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Kerosene
Caldari STK Scientific Ascendant Frontier
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:33:00 -
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I've been saying this for the last 3 years and I'm going to say it again. Today was proof that a 0900-1000 downtime suits everyone better than a 11-1200 downtime. Why?
0900-1000 1. US people are in bed 2. UK people are either waking up or on their way to work 3. MOST IMPORTANTLY east side Aussies are having their dinners 4. Asians are returning from work (my timezone)
11-1200 1. US folk are still in bed 2. UK people have woken up and the unemployed/students can't play 3. East side aussies are screwed. 9pm their downtime falls on. Screwed I tell ya. 4. Asians are mildly screwed with a 7pmsih downtime but it's livable
The current server count at 11:30am eve time is 11,000. This is proof that the reason of 'we chose the lowest population time' is no longer valid. The subscriber base has significantly increased for those whose primetime is downtime.
Please re-evaluate. Even one hour earlier would be preferable to 1100-1200. CCP will be at work, there's really no reason now. __
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Raquel Smith
Caldari Ferengi Commerce Authority
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:37:00 -
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Downtime is fine. Everyone will be negatively affected so get over it.
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Vladimir Ilych
Hidden Industrial Group
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:40:00 -
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no
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Forsch
Auctoritan Syndicate Curatores Veritatis Alliance
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:41:00 -
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Originally by: Raquel Smith Downtime is fine. Everyone will be negatively affected so get over it.
If everyone is affected the same, why would you care about shifting it by an hour? If another time makes more sense, I'm all for a change.
Forsch Defender of the empire
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Roshan longshot
Gallente Order of the Arrow
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:43:00 -
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I think down time is in the middle of the work day for the guys who MAINTAIN the system?
But if you want some geek that is bouncing off the wall cause of the coffee and tea he has been drinkning to stay awake messing with the system....
In other words...3/4 of the earth is covered in water...please stop crying.....I cant swim!!!!
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Wild Rho
Amarr Black Omega Security
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:43:00 -
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Edited by: Wild Rho on 02/11/2006 11:42:52 The downtime is set to suit the people who do the cluster maintenance, not you.
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IonHammer
Minmatar Black Avatar Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:46:00 -
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Originally by: Raquel Smith Downtime is fine. Everyone will be negatively affected so get over it.
I am guessing your dt is not at either 9pm to 10 pm or in summer 10pm to 11pm then.
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Mak'shar Karrde
Minmatar UK Corp Lotka Volterra
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:47:00 -
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Originally by: Wild Rho Edited by: Wild Rho on 02/11/2006 11:42:52 The downtime is set to suit the people who do the cluster maintenance, not you.
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Glumpumpkin
House Elf Liberation Front
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:48:00 -
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CCP please make DT 3 hours long and have it from 1800-2100 so I can go out and get sloshed with my friends without missing any opportunity to play. Thanks!
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Parsava Dei
Caldari Perkone
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:50:00 -
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A little earlier would suit some, but it still wont change the fact that you cant log in for 1 hour.
But then again - I dont care if I cant play for 1 hour. I got plenty to do besides EVE.
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Zoxia
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:53:00 -
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Edited by: Zoxia on 02/11/2006 11:55:14 hmm tyhe game comes up at 7 am here i see nothing wrong on top of that its only for an hour!!downtime is from 6-7am in CST I dont think the US is sleeping. pleanty of people are up and about.
Maybe move the downtime to about o5oo-o6oo ??
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Glumpumpkin
House Elf Liberation Front
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:53:00 -
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Originally by: Kerosene I've been saying this for the last 3 years and I'm going to say it again. Today was proof that a 0900-1000 downtime suits everyone better than a 11-1200 downtime. Why?
The current server count at 11:30am eve time is 11,000. This is proof that the reason of 'we chose the lowest population time' is no longer valid. The subscriber base has significantly increased for those whose primetime is downtime.
Good job contradicting yourself and showing us all the in spite of your statistics and arguments the REAL reason you want downtime changed is to serve your interests. Take a break from the game, maybe take a shower and read the newspaper, have some hors d'ouvres and a cigarette, relax. Make a habit out of chilling out during downtime and you'll come to appreciate it in time.
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Raquel Smith
Caldari Ferengi Commerce Authority
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:54:00 -
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Originally by: IonHammer
Originally by: Raquel Smith Downtime is fine. Everyone will be negatively affected so get over it.
I am guessing your dt is not at either 9pm to 10 pm or in summer 10pm to 11pm then.
I live in England and can't work (yet); the downtime is right in the middle of my day. But hey, when the server is down I can find other things to occupy my time for 30 minutes to an hour.
