That is great to know!!!  Now I know what that does.  Also congratulations on the new version.  :)

Using the alternate server isn't an alternate fix, but that is up to Unity is it not? Do you have any idea whether and when this problem will be fixed by Unity's staff?

PS. Does radio internet mean no more port 2500 forwarding, firewall downshutting and multiple copies running will become a thing of the past?

Unity's lead networking developer set up the beta list server that Mars Explorer currently defaults to in the process of helping me and several others work around a major issue with their standard list server, which is still online. Unity had to take the beta list server offline today, as it was straining their main webserver (which it was running on) so much that their webserver had crashed several times today...

 

I haven't yet been able to confirm that the issue has been fixed in their standard list server, but I am currently running my own list server - which Mars Explorer treats as the "alternate".

 

I plan to build an "autolistersverlist" update functionality into the version about to be released, which should forever solve this type of issue going forward - as Mars Explorer will check for updated list servers when checking for new game versions at startup.

 

 

There are certain situations where manual port forwarding configuration is needed - but with radio internet, I could actually test Mars Explorer like it is meant to be played - and diagnose networking difficulties with ease instead of endless frustration :)

Yes, I had a feeling that was what it was for, and tried it - unfortunately, no one was on it either...  Thank you for the information! I find a final release both frightening, and exiting, I am rather curious as to the effects of having noobs pouring in and testing out new boot system. As much as  I try to be on their side, too much at a time is too much at a time. I will filter through and allow the most decent of the noobs.... Either way, I look forwards to tomorrow...... In a sad, and exquisite way...

 

 

As for the unity site crashing - I wondered when I was searching for a fix to my "Tangent velocity" problem in a particle emitter, and suddenly I could not view anything at all! It seems lately the internet (or at least the parts that I most commonly surf) have been having many issues. Again thank you for explaining to us!

Hi Aubrey,

 

Player registration and the Evict Player feature have been more than "a partial answer". They have made a huge difference in gaming pleasure.

 Some of us don't fear integration with the 1.9 players as much as it may seem. There are still some good people stuck in 1.9 due to the complexity of describing (via the in-game text box ) how to access new versions plus, the real criminals will be fun to evict.  :)

 

Thanks for this update and btw, 1.97 is already "shock and awe" so pat yourself on the back ok?

 

 

Kruncher, I love your positive attitude on this! I do look forwards to some booting ):] I also look forwards to experimenting with keeping noobs reasonable... ANd being reasonable with them. PLUS! I can finally Pawn them too! ):] (host cam bug, it is too tedious to fix every whimsical day I actually want to be on 1.9)

EDITED - awww rats Clubair, I'd try to get a game going with you but I desperately need sleep. Hopefully I'll see you on 1.98 tomorrow.

 

1.98 

1.8.... 1.9.... 1.9.7, which ever official version you want ;P

thanx a lot aubrey (not sarcastic :J)!!! procrastination wasnt easy without the game 2day!!! ps. INTERNET RADIO!!! WHADDID I SAY!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED!!! correct me if im wrong, but this means the host, or other players could play or suggest their own music!!! i 4 one say we should have a "jukebox" like feature, where a player can suggest a song, and the host can play that, or a song of his/her choice! good idea eh? ya i know it is!!! (u do too!)

Ehh... radio internet is not like that... Internet connections at all are not like that...

Awesome! New version! (Turns Laser Safety of) as for those noobs... Let 'em at me!

 

Super Cheese

lol but don't forget to get those boot buttons ready

A new version already?? that was quick!

 

My solution to noobs is a friend list. It doesn't have to compete with any site such as myspace or facebook, it is to keep peace instead. It would be like a master coded server list. You would click a box by each friends name meaning that they may be included in a private server, no code needed. All people checked off may join your game and them only, you can send them a notification saying "-Has sent a request for you to join his private game" or something. It may also include the ability to only see games they are in or hosting. My main problem with a rapid flow of 'annoyances' is that fact that the good players have to hide from the bad ones, hardly seems fair to me. And also, there is about 50 servers to 50 players all with absurd titles to shift through, making it impossible to find friends. Until then, i'll be  hiding in Antarctica ;)

okay. so, the master server lists' dead. darn...

 

and you got a new version ready????

 

sorry, i just woke up, too!

 

best wishes aubrey!

 

aek971

WE NEED TO TELL THE PLAYERS OF 1.9 THIS!!!!!

 

How about reading the article dray?

You might understand better

Will we all just settle down please

mine doesn't work.

 

i only have back up lists server D:

which is what Aubrey said would work

and is now going to be our defualt server list in the next version

which will be an official release, and not a beta

read the article people

DOnt mind him anyways its good that there is an alternate way.  Just remember why we are here.

BAMM-O!

 

1.9.75 has been released!

lol try this: grooveshark.com

anyone can listen to a full song for free. idk if its possible, but its still a nice thought.

no... reading the article? never!

Get radio internet! Whatever that is.

Satellite Internet: Home satellite dish connects with satellite dish orbiting earth, which then connects with the internet provider.

 

Radio Internet: Home connection system sends data to a radio tower, not unlike those used for a radio station (via radio station), which connects to, or is, the internet provider.

 

Cable internet: Cables split from the home, and travel thousands of miles alongside electrical lines to the internet provider.

Is this happening again in 1.9.8?

I have...

That makes two of us baba.....I swear, you people.....

:)

 

Seems easy enough :)

lol me dad when he was a teacher did the same but with 25 Questions the last one was right your name at the top and bring it to me, only two people got it right ;)

Ohhhh! I get it, it was a normal test so they didn't expect fishiness. Clever :)

lol, must be fun to be in his class

he he, my dad did that too! (or was it his teacher)

 

anyway, why not just say that us good/famous people should put our names on the forum. It shouldn't be a rule, but all people who want others to join their server should do this, as non-named servers will only attract noobs. Us "famous" forum particepators ( ivé probably seen another post from most of you people) can join each other's servers, knowing that there won't be zero gravity, or a MOOOOOOGLE (looking at elmo here) is around th corner to greet us.

(staggers away going) "Whaaaaa?"

I feel unimportant now WAHHHHHH

Aye. Seb, whaaa??