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Raskil
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Posted - 2004.08.19 14:22:00 -
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Seems to me that all they need to do is alternate the times every month, have one month be at such and such a time, then next month the normal time. This method would be better than changing it every day or every week by allowing corporations who are affected by these downtimes to plan in advance.
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Raskil
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Posted - 2004.08.19 14:22:00 -
[62]
Seems to me that all they need to do is alternate the times every month, have one month be at such and such a time, then next month the normal time. This method would be better than changing it every day or every week by allowing corporations who are affected by these downtimes to plan in advance.
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Rodge
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Posted - 2004.08.19 15:59:00 -
[63]
 Originally by: Raskil
Seems to me that all they need to do is alternate the times every month, have one month be at such and such a time, then next month the normal time. This method would be better than changing it every day or every week by allowing corporations who are affected by these downtimes to plan in advance.
Downtime will never be outside of normal european working hours.
The servers are kept in London afaik.
If there was some problem that required some work (like if a hotfix went out) it's much quicker to sort out if all the devs are in work at that time anyway.
Plus if they need to get some IBM guy (or whoever provides server support) out, it's possible to get during 9-5 hours, but you try getting one outside those hours at a price that's not astronomical!
Sorry to say, but it's always gonna cut into someone's prime evening game playing time. But that someone won't be Europeans or Americans I'm afraid.
[ 2005.04.17 00:34:30 ] Nagilam > u better leave Rodge, u will not gank any1 else 2nite......
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Rodge
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Posted - 2004.08.19 15:59:00 -
[64]
Originally by: Raskil
Seems to me that all they need to do is alternate the times every month, have one month be at such and such a time, then next month the normal time. This method would be better than changing it every day or every week by allowing corporations who are affected by these downtimes to plan in advance.
Downtime will never be outside of normal european working hours.
The servers are kept in London afaik.
If there was some problem that required some work (like if a hotfix went out) it's much quicker to sort out if all the devs are in work at that time anyway.
Plus if they need to get some IBM guy (or whoever provides server support) out, it's possible to get during 9-5 hours, but you try getting one outside those hours at a price that's not astronomical!
Sorry to say, but it's always gonna cut into someone's prime evening game playing time. But that someone won't be Europeans or Americans I'm afraid.
[ 2005.04.17 00:34:30 ] Nagilam > u better leave Rodge, u will not gank any1 else 2nite......
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Joshua Calvert
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:04:00 -
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It's an added (but very late) punishment for your forefathers crimes, of course.
[insert random stereotypical australian insult about sheep, barbies, kangaroo's, and Rolf Harris]
LEEEEERRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! |
Joshua Calvert
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:04:00 -
[66]
It's an added (but very late) punishment for your forefathers crimes, of course.
[insert random stereotypical australian insult about sheep, barbies, kangaroo's, and Rolf Harris]
LEEEEERRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! |
kieron
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:37:00 -
[67]
The server downtime falls right at the start of lunch at CCP. It was deemed to be the most productive time to take the server down. Most of the work that occurs at CCP does take place while the servers are running, so it was thought that taking the servers down during lunch would be best.
I can look into shifting the DT to a bit later and try to hit somewhere around the international time line, but I can't promise anything.
kieron
Community Manager,
EVE Online
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kieron
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:37:00 -
[68]
The server downtime falls right at the start of lunch at CCP. It was deemed to be the most productive time to take the server down. Most of the work that occurs at CCP does take place while the servers are running, so it was thought that taking the servers down during lunch would be best.
I can look into shifting the DT to a bit later and try to hit somewhere around the international time line, but I can't promise anything.
kieron
Community Manager,
EVE Online
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Crowley
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:39:00 -
[69]
Looking at eve-i and the average server load the quietest time seems to be around 2hrs before d/t. This may be because d/t's just around the corner tho. If you follow the curve of players playing i think if d/t ever got moved it would be shuffled forwards a few hrs as that is the quietest time.
Either way after d/t it seems to pick up faily rapidly so moving d/t back a few hrs would impact more players.
My 2isks
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Crowley
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:39:00 -
[70]
Looking at eve-i and the average server load the quietest time seems to be around 2hrs before d/t. This may be because d/t's just around the corner tho. If you follow the curve of players playing i think if d/t ever got moved it would be shuffled forwards a few hrs as that is the quietest time.
Either way after d/t it seems to pick up faily rapidly so moving d/t back a few hrs would impact more players.
My 2isks
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DrthVaDeR
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:57:00 -
[71]
I love it, im at work when the down time is here, im local eve time, so i dont mind 11 am to 12pm. Lets me go get food and start work again and then i start playtime 
Life¦s Peachy
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DrthVaDeR
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Posted - 2004.08.19 16:57:00 -
[72]
I love it, im at work when the down time is here, im local eve time, so i dont mind 11 am to 12pm. Lets me go get food and start work again and then i start playtime
Life¦s Peachy
Enjoy your pod. |
Odet
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:01:00 -
[73]
Edited by: Odet on 19/08/2004 17:03:15
get rid of downtime period.
it forces me to go to bed at 7am
=This podding has been brought to you by Odet, the only way to fry.= |
Odet
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:01:00 -
[74]
Edited by: Odet on 19/08/2004 17:03:15
get rid of downtime period.
it forces me to go to bed at 7am
=This podding has been brought to you by Odet, the only way to fry.= |
The Sloth
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:18:00 -
[75]
Edited by: The Sloth on 19/08/2004 17:25:46
Originally by: kieron
The server downtime falls right at the start of lunch at CCP. It was deemed to be the most productive time to take the server down. Most of the work that occurs at CCP does take place while the servers are running, so it was thought that taking the servers down during lunch would be best.
