need some info on buying a dedicated server
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Topic: need some info on buying a dedicated server
Posted By: lDEATHl-MACHINE
Subject: need some info on buying a dedicated server
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 1:41pm
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Im plannin on ordering a sever from clanwarz.com and wanted some info b4 i do. I also thought about gettin one from midnightgaming.net but it seems they only have eastern servers and want a central for mine. Just curious if someone could fill me in on how they work and how you set them up b4 i get started. Also can you set them up via ps3 online as well. ------------- I am an Exit!psn KuPcAKeDESTR0YER.NoTh1nG__FaCe.Y1NsSeVeRiTy.SuM_RANDOMN008. Portal sits deep within the eye. The eye of Y1NsSeVeRiTy rewards understanding.XBLgametag lDEATHl MACHINE |
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Posted By: Prince Big Woody
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 1:47pm
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Never tried setting them up from a Ps3, but the clanwarz ones and MidnightGaming ones work very similar. this thread http://iamgaming.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1296&title=guide-to-midnightgaming-servers - h http://iamgaming.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1296&title=guide-to-midnightgaming-servers - ttp://iamgaming.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1296&title=guide-to-midnightgaming-servers should help you a whole end in whatever you wanna do with the server. |
Posted By: Cloudy_Serendipity
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 1:55pm
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JFF have whole lot of Clanwarz servers so their server manager (I think it's Katarna) is your guy for info on Clanwarz. Midnight do seem to only have Eastcoast servers for UT3 for PS3 but you can contact their sales group directly by email to buy and set up your server (not sure how you'd pay and whether it's secure through your PS3) and they're very helpful or so I've found. With Midnight they can do enough of the set up for you to have a server running on a default mode (I think that's DM) and then as Drokun said, the guide he's linked to will tell you everything else you need to know  ------------- All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream Map Hosting: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6luhe8b1pj52y/Cloudys%20Files" rel="nofollow - https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6luhe8b1pj52y/Cloudy's%20Files |
Posted By: Prince Big Woody
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 2:03pm
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Main disadvantage I see with clanwarz is that you can't order below 12 slots at least it seems, and you pay per slot edit: when i compared them I noticed that MidnightGaming Offers 30 or 80 tick servers (supposedly smoother) for a higher price Located in Atlanta 10 slots minimum Faster response helpdesk it seems Clanwarz Doesn't mention how many ticks their servers run at, 30 I reckon 12 slots minimum Locations around the world (UK, NY, ATL, TX, CHI) |
Posted By: Cloudy_Serendipity
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 3:02pm
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I've recently upgraded HFB from a 30tick to an 80tick server so can confirm that's it is a lot smoother but is still subject to lag etc
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Posted By: Prince Big Woody
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 3:04pm
| how'd you describe the improvement? I never raelly had dodgy performance before |
Posted By: Iuckshot
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 3:33pm
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Hey Drokun, mind if I add you on AIM? I'm planning to rent a server for AA but I need some help setting it up.
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Posted By: BAIN
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 3:43pm
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Mine (TITAN_IS_GAY) is an 80 tick, east coast server from Midnight Gaming. It's a 16 slot server and costs just under $48.00 US per month. I'd make sure that the Clan Warz servers have the maps from the two map packs available.
