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Hello everyone!!
The most recent Open Server Weekend suffered from connection issues and room crashes. Despite the problems, we managed to set a new record for the most players on simultaneously; but we know that it wasn't the ideal experience we had hoped for, and that a lot of you still didn't get a chance to experience the game. Plus, these events are our opportunity to make sure everything in the game's working as intended.
To give you a bit more insight, one of the major issues we had to deal with involved a DDoS attack on our servers. What is a DDoS attack you might ask? Well, check out this cool link I stumbled upon while pondering that same question myself: http://www.digitalattackmap.com/understanding-ddos/. What follows are screenshots of the traffic we received during the DDoS attack.
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Those inbound numbers would look really cool if this was an internet speed test. Unfortunately, that's not the case here. Those high inbound numbers mean too many fake connections were trying to reach our servers keeping out real connections (i.e. actual players) from enjoying the game. Not very fun if you ask me. We're constantly working behind the scenes addressing problems as they come up. However, we know that still doesn't change the fact that many players were left out from enjoying the last Open Server Weekend.
Therefore, to make up for those that were unable to play last Open Server Weekend, and to give us another chance to test our systems and some new fixes, we'd like to give everyone another opportunity to explore Equestria. That's why we'll be holding another Open Server Test soon, on February 20-21!
We'll make another announcement once the game client is available to download. You will be able to to install the game client on your computer prior to the Open Server Test, but remember, the servers won't be open until 12:01 AM EST on Friday, February 20th. The servers will close on Saturday, February 21st at 11:59 PM EST.
Hope to see you then!
(P.S. Here's a cool countdown. Enjoy!)
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Well golly google gosh!
Hope to see everypony there!
My Birthday is at february 20 :D is it a gift? :o
well crude i wont be able to try it out its on my days that i got to work :c
Friday to Saturday, huh? I'll mark it on the calendar! This is gonna be great! ovO
If I may ask, is there a reason this weekend isn't including Sunday as well? Mind you, I'm thrilled you guys are opening the servers up again, period. I just know some folks aren't free on weekends until Sunday, so they might miss out on this.
Thanks for all the hard work you guys put into these things! It's a lot of work, but we appreciate it! ^-^
OMG I CAN NOT WAIT TO PLAY IT (frozen refrence?)FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER
Yay! Again! ^-^
Well I hope this compensates for what happened last time. Not gonna complain even though I have to accept and wing with the game's conditions so far.
Oh, crap. About 2 GB (maybe a bit more) of inbound traffic. It's so much. O:
But anyways, still I had fun. I'll participate in this weekend. ^-^
Well, considering that (if that's the case) is going to be the same build from January, I might spend those two days completing the side-quests since I was just exploring the areas on the previeous OSW and I didn't do any of those. X3
Quote from: Jarg1994 on 2015 Feb 16, 19:52:12
Well, considering that (if that's the case) is going to be the same build from January, I might spend those two days completing the side-quests since I was just exploring the areas on the previeous OSW and I didn't do any of those. X3
It will be a different build with new fixes and systems in place. The quest related systems will be the same though.
Quote from: Natfoth on 2015 Feb 16, 19:56:33
It will be a different build with new fixes and systems in place. The quest related systems will be the same though.
The Legends of Equestria launcher will work?
yey ive been waiting for dayz 0:)
Oh my gosh, another LoE open server?? My first time playing was in January, and it was amazing :D I have to say I didn't expect another opportunity to come this quickly... not that I'm complaining, not in the least- in fact, I'm super excited, and absolutely cannot wait ^-^ Hope everything will run more smoothly this time, and I can't wait to see everypony there! :)
This is such exciting news! O:
I hope everypony gets a chance to play this time. And hopefully no attacks either. This will be epic! Can't wait to see you all! ^-^
Will we need to re-download it?
On a kinda unrelated note, I suggest you do the "checking for DDOS stuff" like you did during the last one, plus make it so that we can leave the Crystal Kingdom?
Thank you so very much!
~Dashie
Quote from: Natfoth on 2015 Feb 16, 19:56:33
It will be a different build with new fixes and systems in place. The quest related systems will be the same though.
