Server Return

[Raren]

some people just dont appriciate anything heh

[Bones]

Sure we do.
I think people are just unsure of how the datacenter works regarding the server not being up till monday, if it isn't up friday. (IE, what happened to saturday/sunday)
I for one, am not really worried, and can wait till monday.

[maultar]

What city is the DC in?

[Lumathix]

some people just dont appriciate anything heh

Negative, Ghostrider.
We all appreciate the server. These guys are just asking questions, no big deal.

[bionicbadger]

so the server needs some configurations. i thought configurations are made by the owner of the server... remotely? so why monday and not sat or sun? (as long the server is racked up today)

Even if the server is racked, it needs proper network setup/configuration so that it can be accessed/configured remotely. The network configuration would include routing and firewall rules administered by the data center support staff. Once all that is in place then Rogean can do what he wants on the server.

I'm sure the data center has emergency 24/7 support on weekends, but its only for emergencies, and not stuff like setting up new servers

[UnaBonger]

Heh checkin server status every 5mins...

[dojo420]

These guys are just asking questions, no big deal.
http://rlv.zcache.com/i_ask_questions_tshirt-p235627159348088010trlf_400.jpg

[Zephys]

Lol @ ppl who took Fri off.

YOU SHUT UP

[Lumathix]

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_ask_questions_tshirt-p235627159348088010trlf_400.jpg

Uh ok. :)

[Zephys]

Alright, spell it out for me.

When the server comes back online, will we be set up with ddos armor?

[Bentheb]

Alright, spell it out for me.

When the server comes back online, will we be set up with ddos armor?

Devs have kept this quiet, for good reason im sure. giving out to much info on what they have set up to stop the asshat form ddos-ing again would only help him/her/it do it again.

[Zephys]

I suppose that makes sense.

But if the big secret is whether or not we have ddos armor at all, it wont take long for him to figure that much out.

If it's about what KIND they'd be getting, I'm not asking for that kind of specificity.

Apologies for sounding stupid, but one of the things I'm least well versed on is ddos attacks. I don't even know how a ddos attack works, or what exactly it does.

[Lumathix]

Devs have kept this quiet, for good reason im sure. giving out to much info on what they have set up to stop the asshat form ddos-ing again would only help him/her/it do it again.

Good point.

[mgellan]

The datacenter and the server are running on the weekends.
But judging from what Rogean said, the support isn't.

The data centre is undoubtedly 24/7 but the team that configures servers probably charges an arm and a leg to work OT on weekends to do the work...

Regards,
Mg

[Lumathix]

I suppose that makes sense.

But if the big secret is whether or not we have ddos armor at all, it wont take long for him to figure that much out.

If it's about what KIND they'd be getting, I'm not asking for that kind of specificity.

Apologies for sounding stupid, but one of the things I'm least well versed on is ddos attacks. I don't even know how a ddos attack works, or what exactly it does.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack

[Intricus]

The data centre is undoubtedly 24/7 but the team that configures servers probably charges an arm and a leg to work OT on weekends to do the work...

I've counted over $200 from all the posts of people saying they are donating...1 for 100, 2 for 50, one for 30, and a few for 20, not to mention there were some posts from people who didn't mention an amount, and I myself donated 20 a few days ago, and 100 last week. Honestly, money should not be any issue whatsoever in getting the server back up, and if it is, Rog will probably make mention of it, as people are willing to donate very generously (myself included) at this point to get the server back up for the weekend.

..and i'm clueless when it comes to 'server racking' or whatever, but from what ive heard, racking a server shouldent really take longer than a few hours, so long as the people doing it know what theyre doing.

[Valdain]

I can understand Rogean and the Project 1999 crew's stance on this issue. Obviously, they didn't foresee the DDoS attack coming, and while the vast majority of us are devoted to the project, the community is growing at a rapid rate...Which means there's a lot of new players. DDoS attacks can be used as scare tactics to keep these newer players away from the game, which I'm sure none of us want.

That being said, I think that 25% xp bonus for a week is fair. They initially wanted to give us 50% out of the goodness of their hearts, as a sort of thank you for sticking by them during this whole ordeal. Of course, we would have done so anyway! But the fact that half the community said yes, and half the community said no, meeting in the middle isn't really all that bad. In a perfect world, I'd say 25% xp bonus for a weekend might be a better solution, but all the same, I'll leave the decisions up to the team!

Thanks Rogean and the Project 1999 team for your hard work and continued dedication to the progress of this server that we've all come to love!

[Swindle]

The Devs have families you know. Perhaps they have plans to spend some of their "free" time with them this weekend rather than slave away 24/7 so we can play on a free server. Donations are great, but it is still their effort and spare time, for free, that keeps this thing going.

[Thorjorkill]

The Devs have families you know. Perhaps they have plans to spend some of their "free" time with them this weekend rather than slave away 24/7 so we can play on a free server. Donations are great, but it is still their effort and spare time, for free, that keeps this thing going.

