Hi there !

I´m glad to announce that our Flightsim MP Server
is running stable now for two weeks.
The little problems from the beginning are gone
and we intend to keep this server running
as a permanent service.
I encourage everyone to use this server now
for their Events, Tours, Airshows, Races.. whatever.
We allready had several great MP Sessions the last two weeks.

We are trying to keep it as open as possible.
Therefor we will grant restricted admin access
through the web interface
to users who want to organize events.
This will give you access to weather/time
(enforcing a weather theme/time for a specific event),
Add/update/delete Flight Plans for players,
change Hoplists (for tours) and start hoplist races.
So if you want to organize some sort of event...
make a forum post.. see if there are enough people
willing to join.. and contact me via PM to request access.
I´ll than give you further instructions.
Of course this feature/access is optional... you don´t need
it inevitable to fly your events "

We have setup a first "standard" hoplist through Alaska
and Yukon consisting of 25 Hops between 80 and 200 NM
(Hoplists can be changed durring events/tours)
In the future we will probabely make polls.. for new hoplists.
I will make a detailed post with charts and infos regarding the Alaska/Yukon Hoplist tonight.


We are still searching for an ATC Solution. I have not yet
found a radar client that is compatible with a standard
Flightsim Server. If anyone knows a good client..
please contact me !!

Regarding the Teamspeak Server. We recognized
that there are some users with modem connections
using our TS Server wich caused voice problems in several
cases. So we switched all channels on "Flightdeck" to a
low bandwith codec that should work well for modem users.
The voice quality should still be acceptable. We
also created a channel "Simviation Pub (High Quality)"
wich uses a high bandwith codec for better voice quality
if neccessary.

We will make a CPU/Memmory upgrade in the near future.
But I will announce this when the time has come.

below you´ll find all the data neccessary to connect.

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The Flightsim Server IP:

85.10.244.109:23456
(default port)

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These ports MUST be open.

23456 UDP
6073 UDP
23432 TCP/UDP

For FS2002 also these ports needs to be opened.

2302-2400 UDP

Could please someone with FS2002 test the Server
and give me a feedback ! We´re not yet 100% shure if
it works. Thank You !

You can use Eno´s excellent tutorial
if you don´t know how to do this.
http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Multi;action=display;num=1...

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Use this page to see who´s online
http://cockpit.netfrag.org/

and this website to for general informations.
(We´re currently still working on some basic tutorials
how to setup flighplans.. etc.)
http://games.netfrag.org/

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optional you can use our Teamspeak Server for voice chat

ts.netfrag.org

please read this post if you are new to teamspeak.
http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Multi;action=display;num=1...

You can use this URL to see who´s online.
http://games.netfrag.org/ts_viewer/ts_viewer.php

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Have fun !! See you online !!

cheers,

sam

It would be good to have something permanent for Simviation users. Thanks for your work.

Thanks to everyone, then!

ok this is a minorly major problem,

in FS2002 i try to get in but i cant seem to.

it simply will not come up after i enter the IP(85.10.244.109  correct?).

what do i do?

How about we make this a sticky, Ive had to come back here every time I want to log on to the server, because i always forget the IP address.

Just an idea

-gottoflynow

Just used the server to fly the first hop.
Too bad nobody was online

Yes works real nice.
at the moment im taking a small brake before i fly on to Haines Junction.
im at Mule Creek CBS4 at the moment

We ordered a memory upgrade for our server that will be
installed by our provider today or tommorrow.
This means the server will have a (hopefully) short downtime.

cheers,

sam

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I voted no not because i hate his server, becuase i think he's got a fine setup.

but there are other servers out there which also would like to be part of the spotlight. not just mine, but the NFo server, and there's a couple other servers out  here people host.

just trying to say the simple word, variety.

Ramos

PS: sam's server is not bad (i've flown on it, good fps!)

The purpose of this server is to have a PERMANENT (static IP)
server online on a fast (150M/Bit), reliable connection to offer
an acceptable ping for people in all parts of the world.
If you have red this topic.. you will know that I even grant
restricted admin access to everyone who wants to organize
events !!

Everyone could open an FSHost on his local machine.. but this means:
People can only fly when you are online.
You´ll always need to communicate the IP to
people who want to fly. The ping times are much higher
for people living further away (other continents).

regards,

sam

ps. If you have a server running on your local machine...
it will of course grant YOU the best possible ping (fps is something completely different).
Keep in mind that you are the only player who can enjoy
this advantage !
pps. no our server is not standing at my home.

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i dont use this computer often, im usually on my laptop.

the only reason im a bit restrictive on my rights is becuase there are people out there who will take advantage and start booting people left and right. i cant seem to find a way to keep my admin rights, and give others SA.

cause i give my ATC controllers access to my FSHost server as well.

i have a cable modem, we run 3 servers (mine and 2 work servers) 24/7 so our downtime is minimal.

FPS is directly related to Ping time. people's computers have to send cooridnates to the server and out to the other flyers, this will slow down due to a slow connection (56k for example).

now i give my home network and WAN the best possible uptime, cause i am a certified Network admin (CCNA)

AND, just because the server is not at your house,oes not mean it won't be far from someone. it just means you have to go to a different building to make hardware changes.

Ramos

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no politics in this

yes i own a mac, my laptop is an Ibook G4.

Ramos

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Sam...
Please don't abandon us, for goodness sake... ...!
The Server works admirably with no restrictions... ...!

Just a thought tho'....
Is it possible to add two more port addresses in addition to the existing Port 23456....?

23457.
23458.

This would make it similar to the WS Pilots Server, and allow separate, independent  groups to fly without clashing with each other...?

Just a thought......!

Paul...8)...!