Oh, OK, I just said that before because I have the .zip file version and not the launcher and I wasn't sure if I would have to download the .zip file of a new build or not because of how short was going to be the wait between the previeous OSW and the new one; but, there's the answer lol , thanks for the reply. :)
Don't forget to bring your papers.
Yay! I can't wait naow!
But I must be patient...
perfect timing~ >.<
im not here during this day~
but i'll try~
YAY :D
Looks like Ill be able to play this game for the first time sooner than I thought!
^-^ :D
This'll be amazing, hopefully 4th times a charm with getting every inch of screen shots i can of the game XD , either way this'll be amazing (as always) and i hope those DDosd peoples won't be as mean this time :/
It really sucks to hear about the DDos attack you had but I hope you get it all worked out best wishes and keep your hooves or well claws if you have any crossed ^^
I hope this time my internet connection doesn't went down again. :D
Last time exactly at this time I got a week no internet. :/ (\s/)
When will be the download available? /)
Suddenly!
So, the client will be the same or we'll have to download another one?
Question, maybe it´s because i don't read all the answers but, do i have to download again the game or with the previus game i can play in this time or will you launch a new two day before the open server like the last time?
YAY i will play again this is, i just can't express this with words :3
I actually missed the last download, so it would be nice, if it get's available these day's. ;)
Quote from: Cheeky Moon on 2015 Feb 16, 21:38:09
I actually missed the last download, so it would be nice, if it get's available these day's. ;)
Actually in case if you didn't notice, during that last OSW, most of us that couldn't get inside the game and didn't get a chance to play and enjoy the game. The Staff and devs say about a waiting list when most of us got stuck in the aerial / sky view as we try to get inside the game. not only that, but we got DDoS'd when the server was opened.
I do hope that the game is more stable for now in this Test run.
Soo do we have to download the client again or not?, i don't have that very clear
I'll be looking forward to it!
WOOOOOOOOOOT!!! <3
funtimes all around!
I'd be more excited if I would be able to get on. I'll probably wait till the summer OSW to get on.
Can you put more simple i don't get it
My goodness, I was not expecting this! That was nice of y'all to open the servers again. I'll drop by on the first day for sure & maybe the second day if I can...
Edit: I will assume that we can get the latest version of LoE through the
Read the forum rules. patcher y'all made for us. If not, then I'll do this the hard way B)
Thanks Team! ^-^ Hope to see you ponies in Equestria very soon.
These are some great news :D. Unfortunately I won't be able to join for the first 12 hours because like many people I have to work on Friday.
Also I think either the timer or the announcement is incorrect. The timer seems to count down to 12:01 a.m. PST instead of EST.
I'm from Germany and I often get confused with American time zones. :P
Ahhhh...I cant get back here in 20 , 21 , I' in the ponygland , and they're no trains in there ,i gonna to missed my chance ...
Quote from: Akilas on 2015 Feb 16, 22:57:08
Can you put more simple i don't get it
We're having another open server weekend, this friday & saturday
that means you'll be able to play the game this friday and saturday!
EDIT: sorry I didn't see your previous posts 'til just now. Basically you should probably be able to download the client again
I can't wait for this to be done with the testing and be finally released...
the Cat's pajamas :D
Wow, I wasn't expecting another one so soon, but I'll be there as much as I can be ^-^ and this time, I'll be sure to save the Twitch recordings... X3
once on the server I pick over the weekend, and I not sleep and stay there :D
oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gush! I'm so excited I jumped out of my chair when I saw the news.
I know a few friends who did not get to play the last OSW I'm so letting them in on it so they can get a chance to play :3
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A Happy Dance at hearing the news.
^-^
Woah! I have no words... It's awesome! My life is now 20% brighter! lol
My gosh, I wasn't expecting the OSW to come back so early!. Well, now my Friday and Saturday are gonna be spent playing LoE/minecraft.
Oh my gosh, another one! :3 :D
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You are not only great developers, you also know how to treat your fanbase! <3
Oh gosh, it's not even a month after the last one and now we can get into it again already! :D
I so can't wait! Going to open a new Hide & Seek thread tomorrow! 0:)
@Itty Bit Quote from: Itty Bit on 2015 Feb 16, 17:11:07
Well golly google gosh!
