Shenna 1135 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Dear community, We have been working very hard since our last announcement to get things running, and it's time for an update! Thank you very much for the patience you have all shown thus far. We know it is not easy to wait for something as exciting as the return of your long lost characters. So let's take a look at what's been happening, and what you can expect in the upcoming few days. Stress testing We will be holding a stress test on Sunday, November 20th, starting at 6pm GMT+1. The purpose of this stress test will be to push our hardware and code to the limits. We ask that all players who want to ensure a smooth launch take part. It is an extremely critical part of launching any server, and high attendance is crucial in it’s success. If we are able to locate and repair any problems now, we won’t have to deal with it at launch. The server will be running the Nostalrius code. During the test, we will be pushing the server to its limits and give you something entertaining to do at the same time. We will be spawning monsters of varying degree for the masses of level 1's to battle in order to push calculations to the limit. We would also like to inform you that the stress tests will not be branded to specific servers. This is a general test. We will begin with the old Elysium hardware in order to gauge its potential with the optimized Nostalrius core. We expect this server to cap out at around 5k players, and if it meets our expectations will use it for the smallest of the three realms. We will be holding a second stress test on Sunday, November 27th. This test will be on the new hardware, and will be able to handle far more significant numbers. In order to participate in the stress test, you will need to sign up for an account here, the link for which will be provided in an announcement prior to the test. Please be aware that the anti-cheat system will be disabled for the stress test. Again, we cannot stress how important it is to show up for this event! Technical progress The core has been successfully ported, and is live on our internal test realm. The character transfer process (from Nostalrius database to Elysium) has been solidified. We are hammering out a few more details to make sure that the transfer is as simple, safe, and effective as possible. Internal testing/research of current issues and preparations for the stress test has begun. Preparations have begun for setting up the account DB transfer systems. Elysium Project official subreddit & AMA Tomorrow, Sunday, Nov 13, we will be conducting an AMA on Reddit. We invite all who have questions to ask us anything on our new official Subreddit, www.reddit.com/r/Elysium Project! We're looking forward to getting in touch with you all and laying any concerns to rest, as well as taking your suggestions. Realm Names We understand there has been concerns about whether or not we would rename the realms running the Nostalrius core and database. The majority of you has expressed your clear desire to keep the names, as you knew them. Therefore, we are excited to introduce to you today, the names of the realms. The PvP realm hosting the Nostalrius character database will be named “Nostalrius PvP” exactly as you knew it from the previous realm. The same goes for the PvE realm, that will be named “Nostalrius PvE”. The last realm, that will be running the beloved Nostalrius core, and offering a completely fresh start, will be named in memory of the, now defunct, realm: Elysium PvP What server comes first? We have thought long and hard about this decision. The staff is in unanimous agreement that the Nostalrius PvP realm will come first. We understand that the majority of players are looking forward to playing on the Elysium PvP fresh realm. However, there are significant reasons to launch the Nostalrius PvP realm before the fresh realm. The Nostalrius PvP server is the most significant aspect of this revival. A huge part of our success will be in the result of being able to bring your characters back. This will only add to the reputation and hype of the project, lending more respect and population. Population is also a large aspect of our choice. Releasing the Nostalrius PvP realm first will minorly effect the population of the fresh realm. However, based on polls, the Elysium fresh realm will have the most active players, and so by launching in this order, we effectively balance out the two servers. One last reason is bug fixes. By fixing bugs before launching the brand new server, we will be making it a far more pristine place early on, and in the future. However, do not fear! There will only be a 3-4 week period between Nostalrius PvP and the fresh realm. We want to thank the community again for all the support you have shown us this week. We're looking forward to the stress test, and to see your reactions as you step foot on Nostalrius once again. Expect to hear from us again next week with more instructions on how to log on to the stress test! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAMSADWARVENS 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 sup 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zyphal 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Really excited for these servers! I can't wait! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttseks 2 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) wubalubadubdub! Edited November 12, 2016 by buttseks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyWonka 2 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 3-4 Week period after the first launch? Even after the overwhelming majority want Fresh servers? Sadly, butchering this release already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Topkek 13 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 3-4 weeks after old pvp server, you guys must be kidding 2 months for now to play new fresh start when almost the 70% of community are going to play on it TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shenna 1135 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Just for clarification, the 3-4 week time frame represents the maximum amount of time between the launch of these two servers. Assuming all goes well with the PvP relaunch, the fresh realm could come sooner than you think. