You might have seen the server reservation system that I run in the EU: http://server.fakkelbrigade.eu
The reasons why I think it's cool:
* Many different server locations, so you can find a server with a good ping for most players
* Automatically loads the config and whitelist for your reservation
* Instant zip with the logs/demos of a match when you end your reservation
* Automatic uploads to logs.tf when you enter your API key
* Manual upload to logs.tf, for those without a logs.tf account
The system is free to use, but donations are encouraged. Based on the amount of hours played on the servers the donations get split between the server providers.
Currently, I'm trying to make a North American version of this system, and for this I need your help. The site for the North American version is up , and there's 1 Chicago-based server in there, generously provided by wezlyyy. But since I'm from the Netherlands it's not really practical to try it out myself, so maybe some of you can use it in a scrim or lobby game.
Add me on steam for the URL if you want to try it. http://steamcommunity.com/id/ariekanarie
Secondly, I'm looking for more servers for the system. In the EU version it's mostly community heroes providing the servers. They rent a dedicated server anyway which they would already allow people to use, so putting a server in the reservation system just makes life easier for those guys.
Exception to this rule is Fog, who's currently the only commercial server provider sponsoring a server <3
Thirdly, I could use some info on the NA comp scene. Especially about configs, whitelists and maps that I should put on the servers. Also, if you are or know someone willing to sponsor such a server (bsd/linux only atm), please get in touch.
Some links:
My steam profile: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ariekanarie
ETF2L thread: http://etf2l.org/forum/community/topic-23191/?recent=448779
Reddit post: http://www.reddit.com/r/truetf2/comments/1dqctw/free_server_reservation_system/
EU server providers <3: http://server.fakkelbrigade.eu/pages/server_providers
US server provider <3: http://www.wezlyyy.com/
You might have seen the server reservation system that I run in the EU: http://server.fakkelbrigade.eu
The reasons why I think it's cool:
* Many different server locations, so you can find a server with a good ping for most players
* Automatically loads the config and whitelist for your reservation
* Instant zip with the logs/demos of a match when you end your reservation
* Automatic uploads to logs.tf when you enter your API key
* Manual upload to logs.tf, for those without a logs.tf account
The system is free to use, but donations are encouraged. Based on the amount of hours played on the servers the donations get split between the server providers.
Currently, I'm trying to make a North American version of this system, and for this I need your help. The site for the North American version is up , and there's 1 Chicago-based server in there, generously provided by wezlyyy. But since I'm from the Netherlands it's not really practical to try it out myself, so maybe some of you can use it in a scrim or lobby game.
Add me on steam for the URL if you want to try it. http://steamcommunity.com/id/ariekanarie
Secondly, I'm looking for more servers for the system. In the EU version it's mostly community heroes providing the servers. They rent a dedicated server anyway which they would already allow people to use, so putting a server in the reservation system just makes life easier for those guys.
Exception to this rule is Fog, who's currently the only commercial server provider sponsoring a server <3
Thirdly, I could use some info on the NA comp scene. Especially about configs, whitelists and maps that I should put on the servers. Also, if you are or know someone willing to sponsor such a server (bsd/linux only atm), please get in touch.
Some links:
My steam profile: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ariekanarie
ETF2L thread: http://etf2l.org/forum/community/topic-23191/?recent=448779
Reddit post: http://www.reddit.com/r/truetf2/comments/1dqctw/free_server_reservation_system/
EU server providers <3: http://server.fakkelbrigade.eu/pages/server_providers
US server provider <3: http://www.wezlyyy.com/
I can point you in the right direction to get help with your thirdly request.
tragic is probably the easiest person to ask for configs, whitelists, and maps.
tragic's Steam
http://steamcommunity.com/id/tragic886/
tragic's website
https://www.tragicservers.com/
Good luck and thank you so much for reaching in to our community. We try to show as much appreciation as possibly.