Wow, it's Itty Bit! (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/Smileys/default/Rainbowsquee.png)
But aren't you too young to play an MMORPG?
@Caballia Quote from: Caballia on 2015 Feb 16, 20:27:40
Don't forget to bring your papers.
(http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/Smileys/default/derpygasp.png) What do I have to do to get an OK from you to play as Scootaloo?
@Minor-T5 Quote from: Minor-T5 on 2015 Feb 16, 20:29:43
Yay! I can't wait naow!
But I must be patient...
Schmooky! I make Hide & Seek events again, hope you will get to play it more this time! (http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/Smileys/default/scootalooangel.png)
~Please don't spam emotes
QuoteSchmooky! I make Hide & Seek events again, hope you will get to play it more this time!
Yes! It was really hard to play hide and seek with all the server problems, but hopefully it will be better this time!
that is dendi
i can't wait
I'm going to reserve my excitement for when I can actually play this time. :/
I got all hyped up over the last OSW and the limited time I had to play got burned up staring at the aerial view waiting queue that I didn't find out was a waiting queue until after I ran out of time to play.
So going back to the last thing, so we have to download a new client, my question is if you are gona put a new client or a new launcher to doenload the game? Just asking X3
There is no words to express how i feel now i'm so happy :3
Thank you LoE team and all you ponys :D
I don't know how to thanks that ! :D I'm so happy to play again LoE ! ^-^
Thank you LoE team ! I like you ! *-*
Thank you so much for holding another event, LoE team!! This is so wonderful! Thank you for your hard work developing the game and solving the issues, and for being so nice with us!
And as Akilas said... Thank you everypony as well, for being here, and for contributing to make those events such amazing and unforgettable experiences! :D
Love you all! And see you soon :)
Already 3 pages to this thread, haha. The hype is real!
Quote from: Minor-T5 on 2015 Feb 17, 15:16:20
Already 3 pages to this thread, haha. The hype is real!
Of course it is this is LoE we're talking about here.
Awesome! I noticed that quite a few were online and that made me suspicious, turns out my suspicions were correct!
Time to start a roleplay scenario (Aboard the hype train) *in the roleplaying section*
I'm gonna download it for sure! Thank you so much LoE devs, and Mods! Since I stink at putting photos up here, look up G1 firefly, slap a Sun CM on here, and you have my OC.
aaaaawwWWWWWW Yeah!
I'm gonna get me that lantern!
What lantern? :o the magical ones that chase you down?
Quote from: CMC Scootaloo on 2015 Feb 17, 11:29:40
(http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/Smileys/default/derpygasp.png) What do I have to do to get an OK from you to play as Scootaloo?
Only if you don't want to be relocated to a Siberian containment facility.
Ahahahahaha YESS!!! What a nice surprise to come to from a long day of school! ^-^
Pinkie seems to be excited as I am for the 7th LoE open server weekened!
(http://iambrony.dget.cc/mlp/gif/tumblr_lwfiv0fFqH1r17tqto1_500.gif)
you guys are super-extreme-awesomeazing! :D I can't wait!
So much hype! I don't plan on sleeping much this weekend, I guess! :3
can't wait! :D
OH golly golly gosh :o
Im so excited to join everypony for the first time!!! :D
Quote from: Rufis910 on 2015 Feb 18, 01:32:37
Im so excited to join everypony for the first time!!! :D
This time will be my second time, if you want maybe we can hang out ;)
Can't wait! Will see you all there! :D First time coming into it and will see if I can record a bit of my time there
Download soon. . . not yet. . . soon. ^-^
Do I need a new client?
Oh my. I shall attend. :D
This'll be... what, my 6th time? We got dis!
Quote from: Night Breeze on 2015 Feb 18, 10:07:06
Do I need a new client?
Yes, It is not posted yet though.
Alright! Looking soooooo forward to it!