I don't think thats it at all. New server, new DC. I'm sure Rog can't wait to get this thing up and play with it. Takes a certain type of compassion from an individual to put the time and effort into something like this for all of us, free of charge. You can bet the only thing holding it up is the DC, and not that Rogean is dragging his feet and going to see kick-ass 7 times today.

The second this thing is racked and piped, Rogean will be RAS. He is going to need time to get all the network config done server end, run metrics, and get it all ready to go. I would imagine this will go pretty quickly, if the DC takes those rails they get this morning that were fedex'd and installs them immediately. Though in my experience, they will get tossed on a desk and installed right before the crew leaves for the day.

OT rates vary for initial setup, but I'm guessing if the DC is US based, about $175 an hour, 2 hour minimum.

So go mash the donate button, as this will be helpful even if the server is not up tonight, in the future I'm sure we are going to need some weekend OT at the DC - and who knows, it may just help our cause this weekend.

Thanks R-

[Bones]

and not that Rogean is dragging his feet and going to see kick-ass 7 times today.

I am!

[mitic]

The Devs have families you know. Perhaps they have plans to spend some of their "free" time with them this weekend rather than slave away 24/7 so we can play on a free server. Donations are great, but it is still their effort and spare time, for free, that keeps this thing going.

highly doubt this would be the reason since rogean took friday off just for the server but yes, families first of course

[Intricus]

This is slightly off-topic, and might sound ignorant, but whats with all the hype over Kick-ass? I've seen previews and commercials for it, and to me, it doesen't look like anything more than some nerdy kids disguising themselves as superheroes for a day,and fighting crime. How original..
???

[Bones]

This is slightly off-topic, and might sound ignorant, but whats with all the hype over Kick-ass? I've seen previews and commercials for it, and to me, it doesen't look like anything more than some nerdy kids disguising themselves as superheroes for a day,and fighting crime. How original..
???

You have to go see it. I saw the sneak peak scenes exclusively at comic-con. It is going to be hilarious

The trailers really do not do it much justice once you have seen those scenes.

[Swindle]

The trailers are sanitized for regular TV. This is an R rated film. There is an International trailer you can search for and it will give you a better idea of what the buzz is about.

[JayDee]

Any updates, Rogean ?

[Lumathix]

I don't think thats it at all. New server, new DC. I'm sure Rog can't wait to get this thing up and play with it. Takes a certain type of compassion from an individual to put the time and effort into something like this for all of us, free of charge. You can bet the only thing holding it up is the DC, and not that Rogean is dragging his feet and going to see kick-ass 7 times today.

The second this thing is racked and piped, Rogean will be RAS. He is going to need time to get all the network config done server end, run metrics, and get it all ready to go. I would imagine this will go pretty quickly, if the DC takes those rails they get this morning that were fedex'd and installs them immediately. Though in my experience, they will get tossed on a desk and installed right before the crew leaves for the day.

OT rates vary for initial setup, but I'm guessing if the DC is US based, about $175 an hour, 2 hour minimum.

So go mash the donate button, as this will be helpful even if the server is not up tonight, in the future I'm sure we are going to need some weekend OT at the DC - and who knows, it may just help our cause this weekend.

Thanks R-

I would hope not, because that movie looks dumb as shit. :D

[Rogean]

Rails were delivered ~ 9:45 AM, still nothing from data center.

I'll call them at 3 if I haven't heard anything yet.

[Mordachai]

good work as always rog, two thumbs up

[JayDee]

Rails were delivered ~ 9:45 AM, still nothing from data center.

I'll call them at 3 if I haven't heard anything yet.

I just popped a semi

[Excision Rottun]

Oh my gawd I am so excited. Is the server coming up tonight ? I might just call off my date with my hunky new boy toy if this is true.

There's only one word to describe this server and that is Faaaaabuuulooouuus.

I am dancing to madonna right now in preparation.

Gayer than cum on a mustache.

[harojaro91]

If server comes up tonight, idk what I'll do but I'd be really happy. Trying not to get my hopes up lol.

[CronosZ]

I hope its up tonight.
My back hurts.

[Rogean]

Update 3
Data center said the server will be up by the end of their business day with all the configurations I need, so if this is the case, the server will be up sometime tonight.

[Lumathix]

Update 3
Data center said the server will be up by the end of their business day with all the configurations I need, so if this is the case, the server will be up sometime tonight.

Oh shit! :cool:

[Mordachai]

Update 3
Data center said the server will be up by the end of their business day with all the configurations I need, so if this is the case, the server will be up sometime tonight.

you guys ready to let the dogs out?

[Somewhat]

I think I just jizzed.

-Somewhat

[Haul]

good deal! :D

[Humerox]

Woot! I have about a week to enjoy it b4 having to go back out OTR.

