"Realism" server? Options

[Clancey]

I understand that MOB had set up a "COD4 realism server" when it first came out. Is there any thought to providing one of these?

[Old Man Mike]

We did have the 8.9.4.86 server setup as Hardcore for a couple of days when COD4 first started. Some loved and others hated it. That server is now the private server and although it is called HQ 24, it should probably become just a general Private COD4 server for pratice and matches.

Big P has suggested that we have a public Hardcore HQ server. I suspect a lot of the UO guys like hardcore because it does not show enemy position when they fire their weapons and the bullets hit harder. This is similar to UO while the normal compass mode is similar to COD2.

Since COD4 is the first game to bring so many UO and COD2 folks together, I think we should do whatever it takes to keep the game attractive to both camps. While I don't think we should convert our one private COD4 server, we may be able to bring another COD4 server on line. With the reduced slots on the Modern Weapons servers, we are now running around 40% processor loading so another server should be possible.

Since Steel has been taking care of the Stats side, I am mindful that adding servers increases her work load. It also increases the down time at the 6am reset which is hurting us in the server ranking (take a look at how long it takes for players to come back after that reset). As long as Steel is OK with the stats side, I'll add the Hardcore HQ server later today. We might also relook at what could be done about reseting the servers at 6am (not real hopeful we can do much).

Old Man Mike