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English forum => Ship Simulator Extremes => Topic started by: Twistedlordi on August 10, 2010, 22:17:20

Title: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Twistedlordi on August 10, 2010, 22:17:20

I ask this question because on the 27th i would imagine many eger players wanting to both buy and download the game (i have pre-ordered) my question is will the website and download servers be able to handle that many people at once? Ive seen many downloadable game launches in my time and a fair few have angered people for not being able to cope with the massive demand of the game and therefore players end up getting the game a few days later because they can't get on the website because of all the "traffic".

I hope this does not happen with SSE, i know many people want to get it :)

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Offizier on August 10, 2010, 22:23:13

I have also been thinking about the same question, but i have no answer for it.
Maybe you should send your text to Vstep as a warning!!!

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Mad_Fred on August 10, 2010, 22:26:15

There is no way of knowing, really. Nor to predict it.

We'll just have to wait and see.

There should be sufficient 'power' to sustain it, and/or enough mirrors. But you can't predict it all up front. They will have made an estimate and based on that, will be prepared. But you can't expect a solid yes or no on that, at this point, really.  :-\


Fred

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Twistedlordi on August 10, 2010, 22:29:04

Thanks Fred, I understand what you are saying, just another question, what time of day do you think it will be releaced or midnight? :P but yea, i'm guessing we will get some news about that on the site?

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Mad_Fred on August 10, 2010, 22:34:10

You're welcome!

For Vstep's own channels, I would assume business hours, Dutch time. But don't take that as a solid promise!

And yeah, I reckon there will be an announcement, as per usual!   :thumbs:


Fred.

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Captain Best on August 10, 2010, 22:34:27

Buisniss Hours I guess. As the Pre Order did


Fred.. You did it again  :2thumbs: Beat me with some seconds

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Twistedlordi on August 10, 2010, 22:46:08

Thankyou to the both of you and happy sailing! :)

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: Mad_Fred on August 10, 2010, 22:51:07

My pleasure! Happy sailing!  :thumbs:

And Capt. Best...  :evil:

Title: Re: Can the server handle the download requests?
Post by: deltaecho on August 11, 2010, 21:11:47

Quote from: Twistedlordi on August 10, 2010, 22:29:04

Thanks Fred, I understand what you are saying, just another question, what time of day do you think it will be releaced or midnight? :P but yea, i'm guessing we will get some news about that on the site?

i sent a question to VSTEP support 3 days ago about the release time and they didnt get back to me. (as usual) the pre orders were on business hours and when i pre ordered the download version it said, you will be emailed as soon as this product becomes available.
i hope this helps