Simutrans Extended multiplayer listing server is offline

DrSuperGood · March 03, 2018, 11:12:33 PM

Ever since the server migration the multiplayer listing server for Simutrans Extended has been unavailable. The standard one has been restarted but the extended one is still offline.

Vladki · March 04, 2018, 10:30:04 AM

I'll check and restart tonight. I probably forgot to set up automatic start.

jamespetts · March 04, 2018, 12:21:04 PM

Vladki - thank you for looking into this, and thank you for reporting the issue, Dr. Supergood.

DrSuperGood · March 05, 2018, 09:27:21 PM

Still offline. Not sure if due to local (ISP) DNS update failure or not.

jamespetts · March 05, 2018, 11:45:16 PM

It appears to still to be offline for me, too.

Vladki · March 08, 2018, 07:04:45 AM

I couldn't connect to the listing server (and neither to this forum) due to some DNS problems. I'll try tonight again.

Vladki · March 08, 2018, 09:24:17 PM

The server is OK. Everything worked and was autostarted. The problem is just, that the DNS name points to wrong IP address. I have already sen PM to Isaac, so it is now up to him.

The server can be used to host network games. If you want to compare (performance, lag, disconnects,...) with other servers, just send me a savegame (pak128.Britain-ex or pak128.Sweden-ex).
It has an automatic nightly update of both paksets and server binary. What about the new Bridgewater-Brunel game or the Canterbury-Whitstable game?

DrSuperGood · March 08, 2018, 09:29:00 PM

The server needs to be accessible from its domain name so Simutrans Extended will load the multiplayer game list from in game. The Simutrans Extended multiplayer servers will then need to restart so as to register their game with it. James server does this @~6AM UK time as part of its nightly update procedure so should appear within 24 hours.

jamespetts · March 09, 2018, 12:27:37 AM

Thank you for looking into this. I am not sure what the problem might be with this, but do keep us updated as to the progress. Thank you for organising the server, in any event.

DrSuperGood · March 11, 2018, 01:04:52 AM

Listing server still is down. Seeing how it is important for smooth joining of multiplayer games this is kind of bad.

jamespetts · March 11, 2018, 11:02:13 AM

This is indeed unfortunate. Vladki - have you heard from Isaac on this, may I ask?

Vladki · March 11, 2018, 12:51:27 PM

Isaac fixed the DNS in friday, but the server process died in the meantime... Now it is up and running again.

jamespetts · March 11, 2018, 02:52:00 PM

Excellent, thank you.

DrSuperGood · March 13, 2018, 12:28:57 AM

Can confirm it is working in game.

jamespetts · March 13, 2018, 12:31:23 AM

Excellent, thank you for confirming.

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Simutrans Extended multiplayer listing server is offline