I have my money in my hand...ready to buy this game

rahk · Post by **rahk** » Mon May 10, 2010 1:57 am

I just need to know a few things

Evochron legends is the lastest game released right?

Does this game have an active multiplayer community?

Are there any dedicated severs I can connect to or is it lan only?

Depending on the response I get, Ill be buying this game asap. So please let me know someone

[Edited on 5-10-2010 by rahk]

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:00 am

Hello, MM runs a server called Babylon 5 and is up 24/7. Participation will depend on your time zone.

rahk · Post by **rahk** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:02 am

Originally posted by thetiebers
Hello, MM runs a server called Babylon 5 and is up 24/7. Participation will depend on your time zone.

Ok...so on a good day...approx how many people could i be playing with?

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:03 am

All questions are a defenite yes, the Server that runs 24/7 is privately owned by a dedicated fan of Evochron Legends and is free it is called the Babylon 5 Server and is owned and operated and maintain by MMagio Supper Moderator of all times......

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:04 am

up to 16 that is the most reported.....

rahk · Post by **rahk** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:08 am

Ok..well...unfortunately for you guys...I'm going to purchase now. May your god shield you from my wrath!!!

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:18 am

ROFL, Let me be the first to welcome you to Evochron Legends, Look out for Romulan and some other Bad Aliens that like to make stardust out of newbies. Romulan does not speak however he just destroys you...as part of a welcoming ritual. The Bad Aliens Clan [BA] are a little friendlier with their welcoming ritual, at least they talk to you. and then there are the Terrasins, Borg and the Cylon twins. And the Rest of us are pretty helpful and protecting of newbies if so desired...LOL....

:P:P:P:P

[Edited on 5-10-2010 by Maarschalk]

rahk · Post by **rahk** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:31 am

Aaaaarrrgh...You guys are luck I have to wait for confirmation:mad:

I'm coming. Prepare.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Mon May 10, 2010 2:35 am

LOL....see you when you get there.....

:P:P:P:P

warsign · Post by **warsign** » Mon May 10, 2010 6:12 am

Originally posted by rahk
Aaaaarrrgh...You guys are luck I have to wait for confirmation:mad:

I'm coming. Prepare.

LOL ...
No need luck, actually you need luck

Welcome to Evochron...

[Edited on 5-10-2010 by warsign]

Wasp89 · Post by **Wasp89** » Mon May 10, 2010 6:40 am

Thanks for introducing yourself--it gives us plenty of time to paint your name on our exodus missiles so that we can render to you a more proper greeting. All in due time.

Post by **Marvin** » Mon May 10, 2010 4:06 pm

And "Yes," Legends is the latest incarnation of the game.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Tue May 11, 2010 1:47 am

Originally posted by rahk
Aaaaarrrgh...You guys are luck I have to wait for confirmation:mad:

I'm coming. Prepare.

Looks like you need more preparation then us.....LOL....We are prepared but the question is are you...?:P:P:P:P:P

Zaphod · Post by **Zaphod** » Tue May 11, 2010 4:22 am

To echo the sentiments above, welcome aboard. You'll find that MOST of us aren't out for you blood, though. But a duel is always welcome.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Tue May 11, 2010 4:32 pm

Originally posted by Eclipse
I encountered rahk yesterday, seems to be a rather likable person, so far.
"Combat training" is available upon request.

So is Romi, likable that is, although he never shows up when your around.

And Maybe Rahk seems likeable to you because of your reputation preceeding you....LOL....

:P:P:P:P:P

Zeus · Post by **Zeus** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:11 pm

I just found out about this game and so far I am very impressed. I too plan on buying the game as it meets my needs just from the features list. I used to host a server for another space based game and I am looking forward to starting up a server using your game.

I have a few questions on the server requirements;

A) Will the server code run on Windows 2003 64-bit server with dual AMD dual-core processors?

B) How much RAM is needed for the server code?

C) How many players can the code support at once?

D) How much bandwidth is used per player?

I have the bandwidth, hardware (Servers, backup systems, UPS, etc.), and environment to support players from all over the world. I also have a dedicated server for running Teamspeak 2 and 3 for voice communications. I am not a commercial hosting company so anyone would be welcome and no fee/charge would ever be required or asked for. I just want to get back into hosting/playing a game that is fun with a community that supports the game and wants to have fun.

Thanks in advance,

Zeus
Creator of Olympus - Home of the Gods

verbosity · Post by **verbosity** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:22 pm

a, yes it should do

b, its pretty minimal, I can't give you an accurate figure but it'll run fine on a machine using vista with 1GB of RAM

c, iirc 23 players on at one time

d, i have no idea, though guidance for bandwidth / player limits is included in the readme

Post by **Marvin** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:16 pm

Be advised, though, that you'll have a very difficult time pulling current players off the B5 server. The host of that server sits at his chat console and oversees the operation like ... well, like Zeus over Mt. Olympus.

Post by **Vice** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:22 pm

A) Will the server code run on Windows 2003 64-bit server with dual AMD dual-core processors?

It's compatible with that setup, so long as it has the required 3D video card installed and DirectX (minimal 3D support required, but it is needed).

B) How much RAM is needed for the server code?

Generally uses about 50 MB of RAM at idle, 512 MB minimum for the entire system would be recommended to leave room for peak use and other tasks.

C) How many players can the code support at once?

35 if the connection/network can handle it.

D) How much bandwidth is used per player?

I'd likely need to check on this to be sure, but the guideline in the instructions is a good general estimate for connection speeds and number of players.

Zeus · Post by **Zeus** » Wed May 26, 2010 3:04 am

Thanks for the answers and I will be downloading and installing this weekend. And as far as players being pulled, well that is not what I want to do. I want to add players and help build the community. There should be plenty of players out there once they find out about this and try it.

Thanks again and look for ...

Olympus - Home of the Gods hosting Evochron Legends

coming soon !

Zeus

P.S. Does the server version of the code need anything more than a low powered video card?

[Edited on 5-26-2010 by Zeus]

Post by **Vice** » Wed May 26, 2010 3:46 am

Just the minimum specs listed in the instructions and the drivers needed to run the video card. Welcome aboard.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Wed May 26, 2010 4:21 am

Hi Zeus, Welcome to the game and forum. That is a great Idea. At the moment there is only one Server running 24/7 for Evochron Legends. So it is always good to have more servers running in case one goes out of Service once in a while and that has happened in the past. Hope to see you out there and I may visit your Server some time when you get it up and running...

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Wed May 26, 2010 3:37 pm

Hello Zeus, Welcome to the forum and the Sim. See you out there sometime.

Star King · Post by **Star King** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:07 pm

Buy the game!!!!
IT IS A FANTASTIC VALUE WITH GREAT PEOPLE PLAYING!!!

Zeus · Post by **Zeus** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:34 am

Just an update on getting the server code running. I have had a little problem in using the server setup I had for the other game. It was in a 2U case and the built-in video system on the Tyan S2892 server board did not support the game server code. So I had to switch the case out for a 4U one to install a video card that can support 3D and DirectX9. I am hoping to finish this weekend and try the server code again.

I do have one more question...

Does the server version of the game require a license to run since it is a server version and I assume that, like other game servers, that a client version of the code is not run on that machine?

Thank you,

Zeus - Creator of Olympus - Home of the Gods