I can look into shifting the DT to a bit later and try to hit somewhere around the international time line, but I can't promise anything.
Kieron, I live in Australia, Sydney to be precise, and I must admit that the downtime 9:00pm - 10:00pm (AEST) really does hurt.
However, moving it a bit later would hurt as well. In my opinion at least, the sooner it is over with the better. The way it is at least allows us to stay up all night uninterrupted  . Daylight saving time will be with us soon enough and will shift the downtime to 10:00pm - 11:00pm (AEDT). If, for example, you were to move the time an hour later, I could hardly see myself waiting from 11:00pm - 12:00pm to log back in. Then again, I could.
I know you mentioned it was only a possibility however I think no matter when you shifted it to it would still be a pain. If it is going to make CCP less productive by moving it then keep it where it is.
I will leave the other Aussies to continue the debate.
The Sloth.
Edit: Spelling
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The Sloth
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:18:00 -
[76]
Edited by: The Sloth on 19/08/2004 17:25:46
Originally by: kieron
The server downtime falls right at the start of lunch at CCP. It was deemed to be the most productive time to take the server down. Most of the work that occurs at CCP does take place while the servers are running, so it was thought that taking the servers down during lunch would be best.
I can look into shifting the DT to a bit later and try to hit somewhere around the international time line, but I can't promise anything.
Kieron, I live in Australia, Sydney to be precise, and I must admit that the downtime 9:00pm - 10:00pm (AEST) really does hurt.
However, moving it a bit later would hurt as well. In my opinion at least, the sooner it is over with the better. The way it is at least allows us to stay up all night uninterrupted . Daylight saving time will be with us soon enough and will shift the downtime to 10:00pm - 11:00pm (AEDT). If, for example, you were to move the time an hour later, I could hardly see myself waiting from 11:00pm - 12:00pm to log back in. Then again, I could.
I know you mentioned it was only a possibility however I think no matter when you shifted it to it would still be a pain. If it is going to make CCP less productive by moving it then keep it where it is.
I will leave the other Aussies to continue the debate.
The Sloth.
Edit: Spelling
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coldheat
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:24:00 -
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Downtime is fine dont change it. It could be an hour earlier that would fit into lunchtime for me. 
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coldheat
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:24:00 -
[78]
Downtime is fine dont change it. It could be an hour earlier that would fit into lunchtime for me.
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Damajink
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:35:00 -
[79]
How many people from Australia play the game compared to, say, Europe and the US? If the current scheduled downtime is the best time for the majority of players then it should stay that way.
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Damajink
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:35:00 -
[80]
How many people from Australia play the game compared to, say, Europe and the US? If the current scheduled downtime is the best time for the majority of players then it should stay that way.
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Damajink
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:35:00 -
[81]
How many people from Australia play the game compared to, say, Europe and the US? If the current scheduled downtime is the best time for the majority of players then it should stay that way.
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Damajink
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:35:00 -
[82]
How many people from Australia play the game compared to, say, Europe and the US? If the current scheduled downtime is the best time for the majority of players then it should stay that way.
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QwaarJet
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:47:00 -
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Downtime for me is :
Daylight Savings(BST) 12 Noon to 1PM
Without(GMT) 11-12.
It's alright, but I would suggest making it 2 hours earlier, because the current downtime cuts amny Brits off in their prime.
"Hobbes, she stepped into the Perimter Of Wisdom.Run!" |
QwaarJet
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Posted - 2004.08.19 17:47:00 -
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Downtime for me is :
Daylight Savings(BST) 12 Noon to 1PM
Without(GMT) 11-12.
It's alright, but I would suggest making it 2 hours earlier, because the current downtime cuts amny Brits off in their prime.
"Hobbes, she stepped into the Perimter Of Wisdom.Run!" |
Liquid Metal
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Posted - 2004.08.19 18:23:00 -
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Edited by: Liquid Metal on 19/08/2004 18:25:04
Its fine as it is, no matter what time is set, someones gonna complain, the majority rule im afraid.
Dont forget, its people doing the downtime/updates, if its made earlier or later, more mistakes my occur from tired workers, and we all dont want that now
"A strong man stands tall against all others, everything else is just a delusion for the weak.."
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Liquid Metal
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Posted - 2004.08.19 18:23:00 -
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Edited by: Liquid Metal on 19/08/2004 18:25:04
Its fine as it is, no matter what time is set, someones gonna complain, the majority rule im afraid.
Dont forget, its people doing the downtime/updates, if its made earlier or later, more mistakes my occur from tired workers, and we all dont want that now
"A strong man stands tall against all others, everything else is just a delusion for the weak.."
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Nafri
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Posted - 2004.08.19 18:27:00 -
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12-13 or 13-14
normally pretty ok 
and at 21.00 we have the peak time for us
Wanna fly with me?
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Nafri
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Posted - 2004.08.19 18:27:00 -
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12-13 or 13-14
normally pretty ok
and at 21.00 we have the peak time for us
Wanna fly with me?
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Kitten Hearder
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Posted - 2004.08.19 18:32:00 -
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Well, we could give the Aussies their own server with the perfect downtime for them.  Or people across the world could learn to go outside, talk to loved ones, post on the EVE forums, work a job, or surf erotic material on the web one hour out of the day.
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Kitten Hearder
Evolution made my sig
Less Entertaining
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Kitten Hearder
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Posted - 2004.08.19 18:32:00 -
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Well, we could give the Aussies their own server with the perfect downtime for them. Or people across the world could learn to go outside, talk to loved ones, post on the EVE forums, work a job, or surf erotic material on the web one hour out of the day.
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Kitten Hearder
Evolution made my sig
Less Entertaining
than your's. |
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