Sweet~

[harojaro91]

WOOOT

[NizmerThafen]

Rogean for President 2012!!!!

[Barkingturtle]

Sweet. Wife has to work; house to myself:

I feel like I'm about to spend an evening with porn, but better. Porn from a decade ago.

[CPTMULLER]

You have to go see it. I saw the sneak peak scenes exclusively at comic-con. It is going to be hilarious

The trailers really do not do it much justice once you have seen those scenes.

I saw some at wondercon, and was definately underwhelmed

[Striiker]

Awesome! My wife and I are ready to rock Blackburrow! Thanks Rogean! We all appreciate your efforts! I am betting that we break the old record for number of players..

[Intricus]

Update 3
Data center said the server will be up by the end of their business day with all the configurations I need, so if this is the case, the server will be up sometime tonight.

:):):)

[LordAlpha]

This is proof that faith in people over deity's is always more productive
THANK YOU for returning my addiction to me i can now ignore chores
and unlesh the power of my magi awesome-ness

30 magi - Castaburn Toasty#### < Pandamoneum> :cool:
14 war - Wartankalpha <Pandamoneum> :D

[Kanor]

im so excited and I just cant hide it

[Cribanox]

YESSSSSSSS

[Gulwin]

OWANGE MOAD

[Lumathix]

Sweeet now time to convince the little lady for some computer time....maybe I'll take her out to dinner and a movie so I can have the late evening to myself.... :P

[Finagimp]

I cared 11 days ago, might log on. Shrug

[LordAlpha]

Thank You for the this most awesome of news
the power of the magi shall return to the realm
proof that faith in people provides more results that faith in deity's


30 highelf magi CastaBurn
14 dwarf war Wartankalpha

love live my addiction:cool:

[harojaro91]

I cared 11 days ago, might log on. Shrug

Sarcasm I'm hoping?

[toddfx]

I cared 11 days ago, might log on. Shrug

What is this hatin' all about exactly?

[harojaro91]

Rogean, what time zone is the datacenter in?

[Nedala]

Woot awesome news :D

Just a question: when will this be in EU time anybody knows that? I just dont get the whole timezone thing :D

[rioisk]

Just so everybody knows, I will be camping the east freeport guards by the dock for about 12 hrs after server goes live.

[Dally Llama]

London is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time zone, Paris (rest of Europe) is 6 hours. So end of the working day on the east coast is 5pm or 11 for EU, 10 for England.

[Valdain]

WOOT! Awesome work! Can't thank you enough =D

[mrgoochio]

Rogean, what time zone is the datacenter in?

somewhere in the USA i think :o

[Ballerklein]

Im guessing we hit 750 tonight

[Rogean]

USA East

[JayFiveAlive]

Who wants to guess we are going to have so many logging in that the server will crash? lol

I hope it doesn't, but damn there are about 700 rapid wolves ready to get their EQ on.

[Phineas]

Update 3
Data center said the server will be up by the end of their business day with all the configurations I need, so if this is the case, the server will be up sometime tonight.

TEH WOOT!!!

Thanks Rogean!


~phin

[harojaro91]

makes me wanna dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOGwcZSbp6I&feature=player_embedded

[Intricus]

Where exactly is the DC?? Would be nice to know just in case the inevitable happens, and they don't get the server up and running, this way we can start a RIOT

[Fraud]

Dont bring the server up before i get off work! cmon wait for me!

[Bones]

Update 3
Data center said the server will be up by the end of their business day with all the configurations I need, so if this is the case, the server will be up sometime tonight.

I would gargle on y... yeah.
Sec, need to change pants.

[Haish]

Awsome news!

[mrgoochio]

Where exactly is the DC?? Would be nice to know just in case the inevitable happens, and they don't get the server up and running, this way we can start a RIOT

USA East, pretty sure the last one was too. most of the big data centers on the east coast are going to be in NYC or ashburn, VA IIRC

[Finagimp]

Just remember to enjoy your good old pal.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1293/spammere.jpg

[Rosalee]

Oh this feels nostalgic! Keep refreshing the patcher and see if the downtime ends!

I cant wait to feel how unforgiving eq1 was.

[Mady]

Just got everything configured, logged into the server select and saw that 1999 was locked. Was bummed.

Happy to see that I may not have long to wait after all.

[firesyde424]

Hmmm, let's see, go have dinner at the in-laws or wait for the server to come up....

I guess the choice boils down to whether or not I'm willing to put up with a pissed off wifey. :D

[Ihealyou]

Don't bring the server up while I'm at kickass :(

[Lumathix]

Hmmm, let's see, go have dinner at the in-laws or wait for the server to come up....

I guess the choice boils down to whether or not I'm willing to put up with a pissed off wifey. :D

Dunno about you, but my wife is 5'4" of badassness when she's pissed. I think I'd go grin and bare it through the in-law dinner, then enjoy EQ goodness later.

