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    In the Launcher, in the Forum, better at both points.
    What I mean:
    If the server is down and you know it - throw two sentences with a timestamp our way.
    If you take the server down for 15-20 min - throw two sentences with a timestamp our way.

    Then not only the people ingame know if something is done, but also those that want to get in can find out that you are working on something - and that, e.g. they can try again in half an hour.

    I know its extra work, but seeing something communicated, knowing about something and not having to guess is always worth the effort in satisfaction I think. After all, it also communicates that someone is working hard on something ;-)
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    Great idea, would be nice if there was a feed that pulled an rss or xml feed into the login screen with any server issues too.

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    Can this be done via irc? I mean I normally check if the servers are up by seeing how many people are on the game. If there is another way to do it I am all for that.
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    I don't mind where it is outside the game but communication is the key. We are a community and we gotta stay that way.

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    You can always check player numbers over at stats.techhaven.org - it's not live, but an update every 5 minutes or so I think?

    But yeah, a server maintenance blotter would be good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deus Ex Machina View Post
    In the Launcher, in the Forum, better at both points.
    What I mean:
    If the server is down and you know it - throw two sentences with a timestamp our way.
    If you take the server down for 15-20 min - throw two sentences with a timestamp our way.

    Then not only the people ingame know if something is done, but also those that want to get in can find out that you are working on something - and that, e.g. they can try again in half an hour.

    I know its extra work, but seeing something communicated, knowing about something and not having to guess is always worth the effort in satisfaction I think. After all, it also communicates that someone is working hard on something ;-)
    sounds good to me.

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    Task added to my list.
    It will happen soon™ - as for when exactly you know the answer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mokoi View Post
    [...] - as for when exactly you know the answer.
    I am going to have to guess...
    When its done
    I may not agree
    with what you have to say,
    but I'll defend to the death
    your right to say it!
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    When it comes to communication I'm one of them players that is part of the community. As far as I know the server is now ran and operated by volunteers. People like me I assume? We are like a collective of people with the same goal as each other Say whats on your mind we want to hear it.

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