Lots of fun incoming! :D
I cannot wait! I had SOOO much fun last time!! :D I hope everypony will be there. :D
Quote from: Ponies991087 on 2015 Feb 18, 02:18:16
This time will be my second time, if you want maybe we can hang out ;)
That would be awesome ^-^
J'ai envie de télécharger le jeu maintenant!! / I want to download the game now !! >:O :P DD:
This is going to be my first time playing Legends Of Equestria and so I will try to stay up all Friday night (Joking ^-^). Sadly my recording system is still broken and won't be fixed until after the open weekend (If it ever does get fixed lol) anyway instead of recording I will be taking A LOT of screenshots to share with you lot. If you want to see me in-game my username and character will be below:
Username:
Draco1182
Character(s):
Fiyro Ignite (Pegasus)
Flash Boom (Unicorn)
Starlight Hoof (Earth Pony)
I'll see everypony there and hopefully make some friends while playing! Thank you LoE team for letting me play for the first time ever. I will try to support you by not going up to you and asking about future or stupid questions :D
There are no stupid questions... ... ... just annoying ones. X3
Sorry thats what I meant to say X3
First time playing! I cant wait! and this is a good idea, I did it! I wrote open sever weekend on 20th and 21st on my calendar! if you want to friend me this is my user: KrissyG05
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that :D Does Cantermore and Cloudopolis will be working? And does that mean that it will be no more bugs with creating a unicorn and other kind of ponies? and no bugs in the diffrent worlds?
Quote from: Black_Whiskey on 2015 Feb 18, 17:45:45
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that :D Does Cantermore and Cloudopolis will be working? And does that mean that it will be no more bugs with creating a unicorn and other kind of ponies? and no bugs in the diffrent worlds?
Hopefully!
@lily7603 Quote from: lily7603 on 2015 Feb 17, 20:33:01
Ahahahahaha YESS!!! What a nice surprise to come to from a long day of school! ^-^
Pinkie seems to be excited as I am for the 7th LoE open server weekened!
(http://iambrony.dget.cc/mlp/gif/tumblr_lwfiv0fFqH1r17tqto1_500.gif)
Five OSWs and my trusty Tartarus tour guide is still here. :D Maybe we can meet again this time. 0:)
@Chack Quote from: Chack on 2015 Feb 18, 10:17:06
Oh my. I shall attend. :D
This'll be... what, my 6th time? We got dis!
It will be the sixth one for you too? Awesome! 0:) That means we both had our first Open Server Weekend in July 2013! 0:)
@Draco1182 Quote from: Draco1182 on 2015 Feb 18, 16:23:42
This is going to be my first time playing Legends Of Equestria and so I will try to stay up all Friday night (Joking ^-^).
Why joking? I stay up all night every time! :D
QuoteSadly my recording system is still broken
What recording system do you have? Because it's not too late to buy Fraps before the OSW starts. ^-^
Hmm, what time will start for central Time zone? I hope i will be able to try it out before i have to sleep those two days reason why i got to work overnight's on those two days :/ :c
YES! Finally! After missing out last three OSW (always seeing notifications two or three days after the fact) I can finally play this again! :P
This is my third time playing, because I didn't have the guts to ask my dad. My ACTUAL first OSW was in August 2014, even though I've been on for over a year now. Hope to see you all soon!
I'll be sure to be there for the server test
Soo, do we have to download again the game or with the last OWS client we can play, just asking
Hi everypony! I just joined these forums less than half an hour ago and I want to say how excited I am to be able to have the chance to play this awesome MLP MMO I recently found out about :3! I have watched the differnet gameplay video's on it and it look's really fun and entertaining to play! I'm defiently going to have to dedicate as much of Friday and Saturday to this game as possible to try and have as much fun as possible :D :3!
Also I'm probably going to record some of my adventures on it for future reference and to have something nice to look back on.
I'm really eagerly looking forward to Friday and I wish the clock would go by faster ovO!
Thanks both for taking into account our last feels, and for putting a countdown... It's far easier for us with it, really.
Quote from: Akilas on 2015 Feb 17, 14:21:33
So going back to the last thing, so we have to download a new client, my question is if you are gona put a new client or a new launcher to doenload the game? Just asking X3
There is no words to express how i feel now i'm so happy :3
Thank you LoE team and all you ponys :D
I highly think it'd be the client, as Natfoth said. As for the Launcher, well I didn't need a launcher last time I was in the server...
ALSO, WAY TO MAKE A QUICK REBOUND WITH ANOTHER TWO MORE DAYS, LoE STAFF MEMBERS! (^_^)b
So yeah, there should be a do-over during my un-finished quests by my next login...