[Lumathix]

Don't bring the server up while I'm at kickass :(

I can't believe how many people are going to see that dorky ass movie. :confused:

[Ihealyou]

I can't believe how many people are going to see that dorky ass movie. :confused:

you're a dork

[Lumathix]

you're a dork

Well yeh, but I still won't go see kickass.... :D

No offense man, hope you enjoy the movie and get some EQ in tonight.

[whitebandit]

:DHOORAY FOR ALL:D

[Bones]

Kickass AND p99 tonight. best friday ever?

[alreadyhome]

Yeah...guilty...took Friday off too :D

[Tudana]

wonderful news for the beginning of my weeklong Vacation!
Thought I would have to wait until Monday.

Thanks Team!

[Rogean]

Server still not up. Beginning to doubt their assurance that it would be up tonight...

[Fraud]

Server still not up. Beginning to doubt their assurance that it would be up tonight...

why do you taunt us so?

[Finagimp]

Game over man.

GAME OVER

[Bones]

What timezone is the DC in?

[Evorix]

What timezone is the DC in?

L2Read sir, USA EAST. Which means the DC is more than likely in Atlanta, NYC, or Chicago.

[Finagimp]

What timezone is the DC in?

Im guessing minutes past weekend time!!!

[harojaro91]

aw hell nah, server best be coming up

[Dally Llama]

L2Read sir, USA EAST. Which means the DC is more than likely in Atlanta, NYC, or Chicago.

When being a smart ass it helps to give correct information. Chicago is most definitely in Central Daylight Time. Sir.

[Mordachai]

When being a smart ass it helps to give correct information. Chicago is most definitely in Central Daylight Time. Sir.

not to mention that the primary location for datacenters on the east coast is northern virginia...

[harojaro91]

What is the datacenter's phone #. Lets all get on the phone and keep calling until they bring up the server!

[teews08]

What is the datacenter's phone #. Lets all get on the phone and keep calling until they bring up the server!
this

[Zephys]

What, the fact that it's coming up tonight at all isn't plenty?

I am going to ROCK some orcs, yo.

[Wonton]

Fuck yes. YES! Rogean, my love. Stay with me tonight.

[harojaro91]

Server still not up. Beginning to doubt their assurance that it would be up tonight...

He said it may not be up :(

[Raren]

servers up

[Valdain]

When I initially saw the trailers for Kick-Ass, I thought it looked really lame... Until I searched the red band trailers for it.

I suggest doing it haha they're hilarious

[harojaro91]

servers up

It's still locked...

[Zephys]

Server's still down. Raren got 15 seconds of troll fame.

[Rogean]

Called the DC Again and they still said it will be up by the end of the day. So we'll see.

Also, to clarify. Even when the server is online, I will still need to load the game server on it which will take a few hours, so it's not like as soon as the DC is done the game server will be up.

At this point, don't expect it before 9 PM EST.

[Mountaineer]

Thanks for the ETA!

[Zephys]

That's some awesome work Rogean.

There is no way I would have the patience for the kind of work you do for us.

[Ceridain]

Thanks for the update Roge! AND THANK YOU FOR P99!!! <3

[Revixe06]

Thanks a bunch for all the updates. Can't wait to play some EQ tonight!

[ride the spiral]

hey thanks for the pertinent up to date information, Rogean.

seriously, thank you for your effort and hard work =P

[Wildir]

awesome work rogean, as allways, appreciate your dedication. guess its time to take a nap so I can stay up all night =)

I havent felt this type of anticipation for a game since kunark came out 10 years ago, I feel like I did back then stalking the mail man, he must have thought I was insane when I ran out of the house to the mailbox when I seen him coming down the street.

Wildir

[Volga]

The DC will prolly shut it down the second it opens any how suspecting an ongoing attack as 750 of us all try to log in at once =)

Can't wait though..

[Rogean]

750 People logging in at the same time is nothing compared to the DDoS Attacks that caused this move.

[Volga]

Yea I suppose.

I'm curious thought - how much throughput will a server like this use on normal usage? How much uplink is needed?

</end hijack>

[jkfranklin]

750 People logging in at the same time is nothing compared to the DDoS Attacks that caused this move.

are we absolutely certain that the DDoS attacks are done now, or are they still able to get through?

[RichardtheWrath]

EPIC... thx for the dilligence, can't wait.

[Rogean]

are we absolutely certain that the DDoS attacks are done now

I never said we were certain at all, so theres no way to be absolutely certain of something I was never certain about to begin with.

I'll explain more when I make a post with a time for server up.

[Zephys]

I'm just waiting for the server to get assaulted the second it goes up.

It would be an accurate reflection of my luck these days.

[Finagimp]

Could be epic with another attack

[Zephys]

How did "negotiations" with the ddoser end up, anyway?

