server hasn't actually been 100% empty (Ignoring that slight crash problem) since Saturday, thats unheard of for the server :D

And its why we've been boosted up to 15th right now and I imagine, by the time it updates, we will be above our highest rank of 13th :D

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/74.91.116.98:27016/b_560_95_1.png (http://www.gametracker.com/server_info/74.91.116.98:27016/)

For Any Server Issue's post in this section please ==>>

http://www.steamgamers.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=407
Server Fix Request

Z3r0 M4ni4c
12 Mar 2015, 02:49am
well we are ranked 16th but he we are doing good :thumb:

A. Wesker
12 Mar 2015, 04:02am
dumb question, do i need CS:GO or can i still old CSS?

Bdcoll
12 Mar 2015, 06:11am
Everything is switching over to GO now I'm afraid Wesker. Bigger playerbase and its still growing, so it only made sense.

Bdcoll
13 Mar 2015, 10:15am
So guys we failed. We had been going since Saturday night without the server hitting 0, yet it hit 0 earlier on today. 6 days is pretty damn amazing though for us :D

Z3r0 M4ni4c
18 Mar 2015, 01:09am
I have to say this!

WE ARE ON THE 11th PLACE!

:partydance: :partydance: :partydance: :partydance: :partydance: :partydance: :partydance:

Bdcoll
18 Mar 2015, 05:09am
:D this is great news.

Not sure what that massive drop in population last night was about, but most importantly, the server didnt get 0 population :D

Rilex
18 Mar 2015, 07:38am
This is awesome news. Let's keep it up!

Prez
18 Mar 2015, 08:20am
Great work everyone, proud of our ze community :D

BlackWhite
18 Mar 2015, 09:30am
rank 11th !!! =D, keep up the good work!

sirlag
18 Mar 2015, 04:15pm
We are doing great! ZE SG FTW

Z3r0 M4ni4c
19 Mar 2015, 12:48am
We need more peeps on the server RANK 10 Bitches!
Support the motherfucking communitezzz!
Had to be done :p

Vy
19 Mar 2015, 12:51pm
http://i.gyazo.com/1625e9640120d0264f575738875642f0.png

lol.

that happened.

Nuclear Onion
19 Mar 2015, 03:57pm
http://i.gyazo.com/1625e9640120d0264f575738875642f0.png

lol.

that happened.
Yeah that was literal horse shit.

Agent_Wesker
19 Mar 2015, 04:27pm
Yeah that was literal horse shit.

Seems like breakable objects don't always respawn. Not sure if its a server problem or CS:GO one.

Either way it can cause maps to bug the fuck out.

Vy
20 Mar 2015, 07:04am
Yeah, it happens from time to time. Was hilarious, because I was the first one to fall in, followed by like 5 other players. :D

Paralyzed
25 Mar 2015, 12:47pm
We're back at #16. I believe the amount of crashes lately are the main cause of this as the server seems pretty filled most of the day. We won't give up working our way back to #10 though...

Vy
25 Mar 2015, 01:42pm
We're back at #16. I believe the amount of crashes lately are the main cause of this as the server seems pretty filled most of the day. We won't give up working our way back to #10 though...I'm pretty sure were just going to bounce around the top 20 spots. It really does depend on the day, sometimes a lot of people play, sometimes a lot less do.

Itch
25 Mar 2015, 02:40pm
We're back at #16. I believe the amount of crashes lately are the main cause of this as the server seems pretty filled most of the day. We won't give up working our way back to #10 though...

I have to agree, last night the server was full, after one crash we lost 10 or so players. 10 minutes later it crashes again and we drop to 25 players. After the third crash we stabilized for a while and it stayed around 20-25 players.

The crashing definitely affects how full the server stays.

Punky
1 Apr 2015, 06:02am
HOLY SHIT NICE

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/74.91.116.98:27016/b_560_95_1.png

Z3r0 M4ni4c
1 Apr 2015, 06:09am
Keep it up bitches before its a april fool joke

Jazz
1 Apr 2015, 12:44pm
HOLY SHIT NICE

http://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/74.91.116.98:27016/b_560_95_1.png

pfft only 9, not even top 5

Paralyzed
1 Apr 2015, 02:56pm
pfft only 9, not even top 5

That's the next step. :amuse:

Bdcoll
1 Apr 2015, 03:30pm
Bank Holiday weekend in the UK as well, so expect the server to get a good boost during the daytime on Friday and Monday as well :D

Great job on 9th though guys :D

Z3r0 M4ni4c
2 Apr 2015, 12:02am
it has a boost now 42 players and its morning here in europe

Jazz
2 Apr 2015, 12:07am
I think it just crashed cause its 16 people now and on ATIX which is our restart map. I think the map was lego something, I wasn't on the server but no way 25+ ppl leave like that

Elemental
2 Apr 2015, 05:18am
I think it just crashed cause its 16 people now and on ATIX which is our restart map. I think the map was lego something, I wasn't on the server but no way 25+ ppl leave like that

They might have, Both atix maps are complete boner-killers imo

Vy
2 Apr 2015, 05:40am
They might have, Both atix maps are complete boner-killers imoWould be nice if the default map was changed to something else. Atix really doesn't attract that many players.

