{FBI} Server Anyone? Options

[-=Chaplin=-]

Hey Guys, Everyone has been starting to talk about renting thier own FBI server. I personally don't know a hell of alot about this sort of thing but wanted to get start a new thread discussing it.

I for one would be interested in supporting a server, though money is so tight right now I'd like to know the specifics (don't forget $10 American is like $14-$15 Canadian plus paypal's $5.00 charge - it starts to get alittle expensive on a monthly basis for me). It's not that I'm unwilling, mind you, but I would like to know more. I don't have a real job like most of you, lol, I'm in the restaurant industry.

Does anyone have any info to share as to how to set this thing up? Can someone email FK and see what it would take to take over his server, etc.

cheers,
-=Chappy=-

[Sigma-Chi]

I invited FK to be part of the new FBI site, even just to have hi, in the forums saying whats up now and then.

You must respect anyone who works as hard as he did and has such a gift and passion for his creations.



Running a server would be a great idea, so if anyone of you are skilled in the ways of an Admin, please step up and say so......or even if you just want to give it a try.

With the new Medal of Honor games coming out, if we as FBI unite and get organized NOW, we can simply carry over into the new games as they arrive.

In PC Gamer mag, they have a post saying that MEDAL OF HONOR II is on its way.

On page 84 of the April issue.

[svoller]

ok, lets get some prices and find out. I am happy to put some money in but we need to get this right from the start.

I dont think it is realistic for everyone to put in the same amount so it would have to be based on what people can afford as some ppl are students etc

Of course we would expect Chaplin to cook for us as part of the deal.... you can cook right ? you did say you worked in a restaurant!


regards

Svoller

[Spectre Nexus]

I think we need to learn more about what it takes to run a dedicated server.

Some questions I have are,
- what kind of connection do you need to run to have
a decent dedicated server?
- What are average monthly costs in running a server?
-What about skills involved in running a server?
- Any information would be very helpful or us
- WIll Chappy be cooking for us? Because after work that is the last thing I want to do... ask my wife

[Spectre Nexus]

Hmmm.....
http://www.gdn.net/entertainment/game_serv...rver_public.htm

[Sigma-Chi]

Please take into consideration that some of us are West coast, some are Canada..not sure if that is central or east.

Sounds good!

Might want to ask some of the better clans/servers what they use and or recommend.

Might have already weeded out the bad ones.

[Spectre Nexus]

Couple more that might prove to have usefull info

http://www.cyberseals.net/portal/modules.p...howpage&pid=102

http://www.mohaacrew.com/toolsaddons.html

[svoller]

I dont think it really matters too much about location, we just want an ISP with a decent INternet connection and plenty of bandwidth. ALthough we will probably find the east coastservers may reduce the number of hops for me, so my ping may get below 180.

The main consideration here is cost! Lets get reasonable if were looking at $200 p/m we want to all be able to play ok. We need to consider if this is worthwhile, at the moment we effectively play for free.

I still think the best way forward at the moment is to check whats already running and adopt a quiet server, then we can look at buying a server later.

Lets check out te following servers recommended by Chappy

207.44.194.67:12204 - *JPS* Spearhead Server #2, 24 slots

207.44.194.67:12203 - *JPS* Spearhead Server #1, 24 slots


regards

svoller

[Sigma-Chi]

Looks good!

I will work on the website if you want to check out the servers.

Together with AMOK and Sokhar, we should get it up in no time!

Which web host do you want to use....does it really matter?

I have been using ICDsoft and LOVE their tech support...just ask Sokhar how fast it was!

Check your emails, I sent the Admin of FBIclan.com a message that we will take over the domain since he is not using it.

PLease let me know.....I really enjoy working on websites and that aspect of things.

[-=Chaplin=-]

QUOTE (svoller @ May 7 2003, 10:30 AM)

The main consideration here is cost! Lets get reasonable if were looking at $200 p/m we want to all be able to play ok. We need to consider if this is worthwhile, at the moment we effectively play for free. I still think the best way forward at the moment is to check whats already running and adopt a quiet server, then we can look at buying a server later.

gotta agree with svoller on this one. Let's exhaust the free options first, these things always wind up costing more than you'd expect. Solidify oursleves and then look at the bells and whistles. We don't even have someone who knows how to admin a server (someone is more thna welcome to prove me wrong here).

As for cooking - after cooking 8 hours a day for seven years you pick up a few things here and there. Like I know that "sometimes the risotto just wants to be alone." (Gold star for source of this quote)
Smoke, Spectre, Team Canada, Lt. G.Reaper, Agent Inky and myself have got the, "what do de Americans say, de hot...dog? yes we can sell de hot-dogs" covered at the 1st Annual FBI Picnic

-=Chappy=-

This post has been edited by -=Chaplin=-: 05/07/03 11:44am

[SOKHAR_[H]]

I am afriad I have to agree with svoller and chaplin on this I think we should get organized first get a real count of all the {FBI} and then wonce the site and fourms are up and running then we can disscuss what ppl can afford like svoller said there are some of us that are students (in july that will include me as well) so I think we should find a server that we all like and play there intill we can figure out what ppl can and are willling to pay I have a freind that runs the {SS} (silent sams) an 13 man AA server thats almost all ways empty I will ask if we can play there if you guys want

[Sigma-Chi]

I agree with the website being the first priority so as to get organized first and have a central spot for communication.

[-=Chaplin=-]

QUOTE (SOKHAR_[H] @ May 7 2003, 11:25 AM)

I have a freind that runs the {SS} (silent sams) an 13 man AA server thats almost all ways empty I will ask if we can play there if you guys want

Can he make it Spearhead? I'd like to stick w/ Spearhead.

[-=Chaplin=-]

Here are some sites with Clan Webpage Templates:

http://www.punkassfraggers.com/hosting/index.shtml - scroll down a little, they offer four templates

http://www.freelayouts.com/templates/display/templates

http://www.templatehunter.com/toplist/autorank.html - they have tons!

Maybe you can find some of these helpful Sokhar.

[Immigrant]

well Ive done some of my homework........ spearhead server at www.xgameservers.com .....20 ppl for $160/mo ......50 email accounts, 250 mb for website, etc.....and bandwith is around 100 ping! Servers are located Chicago, LA, Atlanta, ....


I am for it, $10 each..... some will cook, and some will pay in CND (CANADIAN $)


everyone one participates.....i counted 16 ppl on the FBI website and there are more willing to participate!!!


come on, heck we can do it and see how it goes....TEAM EFFORT !!!!!!!