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Posted By: Heavenly_tRiNiTy
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 5:37pm
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ive had servers with Art of War central, Clanwarz and Midnight gaming. In terms of control panel, help desk and general service MG is tops, my 80 tick server ran well for US guys. However the best/smoothest server was Clanwarz cos I got a UK based one. They don't give better tick rate so its cheaper for u plus at 35-70 ping it was great for those who were hampered by server location (US instead of EU). TBH they're a bit sh1tty - up their own rses at Clanwarz - they took my server down without notice, and informed me i was not allowed to put custom maps on there so u need to check this just in case. I couldnt understand some of the things they were doing and got p1ssed with them so now im banned cos i dared to question their actions. Good servers, and cheap too tho and titan pack and 1st update 3 maps are there too. You will hae to change the commandlines on your game.ini file on server to reference the maps to play additional map packs but they are there. Dont use AOWC theyre crap! no control panel for PS3 UT3 and they dont know what they're doing. Also there is UMGLeague or summit but I dont think they have a control panel that works and their support service is crap too imo. Sounds like Clanwarz may be best for u but enquire and prepare to k1ss a$$, good luck! ------------- Cos I'm Wonderman...I'll take that knife and shove it up your a$$! |
Posted By: Cloudy_Serendipity
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 6:48pm
It wasn't really dodgy performance but when you get a lot of action going on in a small area you get what feels like missed frames... things get a bit jumpy but the few times I've managed to get onto HFB (it's packed out most if the time) it's been noticeably different. Smoother is the best way to describe it. ------------- All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream Map Hosting: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6luhe8b1pj52y/Cloudys%20Files" rel="nofollow - https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6luhe8b1pj52y/Cloudy's%20Files |
Posted By: Cruel IntentionZ
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 7:03pm
what about last night?!! i said it happens to all guys, but really, its just you..   ------------- |
Posted By: puertoRICAN
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 7:20pm
+1, well played. ------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnAYGqjcGEE&feature=youtu.be Watch in 720P....duh |
Posted By: JFF_RAZIELGAL
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2010 at 10:10am
JFF servers are from Clanwarz. Easy to use and not that expensive . You can order them online and they just take payment from my bank once a month. ------------- 
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Posted By: GIO_2064
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2010 at 4:46pm
thanks to the guys who support the servers!! 
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Posted By: lDEATHl-MACHINE
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2010 at 6:17pm
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I was curious if you can use the ps3 internet to setup your server or even just like make setting changes such as game mode. I think if i am going to but one myself i will have to go with clanwarz cause as far as tick goes, it doesnt seem to matter to me if the tick is good if my ping stays over 100 to 140 all the time. I feel that my ping is most important if its going to be the one i will be playing on the most. Banana server was good for me most the time but oOPS server seems laggy and high ping all the time...dont know why that is but.... ------------- I am an Exit!psn KuPcAKeDESTR0YER.NoTh1nG__FaCe.Y1NsSeVeRiTy.SuM_RANDOMN008. Portal sits deep within the eye. The eye of Y1NsSeVeRiTy rewards understanding.XBLgametag lDEATHl MACHINE |
Posted By: DEMON_ON_SLAUGHT
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2010 at 6:47pm
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I agree with kupcake, if he's paying $?? for a server out of his money then he might as well get the best he can out of it for himself. or like i said kupcake xD you host the you get 0 ping for free xD lol -------------  
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Posted By: lDEATHl-MACHINE
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2010 at 6:53pm
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Yeah i like 0 ping and host advantage but its not fair to other people playing on your host cause they will have lag issues for sure if they are of any distance to you, also not fair to your self to play on own host cause then you feel like your better than you are cause your snipe/ shock/ basically all the skills shots you make are due to host and not a true judgement of your own skill. we use to use my host on 360 all the time and it was really good for every1 cause i had beastly internet at that time so even uk guys wanted me to host but i got too use to it and when we'd play on some1 else's my skill level would drop a ton. thats saying i have much in the first place lol.. ------------- I am an Exit!psn KuPcAKeDESTR0YER.NoTh1nG__FaCe.Y1NsSeVeRiTy.SuM_RANDOMN008. Portal sits deep within the eye. The eye of Y1NsSeVeRiTy rewards understanding.XBLgametag lDEATHl MACHINE |
Posted By: ckc_pamkitten
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2010 at 10:42pm