Elemental
2 Apr 2015, 05:54am
Would be nice if the default map was changed to something else. Atix really doesn't attract that many players.

Some lotr map would probably be best, people love lotr

Jazz
2 Apr 2015, 12:58pm
They might have, Both atix maps are complete boner-killers imo
loool *pats on elementals shoulders* yes they are

BlackWhite
2 Apr 2015, 03:56pm
So who is going to nag @Pan32 (http://www.steamgamers.com/forum/member.php?u=12055) or SpikedRocker for that

Black Rain
2 Apr 2015, 08:12pm
Would be nice if the default map was changed to something else. Atix really doesn't attract that many players.

ughhh, please take this into account. atix is such a fucking bore and some people (like myself) don't bother to join the server because of it being the default map. seriously, its not fun to play anymore, it sorta kills the server (duh) and people just plain hate it.

Z3r0 M4ni4c
2 Apr 2015, 11:53pm
So who is going to nag @Pan32 (http://www.steamgamers.com/forum/member.php?u=12055) or SpikedRocker for that

If we all do that Pan32 and SpikedRocker i think you only piss them off.
Just ask nicely to change the start map of the server.
Or make a Server Fix Request.

I would suggest indeed to start with a LOTR map or some sort.
Atleast a populair one and get atix off rotation for a while.

Btw Still 9th position Bitches and a Full ZE server at 7:54 am GMT+1 time

SpikedRocker
3 Apr 2015, 12:28am
Changing start map isn't hard to do, get me a list of candidates and I'll build a poll and let you guys vote on changing it. And yes, I'll put an option for those who don't want to change it.

Z3r0 M4ni4c
3 Apr 2015, 12:33am
Changing start map isn't hard to do, get me a list of candidates and I'll build a poll and let you guys vote on changing it. And yes, I'll put an option for those who don't want to change it.

I was thinking about:

ze_dangerous_waters_v1g_05
ze_fapescape_p4
ze_indiana_jones_v4a_004_p4
ze_lotr_helms_deep_v5_p6
ze_notredame_p3

one of these maps.

Turtlefiish
3 Apr 2015, 03:40am
I was thinking about:

ze_dangerous_waters_v1g_05
ze_fapescape_p4
ze_indiana_jones_v4a_004_p4
ze_lotr_helms_deep_v5_p6
ze_notredame_p3

one of these maps.

Remember that a start map usually ends up being the one immediately after a crash - so it's got to work as a map with few problems in gameplay with only a few players on. That's generally why we've always kept theextremely old maps as starters since they work, are short and have nothing fanciful that could stress the server.

You also really don't want it to be a series map like LOTR. Otherwise you get issues like idk... people deliberately crashing the server (on paranoid) so that the server reverts back to Moria and then they can continue through a rotation of what's popular; wait for all the popular maps to be recently played... then crash the server again.

Darnias
3 Apr 2015, 04:43am
Indiana jones 4start map ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Z3r0 M4ni4c
3 Apr 2015, 05:14am
Remember that a start map usually ends up being the one immediately after a crash - so it's got to work as a map with few problems in gameplay with only a few players on. That's generally why we've always kept theextremely old maps as starters since they work, are short and have nothing fanciful that could stress the server.

You also really don't want it to be a series map like LOTR. Otherwise you get issues like idk... people deliberately crashing the server (on paranoid) so that the server reverts back to Moria and then they can continue through a rotation of what's popular; wait for all the popular maps to be recently played... then crash the server again.

its a suggestion doesn't mean it has to be a LOTR map.
But if you want to get depopulated because everybody is tired of Atix being a start map be my guest. :wink:

Personally i think ze_dangerous_waters would be a great start map.
People like this map, it helps populate the server and not that hard to play.

SpikedRocker
3 Apr 2015, 11:46am
Remember that a start map usually ends up being the one immediately after a crash - so it's got to work as a map with few problems in gameplay with only a few players on. That's generally why we've always kept theextremely old maps as starters since they work, are short and have nothing fanciful that could stress the server.

