Forever Server Issues.....

mad · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: Forever Server Issues.....

ok, I've increased the memory in the server to 1GB to try and lighten the processing burden that TMUF is placing upon it... unfortunately this has had little effect.

Where in the past I have been able to run 3 servers on this machine with a combined 50 slots at less than 40% processor usage it appears that TMUF stresses it so much that maximum slot capacity is around 25 slots where upon it reaches 100% processor usage....

Also the nations tracks currently draw very buggy indeed with the graphics being drawn in the wrong order... This leads to apparent holes, obstacles and invisible edging etc.

Nadeo have already released one server patch which I installed today but I don't know what to think at the moment..... or what we'll be able to achieve, because thats not even enough to run a good GP.

Admittedly the server is a 5 year old 2Ghz Pentium in a rather specialised custom configuration, but that was never a problem before.

I may experiment with an AMD tonight to see if it handles things better... but i'm not holding my breath.

DanTheMan · Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 1668

does the server have the cartridge type processor??
i have an old pc here with 3 ram slots and 7 pci`s, it`s fully functioning apart from no o/s, the only prob is the processor is on 350mhz, and 64meg of ram

i am trying to find a newer one for a donor, not having much luck but will keep searching
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mad · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject:

no, I have several machines which are used for different things...If the AMD machine performs better then I can swap the machines over...

DanTheMan · Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 1668

ok, web says this board can support 4 gig, never mind, i`ll keep looking anyway, may get parts we/you need
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wesley · Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

mad

just sent you a PM but it's stuck in outbox!!!

bunsenjetson · Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Stuart Hall

Ste-Unit · Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 707 Location: Leeds, W. Yorks.

And to think he's as young as 13 too.

wesley · Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

haha

Ste-Unit · Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 707 Location: Leeds, W. Yorks.

Nice edit bunson!

bunsenjetson · Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Stuart Hall

It's dedicated to you, Ste Smile

mad · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:02 am Post subject:

wes, it's cus i hadnt read it.... works odd on these forums. Thanks.

mad · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject:

ok, server is running on linux and seems better.

To solve glitches on the classic tracks clear your cache. The mods have been removed fromt eh tracks and these are what was causing the problem.

bunsenjetson · Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Stuart Hall

yes, it was only on modded tracks that the invisible roads were occurring.

I wish I could play trackmania instead of just talking about it! I'm on the wrong computer ... v frustrating.

DaCheese · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Where do I find the cache on TMUF? It's vanished.
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bunsenjetson · Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Stuart Hall

You're sure you're not looking in the original TMU folder? Or maybe that's where you have to look. I don't know. They are two different installs - mine are on two partitions because there wasn't enough room for the """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""patch""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

Pepper · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject:

Link to the TMUF cache => C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TrackMania\Cache

The simple TMU cache => C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TrackMania United\Cache

DaCheese · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

I can't even find an application data folder in there...

EDIT: Seemed to be hidden, I've cleared the cache now anyway so let's see what happens.
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mad · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject:

to view the application data folder you need to show hidden files and folders. This is achieved by clicking tools -> folder options -> view and clicking various boxes. In vista you need to go to control panel and file and folder settings ( or something similar ) and the same bits.

mad · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

OK SERVER SOLUTION FOUND......

RUN IT ON LINUX Smile