Ladle 71

[Zenith]

Gz, gms

[woof]

Eh thump was pretty rude even to me.

Gms Ww uNk 71's CT, and great comeback to you guys

Also thanks to Fini and the old chap OMM for subbing the first round!

[Eckz]

Congrats CT.

There should definitely be some server testing prior to Ladle day, though. Strength testing as far as seeing what the limits of each server are. We then should take the necessary motions to make sure that those limits aren't passed to provide the best possible games for both teams.

AoT NY 0 :: I felt lag rarely, but this server needs to be crash tested.
AoT UK 1 :: Had good ping, felt some lag, but I think this server should also be crash tested (if NY & UK are under the same host)

[ElmosWorld]

Thump raging is news?

[sinewav]

There should definitely be some server testing prior to Ladle day, though. Strength testing as far as seeing what the limits of each server are. We then should take the necessary motions to make sure that those limits aren't passed to provide the best possible games for both teams.

Not necessary. First, it takes few resources to run an Arma server. Your phone could run an Arma server easily. Second, it is usually the connection to the server that creates problems. Third, in the case of VPS, the amount of load is unpredictable over time, meaning a server could pass a stress test then fail it minutes later.

The ranking system does a good job at reducing use on consistently bad servers. And besides that, server quality is not the problem -- server availability is. We started today with 2 missing servers and gained one shaky backup (CT USA).

If the community wants better quality servers then people need to step up and get them. Find out how much it costs current server owners to upgrade hardware/locations and start a fundraising drive to achieve that goal.

[Eckz]

My point was to minimize crashes. How is stress testing not a valid way to do that? Or even try limiting client numbers so there aren't unnecessary spectators (I understand the point of spectators, but they also pull on the bandwidth, yes?). I'm suggesting that we try something.

Obviously I agree with server availability being an issue, but really there are servers with the ability to be used for ladle that aren't being used. Can't pickup servers be swapped out with Ladle settings? Most people who use those are playing Ladle anyways. Are those off-limits?

[Light]

Anyone who played vs Redemption (except for CT in the finals), could I get some server feedback? First time hosting a Ladle server, so curious how it kept up. Mine was the drama server.

Matches Played: ww vs rd - unk vs rd - o/ vs rd

Grats to CT, and Rd.

[takburger]

My point was to minimize crashes. How is stress testing not a valid way to do that? Or even try limiting client numbers so there aren't unnecessary spectators (I understand the point of spectators, but they also pull on the bandwidth, yes?). I'm suggesting that we try something.

Obviously I agree with server availability being an issue, but really there are servers with the ability to be used for ladle that aren't being used. Can't pickup servers be swapped out with Ladle settings? Most people who use those are playing Ladle anyways. Are those off-limits?

Actually, we could allow 1 spectator and 2 subs, and just use a streaming program to transfer load on a player instead on a server.

[Fippmam]

My point was to minimize crashes. How is stress testing not a valid way to do that? Or even try limiting client numbers so there aren't unnecessary spectators (I understand the point of spectators, but they also pull on the bandwidth, yes?). I'm suggesting that we try something.

Obviously I agree with server availability being an issue, but really there are servers with the ability to be used for ladle that aren't being used. Can't pickup servers be swapped out with Ladle settings? Most people who use those are playing Ladle anyways. Are those off-limits?

Actually, we could allow 1 spectator and 2 subs, and just use a streaming program to transfer load on a player instead on a server.

Speaking of, whatever happened to ladle streaming? Was pretty successful last time I checked

[kyle]

However, we are very lucky that kyle put up a Ladle server for us to use.

I even pondered not putting it up this time, but then decided it only takes me 2 minutes or less to do.

Later I would like to amend the rules to restate the above. There are no backup servers for opening rounds and teams must be in full agreement to switch servers in any round of play. If teams cannot agree, they must continue in the original server.

I am not sure that this would be the best way of wording it. To me that says they must play in a server than does not exist if they cannot agree.

It should somehow say, If server is not up, first place to play is in an empty server that is configured for ladle. When multiples or no empty ladle server, then teams must agree upon what server to play in.

[Overrated]

Just wanna say congrats to CT and thanks for letting me play with you guys (Sorry I showed up late and had to leave early (where I work sucks hardcore)). Was a lot of fun and I'm glad you guys could pull it out in the end without me there. Very proud of you guys and wish I could have been there! Gm's R and Phoenix.

Also, 0 CT LIV. I had multiple rounds where I stuttered at the start and lagged into a round and it continued on, but most of the rounds were decent. These random stutters cost us a few though.

[Shock]

Anyone who played vs Redemption (except for CT in the finals), could I get some server feedback? First time hosting a Ladle server, so curious how it kept up. Mine was the drama server.

Matches Played: ww vs rd - unk vs rd - o/ vs rd

Grats to CT, and Rd.

The server let me play in ladle, but some rounds I was out of commission. However, it's usual
Thx for hosting

[sinewav]

I wrote up a clarification for server disputes on the Operations page. Basically, play where you are supposed to until the server gets unbearable for both teams. I've seen teams return to the same Ladle server after multiple crashes, so please don't cry about lag. Hopefully this helps us avoid problems in the future. With so few servers available for tournaments we don't have the luxury of choice in this game.

One possible solution is to come up with a way to easily transform any server into a Ladle server. Do do this we need more people with Administrative access across a broader range of servers. Then it is a simple matter of rincluding some kind of default/reset.cfg, then ladle.cfg, and finally ladle#_authorities.cfg.

Something to think about.

[Light]

One possible solution is to come up with a way to easily transform any server into a Ladle server. Do do this we need more people with Administrative access across a broader range of servers. Then it is a simple matter of rincluding some kind of default/reset.cfg, then ladle.cfg, and finally ladle#_authorities.cfg.

I was thinking about this. I have permission to use Rx servers, and if I would have known about the issue when it was going on, I could have provided a server. I just don't put up the servers on there unless it's needed because I don't like to abuse his generosity.

I should also be able to host multiples myself, but I never had the chance to test my limits. The Ladle server at max took about 10% CPU (of 1/4 cores), and the bandwidth isn't close to being an issue, along with RAM usage. I just don't know about all of the connections, if it would make a difference or not. I assume it probably would. It's something I'd be very willing to test out in the future though if it were needed.

[Bytes]

Thanks for the match rZ!
And thanks CT even though I didn't get to play you

Renegade's - 0
It started off a little iffy but tbh that might have been my brother on youtube. It gradually settled out and by the end it was pretty clean, just with usual US lagometers. However I know some of my team had some issues with it.

Don't think I can rate CT Liv since I only spec'ed but it looked fine.


Sorry about the flaming Liz, tbh I just wanted the lulz from the orphanage joke