You also really don't want it to be a series map like LOTR. Otherwise you get issues like idk... people deliberately crashing the server (on paranoid) so that the server reverts back to Moria and then they can continue through a rotation of what's popular; wait for all the popular maps to be recently played... then crash the server again.

Honestly its always been the start map from the very beginning cause it was first in the map list.

As far as people crashing the servers, well thats an obvious "exploit" and therefore a bannable offense.

I do think that a bit of variety well help keep some players after crashes as atix is a very, very old map. Maybe suggest a similarly old map that isn't played as much?

Pan32
3 Apr 2015, 12:47pm
atm, some of our systems are borked, so can't change that much on the server. Related to the start map vote, i had a poll a long time ago and we never really reached a somewhat close to a unanimous decision, hence why I didnt change it. Dangerous waters seems to be imo the best option tho.

Vy
3 Apr 2015, 01:10pm
Can the first vote option for rtv or next map be left blank or "I don't care"? currently everyone just spams the first option they can.

Bdcoll
3 Apr 2015, 01:21pm
Perhaps even randomise the selection per person if its possible?

Bdcoll
5 Apr 2015, 04:48am
Its good to know that despite the stability issues, were able to stay at 9th place :D

In regards to the stability issues, I asked around the upper forums. It seems they are down to us having problems with our VPS. Its already being worked on so its just a matter of waiting it out I'm afraid.

PingPong
6 Apr 2015, 10:32pm
Great to see zombie escape doing well, well done guys.

Z3r0 M4ni4c
7 Apr 2015, 12:08am
Great to see zombie escape doing well, well done guys.

Wait...... We're have you been PingPong?

On Topic: " too bad we went back to 11th place, but still nice to see we keep up the pace on getting to the top 10 "

PingPong
9 Apr 2015, 12:58am
Wait...... We're have you been PingPong?

On Topic: " too bad we went back to 11th place, but still nice to see we keep up the pace on getting to the top 10 "

Been busy with tons of training, but I've started playing a ton of csgo again so don't worry I'll be around ;)

Z3r0 M4ni4c
9 Apr 2015, 02:37am
PingPong good good... Hope to see you soon back on ZE... Missed you :(

PingPong
9 Apr 2015, 07:56pm
Hard to not hop on when the servers constantly full! Still in awe by how well its doing haha, missed all you fuckers!

Z3r0 M4ni4c
9 Apr 2015, 11:49pm
We missed you to !slap PingPong
But server is doing fine... Now stable at 12th position and on this time its 47/50 players hope it stays online and doesn't crash like almost everytime around this time.
Although lately it's better.

Bdcoll
10 Apr 2015, 12:17am
Amazingly its somehow staying high population overnight as well and into the next day.

Perhaps its because of school breaks, but whatever it is, I like it.

Z3r0 M4ni4c
14 Apr 2015, 11:54pm
Guys let's wake up. Comeon we had a really bad day yesterday. Time to get the population back!
Bdcoll Do something about it! kick some people back on the server :p

Paralyzed
15 Apr 2015, 01:58am
With just the release of GTA V it isn't that uncommon for the population to drop down, it's probably just temporarily.

KnuckleChild87
15 Apr 2015, 12:33pm
With just the release of GTA V it isn't that uncommon for the population to drop down, it's probably just temporarily.

Darn GTA V, but yes it's only temporary, we'll get it back!

Z3r0 M4ni4c
21 Apr 2015, 12:06am
One can only hope.
But seems like people are getting back to ZE again and we stay around the 13th position

Bdcoll
23 Apr 2015, 12:30am
Whoever is doing Frostdrake playthroughs this early in the morning (7am GMT), you are a clever person :D

Gets the server a good population VERY early into the day, and has helped us jump back up to 10th

xDoodles
23 Apr 2015, 02:05am
Whoever is doing Frostdrake playthroughs this early in the morning (7am GMT), you are a clever person :D

Gets the server a good population VERY early into the day, and has helped us jump back up to 10th

Np BeeDee :D

Ninja_Blue
23 Apr 2015, 02:56pm
Stupid Frostdrake has been ruining my sleep schedule...

WRXCTY12
27 Apr 2015, 02:33pm
Stupid Frostdrake has been ruining my sleep schedule...

Can we please set a date this coming weekend to where we all actually really try to beat Frostdrake?