He made his demands, we said no, and then what?

[Sono_hito]

How did "negotiations" with the ddoser end up, anyway?

He made his demands, we said no, and then what?

If only we could sick some /b/tards on him.

[Metric Ton]

This is like trying to sleep on Christmas Eve when you're 6 years old.

[Zephys]

I know. I'm just sitting here refreshing the thread like a madman and watching the clock. 4 and a half more hours, 4 and a half more hours...

[Bentheb]

The guys at the data center are reading this and laughing at us most likely=/

[Bones]

How did "negotiations" with the ddoser end up, anyway?

He made his demands, we said no, and then what?

And then we moved the server xD

[Zephys]

Does that make things more difficult for him or what? >< I was doing far better when I was just reading posts and not making them.

[JayFiveAlive]

750 People logging in at the same time is nothing compared to the DDoS Attacks that caused this move.

That is a relief :)

[Rogean]

No server yet.

[Agaron]

Who tripped over the cord this time?

[Agaron]

I never said we were certain at all, so theres no way to be absolutely certain of something I was never certain about to begin with.

I'll explain more when I make a post with a time for server up.

I'd imagine whoever was doing it initially is going to do it again with more resources unfortunately.

[mrgoochio]

Does that make things more difficult for him or what? >< I was doing far better when I was just reading posts and not making them.

new service supposedly has better ddos mitigation services making it more difficult for a ddos attack to affect p1999. however, with a big enough botnet, cant really ever be 100%

[Tobius]

It is 12AM GMT here.

How long till 9PM EST or whatever?

Or can anyone give me a conversion rate?

I need to know wether to go to bed or stay up basically.

[mrgoochio]

No server yet.

keep your fingers crossed, we all are. they should have staff working around the clock or at least on call :cool:

[mrgoochio]

It is 12AM GMT here.

How long till 9PM EST or whatever?

Or can anyone give me a conversion rate?

I need to know wether to go to bed or stay up basically.

2 more hours till 9pm est. google.com can convert for you otherwise

[Agaron]

2 more hours till 9pm est. google.com can convert for you otherwise

Or you can adjust your time settings in your user cp.

[Tobius]

But it might not be up then so im looking at:

1 Hour 55 Minutes - ? Hours ? Minutes

Less then or equal to 1hr 55m

Which sucks because either Im gonna fuck my body clock and be all tired and shit at work tommorow OR not play when it comes up and get behind/not get my fix.

P.S not dissing Roeg just lamenting in general. Rather it was 8 hours away and I would go to bed now.

[Tobius]

*I mean greater then or equal to.

[xvirus2501]

I doubt the attacker has the balls to try another attack again. Its not like he is a professional or anything. Rogean will snuff out anything that they try to throw at us again.

[Evorix]

not to mention that the primary location for datacenters on the east coast is northern virginia...

I'm use to having a FPS server, never was given a virginia option. And I live in Indy and we just switched to daylight savings so half the time chicago was the same time zone as me. Guess I just figured it was east.

[Wonton]

Oh sisters let's go down
Let's go down come on down
Oh sisters let's go down
Down to the river to pray

[PearlJammzz]

But it might not be up then so im looking at:

1 Hour 55 Minutes - ? Hours ? Minutes

Less then or equal to 1hr 55m

Which sucks because either Im gonna fuck my body clock and be all tired and shit at work tommorow OR not play when it comes up and get behind/not get my fix.

P.S not dissing Roeg just lamenting in general. Rather it was 8 hours away and I would go to bed now.

You're not going to fall behind not playing 1 day lol. Promise! Get a good rest for work, and come back strong for tomorrow.

This is also a whole new server being setup in a completely different data center than before. I would be surprised if there weren't tons of issues for the first 24hrs. Just the nature of the business.

I have never, ever seen a perfect launch of anything in my career. Something ALWAYS goes wrong/unexpected. If everything is pulled off perfect first try then I will fly back east and give Rogean a BJ myself ;). That's how confident I am lol.

[oldhead]

No server yet.

at 6:57PM...


What is end of day for the DC?

[Isphet]

Guys, it probably won't be up until late tonight or early tomorrow, at the earliest, depending on circumstances. Relax, go out tonight, get a beer, see friends, do some P90X, or weed, or all of the above tonight.

Or better yet, watch some hockey playoffs.

[oldhead]

It is 12AM GMT here.

How long till 9PM EST or whatever?

Or can anyone give me a conversion rate?

I need to know wether to go to bed or stay up basically.

Go to bed bro... he said at 7pm that no server is up yet and once it is up IF it does go up he stilll needs to config which could take 3-5 hours.

[xvirus2501]

Has anyone made a wikipedia page on P99?. This is a historic event.

[Intricus]

Guys, it probably won't be up until late tonight or early tomorrow, at the earliest, depending on circumstances. Relax, go out tonight, get a beer, see friends, do some P90X, or weed, or all of the above tonight.