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James Lyrus
Lyrus Associates Interstellar Starbase Syndicate
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:54:00 -
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Someone's doing the downtime on your server for your game. Would you rather they: a) start as they walk in the door, after having commuted to work and are possibly stressed as a result. b) have a chance to drink coffee, catch up on email, discuss any unusual circumstances for this particular downtime, and are otherwise bright eyed and bushy tailed.
One of these is less likely to have things go wrong.
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Chavtastic
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:54:00 -
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Originally by: Wild Rho Edited by: Wild Rho on 02/11/2006 11:42:52 The downtime is set to suit the people who do the cluster maintenance, not you.
Actually, the hours suggested by the OP are pretty friendly to UK and Icelandic people. So in theory it should suit them.
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Admai Sket
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:57:00 -
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FFS people stop flaming a guy who made a good point.
What he suggested is probably true.
Instead of being flame-tards, say something like 'good point BUT....' not scream at him like a moron.
Sheesh.
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Zoxia
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2006.11.02 11:59:00 -
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If you change the down time to that early you hit the late nighters in the US. as it is the down time comes around 4 am west coast time. you move it 2-3 hours earlier and thats prime late night gaming in the U.S.
I think the time is perfect as it is for the U.S.
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Zoxia
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:01:00 -
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Originally by: Admai Sket FFS people stop flaming a guy who made a good point.
What he suggested is probably true.
Instead of being flame-tards, say something like 'good point BUT....' not scream at him like a moron.
Sheesh.
who are you?? his forum groupie ALT ??
anyhow the only one screaming here is you :D
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Gwarnina
Minmatar eXin Alliance
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:05:00 -
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Well, if you look at the server population graphs here, you'll see that DT is a couple of hours after the lowest player count. As CCP runs a business, I'm sure there is a business reason for putting the DT to where it is, rather than to where it would inconvenience the least amount of people. Reasons such as devs getting to work (or more often crawling out from under their desks), morning meetings involving boobies and such. Important Stuff (tm).
Having said that, I'd prefer the downtime to be earlier, but it's not out for a popular vote.
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Bill Shankly
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:11:00 -
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I aggree with the OP, put it in the middle of the americans day and se how much they whine then !
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Crumplecorn
Gallente Aerial Boundaries Inc. Interstellar Starbase Syndicate
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:20:00 -
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lol ----------
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Shionoya Risa
Caldari The Xenodus Initiative.
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:25:00 -
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I like downtime during lunch tbh, only works like that during the winter though. :/
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Zoxia
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:36:00 -
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Originally by: Bill Shankly I aggree with the OP, put it in the middle of the americans day and se how much they whine then !
shut down the servers around 1 am in the U.S. and see what happens ;)
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Gonada
Gallente Cross Roads
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:39:00 -
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wonder if the euros will ever stop crying bout this. suck it up girls.
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Dai007
Caldari Crabbs
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:42:00 -
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No need to change DT hours.
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MOOstradamus
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Posted - 2006.11.02 12:49:00 -
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Originally by: Gonada wonder if the euros will ever stop crying bout this. suck it up girls.
Wonder if people will ever learn how to read and take notice of where the OP is actually from ..
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Zoxia
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2006.11.02 13:02:00 -
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Originally by: MOOstradamus
Originally by: Gonada wonder if the euros will ever stop crying bout this. suck it up girls.
Wonder if people will ever learn how to read and take notice of where the OP is actually from ..
oh so its the asian farmers whining!! ;)
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Azrael Maxim
Queens of the Stone Age Anarchy Empire
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Posted - 2006.11.02 13:09:00 -
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Downtime whine nr.7982
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Rodj Blake
Amarr PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2006.11.02 13:23:00 -
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Edited by: Rodj Blake on 02/11/2006 13:27:53 Edited by: Rodj Blake on 02/11/2006 13:25:47
0900-1000 1. US people are in bed 2. UK people are either waking up or on their way to work 3. MOST IMPORTANTLY east side Aussies are having their dinners 4. Asians are returning from work (my timezone) 5. Server staff in London are still arriving at work and haven't had their morning coffee yet. They're hungover from the previous night, and are feeling a little bit grouchy.
11-1200 1. US folk are still in bed 2. UK people have woken up and the unemployed/students can't play. Perfect time to study or go to the Job Centre. 3. East side aussies are screwed. 9pm their downtime falls on. Screwed I tell ya. 4. Asians are mildly screwed with a 7pmsih downtime but it's livable 5. Server staff in London have had a chance to perform their live diagnostics and prepare the latest hot patch for deployment.
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Eilene Fernite
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Posted - 2006.11.02 13:28:00 -
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I think it's pretty obvious from the numbers that they picked downtime exactly right. There are no players online from 11:00 to 12:00.
(Yeah I know, I just couldn't stand it that nobody made this point yet. It belongs in a thread like this.)
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