Update coming.

[Silky]

Any idea how many updates it will take to even get it to beta? Lots and lots and lots, right? Or is it more a question of years?

We're still at major version 0.3 right now (minor .015), so not even 1.0. Beta would probably be.. 0.5+, maybe? It's going to take a few years

Ok, thanks for the info and all those that are working on making what looks like a great free MMORPG, I look forward to playing and hopefully helping with any feedback etc. 

[Zarj Prax]

We have prepared a new update for PlaneShift and we need some time to test it on the laanx server. For this reason the server will be down starting from this evening (few hours from now). The test will last few days, during which you will not be able to play PlaneShift.

have a question wouldnt having a backup server allow for testing(change the port for devlopment (like now))? Thus keeping the current laanax.fragnetics.com server up and running...you could post a message saying server will change in a few days all clients must be upgraded for change..then have a version check in the client tell the end user that there was an upgrade you have to go get it to play. this way theres no down time in the game(as you evan in the alpha testing stages have a massive player base 'Accounts      251,664'.
if its a matter of another server (mysql as you must (as you all have this setup really well) know can duplicate(with a dump of current info) the current db...allowing for a duplicate server (heck with a bit of work it can piggyback the mysql data too on the second server(must have this in place as you have said in the forums you are going to have MORE leafs i assume.)

if its a matter of funds..maybe i can donate either a server (space) or pay for a second one at fragnetics.com(if not too much as this is for development perposes only...

i assume you are testing things like connections and varous other varibles with the new info being added..but to strip the current user base as big as it is from play for a few days..that seams bad to me...i can see a few hours...but with a development server in hand not only can you get farther in development but you can test connections (hub to leaf same time servers ie irc servers connecting for server load) as well as quickly upgrade versions... and have vertualy no down time...(save downloading a new client by a user from time to time when the changes are placed to the main running server)

just my two cents.. i will continue to play and i will continue to help anyway im allowed too as i think this is a great game and i thank you for designing it  ...just trying to point out something you may have overlooked or may not. just as i said my two cents


have a great day cant wait for the added content!!!

* Zarj Prax jumps up and down with happy feet in antisipation.

shuts up now 

[ThomPhoenix]

have a question wouldnt having a backup server allow for testing(change the port for devlopment (like now))?

That's the funny thing. Laanx IS the test server and we ARE the testers!

if its a matter of funds..maybe i can donate either a server (space) or pay for a second one at fragnetics.com(if not too much as this is for development perposes only...

You should probably talk with Talad or a dev about that, but if you're willing to actually buy them another server, I don't think they will complain much 
But do understand that the current server is sponsored, so a possible second server would require someone to pay for the hosting costs, too.

[minetus]

i believe he was refering to "closed testing"

[ThomPhoenix]

You can do that yourself by building your own server from CVS, but it takes a lot of patience and help from #planeshift-build I can tell you

[acraig]

There is also a matter of 'trust' as well.  Not saying that you guys are not trustworthy but on a test server there would have to be significant amount of data that should never be released to the public and could contain things like quest results or combat equations and the like.  Stuff that if it was leaked could set back development.  

The second server is a good idea and I'm sure we will figure out something in the future to help reduce the downtime.

[Ryvis]

I'm sure after some sort of weeding out process (length of time on PS, character witnesses etc) a few players could be picked to help test, in the closed testing sort of way. Keep up the good work!

[Karyuu]

Well, that's where GMs can step in too

[Ryvis]

BINGO!

[Myrthe]

so the 1 person i see in the game right now is just running around testing every new thing they just updated?

[Ryvis]

I believe so.

[Myrthe]

that would be some fun stuff

[Zarj Prax]

yes i was talking about a closed testing system...

and yes i willing to donate but would have to look into cost factors...

as for the idea of it all..im sure they will come up with something at one point..but with OVER 1/4 a million players in alpha testing id say it was a hit to say the least...and is worthy of expansion...(case the update right now)...

i relaly enjoy the game alot myself...

just added my two cents...no biggie...just a comment.

awaiting the new content

[Ryvis]

If the game is half as good as it looks, and bearing in mind I've dropped $30 - $50 on trashy games (True Crime: NYC for example), a free game like this, i could see donating a few bucks for!

[Silky]

If the game is half as good as it looks, and bearing in mind I've dropped $30 - $50 on trashy games (True Crime: NYC for example), a free game like this, i could see donating a few bucks for!

ditto, i don't think people mind donating if they really enjoy the game