Dedicated server for members?

[DemonJim]

I like many of you I'm sure are often disappointed that there are no Phoenix servers available when you want to show off that new move you've perfected, and the ones that are there are either passworded or full.

It'd be great if someone could run a permanent dedicated server, with the password only availailable to members (as other heli forums do).

I would be willing to run one but nobody ever joins servers I create, presumably because of my router settings. I've tried lots of things (port forwarding is set up etc.) but it seems only setting it to DMZ actually works (and I don't want to permanently leave my PC open to attack). The main reason I would rather not though is my PC is in the bedroom and is louder than my 600N.

Perhaps if enough people reply expressing interest, somebody that has a PC on all the time anyway might be willing to set up a permanent rcheliaddict.co.uk server, which would be great!

[Smoothound]

I have the same problems as you, never been able to host even when router is set to DMZ and my PC is louder than a Vulcan taking off

[Mike W]

I might have a solution to our/your problems lads.... I run more than one pc here ... I run 3 plus kids laptop ... I do have another that is just used to a tivo in the front room which will run phoenix with np's at all ... i need to do a clean install it and get it back up and running as i aint had it on in a while ... but i sure i can get a server sorted out for us to play in ...I have hosted before and have all the ports forwarded to that program ... Will make a start on getting it sorted it this week for us ... I can leave the pc on all the time as well which is even better lol ... and my connection is 20mbs virgin so it shud be fast enough to sort it ....

[Tim Procter]

and my connection is 20mbs

Lucky sod..

[DemonJim]

That'd be brilliant Mike, I'm sure lots of people on here would use it and it'd be really useful to newbies learning to fly as fellow members could watch and give tips and demo certain moves for them to try out as they progress. And we could have spot-landing auto competitions etc.

[Mike W]

Lucky sod..

I dont get it free tho lol ......

[kevinh]

whats the upload limit on that?

its always been a problem going back to my online gaming days might have a 20mb download limit but the normal upload speed is still 256-288kb,

[Mike W]

cant remember Kev.. think its 1mb up ... hang on will check lol ....just checked and with overheads and packet it loss its just over 1mbps up

[zx6rjey]

and my connection is 20mbs virgin so it shud be fast enough to sort it ....

if you run a server on your connection, you may find that Virgin will cap your bandwith due to over usage, 6 gig (total) in any 1 month is the limmit on a 20 meg connection mate

iv just spent 2 weeks arguing with them over this exact problem!


Mark

[Made2Fade]

I must say whenever i do put a server up for Phoenix its done so using RCHeliaddict **UK only plz**. I too use a 20mb Virgin connection. I never password it. Cant validate putting it up as a dedicated server though. It would be nice if someone done that mind.

Cheers
Lee

[Made2Fade]

if you run a server on your connection, you may find that Virgin will cap your bandwith due to over usage, 6 gig (total) in any 1 month is the limmit on a 20 meg connection mate

iv just spent 2 weeks arguing with them over this exact problem!


Mark

Not if its a business connection ;-)
Dont ask lol...

Cheers
Lee

[Mike W]

i never said whether or not its a biz connetion ... I will set the server up at the weekend and we can try it and see ... i dont get capped put it that way lol ....

[Made2Fade]

snap!

Cheers
Lee

[Randall]

i too have a 20mbs connection and have no cap. if i had a 6 gig cap there is no way i could work from home when i need to due to the fact i can do 2 - 3 gig a day when working over a VPN

[miskin]

i would love to join in on this. But you guys make my flying look BAD .