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Apology to Playerwords

Well, I don't know how long it lasted and whatnot, but it seems I single handedly caused global lag when running a very very VERY nasty script.

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Originally Posted by Conversation(s) with Bell

irxzirox (17:29:11): Well, the problem was parts of the old item system interfering with the new.
irxzirox (17:29:26): So clearing people's items was the smoothest way to fix it.
Bell Darkmane (17:29:47): ohh, well then maybe this is a good thing then. never hurts to sort out the trash
irxzirox (17:30:44): Well anyways, I gotta run to the store, hopefully the lag will be gone when I come back.
irxzirox (17:30:48): I'll re-bug you then.
Bell Darkmane (17:31:59): alright, i'll see if I can fix this thing then
irxzirox (17:32:14): Hm.
irxzirox (17:32:20): As PWA, can you see playerworld stats?
irxzirox (17:32:28): Like current data usage, etc, whatever.
irxzirox (17:32:40): Would be interesting to see the full effects of this lag.
Bell Darkmane (17:33:48): no, i can't see anymore than you do with stats unfortunately
irxzirox (17:34:01): Oh well.
irxzirox (17:34:41): Well I think I've killed the server completely.
Bell Darkmane (17:35:26): lag can do that
irxzirox (17:36:27): Anyways I gotta run, they're closing in 25 min,
irxzirox (17:36:29): Brb.
Bell Darkmane (17:36:43): k

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irxzirox (20:20:21): http://forums.graalonline.com/forums...7&postcount=11
irxzirox (20:20:34): I guess I should scrap that script huh.
Bell Darkmane (20:20:43): I think so
Bell Darkmane (20:21:15): I started getting people asking me if all the servers were lagging just before the global message came through about the restart. lol
irxzirox (20:21:38): So I caused global lag?
Bell Darkmane (20:22:54): you betcha. haha
Bell Darkmane (20:23:09): even killed a few npc's

While it slightly does feed my ego a tiny bit that I was able to cause something like it, I also feel the need to apologize for it. So... sorry everyone, I promise I won't play around with nasty scripts anymore. >_<

I bet you can equip and save your items now though.

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Originally Posted by Bell (Post 1413682)

I bet you can equip and save your items now though.

You can bet your ass on that one! :cool:

:)

Good job, that deserves a round of applause.

Hey, post the script that throws all the other servers into pandemonium :p

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Originally Posted by excaliber7388 (Post 1413687)

Hey, post the script that throws all the other servers into pandemonium :p

I'm afraid Stefan would actually have me assassinated if I did.

We still love you, Ziro xD

Hopefully this will fix the nightly lag with GK.

So an UC server anyone is able to buy is able to globally lag all the servers?

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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva (Post 1413721)

So an UC server anyone is able to buy is able to globally lag all the servers?

Well yeah, since I think they're all hosted on the same server.

I think I will hire Ziro for my server.

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Originally Posted by Codein (Post 1413726)

Well yeah, since I think they're all hosted on the same server.

ALL the servers are on one server?

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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva (Post 1413763)

ALL the servers are on one server?

I don't think so. According to graal stats, some of the servers have different hosts. A lot of the hosted and UC playerworlds are on the same host though.

That doesn't mean anything. There could simply be one computer with multiple NICs to handle large amounts of traffic and the GServers would just bind to different interfaces.
I don't see why Stefan doesn't just virtualize the main servers off from the UC playerworlds though to prevent stuff like this.

Actually things went quite smooth considering that two servers were making "bad stuff" on the same machine. There are quite a lot of protections against intentional and accidental lagging or flooding, but sometimes it's still possible to cause some problems. If possible report it to me via forum PM if you know of such a way.
The main servers are of course on different computers, also the private and hosted playerworlds are spreading over several computers mainly because of memory usage and fault tolerancy.

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Originally Posted by Stefan (Post 1413770)

If possible report it to me via forum PM if you know of such a way.

I'll PM you the script I used, it was quite hasty made though and I didn't bother making it in a "good" way since I doubted the side effect from it would be so major.

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Originally Posted by Door (Post 1413762)

I think I will hire Ziro for my server.

The thought of you with your own server amuses me greatly.

What is your server's name, Door?

Ziro is clumsy as always -_-
*joking*
Thank God you fixed it! :)

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Originally Posted by Exhausted (Post 1413816)

What is your server's name, Door?

Sodom and Gumdrops.

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Originally Posted by Vima (Post 1413849)

Thank God you fixed it! :)

I didn't really do a thing to "fix" it. I triggered the script (which was a temporary function with a one-time purpose), went to the store, and came back home to find it out. When I left, Mythic was lagging horribly and the NC server weren't responding, but I thought it was temporary lag. :cool:

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Originally Posted by xXziroXx (Post 1413903)

You just blew your chances of becoming a hero ;o

Hmph. Lmao, good going Ziro. :p

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Originally Posted by Vima (Post 1413987)

You just blew your chances of becoming a hero ;o

I caaaan beeee yooouuur heeeerroooo baaabeeeeyyy..... :rolleyes:

This is a sad day for NPC Servers everywhere. Many brave servers were occupied and incapacitated in the wide scale lag accident of ot eight. Let us please bow our heads and grant a moment of silence to the memory of those who have fallen, and subsequently, risen.

*bows*

*bows*

Anyways, Ziro, what did the script actually do? Lots of loops? 'Hackish' stuff? ;p

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Originally Posted by Chompy (Post 1414323)

*bows*

Anyways, Ziro, what did the script actually do? Lots of loops? 'Hackish' stuff? ;p

Lots of loops with lots of direct file manipulation with a bunch of custom functions containing other loops doing some misc. stuff.

The funniest thing? The script was called "Safety Dance" :D

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Originally Posted by Inverness (Post 1413808)

The thought of you with your own server amuses me greatly.

I got a neutral rep for this post, which was obviously supposed to be negative.

"Why do you have to be such an *******? Every post i read from you is like "When i read that your location was Zodiac, that explained it all." Just Shut up ok? Its not nice."

Obviously this person doesn't know Door.

I don't either really, but that's not the point.

Is it happening again? AEON is lagging badly. Does any other playerworlds have the same problem?

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Originally Posted by Vima (Post 1415216)

Is it happening again? AEON is lagging badly. Does any other playerworlds have the same problem?

Crystia does :P

I am 100% innocent today. Honestly! :cry:

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Originally Posted by Mursle (Post 1415247)

Crystia does :P

Same with Vesporia.

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Originally Posted by xXziroXx (Post 1415249)

I am 100 innocent today. Honestly! :cry:

Are you sure :o, lol....

Nah maybe it's just Graals time of the month.

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Originally Posted by Mursle (Post 1415449)

Are you sure :o, lol....

Nah maybe it's just Graals time of the month.

Lol!

Well is it over now? >.>