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j9a2per1990 32 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) "We will be holding a stress test on Sunday, November 20th, starting at 6pm GMT+1." + "We will be holding a second stress test on Sunday, November 27th." + "There will only be a 3-4 week period between Nostalrius PvP and the fresh realm." So Nost PvP realese maybe in half December and "fresh" start maybe end of January, or maybe at the beginning of February.. Edited November 12, 2016 by j9a2per1990 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Topkek 13 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Just for clarification, the 3-4 week time frame represents the maximum amount of time between the launch of these two servers. Assuming all goes well with the PvP relaunch, the fresh realm could come sooner than you think. Just for clarification you said fresh pvp will come 3-4 days after PVP and PVE, now its 3-4 weeks? tomorrow will be 3-4 months? come on guys you poop over all the people waiting for fresh server 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zappa 7 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Yes it is hard - but please just be patient! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holystrike 2 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the update guys, awesome news! I think it is actually a really wise decision to release the servers in this order and will hopefully lead to a balancing of the two servers, in addition to giving players who are still finding out about the start of elysium/return of nost a good chance to get back online and rediscover their characters. It will also give some sanity and actual perspective, in regards to what its like to play on Nost PvP as opposed to the hysteria some posters have been spreading; meaning people will actually be able to see that that playing on nost pvp will actually allow them to catch up getting gold and gear faster in addition to not having to wait an extra year before they are allowed to enter aq like the "fresh server" will have to. Unfortunately 6pm GMT is 4am in australia so I will be probably passed out, will the stress-test be over an extended period? or purely for a short stint of time? Edited November 12, 2016 by Holystrike 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bK- 6 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Great to have a new update finally! Unfortunately the majority of the entire population interested in this nost reboot wants a fresh start.(referencing the straw poll) Why is elysium ignoring their community on this matter? I am just confused 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undertanker 88 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 @Shenna Just a heads up: On your main page: https://elysium-project.org/stress-testing You double pasted your post. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holystrike 2 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) bK- Member Since Today, 01:04OFFLINE Last Active Private 1 posts I lol'd at this post, he used a straw poll which doesnt even include 10% of the original nostalrius population as his "evidence", which has clearly been manipulated by people mult-voting. on an account which he created purely to make this post; more then likely because he has already posted once already in this same topic... There really shold be some system in place to stop people making troll accounts Great to have a new update finally! Unfortunately the majority of the entire population interested in this nost reboot wants a fresh start.(referencing the straw poll) Why is elysium ignoring their community on this matter? I am just confused Edited November 12, 2016 by Holystrike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bK- 6 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 bK- Member Since Today, 01:04 OFFLINE Last Active Private 1 posts I lol'd at this post, he used a straw poll which doesnt even include 10% of the original nostalrius population as his "evidence", which has clearly been manipulated by people mult-voting. on an account which he created purely to make this post; more then likely because he has already posted once already in this same topic... There really shold be some system in place to stop people making troll accounts Madamepewpew sends his regards but I don't see you presenting any evidence for your "counter" arguments. Also "shold" is not a word it is spelled "should" you autist. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feroks 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 So 2-4 months until i can play on the Elysium realm.. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cipherr 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Just for clarification, the 3-4 week time frame represents the maximum amount of time between the launch of these two servers. Assuming all goes well with the PvP relaunch, the fresh realm could come sooner than you think. Should we assume that the PvE realms launch will be at the same time as the Fresh PvP launch? A few of us are dying for the PvE realm, but its very rarely mentioned (understandably). 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhwuaiupwgr 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 You make a dirty move, open the fresh server after 4 weeks cause you are afraid cause you know old pvp die if you open fresh server first, so sad This entire project has been about bringing back nostalrius as it was with everyones characters intact. If they went and said hey we are starting a fresh new server with no old database it wouldnt be as popular as it is now would it? I'll be leveling my mage from 52-60 and starting a new character on the old realm. A lot of people already went through this when k2 launched with a fresh server. People having full geared level 60s and thousands of gold doesnt bother me in the slightest, it will be just as it was the day before nos was shut down(No one had a problem starting new characters then did they?) the economy will be фекал for awhile though. