Server Suggestion Do the auto-restart at 7-8pm UK time instead of at 7am

[Solomon]

Suggestion Title: Do the auto-restart at 7-8pm UK time instead of at 7am
Suggestion Description: Hey, just noticed that pretty much on the dot between 8pm and 9pm the server ends up crashing, it's been pretty consistent to the point where i've come to expect it happening, so I think it might genuinely just be better to have the restart around this time rather than it's current time.

Why should this be added?:
- Prevents unexpected crashes, people won't be screwed over during raids etc.
- Crashes around this time anyway, so a great time to do a restart.

What negatives could this have?:
- Restart happens during a more active player period, but again a crash tends to happen regardless.
- Might confuse people initially?

What problem would this suggestion solve?: These crashes have likely led to a lot of issues with people's game - if it happens during raids, they're pretty much screwed. This fixes the issue of the crashes by carrying out a process that the server has to do anyway.

 

[DanielRabbit]

Suggestion Title: Do the auto-restart at 7-8pm UK time instead of at 7am
Suggestion Description: Hey, just noticed that pretty much on the dot between 8pm and 9pm the server ends up crashing, it's been pretty consistent to the point where i've come to expect it happening, so I think it might genuinely just be better to have the restart around this time rather than it's current time.

Why should this be added?:
- Prevents unexpected crashes, people won't be screwed over during raids etc.
- Crashes around this time anyway, so a great time to do a restart.

What negatives could this have?:
- Restart happens during a more active player period, but again a crash tends to happen regardless.
- Might confuse people initially?

What problem would this suggestion solve?: These crashes have likely led to a lot of issues with people's game - if it happens during raids, they're pretty much screwed. This fixes the issue of the crashes by carrying out a process that the server has to do anyway.

It is done at 7 am GMT because there is no disruptions as the time you have given is when most of the member base is active being 128 max. At 7am it averages 50. That is why it is usually done at 7 am I believe

 

[Clarky]

The better solution would be is fixing the issue that crashes the server, restarting the server at peak times is a bad idea and can result in a loss of players & retention, though I understand the point being that it crashes anyways, it still won't avoid the unforeseen consequences that can come with it such as degradation in server browser ranking, making the server less likely to be seen by newcomers, a multitude of further reasons like being quite disruptive in roleplay and so on

 

[Solomon]

The better solution would be is fixing the issue that crashes the server, restarting the server at peak times is a bad idea and can result in a loss of players & retention, though I understand the point being that it crashes anyways, it still won't avoid the unforeseen consequences that can come with it such as degradation in server browser ranking, making the server less likely to be seen by newcomers, a multitude of further reasons like being quite disruptive in roleplay and so on

I think this is a bit overdramatic tbh and the fact the crash still happens is really no small point, this would give people a chance to avoid the consequences that occur from the crash. Perpheads really is in no shortage of new players.

Personally I assumed the crash is happening due to running for too long.

 

[Solomon]

It is done at 7 am GMT because there is no disruptions as the time you have given is when most of the member base is active being 128 max. At 7am it averages 50. That is why it is usually done at 7 am I believe

A disruption is happening regardless at that peak time, though.

 

[Clarky]

I think this is a bit overdramatic tbh and the fact the crash still happens is really no small point, this would give people a chance to avoid the consequences that occur from the crash. Perpheads really is in no shortage of new players.

Personally I assumed the crash is happening due to running for too long.

It's not overdramatic because the server was dead a couple years ago despite it having max players everyday prior to the tragic year of low populated PH and there is an algorithm that is in place with the server browser (though it has been a while since I've really last looked into how it works, presuming it functions the same it always has). The risk is just not worth it when a full solution should be found instead of a blanket one that ultimately really solves nothing other than telling everyone that the server has to be restarted at the most inconvenient of times.

Also, SRCDS (the engine used to run the game server) can run for multiple days without crashing though will result in issues such as precision loss which is most easily noticeable with movement/vehicles feeling somewhat different to control, guns shooting quicker than usual and probably a whole bunch of technical other issues, thus a daily restart is done in attempt to mitigate this. You may find this video a bit more informative.

 

[peeps]