Or better yet, watch some hockey playoffs.

Ok, well...if the DC doesen't keep to their word and get the server up tonight, we probably have to wait till Monday I would imagine, and that would suck, woulden't it?

And while I don't really have friends other than myself right now, therefore don't like going out much, don't like drinking beer at home, and don't have a fucking clue what 'P90x' is (sounds like It would be a cool-lookin car or truck), I know I got some weed. :D

[LazyFuj]

I got chills when rogean said servers will be back up tonight

go rogean!

[Rogean]

Physical server is up.

Game Server ETA between 10-12 PM EST.

[Archerian]

/cheer

[oldhead]

Physical server is up.

Game Server ETA between 10-12 PM EST.

You just made my night bro!!!

After the long week I had, thanks man.

I owe you a beer.

[Eldormanix]

Just another piece of wood to keep the fire burning. i played Everquest in 99 when it came out it was the best game Ever Afther Uo of cours i played this game for years but it died with luclin came out like most of you with (experience) know. when it died i played alot of mmo's like Anarchy online, Dark ages of camelot,free uo server and sush then like alot of you out there im sure Came Back to EQ and retry it.... with old Equipment feeling all alone all friends gone .....and then quit again .. and again Well kinda sad but i tryed Eq 2 it was Great.... for 3 month.... and then boring has hell .... i will Never Get what i got outta EQ classic At the beggining i never thought it would be posssible to Get the feeling i had for this game once again and knowing that Kunark and Velious will be a part of this Great Experience all i need is there.....right now all i want to do is play my noob necro in p99. and i want to thanks the one who make this possible perssonally THANK YOU Very much. so afther this said i want you to know that what EVER happen server Attack, time delay for server to come back what ever can happen Has long has you keep the Server alive i will be there ill be there till they end. because this is where i belong.

[oldhead]

Think i might order a pizza.... put it in the oven... take a nap... and explode with joy when I wake up.

[bigforest]

woo!

[MogManX44]

Physical server is up.

Game Server ETA between 10-12 PM EST.

sexy

[Zilo]

I cannot wait to log in and buy some rations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aoemek]

well i guess this means i'm done with SoD for while

[mrgoochio]

I'm use to having a FPS server, never was given a virginia option. And I live in Indy and we just switched to daylight savings so half the time chicago was the same time zone as me. Guess I just figured it was east.

chicago is technically central if im not mistaken, although very close to east

[MogManX44]

eastern time zone starts someplace in indiana, all of illinois is in central

[mrgoochio]

at 6:57PM...


What is end of day for the DC?

as i've stated before, datacenters and the companies that co-locate/offer co-location services do not technically work like normal businesses with normal business hours. they have around the clock staff and/or people on call for emergencies. different companies also have different policies with their employment and business hours, so it really depends on how this specific one operates. in any case, they will get to it when they can. i also wouldn't hold your breathe for 9pm eastern as that was just an estimate for "end of the business day setup" + 3hours give or take setup time (at least imho)

[mrgoochio]

Physical server is up.

Game Server ETA between 10-12 PM EST.

sounds good

[Bhutt]

I don't think it can be said enough, thanks for your time and efforts Rogean and team.

[isitatomic]

I don't think it can be said enough, thanks for your time and efforts Rogean and team.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Rogean]

Ugh, you had to mention pizza.

Someone order a pizza delivered to me.



<3

[Chucck]

Just killed 3 slices of pizza. But I gotta go to work tonight( est time zone) exactly when server most likely comes up :(

[oldhead]

Ugh, you had to mention pizza.

Someone order a pizza delivered to me.



<3

PM me your address and I'll have it delivered.

[MogManX44]

zomg post #666

[Deathrydar]

Ugh, you had to mention pizza.

Someone order a pizza delivered to me.



<3

If anyone deserves a pizza, it's this guy!

[Transient]

How about I just donate $20.00 to the server and you can mark it as "Human Resources" and buy yourself that pizza? I do that all the time at work when I go get a triple shot latte from Starbucks...shhhhh don't rat me out.

[maultar]

Ugh, you had to mention pizza.

Someone order a pizza delivered to me.



<3

I keep asking WHERE you and that datacenter live! :)

[MogManX44]

I keep asking WHERE you and that datacenter live! :)

a new stalker!


troll troll troll

[Rogean]

k due to a mistake on my part had to redo some configuration stuff so I'm a little behind. Lookin at around midnight for server up.

[Tallenn]

Just killed 3 slices of pizza. But I gotta go to work tonight( est time zone) exactly when server most likely comes up :(

Hah, I'm getting OFF work right about the time the server should be coming up :p

[Mohawk]

Pizza? at a time like this?!?!

[Mohawk]

k due to a mistake on my part had to redo some configuration stuff so I'm a little behind. Lookin at around midnight for server up.

