Vote: Do you like the idea of location based servers ?

Mashu · 04-17-2018, 07:23 AM

I am not sure about exact implementation of this, that would be least harmful, but it seems that long term benefits of having location (time-zone) based servers would resolve a lot of issues.

Pros?

More balanced population at given times (one time zone)
Less requirements for language specific personnel (i.e GM etc...)
Better ping, spells that cast 0.5s go to 0.7s with 200ms ping. Closer servers can contribute as little as 0.02s to cast time.
Possibly good long term effect ?

Cons?

Short term bad effect on current populations

I think it would be safe to assume that

Players would have a choice where they want to migrate
Most players speak English nowadays, except for some dinosaurs, it's basically a requirement for many jobs.

Lebeau · 04-17-2018, 09:48 PM

I've spoken my piece elsewhere already. I'm cool & down with this & very much want it. I think having one in EU, one in SA, & one in NA was & still is the very best of very good ideas.

On the other hand tho, if we just can't have this however, I'd much prefer an initial Valhalla/Haven merger at this time, rather than a Haven/Ra, or full-on Haven/Ra/Valhalla merger.

kmdk · 05-24-2018, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mashu

I am not sure about exact implementation of this, that would be least harmful, but it seems that long term benefits of having location (time-zone) based servers would resolve a lot of issues.

Pros?

More balanced population at given times (one time zone)
Less requirements for language specific personnel (i.e GM etc...)
Better ping, spells that cast 0.5s go to 0.7s with 200ms ping. Closer servers can contribute as little as 0.02s to cast time.
Possibly good long term effect ?

Cons?

Short term bad effect on current populations

I think it would be safe to assume that

Players would have a choice where they want to migrate
Most players speak English nowadays, except for some dinosaurs, it's basically a requirement for many jobs.

The idea is nice , but the main troble is that if make this on a underpopulated server , will split even more the base players of that server .

The costs of this servers are not low , and if you split the players there is a posibility that you will not be able to pay the hosting.
If you not cover the costs of the servers and make a minimal profit then the game it self will close.

View Poll Results: Which server division is better long term ?
Better to have location based servers	14	56.00%
Better to have language based servers	11	44.00%
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04-17-2018, 07:23 AM	#1
Mashu Master Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 541	Vote: Do you like the idea of location based servers ? I am not sure about exact implementation of this, that would be least harmful, but it seems that long term benefits of having location (time-zone) based servers would resolve a lot of issues. Pros? More balanced population at given times (one time zone) Less requirements for language specific personnel (i.e GM etc...) Better ping, spells that cast 0.5s go to 0.7s with 200ms ping. Closer servers can contribute as little as 0.02s to cast time. Possibly good long term effect ? Cons? Short term bad effect on current populations I think it would be safe to assume that Players would have a choice where they want to migrate Most players speak English nowadays, except for some dinosaurs, it's basically a requirement for many jobs. Last edited by Mashu; 04-17-2018 at 08:50 AM.

04-17-2018, 09:48 PM	#2
Lebeau Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 'B-F-Egypt', Virginia, U.S.A. (please pity & forgive us poor american fools!). Posts: 605	I've spoken my piece elsewhere already. I'm cool & down with this & very much want it. I think having one in EU, one in SA, & one in NA was & still is the very best of very good ideas. On the other hand tho, if we just can't have this however, I'd much prefer an initial Valhalla/Haven merger at this time, rather than a Haven/Ra, or full-on Haven/Ra/Valhalla merger.