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FRAGaLOT

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TheDruidXpawX wrote:
Before I begin, sorry kids, this is not an April fools joke
We have a backup of all players level data who were level 36 or higher as of 3/25/06. We will modify the players RPG data to reflect that updated base level. 


Level 36? Oh no.. I don't even know what level I'm currently at right now, but I think I'm at least 35. Did I get lost in the shuffle? I've been working on that character for a year now. :/

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I'd just like to echo some of the previous comments and say that it's no biggie.

A big thanks to Dru and Shan for providing a fun and friendly server for us Unreal junkies to game on.

Keep up the good work and don't stress yourselves out over this.

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Since the servers are dead I can't even see what my level is right now. But 2x XP is going to be fun... just hope we stay off the onsalut maps.

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The weekly backup thing is a good idea. Automated daily backups might be even better, although file size or constant data updates might restrict that idea.

If its a text file, compression can take it to a very small fraction of its original size. I've seen Winzip work miracles on text files and I'm sure bzip2 can do the same.

I think I might look into if a good copy of the database can be made while the rpg is running. I've made good read-only copies of an open file in Windows but I'm not sure how Linux handles file locking.

I recommend that every individual backup be named after the date of the backup. That way none of them can be automatically overwritten with a bad file. Although I wouldn't be suprised if you guys are already doing this.

Keep up the good work.
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Cazius wrote:
Automated daily backups might be even better 


The server actually backed up daily to an offsite location (namely our house)

This was an unfortunate incident where the backup also got munged, hence, we'll be adding a weekly copy of RPG data to the daily backups, and we'll keep each week by week backup around until it makes sense to delete it.

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FRAGaLOT wrote:
Level 36? Oh no.. I don't even know what level I'm currently at right now, but I think I'm at least 35. Did I get lost in the shuffle? I've been working on that character for a year now.  


You're covered. I just edited your character.

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I've updated the top post for this thread, but I thought I'd post it again here for those of you whom may not see it otherwise:

Me wrote:
**Updated
For the next 15 days (Starting tomorrow), we'll multiply the exp gained in a game by 2x, (including medic). Also, I'll guarantee the Flak +5 and RL +5 wont disappear during the next month. (Thanks for the idea Llach)

**New
Also, for the next 40 days (and 40 nights, har har. That one never gets old), I've reduced the requirements to attain level 36 by more than half.  


The reason for this is that all the high level players have lost exactly 11 days worth of xp, while the lower levels have potentially lost more.

Because a new character will now gain xp at essentially 4 times the normal rate for the next 15 days, it's an ideal time to start up that character you've been wanting to build



Oh, PS: This 15 day double xp thing is not going to take place for vehicle invasion maps... I'm afraid of what some might do with that power...

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actly 320 i gained about 20 lvl's in the last two to 3 weeks LOL if not more then 20. i don't even think for sure that i had the medic back in march LOL. i might of not sure though but like i said oh well stuff happens so if he isn't made i will remake him lol but i did lose my adrin char no big deal becase i didn't play him much LOL
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Im in the same boat Zender, but honestly, It will be fun to do again. It has been so great to find such a good place to play with cool people and Admins and all that I am more than happy with the consequencee.

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zendar wrote:
actly 320 i gained about 20 lvl's in the last two to 3 weeks LOL if not more then 20. i don't even think for sure that i had the medic back in march LOL. i might of not sure though but like i said oh well stuff happens so if he isn't made i will remake him lol but i did lose my adrin char no big deal becase i didn't play him much LOL  


I checked the file just now and all 3 of your characters exist.

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Grizzled_Imposter wrote:
Im in the same boat Zender, but honestly, It will be fun to do again. It has been so great to find such a good place to play with cool people and Admins and all that I am more than happy with the consequencee. 


Your characters are safe

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Dru, You say that the exp will not double on onslaught maps.Here is a Idea how about we turn them maps off for 15 or 40 days what ever it is so we can get are level players back up and running and we don't have someone come in there and vote for onslaught and have a big fight.B/c we don't get double exp if you know what i mean.
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Good news, we've got one part of 3 down.

The UT2004RPG data is now, to the best of our ability, restored.

I'm now working on on the reserved slots updated since Feb

Shan is adjusting the banned players list. Please stay tuned.

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I was just wondering, I leveled up last night to 45 and I am going to have to start back at 36. I know this is out of your guys hands, but It took me over a yr to get to 45 so I could get the loaded weapons. This is because of the old way you had to get it. I understand if there is no other way except to just build it back up. You guys do a lot for the game and all, and I just want to say thankx.

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SubieDude wrote:
I was just wondering, I leveled up last night to 45 and I am going to have to start back at 36. I know this is out of your guys hands, but It took me over a yr to get to 45 so I could get the loaded weapons. This is because of the old way you had to get it. I understand if there is no other way except to just build it back up. You guys do a lot for the game and all, and I just want to say thankx. 


from what i understand, the data for ppl over lvl 36 is recorded, meaning if you had a lvl 44 character 10 days ago you will get a lvl 44 char tomorrow. and if you had a lvl 36 10 days ago, well you should be back to 45 in a few days.

wouldn't be nice if level 300 players were reset to 36 right? : )

good luck to the admins btw, thanks for the time/effort
 
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