Ok, you can have pizza, then.

[Tallenn]

k due to a mistake on my part had to redo some configuration stuff so I'm a little behind. Lookin at around midnight for server up.

Damn it, should have ordered pizza for Rogean. He's obviously making mistakes due to hunger!

[Rogean]

Well my dad is bringin me some chicken fingers or something

GOOD TO GO SIRS

[Ektar]

is your dad proud of you and your server?

[Nial]

k due to a mistake on my part had to redo some configuration stuff so I'm a little behind. Lookin at around midnight for server up.


The work in progress.

[Auvdar]

Gunna be so hard to come back now that Ive been playing EZserver :D

I mean, I won't be able to loot a Primal Warsword in Mistmoore? the hell!

[girth]

The server status says Down and its red text...thats progress.

/excited

[musufasa]

It got quiet....

[MogManX44]

It got quiet....

too quiet

troll troll troll

[Humerox]

Gee...guess now I have to stop playing on that server where I was soloing PoS with a Ranger.

Made me feel all badass and stuff.

[oldhead]

Poop, pee, food, sleep... the addicts are preparing for the war on exp

[xshayla701]

Well my dad is bringin me some chicken fingers or something

GOOD TO GO SIRS

this made me smile --> :D
i love this.

[nyronic]

cant wait! found out about this server the day it went down sadly, so ive been waiting this whole time

[LazyFuj]

cant wait! found out about this server the day it went down sadly, so ive been waiting this whole time

it is well worth the wait. :)

[Skaff]

it is well worth the wait. :)

my moms worth the wait! Hrmm thats not how its suppost to work...

[StinkyGreenBud]

I can't wait any longer..it's friday. I'm going to the bars.

[EQFan]

I too have yet to step foot in this server, that I found out about a week ago, the anticipation is brutal! :eek:

[Azureblaze]

Haha I first found out when it went down too. I tried another server PEQ but I want the full classic experience with nothing else unlocked yet and this seems to provide it for now.

[MogManX44]

F5

[pallius]

F5

Ya

[Cribanox]

k due to a mistake on my part had to redo some configuration stuff so I'm a little behind. Lookin at around midnight for server up.

midnight est? pst?

[Fraud]

Off work. Bought soda. Ate dinner. Wifes going to bed.

(insert "put server online" please)

[MogManX44]

eastern

[Rogean]

Still working on it.. might be another hour or two.

Going as fast as I can :(

I did take a 3 minute break to put up a new avatar though.

[OodlesOfSpoodles]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSqYAbBFhzc

[Mordachai]

Still working on it.. might be another hour or two.

Going as fast as I can :(

I did take a 3 minute break to put up a new avatar though.

lol i bet it's fitting!

[Deathrydar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSqYAbBFhzc

Frikkin awesome!

[Gellineau]

Nice being 6 hrs earlier than EST ~ Hawaii do have it's perks :)

[Otto]

avatar is AWESOME

[Cribanox]

Still working on it.. might be another hour or two.

Going as fast as I can :(

I did take a 3 minute break to put up a new avatar though.

we're gonna steal it and edit it and put it as our own anyway rog

[Nial]

omg the pressure

[Zephys]

ustressed Rogean?

[Dennycrane]

Big ups for your hard work mang!

Wish i could donate but even 10 USD is like $10,000,000 New Zealand dollars.

- Dennycrane

[Skaff]

Just keep it up man. We can only ask that you work within your limits and don't kill yourself to much in the process :) Appreciate the work being done.

[musufasa]

Just keep it up man. We can only ask that you work within your limits and don't kill yourself to much in the process :) Appreciate the work being done.

Or at least make sure you have somebody ready to take your place if you do kill yourself. Dont be inconsiderate.

[whitebandit]

seriously rogean you better make sure that if you die, we can still play eq for free.. =p

[Fraud]

Still working on it.. might be another hour or two.

Thats cool, ill just keep checking the status every 2 minutes anyway to be sure.

Sometimes every 30 seconds, just to be REALLY sure....

[oldhead]

Big ups for your hard work mang!

Wish i could donate but even 10 USD is like $10,000,000 New Zealand dollars.

- Dennycrane


1 = 1.40

[Bentheb]

im waiting for somebody to ask 'if you die can i have your stuff'

[Striiker]

im waiting for somebody to ask 'if you die can i have your stuff'

Don't bother.. I'm ninja looting his corpse..

[Ravun]

I'm pretty sure we just broke the record for most people on this website at one time :) yyyyyyeeaaaaaaa bbbbbuuuuddddyyyyyy

[Xarthos]

I'm pretty sure we just broke the record for most people on this website at one time :) yyyyyyeeaaaaaaa bbbbbuuuuddddyyyyyy

Ignore that. It's just new people like me.

[OodlesOfSpoodles]

Still working on it.. might be another hour or two.