ANOTHER THING, HI PONYGUY1998 FROM DEVIANTART! :P
P.S. February 20th is the same time that TOME-WORLD's RP-Tourney's gonna occur. :o
MORE THAN 21 H 19 MIN O: !!! we will be able to download the game !!! ;) :] :D
(Ps: if you want to add me my account be = Sunshine Brisée)
@Draco1182 Why joking? I stay up all night every time! :D
What recording system do you have? Because it's not too late to buy Fraps before the OSW starts. ^-^
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1)I can't stay up all night or else I get all grumpy...
2)I have two recording systems: Ezvid (Takes weeks to upload a normal 15 minute video) and Bandicam (Sadly whenever I'm going over the video I can't hear anything. It seems that I have no sound, but I have a friend who will fix it after the open server.). I'm not allowed fraps because you have to pay... Anyway thanks for the help!
Quote from: Luke Aura on 2015 Feb 18, 21:52:12
Hi everypony! I just joined these forums less than half an hour ago and I want to say how excited I am to be able to have the chance to play this awesome MLP MMO I recently found out about :3! I have watched the differnet gameplay video's on it and it look's really fun and entertaining to play! I'm defiently going to have to dedicate as much of Friday and Saturday to this game as possible to try and have as much fun as possible :D :3!
Also I'm probably going to record some of my adventures on it for future reference and to have something nice to look back on.
I'm really eagerly looking forward to Friday and I wish the clock would go by faster ovO!
hi! I wish you welcome to the game (not you worried I too am new to the game ^^ X3) and especially because you are full friends about this game! :D (when will start playing I'll ask you friend ^^ ;) )
yay!!!! my little Flare heart will be back again ^3^ :D ^-^
It begins tomorrow.
When will the game be available?
@Scootashy Quote from: Scootashy on 2015 Feb 18, 21:18:19
I'll be sure to be there for the server test
Hi Scootashy! 0:)
I do not know how most multi game as another game Elsword or are left to open the server hang the devolopement but his interest to seek his will :)
[move] :3 :3 :D ^-^ HYPE TRAIN COMING THROUGH!!!!!!! :3 :3 :D ^-^[/move]
[move] >:O :D O: More than 11 Hour! :P :] ;) DD: :3 0:)[/move]
O: this is awesome but one thing :I Where do I download the client? ( Did I download the correct one http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=13842 ) X3 Thanks if you answer and sorry im really new to the game itself :D
I'm excited about the Test, but am a little concerned that the new client isn't up yet.
The client isn't up yet, a new thread will be made when it's available.
Please be patient.
i wish the servers were open more often :c but atleast i get to play finally for the first time 0:)
Quote from: zac9088 on 2015 Feb 19, 15:44:23
i wish the servers were open more often :c but atleast i get to play finally for the first time 0:)
Me too, but it takes time to program and the local servers go up and down non stop while we are working on them which doesnt work for players being on them.
@LaptopBrony Quote from: LaptopBrony on 2015 Feb 19, 15:29:16
The client isn't up yet, a new thread will be made when it's available.
Please be patient.
I try to be patient, I just hope it isn't like in August again, where we had to wait about half an hour after the supposed start of the event to download the client and enter the game.
Don't forget that a lot of players want to download them and that there will be a gigantic run on the servers once it's up that will lead to notches for a lot of players that can't play then because so many try to download the client at once that the site crashes.
I know that you have planned this OSW very spontaneously, so I can understand that it takes longer to create the client, but the ones who couldn't play properly the last time because of the DDos attacks don't deserve another weekend where they can't play because they don't even get a chance to download the client. :(
@zac9088 Quote from: zac9088 on 2015 Feb 19, 15:44:23
i wish the servers were open more often :c but atleast i get to play finally for the first time 0:)
We all wish that, but the game is still in development and keeping the servers up more often (or permanently) would need too many resources and distract the developers from developing the game properly.
Make as many screenshots and videos (with Fraps) as possible, to have something to remember and to tie you over until the next OSW! 0:)
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OMG nine more hours until everypony floods those servers :3 This is going to be so much fun! ^-^
Quote from: Moon princess on 2015 Feb 19, 17:22:00
OMG nine more hours until everypony floods those servers :3 This is going to be so much fun! ^-^
I still think the timer is incorrect.
