DUST Search - [Request] Change Eve daily downtime.

Raven Tesio wrote:

BAM HUSQVARNA wrote:

This is a request for the EvE daily downtime to be scheduled two (2) hours earlier or later than it is currently set at.

The current EvE downtime coincides with Australian (AEST) gaming prime time, specifically 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM, and as such, is quite inconvenient for me individually.

So I would be most appreciative if this simple change was implemented with immediate effect.

An official CCP response confirming the change within the next twenty four (24) hours would be considered ideal.

Thanks,
BAM

This won't happen, the EVE Online Tranquillity Server is located in London, UK
The Regular Downtime (11:00 UTC) is for both Iceland (where CCP is located) and the TQ Server the best time of day to do a reboot, fragmentation, maintenance, etc. as the technicians have had enough cups of coffee (or in the UK, Tea) to be fully alert and awake should anything go wrong ... yet not too late that should a serious issue occur they can get it sorted without overtime being needed or if it is catastrophic then reschedule their evening around sorting it out.

For CCP this is an ideal time because it is within business hours.
While it might seem "unfair" to those who see this as their primetime, keep in mind that EVE & DUST is available to countries around the world in EVERY time zone.

So what might seem better for you, is going to cause issues for others.
In that respect even if you took the "business" reason out of the equation for when it is set, it still makes far more sense to make sure it affects the least amount of people as possible, and not to be the barer of bad news but unfortunately Japan - Australia are actually a very small minority of the player base for these games.

Currently the United States, United Kingdom and Russia are the largest ... so in that respect it is good to make sure they are the least affected by any server maintainance.

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BAM HUSQVARNA Pink Fluffy Bounty Hunterz Noir. Mercenary Group 51	Posted - 2013.04.09 03:59:00 - [1] - Quote This is a request for the EvE daily downtime to be scheduled two (2) hours earlier or later than it is currently set at. The current EvE downtime coincides with Australian (AEST) gaming prime time, specifically 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM, and as such, is quite inconvenient for me individually. So I would be most appreciative if this simple change was implemented with immediate effect. An official CCP response confirming the change within the next twenty four (24) hours would be considered ideal. Thanks, BAM
The Black Jackal The Southern Legion RISE of LEGION 367	Posted - 2013.04.09 04:11:00 - [2] - Quote BAM HUSQVARNA wrote: This is a request for the EvE daily downtime to be scheduled two (2) hours earlier or later than it is currently set at. The current EvE downtime coincides with Australian (AEST) gaming prime time, specifically 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM, and as such, is quite inconvenient for me individually. So I would be most appreciative if this simple change was implemented with immediate effect. An official CCP response confirming the change within the next twenty four (24) hours would be considered ideal. Thanks, BAM I'd be inclined to agree, but honestly BAM, this has been asked sooo many times in EVE.... over the whole decade. I am Australian too, and I do feel your pain.
Mithridates VI DUST 411 727	Posted - 2013.04.09 04:18:00 - [3] - Quote Won't it pretty much be that time somewhere no matter when they choose to do it?
Maken Tosch Planetary Response Organisation 1941	Posted - 2013.04.09 04:23:00 - [4] - Quote 1. This is a Dust 514 forum. Why are you posting a request to change the Eve downtime here when the Eve forums are that way? ------->>>> 2. Any time you change the time for the downtime, it will always inconvenience some players on the opposite side of the globe. You also have to consider work hours. Then again it probably wouldn't hurt to change the hour in a way that only those living in the middle of the Pacific Ocean will be affected.
BAM HUSQVARNA Pink Fluffy Bounty Hunterz Noir. Mercenary Group 52	Posted - 2013.04.10 12:57:00 - [5] - Quote BAM HUSQVARNA wrote: This is a request for the EvE daily downtime to be scheduled two (2) hours earlier or later than it is currently set at. The current EvE downtime coincides with Australian (AEST) gaming prime time, specifically 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM, and as such, is quite inconvenient for me individually. So I would be most appreciative if this simple change was implemented with immediate effect. An official CCP response confirming the change within the next twenty four (24) hours would be considered ideal. Thanks, BAM Where's my confirmation CCP? I am disappointed.
Ryder Azorria Amarr Templars Amarr Empire 177	Posted - 2013.04.10 13:17:00 - [6] - Quote BAM HUSQVARNA wrote: BAM HUSQVARNA wrote: This is a request for the EvE daily downtime to be scheduled two (2) hours earlier or later than it is currently set at. The current EvE downtime coincides with Australian (AEST) gaming prime time, specifically 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM, and as such, is quite inconvenient for me individually. So I would be most appreciative if this simple change was implemented with immediate effect. An official CCP response confirming the change within the next twenty four (24) hours would be considered ideal. Thanks, BAM Where's my confirmation CCP? I am disappointed. Because CCP is going to change their 10 YEAR old process on the whim of one guy...
Cat Merc BetaMax. CRONOS. 469	Posted - 2013.04.10 13:18:00 - [7] - Quote Sure, change it so Aussies won't get screwed, but someone, somewhere, will get screwed because of the time change.
Ryder Azorria Amarr Templars Amarr Empire 178	Posted - 2013.04.10 13:24:00 - [8] - Quote Cat Merc wrote: Sure, change it so Aussies won't get screwed, but someone, somewhere, will get screwed because of the time change. Ironically, probably other Aussies.
Amorale Lyadstafer Zumari Force Projection Caldari State 2	Posted - 2013.04.10 15:35:00 - [9] - Quote Who cares about Aussies anyway :S
Dominus Fatali Nox Aeterna Security 58	Posted - 2013.04.10 21:32:00 - [10] - Quote I got it! A series of short down times spread throughout the day. Every 58 minutes there is a 2 minute downtime. This means 48 total minutes, more than what is currently used. Everyones hppy. Right guys? Let's make it happen.