Going as fast as I can :(

I did take a 3 minute break to put up a new avatar though.

:cool: I'm cool with that.

[Bossco]

<3 Rogean. I can't wait ><

[Volga]

I'm pretty sure we just broke the record for most people on this website at one time :) yyyyyyeeaaaaaaa bbbbbuuuuddddyyyyyy

Most users ever online was 319, Today at 08:43 PM.

[Intricus]

I did take a 3 minute break to put up a new avatar though.

What a coincidence with that avatar...I watched an episode of FG earler tonight with Peter Griffin yelling TRRRRAAAAIIIIIIN, and ever since then have had it stuck in my head all night....would pay to have an audio hotkey of it

[VillainBlack]

enter password
click login
select server
play everquest!

[VillainBlack]

what are the odds that when the server goes up it crashes from the huge influx of people logging on? anyone willing to place bets?

[Fraud]

and then someone shouts DDoS!

[Azureblaze]

For some reason I get the feeling that's not going to happen :)

Edit : at least the overloaded login part.

[Rogean]

Well, I'm trying to copy files from the old server now, and guess what folks.. the old data center is having major latency issues at the moment.

SHOCKED FACE.

[Ballerklein]

Well i saw you posted a message and my heart stopped......... kind of like when you are driving down the road and you see a cop taking radar!!!!

[Zilo]

or you kill a rarespawn for its raredrop but then get the stupid Earring of Disease reflection instead of j boots =P

[Volga]

Well, I'm trying to copy files from the old server now, and guess what folks.. the old data center is having major latency issues at the moment.

SHOCKED FACE.

Yikes,

This old DC - remind me not to do business there hehe.

[VillainBlack]

To me the experience was more like when you are waiting at a restaurant for an hour and a half then they bring you the wrong meal

[mitic]

mornin folks, 6:16 am here in old europe...server may be opened now! :D

[Bones]

Still working on it.. might be another hour or two.

Raised and then crushed my spirits in an instant, well played sir!
Jonesin' like a mu'fugga

[Azureblaze]

oh noes, well sounds like it was a good move to a different data center!

[Naeldadar]

Seeing everyone frothing at the mouth waiting for the server to come up makes me more sure than ever that classic EQ is back! This thread has started to look like the chat server on a patch day back in live.

[Fraud]

I dont think we need to tell you what might happen you if start playing games with us!

http://www.news.com.au/technology/boy-kills-dad-with-sledgehammer-after-banned-from-playing-computer-games/story-e6frfro0-1225853471820?=rss

just-kidding-dont-ban-me-im-scared

[VillainBlack]

Anyone want to meet up and do some meth? or attempt a 2 hour cryogenic freeze?

[Valdain]

I really wish I was that Russian Cosmonaut.. the guy taht was in space so long that he's actually something like tenths of a millisecond in the future? That would be enough for me right now =P


Edit: Sorry... 20 Milliseconds in the future.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Avdeyev

[UnaBonger]

<does another line>

[VillainBlack]

That russian kid is gnarly

[VillainBlack]

the real question is why isnt that data center able to block the ddos attack amirite?

[Fraud]

I really wish I was that Russian Cosmonaut.. the guy taht was in space so long that he's actually something like tenths of a millisecond in the future? That would be enough for me right now =P


Edit: Sorry... 20 Milliseconds in the future.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Avdeyev

is there any way we can ask him if the server is up??

[Ihealyou]

yeah, so... this thread has over 41,000 views :eek:

[Zephys]

F5


F5

F5...F5

F5F5F5

[OodlesOfSpoodles]

*In best Yakov Smirnoff accent.*


In Soviet Russia, video game kills you.

[VillainBlack]

In Soviet Russia, thread reads you

[Zephys]

In soviet russia, P99 obsessed with you.

[Rogean]

Still looking at another 30-45 minutes guys.

[RichardtheWrath]

slowly dying inside with each passing second... for someone who played EQ since it came out, to LDoN, that has JUST found out about this server tuesday/wednesday of this week... this is torture. lets go Rogean, lets go!! *clap clap* -cheers-

[ride the spiral]

so am i jumping the gun in connecting latency issues with a potential ddos attack?

this god damn game is crack cocaine.

[MogManX44]

Still looking at another 30-45 minutes guys.

i think i just filled the cup

[Ballerklein]

ok time to go do dishes so when my wife gets home in the morning............

[VillainBlack]

In Soviet Russia, game creates an account to post on this thread to wait for the server..... you?

[OodlesOfSpoodles]

In Soviet Russia, computer screen smashes you.

[Wildir]

rogean, because I wont have time to post once it goes up, I want to thank you for all the hard work today, I know it hasnt been fun.

Wildir

[Fraud]

what he said ^^

[Cribanox]

I hope the server doesnt get attacked when it goes up, its been my fear since he announced it would be up tonight.