I know that EST is 6 hours behind my local time so 12:01 a.m. EST would be 6:01 a.m. at my place but from the time of writing this post that's already in a bit more than 6 hours.
Also the source of the timer says something about Los Angeles which has PST.
I'm confused :o. Various sites tell me that the current time in EST is 6:00 p.m which is 6 hours away from the start time given in the first post.
@TecFox Quote from: TecFox on 2015 Feb 19, 18:01:58
I still think the timer is incorrect.
I know that EST is 6 hours behind my local time so 12:01 a.m. EST would be 6:01 a.m. at my place but from the time of writing this post that's already in a bit more than 6 hours.
Also the source of the timer says something about Los Angeles which has PST.
I'm confused :o. Various sites tell me that the current time in EST is 6:00 p.m which is 6 hours away from the start time given in the first post.
That's true, the timer is incorrect. It shows almost nine hours from now on, but it's almost six hours anymore only.
Also, not even six hours anymore! Get hype, everypony! We're soon back in Equestria! :D 0:)
Im just waiting for the Team put the download and checking the timer :3
Im so exited that i can´t hold my self ovO
Can't wait for tonight ! :3
Quote from: LaptopBrony on 2015 Feb 19, 15:29:16
The client isn't up yet, a new thread will be made when it's available.
Please be patient.
Of course. Didn't mean to criticize. Just feelin' a mite antsy, is all.
This is going to put a serious crimp in the album covers I'm working on for RIPT.
[move] >:O :] :P O: :D The game finally out !! YESS > :3 ;) DD: X3 0:) [/move]
Quote from: PonySunset on 2015 Feb 19, 18:30:19
[move] >:O :] :P O: :D The game finally out !! YESS > :3 ;) DD: X3 0:) [/move]
Really?Where!
Yes where, where?
Countdown timer is fixed!
@Natfoth Quote from: Natfoth on 2015 Feb 19, 18:45:53
Countdown timer is fixed!
Thanks!
But better fix up the client! That's the urgently needed thing here! :D
Where is the client? DD:
I'm currently in a PM talk with someone who gets virus messages from his anti-virus program when he tries to download the old client. And now his dad forbids him to download it because he thinks it's a virus. I already explained him that it isn't one and why this happens, but he doesn't believe me, it seems.
Can anyone from the developers hop in for a moment and confirm that the game files are all safe so that I can show him that, please?
@Akilas DD:
will the download be up for every one :D or just the people who played it last time ono
Quote from: CMC Scootaloo on 2015 Feb 19, 19:12:14
I'm currently in a PM talk with someone who gets virus messages from his anti-virus program when he tries to download the old client. And now his dad forbids him to download it because he thinks it's a virus. I already explained him that it isn't one and why this happens, but he doesn't believe me, it seems.
Can anyone from the developers hop in for a moment and confirm that the game files are all safe so that I can show him that, please?
@Akilas
DD:
Call me cynical, but I doubt even one of the devs of the game would convince someone that concerned about viruses that the game is safe. My dad refused to let us hook up our Wii to the house network because he was afraid of, as I understood it, someone using that as an opening to get onto our network and getting at files in other computers. He wasn't so paranoid that he didn't let us download anything, but there was a slight over-caution that wasn't easy to overrule. At least he's not trying to lord over downloads on my personal laptop. If anything, I did gain a sense of caution when downloading stuff too...but it does border on paranoia quite often. :I
Quote from: bronieBoy262 on 2015 Feb 19, 19:39:23
will the download be up for every one :D or just the people who played it last time ono
Probably open to all; this is kind of a special OSW but I doubt there would be exclusions short of rule-breakers. I'd suggest patience for now.
:D First time!
@bronieBoy262 Quote from: bronieBoy262 on 2015 Feb 19, 19:39:23
will the download be up for every one :D or just the people who played it last time ono
It's an open test, not a closed one. Don't worry, the game will be available for everyone! :)
@Stardust Dragon Quote from: Stardust Dragon on 2015 Feb 19, 19:41:50
Call me cynical, but I doubt even one of the devs of the game would convince someone that concerned about viruses that the game is safe. My dad refused to let us hook up our Wii to the house network because he was afraid of, as I understood it, someone using that as an opening to get onto our network and getting at files in other computers. He wasn't so paranoid that he didn't let us download anything, but there was a slight over-caution that wasn't easy to overrule. At least he's not trying to lord over downloads on my personal laptop. If anything, I did gain a sense of caution when downloading stuff too...but it does border on paranoia quite often. :I
Well, people are different. And the anti-virus program he uses told him that there were a lot of trojan
ponies horses on his computer after downloading the client.