I can point you in the right direction to get help with your thirdly request.
tragic is probably the easiest person to ask for configs, whitelists, and maps.
tragic's Steam
http://steamcommunity.com/id/tragic886/
tragic's website
https://www.tragicservers.com/
Good luck and thank you so much for reaching in to our community. We try to show as much appreciation as possibly.
I've added the ESEA configs and whitelist.
I would love for some people to test the system and gameserver: http://na.fakkelbrigade.eu
I've added the ESEA configs and whitelist.
I would love for some people to test the system and gameserver: http://na.fakkelbrigade.eu
Cinq had a system in place just like this that used #tf2scrim. It seems that it's not up anymore, but someone could probably just hand servers over to him and he'll run the bot again.
Cinq had a system in place just like this that used #tf2scrim. It seems that it's not up anymore, but someone could probably just hand servers over to him and he'll run the bot again.
bump because Arie is a beast and deserves props
bump because Arie is a beast and deserves props
Bump because there's now a second NA server, west coast this time.
Let me know if it performs good enough, because it's a freebie provided by community member Ofigen.
http://na.serveme.tf
Bump because there's now a second NA server, west coast this time.
Let me know if it performs good enough, because it's a freebie provided by community member Ofigen.
http://na.serveme.tf
Kick due to awesomeness:
Tragicservers is providing 10 servers for the North American version of the reservation system.
3 in Chicago
5 in Dallas
1 in New York
1 in San Jose
I had to build some new stuff to make the system work with the access I have to the tragic servers. That has been tested to some degree, but please try it and let me know if you run into problems. Things like, your settings not being loaded on the server, or the demos/logs not being available after ending your reservation.
Kick due to awesomeness:
Tragicservers is providing 10 servers for the North American version of the reservation system.
3 in Chicago
5 in Dallas
1 in New York
1 in San Jose
I had to build some new stuff to make the system work with the access I have to the tragic servers. That has been tested to some degree, but please try it and let me know if you run into problems. Things like, your settings not being loaded on the server, or the demos/logs not being available after ending your reservation.
I'd recommend not using 24 hour time. Most people in NA use 12 hour time. Not a huge issue, but would probably be preferred by most people.
Also tragic is a fucking boss.
I'd recommend not using 24 hour time. Most people in NA use 12 hour time. Not a huge issue, but would probably be preferred by most people.
Also tragic is a fucking boss.
reillyI'd recommend not using 24 hour time. Most people in NA use 12 hour time. Not a huge issue, but would probably be preferred by most people.
Also tragic is a fucking boss.
Indeed, I need to add am/pm time format and mm/dd/yyyy date format.
[quote=reilly]I'd recommend not using 24 hour time. Most people in NA use 12 hour time. Not a huge issue, but would probably be preferred by most people.
Also tragic is a fucking boss.[/quote]
Indeed, I need to add am/pm time format and mm/dd/yyyy date format.
If anyone has any server issues related to ping, performance etc. Send me an email at roilans @ tragicservers.com
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If anyone has any server issues related to ping, performance etc. Send me an email at roilans @ tragicservers.com
(Shameless plug)
Save a lifetime 20% using "SUMMER20" :D
I just want to say, Arie is awesome, and this service is the best ever!
I just want to say, Arie is awesome, and this service is the best ever!
apacI just want to say, Arie is awesome, and this service is the best ever!
You have tragicservers to thank for the NA system still being around, because I was either going to find a server provider willing to put in a bunch of servers or quit running the NA version. I hope it can now grow to be as popular as the EU system (nearly 6000 reservations per month on a total of 23 servers).
[quote=apac]I just want to say, Arie is awesome, and this service is the best ever![/quote]
You have tragicservers to thank for the NA system still being around, because I was either going to find a server provider willing to put in a bunch of servers or quit running the NA version. I hope it can now grow to be as popular as the EU system (nearly 6000 reservations per month on a total of 23 servers).