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goreglegg 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) 3-4 Week period after the first launch? Even after the overwhelming majority want Fresh servers? Sadly, butchering this release already. 3-4 weeks after old pvp server, you guys must be kidding 2 months for now to play new fresh start when almost the 70% of community are going to play on it TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK you are lucky they are doing this at all. stop acting entitled and be patient. to TheHappyCatsTail I Cant agree more they probably want people to be able to have their progress recovered from nost before they release the fresh realm because 1. could possibly help the fresh server have a better experience and 2. ever heard of a random memory wipe? i think it would be better to get your progress first before you make a new save or in this case character because then you have all your progress and after a while you can have a fresh start without having your old characters gone for a while (i think anyway XD) Edited November 12, 2016 by Goreglegg 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holystrike 2 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Mmmm as can be seen through post's such as Topkek's: You make a dirty move, open the fresh server after 4 weeks cause you are afraid cause you know old pvp die if you open fresh server first, so sad These members of the community don't care about the server at all, all they care about is what they can get and how fast they can get it... anyone who applies any thought whatsoever to the decisions made in regards to the release schedule for the realms can see that these choices are not only calculated and carefully considered but are the best move in order to ensure that every realm of the server thrives and that we as a server can be as successful as possible... Anyone against it is purely self-serving and trolling, without any thought towards what is best for the community 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer 26 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 Please reconsider your position on releasing the PvE Server last. In my opinion both of the old servers should get released before the new one - in an optimal scenario Nost PvP and Nost PvE launch at the same time but I guess that is not possible. But releasing the PvE after the fresh realm is not unlikely a death sentence and tbh I don't see any reason at all to do this In any case, see you tomorrow on reddit and next sunday at the stresstest 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kreyph 1 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) This team is working to make our dream come true, what's wrong with these guys? Elysium server release could take less time than the announced ETA (I hope for it too!), and you've spent months without knowing if Nost was ever coming back! Now you can't wait 1 month to have the fresh server? We wasn't even demanding one, initially, since it is an additional opportunity introduced by Elysium team! Yes, they're definitely doing it to preserve Nostalrius PvP population... what's wrong with this? Edited November 12, 2016 by Kreyph 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaqu 4 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 This cant be true. Please, rethink your choice to launch the fresh realm 3-4 weeks after releasing the Nostalrius PvP server. Many of us want a fresh start and it isnt possible for us to wait so long for the new realm, that will reduce the population of the server dramatically! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papakoko 13 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 What server comes first? We have thought long and hard about this decision. The staff is in unanimous agreement that the Nostalrius PvP realm will come first. We understand that the majority of players are looking forward to playing on the Elysium PvP fresh realm. However, there are significant reasons to launch the Nostalrius PvP realm before the fresh realm. The Nostalrius PvP server is the most significant aspect of this revival. A huge part of our success will be in the result of being able to bring your characters back. Ok what I get from this is . We are going to spend time a resources on a server that we know will not be as popular/wanted as the fresh start server. Which in turn will cause a delay in launching the fresh start server because will we need to find and fix bugs on the old nost pvp server first. Whats the name of that other new server that launching in a couple weeks or so ? I mean just reading the first couple sentences of that paragraph has made me lose all excitement for this project ... However, However what ? We know what you all want but lol nope ... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holystrike 2 Report post Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Whats the name of that other new server that launching in a couple weeks or so ? I mean just reading the first couple sentences of that paragraph has made me lose all excitement for this project ... However, However what ? We know what you all want but lol nope ... Another perfect example of the players who complain about the pvp realm being released first in order to benefit the entire server and dont care about elysium at all. All the players who are complaining about the release schedule, dont care about the server at all and what is actually best for the server. All they care about is what they can get and when they can get it. In reality these are the exact players who will quit after a month when they realise vanilla doesnt hand out free epics. Edited November 12, 2016 by Holystrike 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
