crazykage 1063 Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Ok, I searched, did not find. So here it is. We need some server restart warnings. I am really kinda tired of getting logged out involuntarily while climbing ladders, on the roofs of buildings, or in the middle of the tarmac of the airfield. I am also tired of logging into servers and having it restart 30 seconds later (just happened to me 3 times in a row). This suggestion isn't made in anger (frustration, on the other hand..), so don't attack me for "whining". I am aware that the game is in alpha, but frankly I think this feature is an absolute necessity, and should be implemented A-S-A-P. I would like to see, at minimum, 15, 10, 5, and 1 minute warnings before restarts. In addition, please make it so that server admins that initiate a server restart, also initiate a 15 minute countdown that CANNOT be avoided, or aborted. Sign if you approve. Beans are not necessary, just sign (shows approval/support and bumps thread for continued exposure). Signing your approval indicates not only your desire for this feature, but a request that it be implemented ASAP. SIGN DAMN YOU!!! Edited February 20, 2014 by Crazykage 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbilschooler 229 Posted February 20, 2014 This is an individual servers call. BI COULD change their current contract for server renters, but that sounds like a lot of legal work to me... Anyway, you are going to have to find a server that has this function. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazykage 1063 Posted February 20, 2014 This is an individual servers call. BI COULD change their current contract for server renters, but that sounds like a lot of legal work to me... Anyway, you are going to have to find a server that has this function. NONE of them have it. ALL of them state that servers will restart without warning. Frankly, I don't understand why they did not have the feature from the beginning, but meh.All I care about now is that this be implemented. If it can only be forced on official servers, then fine. But it is NEEDED. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbilschooler 229 Posted February 20, 2014 Well, most servers that I have played on say "Server restarts every four hours" or something like that. I know that is not as good as a warning or countdown, but for now you can figure out individual servers restart schedule by finding on what hour they restart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazykage 1063 Posted February 20, 2014 Well, most servers that I have played on say "Server restarts every four hours" or something like that. I know that is not as good as a warning or countdown, but for now you can figure out individual servers restart schedule by finding on what hour they restart.That is NOT sufficient.The problem with this is that: 1: I don't know how long I have left going in, as they all restart without warning.2: Why should I be expected to remember a server's schedule.3: Unless a server is in your favorites list, it can be difficult to relocate that server once again.4: This still doesn't stop server Admin abuse. Which JUST happened to me AGAIN, minutes ago as I type this. A player joined the server, and 10 minutes later left the server (I literally saw his name both appear and disappear from the list). Moments later, yellow desynch, followed by no message received. If an admin wants to restart his server fine. I don't suggest taking away that privilege, as that would punish ALL admins, including the rare honest ones. JUST force them to endure a 15 minute countdown, with a globally announced warning that the server will be restarting. It is a VERY simple feature, is ABSOLUTELY needed, and there is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON NOT to have it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazykage 1063 Posted February 20, 2014 http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/175603-server-restart-warnings-plz/ I made this thread in suggestions, and I am also advertising it here. I know that is somewhat spammy, but by god, this is NEEDED. So I am adverting it here to try and get a little more attention to the topic. Mods, if your rules require removal of this topic, then I understand; do your duty. I just want this feature added in. Badly.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mosibfu 71 Posted February 20, 2014 sort of true, or at least a 30 sec timer on restart.. to stop server owners restarting as soon as they get shot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pillock 850 Posted February 20, 2014 Lost count of the number of times I've put my rifle down in the ground, or my yellow boxes and med kits, so that I can fiddle with my inventory, and then seen the server reset timer and lost all my cool stuff! Actually, I haven't lost count: it's happened 4 times. Server restart warnings would be very welcome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmashT 10907 Posted February 20, 2014 Please don't cross-post. BEC (which has scheduled messages) will likely be available to sub-private hives when they are implemented, dunno about public hive servers though as admin tools were deliberately restricted on the public hive and rcon pw has not been distributed, for now. I'd love to see restart warnings but due to many admins using any tools they are given to cheat, modify, break the rules, give themselves an advantage etc allowing these tools probably wants to be avoided on the public hive, hence why admins don't have rcon access and there are no tools/modifications/access to the server files aside from name, player count (inside supported range), and admin pw allowed right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazykage 1063 Posted February 20, 2014 Please don't cross-post. BEC (which has scheduled messages) will likely be available to sub-private hives when they are implemented, dunno about public though.Warning acknowledged. I wasn't entirely certain it WAS against the rules, but I suspected it might be. As to the issue at hand: The feature should NOT be simply available. It should be FORCED. If a server owner restarts his or her server, FINE. But FORCE them to endure a 15 minute countdown announced to all players. This should also be a feature on all public servers, imo. We should all have fair warning and enough time to get to safety, retrieve any items on the ground, etc. The current lack of this feature is now, and will continue to affect gameplay for all, and allows for too much abuse by server admins. As said before, there is absolutely NO REASON WHATSOEVER why this feature should NOT be implemented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lupine 14 Posted February 20, 2014 When Fallen Earth shuts down for Maintance, it gives you a 10 minute with 1 min count.. warning. Its all you really need is 10 mins to get to a decent place to get logged out. I think this would be a good thing. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishroy 1347 Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Would be really cool.I am also sick of dying because of this.Am on top of roof, but after relog "u r dead", friend finds me dead 30m further away...Laying Mosin in the ground => "Connection lost" i know, it's alpha and all.But som ting leik 'dis should be eezy to implement Edited February 20, 2014 by irishroy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martmital 436 Posted February 20, 2014 NONE of them have it. ALL of them state that servers will restart without warning. Frankly, I don't understand why they did not have the feature from the beginning, but meh.All I care about now is that this be implemented. If it can only be forced on official servers, then fine. But it is NEEDED. Last night I was given a warning 30 minutes, then 15 minutes and then 1 minute before a restart, so some do have it. Was in red writing too.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazykage 1063 Posted February 21, 2014 Last night I was given a warning 30 minutes, then 15 minutes and then 1 minute before a restart, so some do have it. Was in red writing too..I have yet to see it once, and having played on a large variety of servers.It needs to be in ALL of them, ESPECIALLY in privately owned servers to prevent abuse, but also in public for the sake of convenience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickenbacker 190 Posted February 27, 2014 Pointless post, as servers can already have shutdown warnings. It's up to the server admins, not BI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electron84 3 Posted February 27, 2014 A forced wait for any period of time is a bad idea. What if the server is having issues? What if server admin has made changes on the server, which require a restart? I agree that the server admins should notify you before they restart the server. If it is scheduled to run automatically, BI might be able to create automated messages, if not, server admins should. (When or if they get access...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViktirE 7 Posted February 27, 2014 Ok, I searched, did not find. So here it is. We need some server restart warnings. I am really kinda tired of getting logged out involuntarily while climbing ladders, on the roofs of buildings, or in the middle of the tarmac of the airfield. I am also tired of logging into servers and having it restart 30 seconds later (just happened to me 3 times in a row). This suggestion isn't made in anger (frustration, on the other hand..), so don't attack me for "whining". I am aware that the game is in alpha, but frankly I think this feature is an absolute necessity, and should be implemented A-S-A-P. I would like to see, at minimum, 15, 10, 5, and 1 minute warnings before restarts. In addition, please make it so that server admins that initiate a server restart, also initiate a 15 minute countdown that CANNOT be avoided, or aborted. Sign if you approve. Beans are not necessary, just sign (shows approval/support and bumps thread for continued exposure). Signing your approval indicates not only your desire for this feature, but a request that it be implemented ASAP. SIGN DAMN YOU!!!If you play on the same server consistently, you caqn easily time the restarts. Otherwise, the hive is crashing, or the admin is resetting it as he needs loot. In which case, I would find a better server to play on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valtsuh 68 Posted March 3, 2014 yeah think about that when they add helis(if they add) you are flying in mid air and then it says 30 seconds to server restarts and then you are like"fuuuuuuuuck BAIL OUT EVERYONE" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romzzy 4 Posted March 3, 2014 +1 for a feature that warns you of a restart ex: 30 seconds would be fine for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammi79 4 Posted April 13, 2014 My current character has lost 4x Mosin's and 3x SKS's because of unannounced server restarts really getting fed up of grinding for the pristine attachments over and over... Don't like to server hop but on my 8th lost weapon I am severely tempted. A 60 second warning would be enough for me in all cases as I only put the guns down to eat/drink/use axe/check compass etc. which I would be able to cancel as soon as I got the warning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zer0HD2 (DayZ) 40 Posted April 13, 2014 NONE of them have it. ALL of them state that servers will restart without warning. Frankly, I don't understand why they did not have the feature from the beginning, but meh.All I care about now is that this be implemented. If it can only be forced on official servers, then fine. But it is NEEDED. Actually, our servers do. They have 10, 5 and 1 minute warnings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zer0HD2 (DayZ) 40 Posted April 13, 2014 Please don't cross-post.BEC (which has scheduled messages) will likely be available to sub-private hives when they are implemented, dunno about public hive servers though as admin tools were deliberately restricted on the public hive and rcon pw has not been distributed, for now. I'd love to see restart warnings but due to many admins using any tools they are given to cheat, modify, break the rules, give themselves an advantage etc allowing these tools probably wants to be avoided on the public hive, hence why admins don't have rcon access and there are no tools/modifications/access to the server files aside from name, player count (inside supported range), and admin pw allowed right now. It is available on public hive servers. Again, our servers have it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logicks 0 Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) It is available on public hive servers. Again, our servers have it. I can confirm this. However, depending on your location, our servers may not be available to you*. I have found that as an American, I have to connect through friends on my list as servers from other countries do not show up. I do agree with you (author), because it is very irresponsible to just restart all willy nilly. *EDIT: What I mean is that the default ping setting (100) will MOST LIKELY not show servers in countries such as the UK, but it all depends on your isp. Edited April 13, 2014 by Logicks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