Ulysses Knapse Nuevo Atlas Corporation 220	Posted - 2013.04.10 22:01:00 - [11] - Quote If this happened, I wouldn't be able to play at 5:00am! What do you expect me to do at 5:00am, then?
Raven Tesio Liandri Hel-Jumpers Liandri Covenant 35	Posted - 2013.04.10 23:51:00 - [12] - Quote BAM HUSQVARNA wrote: This is a request for the EvE daily downtime to be scheduled two (2) hours earlier or later than it is currently set at. The current EvE downtime coincides with Australian (AEST) gaming prime time, specifically 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM, and as such, is quite inconvenient for me individually. So I would be most appreciative if this simple change was implemented with immediate effect. An official CCP response confirming the change within the next twenty four (24) hours would be considered ideal. Thanks, BAM This won't happen, the EVE Online Tranquillity Server is located in London, UK The Regular Downtime (11:00 UTC) is for both Iceland (where CCP is located) and the TQ Server the best time of day to do a reboot, fragmentation, maintenance, etc. as the technicians have had enough cups of coffee (or in the UK, Tea) to be fully alert and awake should anything go wrong ... yet not too late that should a serious issue occur they can get it sorted without overtime being needed or if it is catastrophic then reschedule their evening around sorting it out. For CCP this is an ideal time because it is within business hours. While it might seem "unfair" to those who see this as their primetime, keep in mind that EVE & DUST is available to countries around the world in EVERY time zone. So what might seem better for you, is going to cause issues for others. In that respect even if you took the "business" reason out of the equation for when it is set, it still makes far more sense to make sure it affects the least amount of people as possible, and not to be the barer of bad news but unfortunately Japan - Australia are actually a very small minority of the player base for these games. Currently the United States, United Kingdom and Russia are the largest ... so in that respect it is good to make sure they are the least affected by any server maintainance.
BAM HUSQVARNA Pink Fluffy Bounty Hunterz Noir. Mercenary Group 52	Posted - 2013.04.11 01:28:00 - [13] - Quote Raven Tesio wrote: BAM HUSQVARNA wrote: This is a request for the EvE daily downtime to be scheduled two (2) hours earlier or later than it is currently set at. The current EvE downtime coincides with Australian (AEST) gaming prime time, specifically 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM, and as such, is quite inconvenient for me individually. So I would be most appreciative if this simple change was implemented with immediate effect. An official CCP response confirming the change within the next twenty four (24) hours would be considered ideal. Thanks, BAM This won't happen, the EVE Online Tranquillity Server is located in London, UK The Regular Downtime (11:00 UTC) is for both Iceland (where CCP is located) and the TQ Server the best time of day to do a reboot, fragmentation, maintenance, etc. as the technicians have had enough cups of coffee (or in the UK, Tea) to be fully alert and awake should anything go wrong ... yet not too late that should a serious issue occur they can get it sorted without overtime being needed or if it is catastrophic then reschedule their evening around sorting it out. For CCP this is an ideal time because it is within business hours. While it might seem "unfair" to those who see this as their primetime, keep in mind that EVE & DUST is available to countries around the world in EVERY time zone. So what might seem better for you, is going to cause issues for others. In that respect even if you took the "business" reason out of the equation for when it is set, it still makes far more sense to make sure it affects the least amount of people as possible, and not to be the barer of bad news but unfortunately Japan - Australia are actually a very small minority of the player base for these games. Currently the United States, United Kingdom and Russia are the largest ... so in that respect it is good to make sure they are the least affected by any server maintainance. Quit with the logic already. Individually it doesn't suit me, so it should be changed.
Schalac 17 D3LTA FORC3 Orion Empire 15	Posted - 2013.04.11 01:38:00 - [14] - Quote The goal is to do away with DT all together so eventually you won't have to worry about it.
loukoumaki koutsounaki Dawnstar Elite 1	Posted - 2013.06.20 11:14:00 - [15] - Quote Im from EU and I just wanted to share that a daily downtime after noon (1 PM) is not very nice. The reason is that gamers like me sleep until the midday. Thank you. PS: Is it impossible to have seperated downtimes for different timezones? If not, make it happen so DT is at .. lets say 5AM?
Arkena Wyrnspire Turalyon Plus 1210	Posted - 2013.06.20 11:16:00 - [16] - Quote Downtime is staying where it is. Regardless of complaints, there's always going to be a group of people who get cut off by the downtime.
N311V DUST University Ivy League 7	Posted - 2013.06.20 11:26:00 - [17] - Quote I'm new to MMOs so I've been wondering, is a 30 minute plus daily downtown the norm for these types of games? As an Australian I too find it very annoying.
Maken Tosch DUST University Ivy League 2760	Posted - 2013.06.20 13:25:00 - [18] - Quote Then who do you choose to want to suffer this inconvenient time instead?


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