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Back-up server patching (GW2 style)
WikileaksEU
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ESO needs a new system for patching their game without interrupting gameplay for their players. ArenaNet does a great job with GW2 and their players by always letting them play their game (except when an expansion hit, then you have some downtime as you have to download huge amount of data). So how does it work?
- The old server - back-up server.
- The new version of the server with updates/bug fixes etc etc.
When a new update hits the new version of the server, players can still play 1-2 hours on the old version of the server and choose to either update to the new version right away and play there or continue to play for an hour on the old until they are forced to patch. This leads to no interruption in gameplay and no downtimes except for the time you need to update to the new version, which usually takes maximum 1 minute (depending on your internet speed).
This is also a great way to test content without having a PTS.
Why is this not a standard in online games?
- The old server - back-up server.
- The new version of the server with updates/bug fixes etc etc.
When a new update hits the new version of the server, players can still play 1-2 hours on the old version of the server and choose to either update to the new version right away and play there or continue to play for an hour on the old until they are forced to patch. This leads to no interruption in gameplay and no downtimes except for the time you need to update to the new version, which usually takes maximum 1 minute (depending on your internet speed).
This is also a great way to test content without having a PTS.
Why is this not a standard in online games?
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Taylor_MB✭✭✭✭✭
✭Wouldn't that require double the hardware? Would be amazing for us, but financially that would be a significant investment and upkeep for ZOS.PvP Defensive Set Comparison
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ChuckyPayne✭✭✭✭Why?
Good question jealously guarded secret
Mike O'Brien should sell the back-up server technology. IMO it would make more profit than GW2 ever will. 2 -
WikileaksEU✭✭✭Wouldn't that require double the hardware? Would be amazing for us, but financially that would be a significant investment and upkeep for ZOS.
Yes, it would cost alot more hardware wise plus cost extra for more staff taking care of the hardware. In the long run this would make up for it though. People can play 27/7 and that is VERY attractive for the players and potentially new players. Also, Crown Crates will generate alot of money. IMO the crown crates are the best I have seen in any mmorpg or game. Addictive and fun card game with a cool Khajit on a crate.
If ZOS are smart they will find a way to cover the costs, which I think they already have with the crown crates and future DLCs and expansions. A new class will be introduced, new features, housing, etc etc. If they can't have a 24/7 uptime for their servers it will be a bad thing for their bussiness.0 -
Majic✭✭✭✭✭Or they could just migrate everything to Amazon EC2, seamlessly switch between server instances on the fly with zero downtime and never have to deal with hardware again.Epopt Of The Everspinning Logo, Church Of The Eternal Loading Screen
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✭✭✭✭✭WikileaksEU wrote: »
IMO the crown crates are the best I have seen in any mmorpg or game. Addictive and fun card game with a cool Khajit on a crate.
This is ironic, right?
It has to be ironic...
Please be ironic :'(
Edited by Voxicity on December 19, 2016 10:53AM0 -
WikileaksEU✭✭✭WikileaksEU wrote: »
IMO the crown crates are the best I have seen in any mmorpg or game. Addictive and fun card game with a cool Khajit on a crate.
This is ironic, right?
It has to be ironic...
Please be ironic :'(
No I'm not ironic. You don't have to buy the crown crates if you don't like them. It's a money grab for ZOS and you will get your updates faster, bigger and better. Or do you want slow updates, smaller and worse? If they don't make money they can not deliver the content we need and want for the game.0 -
WikileaksEU✭✭✭zenimax is encouraging you to exit your cellar during downtimes. use the chance!
It's not about exiting ones cellar. People play on different times of the day, different days, and have different time-zones etc etc. When the downtime hits right that time you had most time to play, then you're very disappointed and unattracted by the game and the company. It's a feeling of getting cockblocked or similar.2 -
kuro-dono✭✭✭✭WikileaksEU wrote: »zenimax is encouraging you to exit your cellar during downtimes. use the chance!
It's not about exiting ones cellar. People play on different times of the day, different days, and have different time-zones etc etc. When the downtime hits right that time you had most time to play, then you're very disappointed and unattracted by the game and the company. It's a feeling of getting cockblocked or similar.
i dont mind at all if server is down on my freeday from work. i will do some home tidying, or cleaning or go for pub for one or 2 or maybe see my friend or something along those words. I dont mind either if before work i can play only 1-2 hour or after work i have stamina only for few hours. After all, i am meant to play to have fun.0