Our server is through Clanwarz so I tested to see if I could administer it through the PS3 browser and it looks like it would be possible. Cumbersome yes but doable. The only issue I had was I was unable to stop/start the server from the main admin menu. I was able to stop and restart by edited the current command line selected and then when I saved (even with no changes) it restarted the server with the changes or in the new mode. So basically to switch modes you would need to select the new mode's command line first and then enter and edit. Not sure if that answered your question? If you have access to a PC I would suggest setting up command lines for all modes you would want and then you would only need to edit one or two things via the PS3 browser. I don't have a keyboard for my PS3, however, so it could be much easier for those that do. -------------   |
Posted By: nerd3
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2010 at 7:31am
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I use artofwarcentral for Nerd's West Coast. The don't have a good admin console, but they do have one that lets you stop and start the server. You do you admin by stopping the server, updating the .ini files via FTP, supplying a command line, and starting it. I haven't had any problems with this. The biggest problem is that the server won't automatically restart if it crashes, you need to open a support ticket to get them to do that. It takes them a few minutes to do it during the day, but after about 11pm or midnight, it takes until the next morning. Other than some issues when I first got the server, I'm generally happy with artofwarcentral. They charge $2 a slot and have West Coast PS3 servers. |
Posted By: SIZZLE
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2010 at 10:51am
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well hearing your not going with a Georgia server is great news. i dont connect good with Georgia for some reason? the oOPS and AR servers are real bad 4 me. the one i played on yesterday was the best that ive played on yet it was like my own host. ------------- sHoCkD_Yo_aSs is a novice bot |
Posted By: lDEATHl-MACHINE
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2010 at 10:12pm
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Yeah thats what i was asking ckc_pamkitten. just would preffer to use my ps3 to change modes and what not if possible cause the pc i have is mainly for my girl friends schooling. And yeah syzygy i dont know why either but its not a bad host that midnightgaming servers provide just not close enough for me to be ok with the price. It runs smooth but there are times i get a lower ping but it runs like its 200. Seems like a clanwarz in chicago would be the best running for me to play on. ------------- I am an Exit!psn KuPcAKeDESTR0YER.NoTh1nG__FaCe.Y1NsSeVeRiTy.SuM_RANDOMN008. Portal sits deep within the eye. The eye of Y1NsSeVeRiTy rewards understanding.XBLgametag lDEATHl MACHINE |
Posted By: SIZZLE
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2010 at 2:25am
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Chicago would be great 4 me ------------- sHoCkD_Yo_aSs is a novice bot |
Posted By: Dr4g0v
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 2:55pm
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talking about servers ? check this topic : http://www.iamgaming.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8303&title=server-community-management" rel="nofollow - http://www.iamgaming.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8303&title=server-community-management -------------  |
Posted By: Darkn3ss
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 5:53pm
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Lol Dragov bumping an almost 3y old thread. ------------- PC Specs: Intel i5-4960K 3.4GHz Crucial Sport 16GB 1866 RAM GeForce GTX970 4GB VRAM Antec 1100 Tower Case NZXT Sleeved Blue LED Kit 1M 2x 2TB Seagate HDD 2x 256GB Samsung SSD |
Posted By: Dr4g0v
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 7:39pm
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don't see :D ------------- |
Posted By: ut3lve
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 7:53pm
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dragov if u will allow da server to be up in warfare n vctf i will put money towards it. let me know ------------- success is not measured by what you have got its measured by the sacrifices you made to get there |
Posted By: Dr4g0v
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2012 at 8:18am
Sure, like i did when i had Devils Inferno server. I'll switch it between Warfare/vctf. depending what people want to play :) ------------- |
Posted By: ut3lve
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2012 at 8:29am
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send me account details via psn n i will drop in anuff to cover my share 4 da first few months! if i like i will add some more money every two months or every month whatever suits you ------------- success is not measured by what you have got its measured by the sacrifices you made to get there |
Posted By: DahBlackWorm
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2012 at 1:37pm
| don't do midnight gaming.. i purchased a 30 something dollar server for the WF tourney and they never gave us the options for what maps and modes to put on (ask phant and bum about that hahah).. all it gave us was a sub account setting and a ticket box lmao.. we emailed several times and got no response.. i warn you not to buy anything from there... |