So his concern has legit reasons. It must not be paranoia in this case.
Where is the client DD:
@Akilas Quote from: Akilas on 2015 Feb 19, 20:26:04
Where is the client DD:
Looks like this OSW is pulling a "August 2014" on us. :(
Quote from: CMC Scootaloo on 2015 Feb 19, 20:28:18
@Akilas
Looks like this OSW is pulling a "August 2014" on us. :(
Builds are going live right now, uploading the post now.
Quote from: Natfoth on 2015 Feb 19, 20:36:18
Builds are going live right now, uploading the post now.
The download too :D
@Natfoth Quote from: Natfoth on 2015 Feb 19, 20:36:18
Builds are going live right now, uploading the post now.
YAY! 0:)
Whoa, wait, it's tonight? I thought it was tomorrow night! :P I guess I should've paid more attention. At least I still have time to prepare.
Do I delete the old files from the last OSW? I don't want to mess anything up..
It's best to delete the old files and replace them with the new build, so there is less chance of files conflicting
Quote from: LaptopBrony on 2015 Feb 19, 21:38:50
It's best to delete the old files and replace them with the new build, so there is less chance of files conflicting
nevar!!
(http://i.imgur.com/yVSMRgi.png)
it's fun to see all of them right next to each other.
@CrazymattCaptain Quote from: CrazymattCaptain on 2015 Feb 19, 21:41:52
nevar!!
(http://i.imgur.com/yVSMRgi.png)
it's fun to see all of them right next to each other.
Oh, great, I'm not the only one! I'm also keeping them all! :D
Quote from: CMC Scootaloo on 2015 Feb 19, 19:12:14
I'm currently in a PM talk with someone who gets virus messages from his anti-virus program when he tries to download the old client. And now his dad forbids him to download it because he thinks it's a virus. I already explained him that it isn't one and why this happens, but he doesn't believe me, it seems.
Can anyone from the developers hop in for a moment and confirm that the game files are all safe so that I can show him that, please?
@Akilas
DD:
If your friends dad wants to contact me to confirm that this is safe he is always welcome to email me at
[email protected]. For this Open weekend both the Windows builds were provided by me and the Linux and Mac builds provided by natfoth. The reason why his Anti-Virus is triggered is that unfortunately sometimes games built in the Unity 3D engine are considered as viruses. Many games built in Unity 3D experience this issue unfortunately. As developers there is little we can do about it.
Game download successful.
Will I be able to do my livestream/YouTube videos this time?
We'll see...
*listens to Persona Q music as I bid my time and wait*
:s
my windows smart screen won't let me run the luncher
*impatiently waits for download to complete* ovO
@ocbaker I have downloaded the x64 version of the client and when I start the game through the launcher and try to log in, it tells me that I have to update the game.
But the launcher says the game is up-to-date. :o
What should I do?
@CMC Scootaloo: The launcher is not uptodate so you will have to download the full versions on the download page. Unfortunately I was unable to create a working patch for some reason this open server so I've done without the launcher. Hopefully it will be fixed for next time!
All the downloads have been tested and work.
Hi scootaloo : D
[move] :D O: :3 In one hour I will be able to play !! [/move]
but just need chrome is not stupid and stops downloading ... :I
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MINE IS NOT DOWNLOADING IT WILL NEVER DOWNLOAD OR OPEN D:
Having similar issues; saying I need to update the game. I did re-download it when I first got it, but still nothing. :\
Any hints?
Nevermind, Fixed it.... though I may have lost my character.
Quote from: Ponies991087 on 2015 Feb 18, 15:16:46
Cool! Can't wait :D
if you see a pony named Quicksilver that's me :D
Quote from: Rufis910 on 2015 Feb 20, 11:19:49
if you see a pony named Quicksilver that's me :D
Why do people NOT use their name they use... why are there so many people with so many alliases...
