Moving to a dedicated server

berkay2578 · 08/13/2015, 17:25

So, let's say I decided to move the server completely to a dedicated server and that the said server will be exactly the same as the offline server. There won't be magical powers telling you to install Python, Java or anything else. You'll just open the launcher, put your login data in it and voila.

Now, as you know servers aren't made of fairies and they require payment when under load. This means there will be options to support development and hosting.
I thought of something like:

Completely free2play
All cars will be IGC, no boost cars
Skill Mods and Performance Parts will be IGC, only a/m parts will be for boost
Race drops & drop rates will stay the same, which means you can get drops of items that are boost-only
Card packs, however, will only be for boost just like the original title

Of course, this isn't the final form of what's on my mind. I'm not even sure if I'll ever move to a dedicated server but it just seems worthy especially after the Vitaleks quarrel. I'd like to note that if said server does happen and my team & I add UDP (aka MP), I myself will start a development for anti-cheat, game features and re-balancing of cars+nos.

Do vote on the poll and share your opinion/thoughts.

Hypercycle · 08/13/2015, 17:35

Eh... I prefer pay2play system more, than free2play system with payable A/M (I hated this thing in EA servers, so i buyed Boost once in life)

Bugabuga2 · 08/13/2015, 17:46

Berkay, any Idea if ramming will be buggy? Or will everything work smoothly as the online version did. Looking forward to ramming with my crew when UDP comes out completed :v
Edit: Also thank you for creating the server, all of us owe you much thanks for all your work. And thanks for taking the anti-cheat idea to mind.

c4u999 · 08/13/2015, 17:47

There are a payment option for Viet Nam?

Mailbox21 · 08/13/2015, 17:48

I think it's kinda cool to have a set dedicated server p2p or f2p, But I do think you should still release a version for running you're own private MP Servers. That was my main plan. Hosting a private server for me and a few friends.

Meneer Dinand · 08/13/2015, 17:53

is it possible to play on that server with a banned acc? cuz then i'l totally support the server
(my acc was banned for only having a bad internet connection, but is fixed now)

CLiP7430 · 08/13/2015, 18:07

Well, I think that U should keep everything for IGC.

~~Nexxos_~~ · 08/13/2015, 18:11

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Originally Posted by berkay2578

[*]All cars will be IGC, no boost cars

So, special editions (cop ed., drag ed. etc.) would be available for IGC as well?

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Originally Posted by berkay2578

[*]Skill Mods and Performance Parts will be IGC, only a/m parts will be for boost

How much money would you charge for SB? Same as EA did, or less? More?

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Originally Posted by berkay2578

I'd like to note that if said server does happen and my team & I add UDP (aka MP), I myself will start a development for anti-cheat, game features and re-balancing of cars+nos.

That sounds awesome. But would there still be an option to play completely offline (what we have now)?
Also, wouldn't EA kick your butt for creating your own MP server and selling SB?

maniek2512 · 08/13/2015, 18:16

It's good idea. I can donate something but for now I blocked my bank account (I lost my phone :v) so I must wait.
If u want- if I have some time I can draw something- for website(if u will have one) or for the launcher

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I draw too on graphic tablet ;-)

lenarych · 08/13/2015, 18:34

berkay, i can host your server for all players or testing

peshe12357 · 08/13/2015, 18:43

i don't agree with the SB.

berkay2578 · 08/13/2015, 18:47

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Originally Posted by CLiP7430

Well, I think that U should keep everything for IGC.

If I do that, I'll have to use pay2play. Which is something I hate very much.

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Originally Posted by Mailbox21

I think it's kinda cool to have a set dedicated server p2p or f2p, But I do think you should still release a version for running you're own private MP Servers. That was my main plan. Hosting a private server for me and a few friends.

I won't open-source the project, so no.

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Originally Posted by c4u999

There are a payment option for Viet Nam?

I'll still use bitcoin, but it will be through something like

. So your answer is yes.

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Originally Posted by Bugabuga2

Berkay, any Idea if ramming will be buggy? Or will everything work smoothly as the online version did. Looking forward to ramming with my crew when UDP comes out completed :v
Edit: Also thank you for creating the server, all of us owe you much thanks for all your work. And thanks for taking the anti-cheat idea to mind.

I will risk getting %100 CPU Load on the servers just to deliver more smooth gameplay than EA's servers. The faster your internet, the better the experience.

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Originally Posted by Hypercycle

Eh... I prefer pay2play system more, than free2play system with payable A/M (I hated this thing in EA servers, so i buyed Boost once in life)

As I have said, if I don't do such a thing then people just won't support it. I don't get donations so this is a legit way of doing it.

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Originally Posted by Nexxos_

So, special editions (cop ed., drag ed. etc.) would be available for IGC as well?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Nexxos_

How much money would you charge for SB? Same as EA did, or less? More?

I didn't do prize tables yet, community will do them. I'm not like EA.

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Originally Posted by Nexxos_

But would there still be an option to play completely offline (what we have now)?

I'm still not certain on that topic but it will probably be no.

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Originally Posted by Nexxos_

Also, wouldn't EA kick your butt for creating your own MP server and selling SB?

Ohh, just you wait :P

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Originally Posted by maniek2512

It's good idea. I can donate something but for now I blocked my bank account (I lost my phone :v) so I must wait.
If u want- if I have some time I can draw something- for website(if u will have one) or for the launcher

Thanks but I can model with Illustrator just fine, I'll still let you know if I need someone

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Originally Posted by lenarych

berkay, i can host your server for all players or testing

I have a Raspberry Pi Series 2 for testing, still thanks for offering

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Originally Posted by peshe12357

i don't agree with the SB.

How would you like the server to be then?

FEDPOL1 · 08/13/2015, 19:01

Will there be a way to get carslots without spending SB?
Edit: Will there be freeroam chat?

polloteca · 08/13/2015, 19:08

considering the server needs funds, i think the A/M boost is a good idea, i mean, the aftermarket doesn't affect your racing directly, and the drops will also give other players that don't have a way to support to get those parts

peshe12357 · 08/13/2015, 19:12

totaly free for everyone.i know it costs you some money to host it but as you sayed before,you won't share udp(MP)for evryone so they can host their own server.if you build this just because you enjoyed it now that you reached to this level with the game you become greedy.that's what i don't like.if you do something for fun and share with everyone!don't keep just for yourself.