Server Queue System - Feedback Wanted!

[peeps]

Server Queue System

Hi all!
From today we are testing a new system to help players getting on the server when it is full. Previously, when full, the best way to get onto the server was to spam ENTER and pray you got a spot. This new system will allow you to join a queue to get in, removing all the luck and hopefully making getting in more consistent and more fair.

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How does it work?
If you join when the server is full, you will be placed into a queue, which will be shown on the loading screen. Once you reach the top of the queue and a space is made available, you will automatically be spawned in.

What if I crash/restart my game when playing?
If you crash, restart your game, or get disconnected, you will be given a priority spot for 10 minutes. This does not mean your spot on the server is reserved. Just that if you join the queue, you will be placed near the front, allowing you to get back in a little faster. If you reconnect after 10 minutes you will go to the back of the queue.

What if I leave the queue?
If you leave the queue, your position will be lost. You need to remain on the loading screen.

When is the queue active?
The queue will only turn on when the server reaches 128 players. If the server is not full you will connect as normal.

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This is a pretty big change to how you join the server, so we are looking for your thoughts and feedback on the new system. Please let us know if you think it is a positive change, if you think it might need some adjustments, or if you think it could bring with it some issues we haven't foreseen. We will be keeping an eye on this thread for your feedback.

Thank you!

 

[thehomelessdude]

@Mak I think you had a suggestion no?

 

[Inchs]

Goat

 

[Arkvolin]

 

[privateme]

I would love this. Spamming enter to get in is a pain.
Edit: I have now realised it says that its in the server now. Oops.

 

[MarkusPliers]

Yes this is brilliant, waiting in a queue is better than spamming a button.

 

[jams (James Ladous)]

Amazing, thank you!

 

[Frod3]

@Mak I think you had a suggestion no?

return of the queue server

 

[Lau chong]

I liked Holding Enter

 

[Vollgas]

I think this would make things much, much better. Not only would it be fairer for everyone who wants to join, but it also would allow us to do other stuff while waiting for a spot, rather than holding enter and being on the brink of a seizure with the flashing loading/menu search screens.

 

[Dahweeble]

What happens if more than 5 people try to join at the same time?

 

[peeps]

What happens if more than 5 people try to join at the same time?

The queue scales up to 127 people

 

[Frostyy]

Pls don’t find a way to monetize it tho ,_,

 

[Maia]

Pls don’t find a way to monetize it tho ,_,

This will not happen, the queue system is for comfort only

 

[Pufferfish]

how do server crashes effect it when the servers full pop and people are tryna get in?

 

[notlilcade]

This has been a godsend as I tend to get in when it is already late afternoon/early evening for the EU so the server tends to be brimming full. This helps a lot because if I cannot get in within 3 minutes, I get tired of spam clicking and just play something else. Massive relief to see this get made and in action so I can actually know I will get connected!

 

[MegaFro]

This will be more convenient than Steam's autojoin thingy, tbh wasn't sure why this isn't a thing yet

 

[Lau chong]

Am i the only one that doesnt like this

 

[jams (James Ladous)]

Am i the only one that doesnt like this

Fair, though I'm curious why?
I can think that it could possibly make it more lengthy to get into the server as more a likely to queue vs those who spam-enter to get in?

 

[Ashley Angel]

how tf do people do stuff like this, great job dev team!