Game Discussions Star Citizen Discussion Thread v12

[Agony_Aunt]

Ha, start taking bets now on who. I ...have some ideas.

3.14 is going to be hard for them.

 

[VR Golgot]

While very true, at this moment in time I'm not sure that static server meshing (alone) will resolve the performance problems.

Case in point being the much delayed Theaters of War: it's a separate gamemode, with only one planet and space station on one server, yet has still been plagued by massive performance problems.

That would indicate to me that even having every planet and moon each managed by separate servers - so like 20 servers just for a single "shard" of Stanton alone, excluding multiple instances - isn't enough to get performance to a satisfactory level.

1 vs 1 Arena Commander suffering from desynch suggests the same ay.

 

[thistle]

Their server costs are going to be insane if they can't make things work better.

They won't be if they just carry on as is though.

 

[Viajero]

3.14 is going to be hard for them.

Some of those wont show it though. Those are already way far committed to show that SC is definitely more enjoyable than ED even if it actually isn´t. Will take them more than the issues in 3.14 to backtrack.

 

[VR Golgot]

Ha, start taking bets now on who. I ...have some ideas.

When Hawk inevitably flips it will be hilarious

Have already seen some fun transitions amongst some of the earlier ED refugees:

Case Study:

• Joined: Early April
• 1 month: Has bought a Freelancer with cash ($150+ in)
• 2 months: "The game graphically is STUNNING... better than anything we've ever seen ... but for god's sake... ITS BEEN TEN YEARS... HURRY UP RSI. STOP ADDING NEW SHIPS AND FEATURES... JUST FIX THE BROKE STUFF ALREADY !!!!"

 

[Intrepid3D]

While very true, at this moment in time I'm not sure that static server meshing (alone) will resolve the performance problems.

Case in point being the much delayed Theaters of War: it's a separate gamemode, with only one planet and space station on one server, yet has still been plagued by massive performance problems.

That would indicate to me that even having every planet and moon each managed by separate servers - so like 20 servers just for a single "shard" of Stanton alone, excluding multiple instances - isn't enough to get performance to a satisfactory level.

You're probably right, my thinking was also why not just split Stanton into 4 static severs / Shards? one for each planet zone, you're not going to be shooting at anyone on Hurston from ArcCorp.

 

[cigwatch]

While very true, at this moment in time I'm not sure that static server meshing (alone) will resolve the performance problems.

Well, it rather won't. It will allow CIG to add star systems, though. Better renderer -> more fidelity. Mashing -> more systems / players.

You're probably right, my thinking was also why not just split Stanton into 4 static severs / Shards? one for each planet zone, you're not going to be shooting at anyone on Hurston from ArcCorp.

Cannot wait for people trying to empirically determine where the border between server zones is and then stress the system by having dogfights and whatnot in their viccinity

 

[Navigare Necesse Est]

Nah, I like Mike, he is entertaining even though I disagree with virtually everything he says. I wish he'd find a game he actually likes though.

I like his missus - she seems to keep the sanity and reason together in the household.

 

[Navigare Necesse Est]

While very true, at this moment in time I'm not sure that static server meshing (alone) will resolve the performance problems.

Case in point being the much delayed Theaters of War: it's a separate gamemode, with only one planet and space station on one server, yet has still been plagued by massive performance problems.

That would indicate to me that even having every planet and moon each managed by separate servers - so like 20 servers just for a single "shard" of Stanton alone, excluding multiple instances - isn't enough to get performance to a satisfactory level.

Maybe the constant 32bit to 64bit conversions are a bit much when all the bullets fly.

 

[Intrepid3D]

Well, it rather won't. It will allow CIG to add star systems, though. Better renderer -> more fidelity. Mashing -> more systems / players.

Cannot wait for people trying to empirically determine where the border between server zones is and then stress the system by having dogfights and whatnot in their viccinity

I would be disappointed if no one did.

 

[Intrepid3D]

They are absolutely ####### determined to do another Xeno this patch.

 

[StuartGT]

They are absolutely ####### determined to do another Xeno this patch.

 

[Intrepid3D]

There has been a patch, don't ask, don't know yet....

 

[Intrepid3D]

Character reset #3

 

[Intrepid3D]

Nope

 

[fzfq3m]

You're probably right, my thinking was also why not just split Stanton into 4 static severs / Shards? one for each planet zone, you're not going to be shooting at anyone on Hurston from ArcCorp.

isn’t that tier0 server meshing (or static server meshing)?

 

[EUS]

Bleh, you guys need jobs:

 

[Darkfyre99]

Bleh, you guys need jobs:
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I have a job. What I need is something more interesting to discuss when on break and lunch. Sadly, its looking like Carrier Command 2 isn't going to be the more interesting thing to discuss at this time, and I'm trying to stay away from politics and religion these days.

 

[Dementropy]

Bleh, you guys need jobs:
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Quietly deposits check from the FUD Union

Another 300 payments, and I'm off to get that cup of coffee!

 

[Mole HD]

There has been a patch, don't ask, don't know yet....

The client patch ain't fixing the server errors. That's like putting a bandage over your eyes so you can't see it's the broken legs that are stopping you from walking