Requesting Community Participation in Server Stress Test November 17th

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

Hello All

TF's Code Group would like to run a test of the current version of TF 4.53 Blitz to pinpoint areas where the netcode can be improved for TF 5.0.

We would request as many players who can attend as possible, the results will be important for TF 5.0 gameplay.

Server will be set up with large numbers of AI aircraft flights, etc.

Date and time is November 17th at 1800 GMT.

Players use their current TF 4.53 Blitz install. There is no requirement to patch any new data.

The test is designed to determine the point at which the total numbers of humans and AI become problematic in 4.53 and to identify what areas can be improved for TF 5.0.

There will be designated Teamspeak channels on the ATAG Teamspeak.

Thanks to the community for their interest.

[Retemataeng]

I am willing to participate.

As this request has started to spread to other forums as well, it would be nice to know, which server will be hosting the test. ATAG axis .vs. allies? ATAG Test #2? Some new and dedicated server?

Regards
Retemataeng

[TWC_Fatal_Error]

Atags server #2 will be hosting the test and during that time the campaign server will be offline so please everyone stress the heck out of atags server so we can compile the data needed for TF 5.0....... then the campaign server will return to normal 24/7 until December 31
unless there is another test between now and then....if so TWC will again comply to help as much as possible.<S> Fatal

[Bonditaria]

Adding "Date and time is November 17th at 1800 GMT" to the server info in the game might help recruit test-pilots who don't read forums.

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[Artist]

Good idea!

[Logan20163]

Count me in! Do we get to test aircraft...like the new BF109s and the New Spitfires?

[♣_Spiritus_♣]

No new aircraft, it is just testing the netcode changes we've made.

[QB.Creep]

Are there are any particular behaviors that stress the server/netcode more than others (e.g. multi-crew aircraft being spawned in, large groups of planes in a small area, flak guns firing at targets, etc)? Just want to know if there is anything specific that you want folks to do when they join the server.

Look forward to helping out on the 17th!

[Artist]

No, nothing specific requested or recommended: Just chase/bomb the others as you would do usually. We'll use the New Dawn Fades, so hopefully everybody will be around the Isle of Wight, with lot's of flak. We will also add and remove AI bombers. But the most important point is the number of human flown planes at the same time.

[Rostic]

Will be custom skins Enabled on the test server?

[Artist]

No, because that is not the purpose of the test and it would muddle the results.

[Cassius]

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[Artist]

Correct. :-) The Clients have not changed. They are to test the Server.

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

Reminding everyone of the test tomorrow... 1800 GMT.

Hope to see as many as possible out for it.

[RebelSqurl]

I will be there to participate, and will pass the word on to other 71st members. We'll try to be there in numbers!

[ATAG_Jerry]

I'll be there. Thanks for the hard work guys, much appreciated

[ATAG_Ribbs]

I'm hoping to be there as well. Let's push it! S!

[ATAG_Highseas]

I'll be there but off coms.... will be listening for instructions...

[Artist]

The test has been finished. We will examine and analyse the results.


I'd like to thank the more than 110 players who joined us tonight: Thank you very, very much!

[ATAG_Vampire]

Cheers Artist and thank you for all the hard work.

07

[ATAG_Pattle]

Sorry I was not able to make the test. A lottle bit on the early side in Australia.

110 people showed up. Outstanding. We have a very special community of people here.

Im sure the committment shown by those who took part will aid the TFS guys and our much loved flight sim.

Pattle

[ATAG_Ezzie]

I logged on just as it finished - nevermind. Good to see the testing and player support.

Ezzie

[ATAG_Highseas]

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KNIGHT AND GONK !

[gonk]

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KNIGHT AND GONK !

thanks...

[gonk]

I logged on just as it finished - nevermind. Good to see the testing and player support.

Ezzie

I set the alarm for 4 am (local)... 4 snoozes later, I got in for about 10 mins. All good, great to see the large numbers.

[ATAG_Ezzie]

I set the alarm for 4 am (local)... 4 snoozes later, I got in for about 10 mins. All good, great to see the large numbers.

Lol. I wasnt smart enought to think to set my alarm...

Happy bday btw.

Ezzie

[Silent135]

Also set my alarm for 2am perth time, snoozed out and woke up at 4am lol. hope to get to fly with you guys soon.

[Nightdare]

Gotta say I got a bit warm and fuzzy watching a group of 8 spits pass below me and when they went under and I looked behind, I suddenly found myself unknowingly leading a formation with another 4/5 spits