Quote from: Rainbow Twist on 2015 Feb 20, 12:40:42
Why do people NOT use their name they use... why are there so many people with so many alliases...
you mean rufis910? idk its just a name i have when i make forum accounts lol
I was actually able to play. My experiences with it are currently being uploaded to YouTube now. I'll post the video when it shows up.
Still not skills though. I couldn't even teleport and I was a unicorn...
:'(
Crashes every time I try to connect to a server. I might be doing something wrong, but idk o.O
Unless it's something wrong with the 64bit version. Even though I'm using it on a 64bit laptop.
*Smacks face against character screen that refuses to load* Come on, I don't want a repeat of last OSW. I probably won't get a chance to play tomorrow. So frustrating...
Edit: YES! It loaded finally.
Keep getting knocked off the server. Was flying when it happens this time around. I can understand it happening when I'm idle. However not when I'm in the middle of flying. Did it a secound time as I was flying again looking for the mines. I think it seems to only keep me it for about 15 minutes max.
Usually I would not get so annoyed by it but if you factor in the fact I'll have limited time tomorrow and -3 hour timezone difference. There is very little time for server bumps for me.
3rd: ~1 minute 30 secound. Before bump :I
Got to mines and was knocked off.
4th: ~1 minute flying into the gem areat then knocked off. ovO
Seems like the servers don't like me at the moment if they like knocking me out consistently.
/white flag
Yeah, I'm giving up and going to bed. After 50 min trying to reconnect with the patched client I've decided this isn't worth staying up any later.
Might try again in the morning if I can find the time.
patch breaks the game for a LOT of people including me.... major performance hit as well as either a crash or failure to display character selection/connect to server.
Both servers are not responding to connections at all.
I also notice lags with the patched client.
Also the servers are less stable than on day one of this oswe.
its my first osw and i´m having an awesome time!!!
Quote from: Optera on 2015 Feb 21, 04:41:36
I also notice lags with the patched client.
Also the servers are less stable than on day one of this oswe.
and dont forget you can't attack, teleport as an unicorn and that the server are probally getting ddosed
Hello. I CANT JOIN THE GAME!! I have been waiting almost 4 hours 4 HOURS!! >A< please tell me whats happening, best game ever :s
Quote from: bronieBoy262 on 2015 Feb 21, 14:37:00
and dont forget you can't attack, teleport as an unicorn and that the server are probally getting ddosed
ddos make me like this =( : http://imgur.com/gallery/wpa2Si0
It seems that I have problems connecting to servers: no response from remote host
Same here. I wish they would make some official announcement to let us know what is going on. :( I really hope it is not another DDoS attack.
Now the connection time out/no response from remote host is getting on my nerves. I was just in a few minutes ago and it locked up so I had to exit the application and am trying to log in again now.
Guess I should be glad I didn't try to play today. Sounds like the same problem I was having last night is still there and going strong. Not sure how excited I'll be next time since it's hard to get excited after being unable to connect two OSWs in a row.
I had fun! I completed the whole headphones quest this OSE! X3
Oh no, the servers have just closed!!! D: It stopped when I was about to complete a quest. Now I'm feeling desperate for March's Open Server Weekend. :s
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Quote from: Black Streak on 2015 Feb 22, 00:02:08
I had fun! I completed the whole headphones quest this OSE! X3
Same here! X3
Who knew it'd be that noble but yet repulsive all because he wasn't invited to a party...? o.O
oh no the servers just closed i hope that i have a good time next time D:
Had fun! Thanks for everypony who stayed with me! ;)
May the Sun shine in all of Equestria! ^-^
Quote from: Morphius on 2015 Feb 22, 00:06:18
Same here! X3
Who knew it'd be that noble but yet repulsive all because he wasn't invited to a party...? o.O
Hehe, I thought the same thing!
I just wish that we could play it when ever we want that would be awesome! :D But still the servers closed. D:
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This was my first Open Weekend and I had a blast, even with all the disconnects! I look forward to the next one~ ^-^
Ha, it was fun while it lasted.
This was interesting, but it's a shame it has to end so soon. When are you guys planing on actually leaving the servers up?