Drox
27 Apr 2015, 02:49pm
Been playing on the new ZE server for the past couple of days. Still trying to get used to the change from css to csgo, my only problem with it is probably the re-buy weapon system. For some reason when I click that option it gives me random weapons (Which I didn't select) instead of the same weapons. It's pretty weird. lol

Punky
27 Apr 2015, 03:22pm
Been playing on the new ZE server for the past couple of days. Still trying to get used to the change from css to csgo, my only problem with it is probably the re-buy weapon system. For some reason when I click that option it gives me random weapons (Which I didn't select) instead of the same weapons. It's pretty weird. lol

Try doing this:
-On first round click 1. Select New Weapons (pick your set)
-Next round just press 3. Same Weapons Every Round.

Weird as it shouldn't happen unless you're doing something wrong + you're the first person with that problem :D

Pity we couldn't meet on servers yet as I haven't seen you so far :c

Drox
27 Apr 2015, 04:04pm
Try doing this:
-On first round click 1. Select New Weapons (pick your set)
-Next round just press 3. Same Weapons Every Round.

Weird as it shouldn't happen unless you're doing something wrong + you're the first person with that problem :D

Pity we couldn't meet on servers yet as I haven't seen you so far :c

Is there a command to bring it back up after you select? Usually once I click a option it doesn't reappear till the next map.

Darnias
27 Apr 2015, 04:39pm
Drox it's !guns.

Drox
27 Apr 2015, 04:48pm
Drox it's !guns.

ahh ok, thanks

Z3r0 M4ni4c
28 Apr 2015, 12:13am
Atleast it's good to see the server stays around 10th position

Drox
29 Apr 2015, 02:53am
So update on the gun issue, seems I was just a dummy trying to use the normal buying method. :P So my original issue is no longer an issue. lol

Z3r0 M4ni4c
13 May 2015, 12:29am
Well i can see the server is doing well most of the time.
We stay around 9th place now... :thumb:
Thats a good thing finally Bdcoll :) Or do you play other servers lately instead of ZE?
XeNo when is the knife give away :p ?

BlackWhite
13 May 2015, 07:34am
probrablly never, and my playtime reduced so much ;_;

Bdcoll
13 May 2015, 11:53am
It is indeed doing very well :D. Hopefully its going to keep being populated overnight now as well as Paul removed the server restart from happening at 2am (It crashes so often we might as well use them to our advantage ^^ )

I've gone away from ZE for a while now. Got bored of the repetitive maps :P. Nothing you can really do about that though, it was the same thing that drove me away from CSS ZE for a long time. Maybe in the future I'll be back, but for now I play PB more, especially now its getting a stable population as well :D

Spartan
13 May 2015, 08:01pm
I need to figure out why the server crashes so god damn much anyway...

Z3r0 M4ni4c
14 May 2015, 02:27pm
Maby the problem is in the ZE mod itself... since i heard more ZE servers has the same problem or am i wrong Spartan?

Bdcoll
17 May 2015, 03:23am
Well that little change to the server reset time seems to have worked wonders.

Console
17 May 2015, 10:33am
Well that little change to the server reset time seems to have worked wonders.

Yeah I was playing on ZE on 2am, and i thought the server was gonna restart, but it didn't. By the way, what is the new restarting time now? :D

Bdcoll
17 May 2015, 10:45am
It has no restart time anymore.

Since the server enjoys crashing itself now and then, we are just using them as a "Restart" instead.

Bdcoll
18 May 2015, 12:26am
8th :D

We've breached the ceiling again!

Punky
18 May 2015, 12:35am
Dam deleting restart plugin really helped :o

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Z3r0 M4ni4c
18 May 2015, 05:55am
Glad to see it worked out fine!
keep it up :thumb:

Bdcoll
19 May 2015, 12:00pm
And now its only a measly 6th highest :D

Bdcoll
21 May 2015, 12:11pm
5th and not empty for a week. Sure, why not :D

Ninja_Blue
2 Jun 2015, 08:39pm
So I really love the server and all of the people that play on it, but I swear to god if I have to play that pirate map one more time I'm going to shoot myself.

Bdcoll
14 Jun 2015, 01:55am
Alas, we have fallen to the lowly reaches of 7th place.

Z3r0 M4ni4c
22 Jun 2015, 12:36am
i think that was a little hickup because we are 5th again :wink: Bdcoll

Bdcoll
22 Jun 2015, 05:16pm
Hopefully. Would love to know what caused that sudden spike in our numbers though.

SpikedRocker
22 Jun 2015, 06:13pm
Hopefully. Would love to know what caused that sudden spike in our numbers though.

Could be a number of things, we are hitting vacation season where we would see short dips in population. A new game comes out can easily cause it. Its all about averages, things should balance out and I think we are legit top 10 server. Top 5 would be hard to top at the moment.