[Question] Slow map loads

[radsbee]

On our server all peeps are having a slow map load issue, it is not a matter of pings or computer(new/old) we are running a mix of new and mod maps. We had this issue since the patch and before we started adding custom maps.

We have seperated custom maps so they do not play after each other.

Any ideas

 

[The Beast (nl)]

There is a tweak in a sticky to power up the loadingtime of a map.

 

[oldslowguy]

Based on his statement, I think he feels it's a server side issue, perhaps the server support area could help?

 

[Major_Day]

On our server all peeps are having a slow map load issue, it is not a matter of pings or computer(new/old) we are running a mix of new and mod maps. We had this issue since the patch and before we started adding custom maps.

We have seperated custom maps so they do not play after each other.

Any ideas

Are the custom maps on a redirect or are you trying to download them straight from the game server?

 

[Cobraii351]

I work with Radsbee on the same server. The initial map when you first join the server seems to load normally. But everymap after that custom or stock load very slowly on the server. Like almost a minute for the server to load the map until it lets you choose a side etc.

 

[ro_sauce]

is the initial map a custom map? or stock?
so basically after the server starts a game, it takes forever to load whatever is next.
are you running any muts?
what is the cpu/mem load when server runs during game? during map load?
do you have logs?

 

[radsbee]

load

load

The first map in our rotation is a custom map, we run 1 custom map every 6 maps in rotation, knowing that 2 custom maps will muck it up. We vary the types of map as well.

We are getting slow map loads no matter what map is playing stock or custom and map type does not seem to matter as well.

The cpu/mem are we tsalking about my machine or server? if it is mine I don't have those numbers but my machine is a Quad 3.8ghz,8 gigs ram with at ati 5870 vid. I know most members that play this on our server have similiar or better set-ups.

Sorry have no logs.

Thanks for the response

 

[r5cya]

Based on his statement, I think he feels it's a server side issue, perhaps the server support area could help?

op, you need to ask in the server support forum, like this guy said.

 

[Major_Day]

The first map in our rotation is a custom map, we run 1 custom map every 6 maps in rotation, knowing that 2 custom maps will muck it up. We vary the types of map as well.

We are getting slow map loads no matter what map is playing stock or custom and map type does not seem to matter as well.

The cpu/mem are we tsalking about my machine or server? if it is mine I don't have those numbers but my machine is a Quad 3.8ghz,8 gigs ram with at ati 5870 vid. I know most members that play this on our server have similiar or better set-ups.

Sorry have no logs.

Thanks for the response

Every server has a log file, in fact if they get too big they may slow the server down.
The cpu/mem of the server is what we need.
What custom maps are you running?
Is Punkbuster running on the server?
Are the custom maps on a redirect?

 

[radsbee]

logs

logs

Custom maps we are running are
Gumrackstation b-5,
Bridges of Druzhina-B3
Univermag-B2

We run all in cd or te
punkbuster is set at meduim
all maps are on a re-direct
our log file is less them a mb.
Our server is on Gameservers, 12 gb mem and cpu not listed

 

[ro_sauce]

well, maybe there is an error in a map, like an emitter that wont purge or something.

 

[radsbee]

Error

Error

Cobra that posted prior is going over the logs tonight to check on any errors.

Will let you know if anything is found.

 

[Mike_Nomad]

We boot our Custom Maps Server with MamayevKurgan then its custom maps all the way.... No problems.

Please, ensure your server software is UP to DATE there was a recent, small optional update that may help you.

 

[radsbee]

loads

loads

We have found no errors to speak of. We are going to rebuild the server and see what happens.

Thanks for your help

 

[radsbee]

errors

errors

We have found a couple of errors, corrected them and still have slow loads by all. Have 8 variations of custom maps in a 30 map rotation, until the big patch we had no issues. We are still looking and trying things.

Thanks for all so far

Any ideas always welcome

=v4v=radsbee

 

[Major_Day]

Seems like an awful lot of maps and rotations to me,more chance of something going wrong. Try making a new map cycle with just one version of each standard/custom maps,try it out for a while and see if it helps.

 

[radsbee]

Fixed

Fixed

Done a total wipe, and reinstal, reloaded a smaller map load and started adding modded maps. All is well still not sure if there was a bad line or error in the instal but all is good.

Thanks for all help.

Cheers
=v4v=Radsbee